Looe Walking Tours - Smugglers and Skullduggery
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- 1 h 30 min
- Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 h prima
- Conferma immediata
- Biglietto mobile
In evidenza
Tales of smugglers haunts, press gangs & skulduggery along the quaysides….as you join Mark on the tour that explores the exploits of old amongst the medieval drinking houses. The tour commences outside of the 15th century Old Guildhall, on Higher Market Street in East Looe. From the seafront, you’ll learn tales of the wreckers who lured boats onto the rocks, shipwrecks around Looe’s coastlines…. to royal navy pressgangs rounding up recruits, it is the Looe you never knew! From ghostly tales of the white hare of West Looe Hill & hauntings at the Jolly Sailor - to trapped souls in the cells of the Old Guildhall… the tour will discover tales of the Town’s darker days. During the tour, you hear about Amran & Jochabed, who lived on Looe Island & used it as a stopping point for their contraband… as well as ‘Battling Billy’ and his kegs of illicit liquor hidden inside coffins.
Incluso
Cosa è incluso
- Your fun and entertaining Guide
Cosa non è incluso
- You will have opportunity after the tour to explore the many eateries and offerings in the Town
Itinerario
Exploring the streets and haunts of East and West Looe, you will discover tales of the characters who lived here, the history of the smuggling trade and the families who controlled the shores. We spend 90 minutes exploring and discovering the hidden gems and hideouts of our beautiful harbour town. Hear tales of Ghosts, Smugglers, and some Skullduggery! Some of the attractions are listed below, but many are hidden away that only we will discover!!
Here we set the scene and talk about how smuggling came about and what influenced the people of Looe to start smuggling. We will discover some tales of court cases that took place here at the Guildhall, and of the ghost who resides within!
The magnificent views over the bay, and we will talk about how the bay was used but the smugglers, who the families were and of the shipwrecks that littler the bay. I will show you how the wreckers brought ships ashore to loot their goods and how they hid them until they could be safely brought ashore!
From the end of Banjo Pier, hear how the Hooper family controlled the smuggling operations in the bay, how Silas Finn betrayed his friend, and the story of ‘The Lottery’ famous smuggling ship caught offshore
We will talk about the original Looe Bridge(s) the tales of the Pirate attacks on Looe, and why the current bridge has its 9 arches!
We will spend time around the Jolly Sailor, talking of the press gangs, the smugglers, the landlords of the 3 pubs and the grisly tales of Battling Billy and Vine Cottage !
St Nicholas Church has a fascinating history and surprising tales of smuggling, some skullduggery and some interesting stories about the jail!
Cancellazione
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima dell’inizio, con rimborso totale.
Recensioni
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I voti arrivano da 31 recensioni raccolte dal nostro partner di prenotazione. Sono parole dei viaggiatori, nell’ordine in cui sono state scritte — mai riordinate per far apparire meglio l’esperienza.
Da sapere prima di partire
- Punto d’incontro
- We meet at the Canon, outside the Old Guildhall Museum & Gaol in higher market street, East Looe. My name is Mark and I will be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. I wear a branded Polo shirt and carry a branded A3 case with Looe Walking Tours Logo on.
- Prelievo
- Tutti si ritrovano al punto di partenza; non c’è prelievo.
- Tipo di biglietto
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Dimensione del gruppo
- Fino a 12 viaggiatori
- Gestito da
- Looe Walking Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is on flat, paved surfaces with a gentle slope over the bridge. We go at a slow pace and make plenty of stops
How it compares in Cornwall
- Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 19 experiences we list in Cornwall.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 19.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cornwall
Cornwall is the long, narrow peninsula at the south-west tip of England, with granite cliffs, sandy coves, fishing harbours and a Celtic identity.
Cornwall occupies the far south-west of England, with the sea on three sides and the River Tamar marking most of the Devon border. At Land's End the cliffs mark the most westerly point of mainland England, and the Lizard peninsula is the southernmost point of mainland Britain. St Michael's Mount, a castle on a tidal island, is reached by a causeway at low tide, and Tintagel Castle, on the north coast, is tied by legend to King Arthur.
Top-ranked sights in Cornwall: Merlin’s Cave, Eden Project.
