Snaefell Mountain Railway + The Great Laxey Wheel (Lady Isabella)

5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Travel back in time as we journey up to the top of the islands only mountain, Snaefell and see the worlds biggest waterwheel, the Lady Isabella.

What's Included

A fully qualified blue badge guide
Ticket fare for Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway to be paid on the day of the tour onsite.
Great Laxey Wheel

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Snaefell

    See the scenic vistas that allow you to see the seven kingdoms on a clear day, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Heaven and the Kingdom of Neptune (the sea) and breathe the freshest air you’ll ever experience. There are companies that sell canned air from Snaefell, so come and experience the all you can eat buffet.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Great Laxey Wheel

    Come and witness the biggest waterwheel that was ever built, and discover the fascinating history of what it was like to mine here on the island during the Victorian era, from the harsh conditions to the disasters, we will cover it all during our visit.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Snaefell

    Travel on the Snaefell Mountain Railway and the Manx Electric Railway to get to our destinations, travel back to the more civilized time of the Victorian Era as you travel in our completely authentic trams that are lovingly maintained and operated by paid experts and volunteers. (Of which I am one). As we travel hear the stories of how the railway played its part in both setting off an economic disaster and how it transported millions in what was the absolute peak of Victorian era technology. For each person travelling there is an 18 GBP fee for a return ticket from Douglas to Laxey to Snaefell and then the return journey from Snaefell-Laxey-Douglas.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by History of Man Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Small Group
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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