England · DEVON TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 devon tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Torquay Coastal RIB Seafari, a 1-hour fast ride past seal rocks and bird reserves, with lifejacket and wildlife spotting in Devon.
“The skipper was very knowledgeable, he made everyone feel at ease, and he continually checked throughout the experience. Some fantastic view of the landscapes and rock formations.”
Follow Agatha Christie through Torquay on an easy 2.5-hour sea-front walking tour with Graham Kerr’s stories, photos, and photo stops.
“Easy walking, great guide and super interesting stuff about Agatha Christie - far exceeded our expectations”
Private coasteering in North Devon with wetsuit and full safety kit, bespoke route, and rock jumps plus cave and gully swims.
“We recently went coastering in Ilfracombe as a family group (ages 12 to 48), and it was an unforgettable experience! We were a bit apprehensive at the start, not knowing exactly what to expect, but the team immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease.”
30-minute Raptor RIB speed ride in Torquay with wildlife spotting, fast turns, and lifejackets included in a small 12-person group.
“AMAZING LOVED EVERY SECOND Whole family had so much fun! We really enjoyed the experience and we the tour guide element was FAB!”
Torquay coasteering in a UNESCO geopark with wetsuit kit, sea-cave climbs and ocean jumps, plus pirate tales. 2.5 hours.
“Really fun afternoon of coasteering celebrating our son’s 13th birthday. Great mix of jumps, climbs and challenges, sprinkled with some interesting stories and geology chat. We all loved it and will definitely be back for more - thanks Ziggy!”
Guided sea cave kayak safari on Devon’s English Riviera UNESCO geopark with wildlife, fossil hunt, and beach campfire marshmallows.
“Well worth it. Really good 3 hours and a great experience for the whole family. Got to sea some seals. The caves were great and the knowledge of the guide was exceptional.”
Try indoor air rifle, rapid-fire pistol, and the Simway simulator in Newton Abbot, Devon, with unlimited coaching in 90 minutes.
“Really enjoyed our experience, would return again Lovely friendly instructor. Helpful and made us feel at ease.”
A small-group 90-minute RIB cruise from Torquay Marina, with coastal walks, seabirds, seals, and chances to spot dolphins.
“We were a group of 2 adults and 2 teen children. We were lucky enough to have a sunny day for our trip although a bit windy. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable of the area and of the animals we encountered. We saw dolphins, a seal and lots of birds. Our guide also took us into a small cave and an inlet and explained the rock formations. The rib ride was exciting and we all had a fantastic time.”
Follow Ilfracombe’s harbour ghost route from the George & Dragon to the Pier Tavern, with Mark’s history-led spooky tales and iPad effects.
“We really enjoyed an entertaining hour and a half with Mark, the guide. Interesting and mysterious tales told with humour. If we are ever back in the area we wouldn't hesitate to book another tour!”
Make your own one-off gin in Devon at a traditional copper pot still, pick botanicals, design a label, and take the bottle home.
“Really enjoyed this afternoon in a relaxing environment. Tested our creativity but we all came away with something tasty and had excellent, attentive service and instruction from Paul. It is worth not driving so you can sample the delicious G&Ts during the session. Looking to book again later in the year and invent a whole new flavour profile!”
Paint a custom wooden duck or ceramic in Exmouth at Arty Boat. Studio materials, cake and drinks included, take home same day.
“The cost of the wooden duck was more than advised on the chat when I enquired. However we had a great time”
Torquay's Fawlty Towers walk brings 2 hours of seafront scenes, behind-the-scenes trivia, and playful acting with guide Graham.
“Graham, the distant cousin of Basil, gives a unique interactive tour of Torquay seafront with jokes so bad they’re funny and lots of facts about Torquay’s most famous fictional hotelier. Come prepared to act out some of the most famous scenes from the 12 original episodes .”
A private 8-hour Dartmoor day by Land Rover Discovery, with stops at Ashburton, Princetown, Foggintor Quarry, and Haytor for Christie-flavored history.
“I highly recommend this tour company for anyone going anywhere in Southwest England! We had an absolutely lovely day with Nigel and loved our tour of Dartmoor. From start (when he picked us up from our Airbnb) to finish (when he dropped us off again—what service!), the tour was perfectly planned, with enough time at each stop to get to learn the history and see all the beautiful sites, while still keeping things moving along so we could maximize our time and get the most of the day. Nigel went out of his way to make the tour fun for all us, quickly learning what aspects of the tour we…”
Indoor climbing in North Devon with a 1-hour taster, gear included, small groups, South Molton start, English, and easy-to-book fun.
“The climbing walls are fantastic ( bearing in mind have never seen that sort of thing close up ) The booking system was tedious. when we arrived the welcome was lukewarm. The instructor appeared knowlegable and was precise attaching harness etc. But gave the youngsters very little instruction , was very un inspiring in her approach ,luckily our 2 kids were confident to have a go and enjoyed it. But if they want to go again we would want a different instructor.”
Two days of Dartmoor magic and Arthur legends, with small-group walks, Merlin’s Cave at tide time, and round-trip transport from Glastonbury.
“Goed georganiseerd uitstapje De weersomstandigheden waren zodanig, dat het een avontuurlijk tintje kreeg”
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