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An award-winning storytelling tour that connects visitors to the Falmouth of centuries past. With passion, imagination and an eye for the funny side of things, we tell tales that transform our guests' experience of this wonderfully unique town.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is very convenient for cruise ship visitors. When you disembark at the docks there will be a free shuttle bus into town. When you get off the bus you'll see a granite pyramid in a little park — walk around that and you'll seeing the tour meeting point directly ahead of you
Itinerary
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1
We discuss the story of the Killigrews — the ruthless family of pirates who founded Falmouth.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We discover how Falmouth went from nothing to becoming a maritime boom town, famous around the world.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
What kind of place was Falmouth in the age of sail? A melting pot of nationalities and religious groups, all rubbing shoulders in a town unlike any other. From here we also look across Falmouth from above — the perfect place to soak up its charms.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
What sort of things happened on these streets? A great deal — murders, violence and general bad behaviour.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Down on the main street we're at the heart of old Falmouth. Here we find where the ladies of night once prowled, and hear the story of Falmouth's famous cannibal arrivals.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We end by standing on the pier, surrounded by our beautiful harbour. Here we hear one final tale, of a former slave who became a local celebrity.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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