Full day tour of the Isle of Man with a qualified Isle of Man Tour Guide

Laxey, Isle of Man, GB
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Highlights

  • Visit the Great Laxey Wheel, important to Isle of Man mining sector
  • Explore Maughold Church Yard, site of the first monastery
  • Discover Peel Castle, with its windy streets and cathedral
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline and old Manx Cottages
  • Witness the stunning Calf of Man from the sound

Pickup

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Pickup Location
Douglas
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Collect from hotels, port or airport for start of tour

What to expect

1

The Great Laxey Wheel

Visit the Laxey Wheel which was so important to the mining sector of the Isle of Man

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Kirk Maughold Church

Visit the Maughold Church Yard, site of the first monastery on the island, with its Viking and Celtic stones.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
3

Peel Castle

After travelling through Ramsey arrive at Peel with its castle, windy streets and cathedral.

Duration 900 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Niarbyl Bay

Views of the coastline heading south to the Calf of Man with old Manx Cottages

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

Calf of Man Bird Observatory and Nature Reserve

We then travel south from Niarbyl to view the Calf of Man from the sound and time for a cup of tea if you want in the sound cafe with its amazing views.

Duration 20 minutes
6

Meayll Hill Stone Circle

For those travellers who want to see a stone circle this is one of the best views on the island where we find the Meayll Hill Stone Circle, which is quite unique

Duration 15 minutes
7

Balladoole

On leaving the circle we pass Cregneish Village and then head to Balladoole the site of a Viking burial, iron age fort and ancient chapel.

Duration 20 minutes
8

Castletown

And lastly a short trip through Castletown with views of the best preserved Medieval castle in the United Kingdom, if we have time we can tour in the castle, but entry is required

Duration 40 minutes
9

Fairy Bridge

Return via the fairy bridge, wishing them luck and thanking them for our day before arriving in Douglas

10

Douglas

Returning to Douglas and your hotel/ship

Duration 5 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Tour Guide Isle of Man

What our experts say

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    Try local seafood at The Boatyard.
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    Visit the nearby Laxey Woolen Mills.
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    Check out the nearby village of Cregneash.
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    Enjoy tea at the Sound Café for views.
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    Bring a camera for scenic coastline shots.

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