Prestwick Airport Walking & Car Tours
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We are the only walking tour that tells the fantastic story of Prestwick Airfield & the only time you will hear a detailed history of the events that shaped the airfield from 1913 until the present day. You can read books on the airport but many of these are now out of print so we ensure that the legacy of these books & their authors, will live on as well as ensuring that the legacy & vision of the airport's founders, David McIntyre and Douglas Douglas-Hamilton also lives on. As well as telling the story of the actual airport itself, we will take you through the history of Scottish Aviation Ltd, a company that trained pilots & navigators, converted, maintained and serviced numerous types of aircraft and even built it's own (and other companies' ) designs. Prestwick has been home to the US Air Force, the Royal Canadian Air Force as well as the RAF & the Royal Navy. And it was Elvis Presley's only visit to the UK! Have we convinced you to join us? Check out our reviews to date.
Inclusions
What's included
- The loan of umbrellas should the Scottish weather be 'acting up'!
- Teas and Coffees will be available in The Pioneer Cafe prior to the commencement of the tours.
Itinerary
The tour will cover several viewing areas where key areas of the airfield can be seen. We will stop at 4 locations on the route to tell the relevant history attached to each location. The tour will cover the history of the airfield from 1913 to the present day & will amaze you as to the very varied & rich history that the airfield has. From the visits by early biplanes to the set early the training school, and the rapid growth of the airfield in World War 2. We'll talk you through the onset of transatlantic passenger travel, first by the early propeller airliners and then the jet age airliners. We'll share the amazing plans that the founder, David McIntyre proposed & the political posturing of various UK Governments concerning Prestwick's future as well as taking you through the difficult years that nearly led to the airport's closure.. We'll share the story of the airport's rejuvenation & bring you up to date with the present day military, civilian, & space-age activities!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please join as at The Pioneer Cafe within the Monkton Community Church where we will offer you a refreshment prior to the tour briefing and setting off.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Prestwick Aviation Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
How it compares in United Kingdom, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 92% below the median of the 1268 experiences we list in United Kingdom, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 49 of 1268.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in United Kingdom, outside the cities
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