Steam Trains and Castles with qualified Isle of Man Tour Guide

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour intended for those who want to take a trip back into the past travelling on a restored Steam Train and visiting one of the best-preserved Norman Castles in the United Kingdom. After Visiting Castletown we will travel to the Sound for Lunch, a breeding ground in the summer for the North Atlantic Grey Seal and have lunch at the Sound Café which has floor to ceiling windows providing uninterrupted views of the Calf of Man and the Sound

After lunch a visit Cregneish Folk Village which was founded in 1935 by Manx National Heritage, where traditional farming methods are in place, the elusive Manx cat is to be found and the native Loaghtan sheep are bred. The village was also used in the making of the film ‘Waking Ned (Devine)’in the 1990’s

We then return to Douglas. Guests can be picked up at a location of their choice

What's Included

Blue Badge Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free pick up from hotels and airport
Government Registered Driver Guide
Lunch
Steam Railway Tickets
Entry to MNH Sites

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I can collect you from your hotel, cruise arrival or airport for start of tour

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Travel to Castletown on the historic heritage railway leaving at 09:50 and arriving in Castleown at 10:27

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Views of Caste Rushen and entry into the Castle

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    See a traditional heritage village where Loaghtan sheep and Manx cats greet you

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    We will see the Calf of Man island observatory from the Sound Cafe which has excellent viewing even on a bad day

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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Cancellation Policy

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