Ilfracombe Seafront & Harbour History Tour

Discover the history and strange happenings of Ilfracombe’s seafront and harbour area.

Join our guided history walking tour as we explore from The Landmark Theatre to Fore Street (one of the oldest streets in Ilfracombe). Listen to the history of some of the iconic buildings that still stand today.

Hear true stories of Ilfracombe’s past, from the days of smuggling & wrecking to why the Victorians love holidaying here and how Ilfracombe started the great war.

This tour runs every Tuesday & Friday  from February - November at 11am & 4pm

Great Torrington English Civil War Trail

Known as the forgotten battle of the English Civil War.

The Battle of Torrington started during the early hours of 16th February 1646. It was the decisive and final battle of the South West of England,

Join us as we walk the route for the battle of Torrington where soldiers on foot and horseback took part in fierce fighting; most of it was hand-to-hand.

Who was victorious, Parliament or Royalists.

This tour runs every Monday from February -  November at 11am

North Devon Coastal Guided Cruise Tour

Join Devon History Tours on an unforgettable coastal adventure aboard the Ilfracombe Princess! Discover the secrets of North Devon's most iconic landmarks as we cruise along the rugged coastline from Ilfracombe to Morte Point. Our expert guide will regale you with tales of shipwrecks, smugglers, and the fascinating history of this stunning area they will bring the past to life.

This Tour is running in July, August and September 2024