England · DEVON TOURS
The 15 devon tours below are the ones to put on a first English itinerary, each with what it costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Start at the top.
Review the Torquay Coastal RIB Seafari, with seals, dolphins, seabirds, fast boat rides, practical tips, price advice, and booking details.
“Brilliant trip with Greg who was amazing. We saw a seal and loads of dolphins. He knew exactly where to look. Indeed the dolphin whisperer. We saw cormorants, egrits and lots of other birds. The trip was soo good !!!”
Review of Torquay’s Agatha Christie walking tour, with coastal sights, fascinating stories, practical tips, price, pace, and booking advice.
“Absolutely stellar walk with Graham. His incredible knowledge of all things Agatha and Torquay made this an informative, enjoyable wonderful introduction to the Torquay area.”
Review of Devon coasteering with private routes, sea swims, rock jumps, caves, safety kit, guides, price, and booking advice.
“We recently went coastering in Ilfracombe as a family group (ages 12 to 48), and it was an unforgettable experience! We were a bit apprehensive at the start, not knowing exactly what to expect, but the team immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease.”
Review of Torquay’s 30-minute Raptor RIB ride, with high-speed coastal views, wildlife, safety tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“Great views, excellent hosts with clear commentary. Felt safe and crew were competent. I would recommend to anyone wanting a good thrill ride educational experience.”
Review of Torquay’s guided coasteering adventure, with sea caves, jumps, seals, climbing, kit details, price, safety, and booking advice.
“Very well organised, with suitable kit and great knowledge of the local area. We went with family and friends and ALL thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide tailored our experience expertly, ensuring everyone (of all ages) felt safe, happy and challenged. We climbed, boulders and did some fantastic jumps into the ocean. I would highly recommend this activity - go with a sense of adventure and you will love it!”
Paddle Devon’s sea caves, spot wildlife, hunt fossils, and toast marshmallows on a three-hour guided kayak safari from Torquay.
“This tour was so much more than what we expected. We had a great time and memories made for life for us and our two girls. Kieran was excellent and had so much knowledge which he happily shared with everybody. We were part of a big group and amazingly Kieran was able to remember almost everybody's names. I would highly recommend anybody to do this tour. You won't be disappointed 😊”
Try three indoor shooting ranges in Newton Abbot, from air rifles and pistols to a Simway simulator, with training included.
“Really enjoyed our experience, would return again Lovely friendly instructor. Helpful and made us feel at ease.”
Review of Torquay’s private one-hour RIB tour, with coastal views, wildlife spotting, Berry Head, secluded bays, pricing, and practical tips.
“The caves The Dolphins The sea lions The whole journey was interesting and full of vibes from our Captain”
Review of Torquay’s 90-minute coastal RIB trip, with dolphins, seals, sea caves, Berry Head, Babbacombe, and practical booking tips.
“Very enjoyable 90mins. Excellant captain very funny, would drfinately recommend in Torquay. Easy to book, easy to find”
Explore Ilfracombe’s haunted harbour with Mark, hearing local history, poltergeist tales, shipwreck stories, and eerie reports on a family-friendly walk.
“A thoroughly enjoyable tour! The host was incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and engaging. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone with an interest in the paranormal or the rich history of Ilfracombe.”
Make a one-off bottle of gin in Devon with The Gin Nest. Choose botanicals, learn distilling, enjoy G&Ts, and take your bottle home.
“Really enjoyed this afternoon in a relaxing environment. Tested our creativity but we all came away with something tasty and had excellent, attentive service and instruction from Paul. It is worth not driving so you can sample the delicious G&Ts during the session. Looking to book again later in the year and invent a whole new flavour profile!”
Paint a wooden duck or ceramic piece in Exmouth, with cake, a drink, expert help, and same-day collection at Arty Boat.
“The cost of the wooden duck was more than advised on the chat when I enquired. However we had a great time”
Review of the Fawlty Tours walk in Torquay, with Fawlty Towers trivia, comic reenactments, local stories, price, timing, and practical advice.
“Graham, the distant cousin of Basil, gives a unique interactive tour of Torquay seafront with jokes so bad they’re funny and lots of facts about Torquay’s most famous fictional hotelier. Come prepared to act out some of the most famous scenes from the 12 original episodes .”
Review of a private Dartmoor tour from Devon with Ashburton, Princetown, Foggintor Quarry, Haytor, pickup, pricing, and practical tips.
“If you’re interested in the history, culture and natural beauty of Southwest England, Nigel Makin, Devon&Moor, is for you. Nigel is one of the smartest and safest drivers I have encountered and I’ve visited every continent. He’s curious and passionate and does his research to satisfy his own curiosity and the expectations of his guests. The four days we spent with Nigel were comfortable and pleasant. He’s professional, engaging, funny and full of information including historical and current photos. Nigel will determine your needs, expectations and desires and customize your tour to accommodate them. He will share little known incidents and secrets that few people are aware of and that…”
Explore Ilfracombe’s Victorian seafront, harbour, haunted stories, and St Nicholas Chapel on a lively 90-minute guided walk.
“An asset to the town this tour adds another dimension to your Ilfracombe experience. The History is explained in detail and with enthusiasm. Once a resort of a grandeur reminiscent of the Mediterranean Rivieras but 100 years earlier. Regular steam ships brought the rich and famous to come and stay. Today's town has undergone 2000 years of evolution since it started life as an Iron Age Hill Fort. Castles, churches and grand buildings have come and gone. It has been touched by Wars and even played a part in starting WW1 ! All the time looking out towards Wales and the Atlantic Ocean focused on what the sea will bring.”
