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Nigel is a bespoke tour guide taking you to places of places of interest and those off the beaten track. The only tour company on the island offering accommodation, transfers and tours in one package.
Flexible, friendly, good fun, Nigel is a Manx legend and very well known on the island.
The Bed & Breakfast is well appointed with everything a guest needs. In the heart of Peel, centrally located with easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs.
Nigel & Nikki are great hosts and very accommodating to guests requirements. One of Nikki's specialties is tracing Manx Ancestors, do you have any?
Our aim is to ensure you leave the Island not only have a good holiday but a great one with treasured memories. Come stay.... Thank you!
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Nigel or Nikki will meet you at the arrival hall. They'll have a board with your name on it.
Itinerary
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Set on St Patrick's Isle and overlooking Peel Harbour is the majestic fortress, Peel Castle. Within its magnificent walls you will find layer of Manx history, from early Christian burials to Viking Kings and the Civil War. A self guided tour where you will follow in Viking footsteps and just watch out for the Moddey Dhoo! Enjoy the stunning panoramic view of the Western Coastline including the opportunity for seal, dolphin and basking shark sightings. Great advantage points for photos of Peel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
Take a journey with Mythical Sea God, Manannan, as he guides you through the Island's rich Celtic, Viking and maritime past. Explore the interactive museum, filled with atmospheric sights and sounds and a life size replica of a Viking ship, Odin's Raven, to discover a time when the Island was at the centre of a powerful sea kingdom. Self guided tour so you can explore the museum at your leisure.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
Leaving Peel our first stop is St Johns where we visit the most famous part of the Island, the four-tiered Tynwald hill. This is the most distinctive landmark and a signal of the Isle of Man’s independence as a self-governing crown dependency we will also visit St Johns church were the members of the house of keys retire to after the Tynwald ceremony
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Niarbyl Bay, is a secluded beauty spot just south of the Dalby Village on the rugged west coast. Nigel will explain the geology of the area and show you where you stand on two separate continents. The Old Thatched Manx Cottages on the beach were made famous in the film "Waking Ned Devin". Many other films have used this location. A beautiful peaceful spot to see the birds and spot the Mount of Mourne in Ireland.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will stop at Castletown, the ancient capital of Mann here there will be time to visit Castle Rushen, a medieval castle originally built for the Norse king and later besieged by Robert the Bruce
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Our next stop will be a journey back in time to see how crofters lived on the island at Cregneash. You may also see cats with no tails and our four-horned loaghtan Sheep!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Heading south next to the Sound, our mostly southerly point giving views over to the Calf of Mann and out to Ireland here we will stop for lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8
From the Sound we drive up along the east coast, where we must say hello to the Fairies as we pass over the famous Fairy Bridge. We will drive through Douglas along the Victorian promenade on to Laxey.
Admission ticket free -
9
The largest working waterwheel of its kind in the world is truly a sight to behold. This Victorian engineered beauty, the Lady Isabella, affectionately named after the wife of the Island's Lieutenant Governor of the time Charles Hope. The wheel was designed by Robert Casement in 1854 to pump water from the mine. Nigel will take you on a SHORT! visit to the mine shaft. You're welcome to brave the steps up to the top of the water wheel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
10
Time to stop on Laxey shore for an ice cream or light refreshement.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
From Laxey we travel a short distant to one of the oldest villages on the Island. Kirk Maughold Church sites in the site of the first church / keeil building on the island in around 447 AD by Celtic St Maughold who was expelled from Ireland by St Patrick and landed on the coast here towards the end of the 5th century bringing Christianity with him. The church contains a large number of Celtic Crosses from the early Christian period 6th-13th Centuary. The grave yard contains several historic graves which Nigel will explain.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Coming down from Maughold we will drive through Royal Ramsey and join the TT course back to Peel
Admission ticket free -
13
On your last day, depending on flight/ferry times, you may do either Peel Castle or House of Manannan. Nigel will also include a scenic tour back to either the ferry or airport. Nigel is very flexible on your requirements.
Admission ticket free
Welcome to Albany House B&B & Albany Tours - Transfer to accommodation
Full day tour of the Isle of Man - Discover Manxland with your guide Nigel
Say Good bye to Albany House & Albany Tours - Transfer back to airport / ferry.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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