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Offered languages
- English
- French
Take a tour with Manx-born guide Dr Jacqueline Yates. We can vary the tour if you have particular interests you'd like to explore.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Happy to pick up from any part of the Island whether port, airport, hotel or elsewhere.
Itinerary
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1
Start your tour with a visit to Douglas Head where we can view the capital city and beyond and take a short drive to seek out peregrine falcons, dolphins and butterflies on the Marine Drive.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit the ancient fortress of Castle Rushen and its surrounding historic town. Learn about the Lords of Mann and their impact on the people of the Island. Climb to the top of the castle and take in the fabulous views from the top.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3
A short drive takes us to the oldest open air folk museum in the British Isles where we visit cottages, farms and gardens which evoke the lives of the people of this hill village 150 years ago. We learn about the efforts to save the Manx Gaelic language and its impact on the language's revival in the last century. We'll then drive on to the southern point of the Island from which we can view the Calf of Man bird sanctuary and watch the choppy waters of the Sound.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
This charming fishing village is our next stop where we can explore the excellent House of Mannanan museum, Peel Castle and the little higgledy piggildy streets of a typical coastal town. Many pubs, cafes and kiosks offer refreshments of all kinds including the delicious local ice cream and even locally produced wine and beer.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
We'll drive along the world famous TT race course to the northern town of Ramsey where we will take a leisurely drive to see all its many attractions: the glorious Mooragh Park, the quay side and beach. You'll learn about its many Royal visitors and the determined efforts of local volunteers to restore its Victorian Pier.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Visit this much-loved attraction built to pump the water from the hugely successful Great Laxey Mine which produced large quantities of lead and zinc for over a hundred years. Learn about the mining industry and its massive impact on Laxey and how the tourists enjoyed the wheel from its inception.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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