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The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife like Atlantic Seals.. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
The term “Viking” captures our imagination – warriors wielding swords with horned helmets as they set sail on longboat voyages. Among those destinations was the Isle of Man, where Celtic Christianity was already well established. Discover the island’s early Christian heritage, visiting an early monastastic site with its ruined Keeills. Uncover the lesser-known story of these mysterious Norsemen, as they encountered Celtic Christians and made the Isle of Man their home. Louise is an enthusiastic Blue Badge Guide who offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. Tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and opportunities to purchase souvenirs.
Nigel is a bespoke tour guide taking you to places of places of interest and those off the beaten track. The only tour company on the island offering accommodation, transfers and tours in one package. Flexible, friendly, good fun, Nigel is a Manx legend and very well known on the island. The Bed & Breakfast is well appointed with everything a guest needs. In the heart of Peel, centrally located with easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. Nigel & Nikki are great hosts and very accommodating to guests requirements. One of Nikki's specialties is tracing Manx Ancestors, do you have any? Our aim is to ensure you leave the Island not only have a good holiday but a great one with treasured memories. Come stay.... Thank you!
This is currently the only walking tour of Peel being advertised. It is a fun tour of a beautiful place with historic beauty and fascinating social history. You will be able to imagine life in a thriving fishing village with a close community of hard-working and lively people. Your guide will introduce you to its folklore, its very long history and its present day culture. She will show you the many eating places, pubs and visitor attractions you can take in on your way around the town.
The Isle of Man Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi-day self-drive route covering 82 miles (133 km) around the island’s coast and mountain roads. Designed for 3–5 days (flexible 3–10+ days), it connects three distinct regions into one coherent journey. Douglas & the TT Mountain Course – Harbour views, Snaefell and the legendary 37.7-mile racing route. Northern Coast & Peel – Ramsey, Jurby dunes, Sulby Reservoir and Peel Castle’s Norse heritage. South & the Sound – Castletown, Castle Rushen, Port Erin and clifftop views toward the Calf of Man. The route blends coastal drives, heritage railways and historic towns with clear structure and time-based planning ideas. This self-guided, online road trip provides a framework to explore confidently at your own pace, via mobile phone, laptop or tablet. With 12 months of access included, access begins from your selected booking date — choose a start date that allows time for planning.
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Clive, a professionally trained chef who has been cooking for over 14 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Clive has 14 years’ experience working as a chef in many restaurants including Michelin stars. His specialty is Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine – he started out as a teppanyaki chef and transitioned to a sushi chef. - Private cooking class in the Isle of Man with a professional chef - Choose between a Zimbabwean, South African, Japanese and Italian menu - Learn to cook two dishes from scratch in a hands-on cooking class - Learn cooking tips and techniques from a professional chef - This Port Erin cooking class is suitable for beginners, families, children and couples - Clive can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets, on request
Follow in the tyre tracks of legends on this half-day, small-group guided tour around the world-famous Isle of Man TT Course. Sit back and enjoy a sightseeing lap as your local expert guide brings the circuit’s legendary moments to life along its iconic roads — from fast straights to famous corners. Midway through, step inside the incredible Isle of Man Motor Museum, home to a fascinating collection of rare motorcycles, classic cars, and racing machines. With hundreds of exhibits spanning more than a century of motoring history and heritage, it’s a must-visit experience for any petrolhead. After your time at the museum, the journey continues to complete the remaining sections of the TT Course — ensuring you experience the full magic of this legendary road-race circuit and the island’s deep motorsport culture.
From Victorian Douglas we will head north along the coast road, stopping at Laxey an old mining town that is home to one of the most spectacular water wheels in the world. A visit to Laxey Woolen Mills where the weaver makes Manx Tartan and other tweeds on looms that are powered by man, before heading for King Orry's Grave, a neolithic burial site A visit to the site of the first monastery at Maughold on the island founded in 550 and the site of many of our ancient crosses that were carved by Celts and Vikings. A short visit through the town of Ramsey takes us north to the Point of Ayre and the flat glacial plains of the island taking in the small churches and villages along the way. After a lunch break a q burst of adrenaline, following the famous TT course to Peel, with its castle, cathedral, marina and old fishing cottages is a delightful place to stop before heading for St Johns and Tynwald Hill: a four-tiered hill which is of the Island's most distinctive landmarks.
Our Southern Discovery Tour is a personalised whistle stop tour experience of the South and West of the Isle of Man with a Blue Badge Driver Guide who can take you to lesser-known gems and places inaccessible by public transport. Travelling along some of the world-famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks including the most beautiful southerly point of the Island, The Sound, while enjoying plentiful stunning scenery and fabulous views. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and an opportunity to purchase Souvenirs. Entrance to Heritage sites is included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Join us for a special tour of the Isle of Man and discover the unique history and culture of the little Island in the middle of the Irish Sea. The tour will be led by a local driver guide. The Isle of Man has a 10,000-year history with a Celtic and Viking past, which is explored in our tour. You will visit castles, see the ancient Vikiing crosses and burial grounds and learn about the oldest continuous parliament in the world. This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors and history buffs.
TT Mountain course, TT short course Southern 100 circuit Gordon Bennett speed trails long and short course. Clypse course Jurby road circuit. Mannin moor and Mannin beg race circuit.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife, like Atlantic Seals. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
Louise is enthusiastic about sharing her love for the Isle of Man through both tailored wildlife tours and captivating tours exploring the island's remarkable history and heritage. As a certified Blue Badge Guide, Louise offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Our Northern Discovery Tour is a whistle stop experience of the north of the Isle of Man. Travelling along some of the world famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks with stops for refreshments and opportunities to purchase souvenirs. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops. Entrance to Heritage sites are included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Nikki my wife is a proud Manxie, a Kermode by birth. Her ancestors date back to the 1600's. She has a vast knowledge on the island and is excellent at find graves. Being a grave digger's daughter she's also dug a few. It can be tricky trying to decipher the hand writing in many of the Island's records, thankfully Nikki is good at this and with her knowledge it's much quicker. Plus she has resources to hand and we sometimes find that she has already research a family in the past. If you're looking for accommodation we can arrange this too, either at our Inn / Bed and Breakfast Albany House or some where local. Price is additional.
Setting off from Douglas we head north to Laxey and visit the famous Lady Isabella Water Wheel - onto King Orrys Grave for our first taste of one of the Islands Neolithic sites. Then to Maughold Church - Ramsey - St Johns and Tynwald Hill. Peel with its Castle and House of Mannanan museum. Niarbyl then over the mountain of South Barrule down to the Calf Sound - Cregneash folk village - Castle Rushen and return to Douglas over the Fairy Bridge
This is a unique offering from a local person with a good knowledge and personal experience of the City of Douglas.
The tour is lead by John Shakespeare who is a Viking re enactor and story teller - he also worked on the Peel Castle archaeological excavations. John is an Isle of Man Government Registered Driver Guide. The price covers up to four persons.
This tour is for visitors to the Isle of Man who would like a day out seeing as much as possible. Due to time constraints we do not go into sites other than outdoor heritage sites which have no entry charges. Most of the sites can be self guided although I am quite willing to guide in them. I am a qualified blue badge guide with an operators licence to drive visitors around the island, fully insured with public liability. Although a set tour has been set up I am quite happy to adjust the tour to suit the visitors needs.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife like Atlantic Seals.. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
The term “Viking” captures our imagination – warriors wielding swords with horned helmets as they set sail on longboat voyages. Among those destinations was the Isle of Man, where Celtic Christianity was already well established. Discover the island’s early Christian heritage, visiting an early monastastic site with its ruined Keeills. Uncover the lesser-known story of these mysterious Norsemen, as they encountered Celtic Christians and made the Isle of Man their home. Louise is an enthusiastic Blue Badge Guide who offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. Tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and opportunities to purchase souvenirs.
Nigel is a bespoke tour guide taking you to places of places of interest and those off the beaten track. The only tour company on the island offering accommodation, transfers and tours in one package. Flexible, friendly, good fun, Nigel is a Manx legend and very well known on the island. The Bed & Breakfast is well appointed with everything a guest needs. In the heart of Peel, centrally located with easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. Nigel & Nikki are great hosts and very accommodating to guests requirements. One of Nikki's specialties is tracing Manx Ancestors, do you have any? Our aim is to ensure you leave the Island not only have a good holiday but a great one with treasured memories. Come stay.... Thank you!
This is currently the only walking tour of Peel being advertised. It is a fun tour of a beautiful place with historic beauty and fascinating social history. You will be able to imagine life in a thriving fishing village with a close community of hard-working and lively people. Your guide will introduce you to its folklore, its very long history and its present day culture. She will show you the many eating places, pubs and visitor attractions you can take in on your way around the town.
The Isle of Man Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi-day self-drive route covering 82 miles (133 km) around the island’s coast and mountain roads. Designed for 3–5 days (flexible 3–10+ days), it connects three distinct regions into one coherent journey. Douglas & the TT Mountain Course – Harbour views, Snaefell and the legendary 37.7-mile racing route. Northern Coast & Peel – Ramsey, Jurby dunes, Sulby Reservoir and Peel Castle’s Norse heritage. South & the Sound – Castletown, Castle Rushen, Port Erin and clifftop views toward the Calf of Man. The route blends coastal drives, heritage railways and historic towns with clear structure and time-based planning ideas. This self-guided, online road trip provides a framework to explore confidently at your own pace, via mobile phone, laptop or tablet. With 12 months of access included, access begins from your selected booking date — choose a start date that allows time for planning.
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Clive, a professionally trained chef who has been cooking for over 14 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Clive has 14 years’ experience working as a chef in many restaurants including Michelin stars. His specialty is Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine – he started out as a teppanyaki chef and transitioned to a sushi chef. - Private cooking class in the Isle of Man with a professional chef - Choose between a Zimbabwean, South African, Japanese and Italian menu - Learn to cook two dishes from scratch in a hands-on cooking class - Learn cooking tips and techniques from a professional chef - This Port Erin cooking class is suitable for beginners, families, children and couples - Clive can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets, on request
Follow in the tyre tracks of legends on this half-day, small-group guided tour around the world-famous Isle of Man TT Course. Sit back and enjoy a sightseeing lap as your local expert guide brings the circuit’s legendary moments to life along its iconic roads — from fast straights to famous corners. Midway through, step inside the incredible Isle of Man Motor Museum, home to a fascinating collection of rare motorcycles, classic cars, and racing machines. With hundreds of exhibits spanning more than a century of motoring history and heritage, it’s a must-visit experience for any petrolhead. After your time at the museum, the journey continues to complete the remaining sections of the TT Course — ensuring you experience the full magic of this legendary road-race circuit and the island’s deep motorsport culture.
From Victorian Douglas we will head north along the coast road, stopping at Laxey an old mining town that is home to one of the most spectacular water wheels in the world. A visit to Laxey Woolen Mills where the weaver makes Manx Tartan and other tweeds on looms that are powered by man, before heading for King Orry's Grave, a neolithic burial site A visit to the site of the first monastery at Maughold on the island founded in 550 and the site of many of our ancient crosses that were carved by Celts and Vikings. A short visit through the town of Ramsey takes us north to the Point of Ayre and the flat glacial plains of the island taking in the small churches and villages along the way. After a lunch break a q burst of adrenaline, following the famous TT course to Peel, with its castle, cathedral, marina and old fishing cottages is a delightful place to stop before heading for St Johns and Tynwald Hill: a four-tiered hill which is of the Island's most distinctive landmarks.
Our Southern Discovery Tour is a personalised whistle stop tour experience of the South and West of the Isle of Man with a Blue Badge Driver Guide who can take you to lesser-known gems and places inaccessible by public transport. Travelling along some of the world-famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks including the most beautiful southerly point of the Island, The Sound, while enjoying plentiful stunning scenery and fabulous views. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and an opportunity to purchase Souvenirs. Entrance to Heritage sites is included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Join us for a special tour of the Isle of Man and discover the unique history and culture of the little Island in the middle of the Irish Sea. The tour will be led by a local driver guide. The Isle of Man has a 10,000-year history with a Celtic and Viking past, which is explored in our tour. You will visit castles, see the ancient Vikiing crosses and burial grounds and learn about the oldest continuous parliament in the world. This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors and history buffs.
TT Mountain course, TT short course Southern 100 circuit Gordon Bennett speed trails long and short course. Clypse course Jurby road circuit. Mannin moor and Mannin beg race circuit.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife, like Atlantic Seals. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
Louise is enthusiastic about sharing her love for the Isle of Man through both tailored wildlife tours and captivating tours exploring the island's remarkable history and heritage. As a certified Blue Badge Guide, Louise offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Our Northern Discovery Tour is a whistle stop experience of the north of the Isle of Man. Travelling along some of the world famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks with stops for refreshments and opportunities to purchase souvenirs. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops. Entrance to Heritage sites are included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Nikki my wife is a proud Manxie, a Kermode by birth. Her ancestors date back to the 1600's. She has a vast knowledge on the island and is excellent at find graves. Being a grave digger's daughter she's also dug a few. It can be tricky trying to decipher the hand writing in many of the Island's records, thankfully Nikki is good at this and with her knowledge it's much quicker. Plus she has resources to hand and we sometimes find that she has already research a family in the past. If you're looking for accommodation we can arrange this too, either at our Inn / Bed and Breakfast Albany House or some where local. Price is additional.
Setting off from Douglas we head north to Laxey and visit the famous Lady Isabella Water Wheel - onto King Orrys Grave for our first taste of one of the Islands Neolithic sites. Then to Maughold Church - Ramsey - St Johns and Tynwald Hill. Peel with its Castle and House of Mannanan museum. Niarbyl then over the mountain of South Barrule down to the Calf Sound - Cregneash folk village - Castle Rushen and return to Douglas over the Fairy Bridge
This is a unique offering from a local person with a good knowledge and personal experience of the City of Douglas.
The tour is lead by John Shakespeare who is a Viking re enactor and story teller - he also worked on the Peel Castle archaeological excavations. John is an Isle of Man Government Registered Driver Guide. The price covers up to four persons.
This tour is for visitors to the Isle of Man who would like a day out seeing as much as possible. Due to time constraints we do not go into sites other than outdoor heritage sites which have no entry charges. Most of the sites can be self guided although I am quite willing to guide in them. I am a qualified blue badge guide with an operators licence to drive visitors around the island, fully insured with public liability. Although a set tour has been set up I am quite happy to adjust the tour to suit the visitors needs.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife like Atlantic Seals.. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
The term “Viking” captures our imagination – warriors wielding swords with horned helmets as they set sail on longboat voyages. Among those destinations was the Isle of Man, where Celtic Christianity was already well established. Discover the island’s early Christian heritage, visiting an early monastastic site with its ruined Keeills. Uncover the lesser-known story of these mysterious Norsemen, as they encountered Celtic Christians and made the Isle of Man their home. Louise is an enthusiastic Blue Badge Guide who offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. Tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and opportunities to purchase souvenirs.
Nigel is a bespoke tour guide taking you to places of places of interest and those off the beaten track. The only tour company on the island offering accommodation, transfers and tours in one package. Flexible, friendly, good fun, Nigel is a Manx legend and very well known on the island. The Bed & Breakfast is well appointed with everything a guest needs. In the heart of Peel, centrally located with easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. Nigel & Nikki are great hosts and very accommodating to guests requirements. One of Nikki's specialties is tracing Manx Ancestors, do you have any? Our aim is to ensure you leave the Island not only have a good holiday but a great one with treasured memories. Come stay.... Thank you!
This is currently the only walking tour of Peel being advertised. It is a fun tour of a beautiful place with historic beauty and fascinating social history. You will be able to imagine life in a thriving fishing village with a close community of hard-working and lively people. Your guide will introduce you to its folklore, its very long history and its present day culture. She will show you the many eating places, pubs and visitor attractions you can take in on your way around the town.
The Isle of Man Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi-day self-drive route covering 82 miles (133 km) around the island’s coast and mountain roads. Designed for 3–5 days (flexible 3–10+ days), it connects three distinct regions into one coherent journey. Douglas & the TT Mountain Course – Harbour views, Snaefell and the legendary 37.7-mile racing route. Northern Coast & Peel – Ramsey, Jurby dunes, Sulby Reservoir and Peel Castle’s Norse heritage. South & the Sound – Castletown, Castle Rushen, Port Erin and clifftop views toward the Calf of Man. The route blends coastal drives, heritage railways and historic towns with clear structure and time-based planning ideas. This self-guided, online road trip provides a framework to explore confidently at your own pace, via mobile phone, laptop or tablet. With 12 months of access included, access begins from your selected booking date — choose a start date that allows time for planning.
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Clive, a professionally trained chef who has been cooking for over 14 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Clive has 14 years’ experience working as a chef in many restaurants including Michelin stars. His specialty is Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine – he started out as a teppanyaki chef and transitioned to a sushi chef. - Private cooking class in the Isle of Man with a professional chef - Choose between a Zimbabwean, South African, Japanese and Italian menu - Learn to cook two dishes from scratch in a hands-on cooking class - Learn cooking tips and techniques from a professional chef - This Port Erin cooking class is suitable for beginners, families, children and couples - Clive can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets, on request
Follow in the tyre tracks of legends on this half-day, small-group guided tour around the world-famous Isle of Man TT Course. Sit back and enjoy a sightseeing lap as your local expert guide brings the circuit’s legendary moments to life along its iconic roads — from fast straights to famous corners. Midway through, step inside the incredible Isle of Man Motor Museum, home to a fascinating collection of rare motorcycles, classic cars, and racing machines. With hundreds of exhibits spanning more than a century of motoring history and heritage, it’s a must-visit experience for any petrolhead. After your time at the museum, the journey continues to complete the remaining sections of the TT Course — ensuring you experience the full magic of this legendary road-race circuit and the island’s deep motorsport culture.
From Victorian Douglas we will head north along the coast road, stopping at Laxey an old mining town that is home to one of the most spectacular water wheels in the world. A visit to Laxey Woolen Mills where the weaver makes Manx Tartan and other tweeds on looms that are powered by man, before heading for King Orry's Grave, a neolithic burial site A visit to the site of the first monastery at Maughold on the island founded in 550 and the site of many of our ancient crosses that were carved by Celts and Vikings. A short visit through the town of Ramsey takes us north to the Point of Ayre and the flat glacial plains of the island taking in the small churches and villages along the way. After a lunch break a q burst of adrenaline, following the famous TT course to Peel, with its castle, cathedral, marina and old fishing cottages is a delightful place to stop before heading for St Johns and Tynwald Hill: a four-tiered hill which is of the Island's most distinctive landmarks.
Our Southern Discovery Tour is a personalised whistle stop tour experience of the South and West of the Isle of Man with a Blue Badge Driver Guide who can take you to lesser-known gems and places inaccessible by public transport. Travelling along some of the world-famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks including the most beautiful southerly point of the Island, The Sound, while enjoying plentiful stunning scenery and fabulous views. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and an opportunity to purchase Souvenirs. Entrance to Heritage sites is included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Join us for a special tour of the Isle of Man and discover the unique history and culture of the little Island in the middle of the Irish Sea. The tour will be led by a local driver guide. The Isle of Man has a 10,000-year history with a Celtic and Viking past, which is explored in our tour. You will visit castles, see the ancient Vikiing crosses and burial grounds and learn about the oldest continuous parliament in the world. This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors and history buffs.
TT Mountain course, TT short course Southern 100 circuit Gordon Bennett speed trails long and short course. Clypse course Jurby road circuit. Mannin moor and Mannin beg race circuit.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife, like Atlantic Seals. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
Louise is enthusiastic about sharing her love for the Isle of Man through both tailored wildlife tours and captivating tours exploring the island's remarkable history and heritage. As a certified Blue Badge Guide, Louise offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Our Northern Discovery Tour is a whistle stop experience of the north of the Isle of Man. Travelling along some of the world famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks with stops for refreshments and opportunities to purchase souvenirs. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops. Entrance to Heritage sites are included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Nikki my wife is a proud Manxie, a Kermode by birth. Her ancestors date back to the 1600's. She has a vast knowledge on the island and is excellent at find graves. Being a grave digger's daughter she's also dug a few. It can be tricky trying to decipher the hand writing in many of the Island's records, thankfully Nikki is good at this and with her knowledge it's much quicker. Plus she has resources to hand and we sometimes find that she has already research a family in the past. If you're looking for accommodation we can arrange this too, either at our Inn / Bed and Breakfast Albany House or some where local. Price is additional.
Setting off from Douglas we head north to Laxey and visit the famous Lady Isabella Water Wheel - onto King Orrys Grave for our first taste of one of the Islands Neolithic sites. Then to Maughold Church - Ramsey - St Johns and Tynwald Hill. Peel with its Castle and House of Mannanan museum. Niarbyl then over the mountain of South Barrule down to the Calf Sound - Cregneash folk village - Castle Rushen and return to Douglas over the Fairy Bridge
This is a unique offering from a local person with a good knowledge and personal experience of the City of Douglas.
The tour is lead by John Shakespeare who is a Viking re enactor and story teller - he also worked on the Peel Castle archaeological excavations. John is an Isle of Man Government Registered Driver Guide. The price covers up to four persons.
This tour is for visitors to the Isle of Man who would like a day out seeing as much as possible. Due to time constraints we do not go into sites other than outdoor heritage sites which have no entry charges. Most of the sites can be self guided although I am quite willing to guide in them. I am a qualified blue badge guide with an operators licence to drive visitors around the island, fully insured with public liability. Although a set tour has been set up I am quite happy to adjust the tour to suit the visitors needs.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife like Atlantic Seals.. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
The term “Viking” captures our imagination – warriors wielding swords with horned helmets as they set sail on longboat voyages. Among those destinations was the Isle of Man, where Celtic Christianity was already well established. Discover the island’s early Christian heritage, visiting an early monastastic site with its ruined Keeills. Uncover the lesser-known story of these mysterious Norsemen, as they encountered Celtic Christians and made the Isle of Man their home. Louise is an enthusiastic Blue Badge Guide who offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. Tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and opportunities to purchase souvenirs.
Nigel is a bespoke tour guide taking you to places of places of interest and those off the beaten track. The only tour company on the island offering accommodation, transfers and tours in one package. Flexible, friendly, good fun, Nigel is a Manx legend and very well known on the island. The Bed & Breakfast is well appointed with everything a guest needs. In the heart of Peel, centrally located with easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. Nigel & Nikki are great hosts and very accommodating to guests requirements. One of Nikki's specialties is tracing Manx Ancestors, do you have any? Our aim is to ensure you leave the Island not only have a good holiday but a great one with treasured memories. Come stay.... Thank you!
This is currently the only walking tour of Peel being advertised. It is a fun tour of a beautiful place with historic beauty and fascinating social history. You will be able to imagine life in a thriving fishing village with a close community of hard-working and lively people. Your guide will introduce you to its folklore, its very long history and its present day culture. She will show you the many eating places, pubs and visitor attractions you can take in on your way around the town.
The Isle of Man Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi-day self-drive route covering 82 miles (133 km) around the island’s coast and mountain roads. Designed for 3–5 days (flexible 3–10+ days), it connects three distinct regions into one coherent journey. Douglas & the TT Mountain Course – Harbour views, Snaefell and the legendary 37.7-mile racing route. Northern Coast & Peel – Ramsey, Jurby dunes, Sulby Reservoir and Peel Castle’s Norse heritage. South & the Sound – Castletown, Castle Rushen, Port Erin and clifftop views toward the Calf of Man. The route blends coastal drives, heritage railways and historic towns with clear structure and time-based planning ideas. This self-guided, online road trip provides a framework to explore confidently at your own pace, via mobile phone, laptop or tablet. With 12 months of access included, access begins from your selected booking date — choose a start date that allows time for planning.
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Clive, a professionally trained chef who has been cooking for over 14 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Clive has 14 years’ experience working as a chef in many restaurants including Michelin stars. His specialty is Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine – he started out as a teppanyaki chef and transitioned to a sushi chef. - Private cooking class in the Isle of Man with a professional chef - Choose between a Zimbabwean, South African, Japanese and Italian menu - Learn to cook two dishes from scratch in a hands-on cooking class - Learn cooking tips and techniques from a professional chef - This Port Erin cooking class is suitable for beginners, families, children and couples - Clive can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets, on request
Follow in the tyre tracks of legends on this half-day, small-group guided tour around the world-famous Isle of Man TT Course. Sit back and enjoy a sightseeing lap as your local expert guide brings the circuit’s legendary moments to life along its iconic roads — from fast straights to famous corners. Midway through, step inside the incredible Isle of Man Motor Museum, home to a fascinating collection of rare motorcycles, classic cars, and racing machines. With hundreds of exhibits spanning more than a century of motoring history and heritage, it’s a must-visit experience for any petrolhead. After your time at the museum, the journey continues to complete the remaining sections of the TT Course — ensuring you experience the full magic of this legendary road-race circuit and the island’s deep motorsport culture.
From Victorian Douglas we will head north along the coast road, stopping at Laxey an old mining town that is home to one of the most spectacular water wheels in the world. A visit to Laxey Woolen Mills where the weaver makes Manx Tartan and other tweeds on looms that are powered by man, before heading for King Orry's Grave, a neolithic burial site A visit to the site of the first monastery at Maughold on the island founded in 550 and the site of many of our ancient crosses that were carved by Celts and Vikings. A short visit through the town of Ramsey takes us north to the Point of Ayre and the flat glacial plains of the island taking in the small churches and villages along the way. After a lunch break a q burst of adrenaline, following the famous TT course to Peel, with its castle, cathedral, marina and old fishing cottages is a delightful place to stop before heading for St Johns and Tynwald Hill: a four-tiered hill which is of the Island's most distinctive landmarks.
Our Southern Discovery Tour is a personalised whistle stop tour experience of the South and West of the Isle of Man with a Blue Badge Driver Guide who can take you to lesser-known gems and places inaccessible by public transport. Travelling along some of the world-famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks including the most beautiful southerly point of the Island, The Sound, while enjoying plentiful stunning scenery and fabulous views. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and an opportunity to purchase Souvenirs. Entrance to Heritage sites is included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Join us for a special tour of the Isle of Man and discover the unique history and culture of the little Island in the middle of the Irish Sea. The tour will be led by a local driver guide. The Isle of Man has a 10,000-year history with a Celtic and Viking past, which is explored in our tour. You will visit castles, see the ancient Vikiing crosses and burial grounds and learn about the oldest continuous parliament in the world. This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors and history buffs.
TT Mountain course, TT short course Southern 100 circuit Gordon Bennett speed trails long and short course. Clypse course Jurby road circuit. Mannin moor and Mannin beg race circuit.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife, like Atlantic Seals. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
Louise is enthusiastic about sharing her love for the Isle of Man through both tailored wildlife tours and captivating tours exploring the island's remarkable history and heritage. As a certified Blue Badge Guide, Louise offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Our Northern Discovery Tour is a whistle stop experience of the north of the Isle of Man. Travelling along some of the world famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks with stops for refreshments and opportunities to purchase souvenirs. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops. Entrance to Heritage sites are included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Nikki my wife is a proud Manxie, a Kermode by birth. Her ancestors date back to the 1600's. She has a vast knowledge on the island and is excellent at find graves. Being a grave digger's daughter she's also dug a few. It can be tricky trying to decipher the hand writing in many of the Island's records, thankfully Nikki is good at this and with her knowledge it's much quicker. Plus she has resources to hand and we sometimes find that she has already research a family in the past. If you're looking for accommodation we can arrange this too, either at our Inn / Bed and Breakfast Albany House or some where local. Price is additional.
Setting off from Douglas we head north to Laxey and visit the famous Lady Isabella Water Wheel - onto King Orrys Grave for our first taste of one of the Islands Neolithic sites. Then to Maughold Church - Ramsey - St Johns and Tynwald Hill. Peel with its Castle and House of Mannanan museum. Niarbyl then over the mountain of South Barrule down to the Calf Sound - Cregneash folk village - Castle Rushen and return to Douglas over the Fairy Bridge
This is a unique offering from a local person with a good knowledge and personal experience of the City of Douglas.
The tour is lead by John Shakespeare who is a Viking re enactor and story teller - he also worked on the Peel Castle archaeological excavations. John is an Isle of Man Government Registered Driver Guide. The price covers up to four persons.
This tour is for visitors to the Isle of Man who would like a day out seeing as much as possible. Due to time constraints we do not go into sites other than outdoor heritage sites which have no entry charges. Most of the sites can be self guided although I am quite willing to guide in them. I am a qualified blue badge guide with an operators licence to drive visitors around the island, fully insured with public liability. Although a set tour has been set up I am quite happy to adjust the tour to suit the visitors needs.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife like Atlantic Seals.. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
The term “Viking” captures our imagination – warriors wielding swords with horned helmets as they set sail on longboat voyages. Among those destinations was the Isle of Man, where Celtic Christianity was already well established. Discover the island’s early Christian heritage, visiting an early monastastic site with its ruined Keeills. Uncover the lesser-known story of these mysterious Norsemen, as they encountered Celtic Christians and made the Isle of Man their home. Louise is an enthusiastic Blue Badge Guide who offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. Tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and opportunities to purchase souvenirs.
Nigel is a bespoke tour guide taking you to places of places of interest and those off the beaten track. The only tour company on the island offering accommodation, transfers and tours in one package. Flexible, friendly, good fun, Nigel is a Manx legend and very well known on the island. The Bed & Breakfast is well appointed with everything a guest needs. In the heart of Peel, centrally located with easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. Nigel & Nikki are great hosts and very accommodating to guests requirements. One of Nikki's specialties is tracing Manx Ancestors, do you have any? Our aim is to ensure you leave the Island not only have a good holiday but a great one with treasured memories. Come stay.... Thank you!
This is currently the only walking tour of Peel being advertised. It is a fun tour of a beautiful place with historic beauty and fascinating social history. You will be able to imagine life in a thriving fishing village with a close community of hard-working and lively people. Your guide will introduce you to its folklore, its very long history and its present day culture. She will show you the many eating places, pubs and visitor attractions you can take in on your way around the town.
The Isle of Man Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi-day self-drive route covering 82 miles (133 km) around the island’s coast and mountain roads. Designed for 3–5 days (flexible 3–10+ days), it connects three distinct regions into one coherent journey. Douglas & the TT Mountain Course – Harbour views, Snaefell and the legendary 37.7-mile racing route. Northern Coast & Peel – Ramsey, Jurby dunes, Sulby Reservoir and Peel Castle’s Norse heritage. South & the Sound – Castletown, Castle Rushen, Port Erin and clifftop views toward the Calf of Man. The route blends coastal drives, heritage railways and historic towns with clear structure and time-based planning ideas. This self-guided, online road trip provides a framework to explore confidently at your own pace, via mobile phone, laptop or tablet. With 12 months of access included, access begins from your selected booking date — choose a start date that allows time for planning.
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Clive, a professionally trained chef who has been cooking for over 14 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Clive has 14 years’ experience working as a chef in many restaurants including Michelin stars. His specialty is Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine – he started out as a teppanyaki chef and transitioned to a sushi chef. - Private cooking class in the Isle of Man with a professional chef - Choose between a Zimbabwean, South African, Japanese and Italian menu - Learn to cook two dishes from scratch in a hands-on cooking class - Learn cooking tips and techniques from a professional chef - This Port Erin cooking class is suitable for beginners, families, children and couples - Clive can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets, on request
Follow in the tyre tracks of legends on this half-day, small-group guided tour around the world-famous Isle of Man TT Course. Sit back and enjoy a sightseeing lap as your local expert guide brings the circuit’s legendary moments to life along its iconic roads — from fast straights to famous corners. Midway through, step inside the incredible Isle of Man Motor Museum, home to a fascinating collection of rare motorcycles, classic cars, and racing machines. With hundreds of exhibits spanning more than a century of motoring history and heritage, it’s a must-visit experience for any petrolhead. After your time at the museum, the journey continues to complete the remaining sections of the TT Course — ensuring you experience the full magic of this legendary road-race circuit and the island’s deep motorsport culture.
From Victorian Douglas we will head north along the coast road, stopping at Laxey an old mining town that is home to one of the most spectacular water wheels in the world. A visit to Laxey Woolen Mills where the weaver makes Manx Tartan and other tweeds on looms that are powered by man, before heading for King Orry's Grave, a neolithic burial site A visit to the site of the first monastery at Maughold on the island founded in 550 and the site of many of our ancient crosses that were carved by Celts and Vikings. A short visit through the town of Ramsey takes us north to the Point of Ayre and the flat glacial plains of the island taking in the small churches and villages along the way. After a lunch break a q burst of adrenaline, following the famous TT course to Peel, with its castle, cathedral, marina and old fishing cottages is a delightful place to stop before heading for St Johns and Tynwald Hill: a four-tiered hill which is of the Island's most distinctive landmarks.
Our Southern Discovery Tour is a personalised whistle stop tour experience of the South and West of the Isle of Man with a Blue Badge Driver Guide who can take you to lesser-known gems and places inaccessible by public transport. Travelling along some of the world-famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks including the most beautiful southerly point of the Island, The Sound, while enjoying plentiful stunning scenery and fabulous views. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and an opportunity to purchase Souvenirs. Entrance to Heritage sites is included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Join us for a special tour of the Isle of Man and discover the unique history and culture of the little Island in the middle of the Irish Sea. The tour will be led by a local driver guide. The Isle of Man has a 10,000-year history with a Celtic and Viking past, which is explored in our tour. You will visit castles, see the ancient Vikiing crosses and burial grounds and learn about the oldest continuous parliament in the world. This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors and history buffs.
TT Mountain course, TT short course Southern 100 circuit Gordon Bennett speed trails long and short course. Clypse course Jurby road circuit. Mannin moor and Mannin beg race circuit.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife, like Atlantic Seals. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
Louise is enthusiastic about sharing her love for the Isle of Man through both tailored wildlife tours and captivating tours exploring the island's remarkable history and heritage. As a certified Blue Badge Guide, Louise offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Our Northern Discovery Tour is a whistle stop experience of the north of the Isle of Man. Travelling along some of the world famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks with stops for refreshments and opportunities to purchase souvenirs. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops. Entrance to Heritage sites are included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Nikki my wife is a proud Manxie, a Kermode by birth. Her ancestors date back to the 1600's. She has a vast knowledge on the island and is excellent at find graves. Being a grave digger's daughter she's also dug a few. It can be tricky trying to decipher the hand writing in many of the Island's records, thankfully Nikki is good at this and with her knowledge it's much quicker. Plus she has resources to hand and we sometimes find that she has already research a family in the past. If you're looking for accommodation we can arrange this too, either at our Inn / Bed and Breakfast Albany House or some where local. Price is additional.
Setting off from Douglas we head north to Laxey and visit the famous Lady Isabella Water Wheel - onto King Orrys Grave for our first taste of one of the Islands Neolithic sites. Then to Maughold Church - Ramsey - St Johns and Tynwald Hill. Peel with its Castle and House of Mannanan museum. Niarbyl then over the mountain of South Barrule down to the Calf Sound - Cregneash folk village - Castle Rushen and return to Douglas over the Fairy Bridge
This is a unique offering from a local person with a good knowledge and personal experience of the City of Douglas.
The tour is lead by John Shakespeare who is a Viking re enactor and story teller - he also worked on the Peel Castle archaeological excavations. John is an Isle of Man Government Registered Driver Guide. The price covers up to four persons.
This tour is for visitors to the Isle of Man who would like a day out seeing as much as possible. Due to time constraints we do not go into sites other than outdoor heritage sites which have no entry charges. Most of the sites can be self guided although I am quite willing to guide in them. I am a qualified blue badge guide with an operators licence to drive visitors around the island, fully insured with public liability. Although a set tour has been set up I am quite happy to adjust the tour to suit the visitors needs.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife like Atlantic Seals.. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
The term “Viking” captures our imagination – warriors wielding swords with horned helmets as they set sail on longboat voyages. Among those destinations was the Isle of Man, where Celtic Christianity was already well established. Discover the island’s early Christian heritage, visiting an early monastastic site with its ruined Keeills. Uncover the lesser-known story of these mysterious Norsemen, as they encountered Celtic Christians and made the Isle of Man their home. Louise is an enthusiastic Blue Badge Guide who offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. Tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and opportunities to purchase souvenirs.
Nigel is a bespoke tour guide taking you to places of places of interest and those off the beaten track. The only tour company on the island offering accommodation, transfers and tours in one package. Flexible, friendly, good fun, Nigel is a Manx legend and very well known on the island. The Bed & Breakfast is well appointed with everything a guest needs. In the heart of Peel, centrally located with easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. Nigel & Nikki are great hosts and very accommodating to guests requirements. One of Nikki's specialties is tracing Manx Ancestors, do you have any? Our aim is to ensure you leave the Island not only have a good holiday but a great one with treasured memories. Come stay.... Thank you!
This is currently the only walking tour of Peel being advertised. It is a fun tour of a beautiful place with historic beauty and fascinating social history. You will be able to imagine life in a thriving fishing village with a close community of hard-working and lively people. Your guide will introduce you to its folklore, its very long history and its present day culture. She will show you the many eating places, pubs and visitor attractions you can take in on your way around the town.
The Isle of Man Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi-day self-drive route covering 82 miles (133 km) around the island’s coast and mountain roads. Designed for 3–5 days (flexible 3–10+ days), it connects three distinct regions into one coherent journey. Douglas & the TT Mountain Course – Harbour views, Snaefell and the legendary 37.7-mile racing route. Northern Coast & Peel – Ramsey, Jurby dunes, Sulby Reservoir and Peel Castle’s Norse heritage. South & the Sound – Castletown, Castle Rushen, Port Erin and clifftop views toward the Calf of Man. The route blends coastal drives, heritage railways and historic towns with clear structure and time-based planning ideas. This self-guided, online road trip provides a framework to explore confidently at your own pace, via mobile phone, laptop or tablet. With 12 months of access included, access begins from your selected booking date — choose a start date that allows time for planning.
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Clive, a professionally trained chef who has been cooking for over 14 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Clive has 14 years’ experience working as a chef in many restaurants including Michelin stars. His specialty is Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine – he started out as a teppanyaki chef and transitioned to a sushi chef. - Private cooking class in the Isle of Man with a professional chef - Choose between a Zimbabwean, South African, Japanese and Italian menu - Learn to cook two dishes from scratch in a hands-on cooking class - Learn cooking tips and techniques from a professional chef - This Port Erin cooking class is suitable for beginners, families, children and couples - Clive can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets, on request
Follow in the tyre tracks of legends on this half-day, small-group guided tour around the world-famous Isle of Man TT Course. Sit back and enjoy a sightseeing lap as your local expert guide brings the circuit’s legendary moments to life along its iconic roads — from fast straights to famous corners. Midway through, step inside the incredible Isle of Man Motor Museum, home to a fascinating collection of rare motorcycles, classic cars, and racing machines. With hundreds of exhibits spanning more than a century of motoring history and heritage, it’s a must-visit experience for any petrolhead. After your time at the museum, the journey continues to complete the remaining sections of the TT Course — ensuring you experience the full magic of this legendary road-race circuit and the island’s deep motorsport culture.
From Victorian Douglas we will head north along the coast road, stopping at Laxey an old mining town that is home to one of the most spectacular water wheels in the world. A visit to Laxey Woolen Mills where the weaver makes Manx Tartan and other tweeds on looms that are powered by man, before heading for King Orry's Grave, a neolithic burial site A visit to the site of the first monastery at Maughold on the island founded in 550 and the site of many of our ancient crosses that were carved by Celts and Vikings. A short visit through the town of Ramsey takes us north to the Point of Ayre and the flat glacial plains of the island taking in the small churches and villages along the way. After a lunch break a q burst of adrenaline, following the famous TT course to Peel, with its castle, cathedral, marina and old fishing cottages is a delightful place to stop before heading for St Johns and Tynwald Hill: a four-tiered hill which is of the Island's most distinctive landmarks.
Our Southern Discovery Tour is a personalised whistle stop tour experience of the South and West of the Isle of Man with a Blue Badge Driver Guide who can take you to lesser-known gems and places inaccessible by public transport. Travelling along some of the world-famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks including the most beautiful southerly point of the Island, The Sound, while enjoying plentiful stunning scenery and fabulous views. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and an opportunity to purchase Souvenirs. Entrance to Heritage sites is included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Join us for a special tour of the Isle of Man and discover the unique history and culture of the little Island in the middle of the Irish Sea. The tour will be led by a local driver guide. The Isle of Man has a 10,000-year history with a Celtic and Viking past, which is explored in our tour. You will visit castles, see the ancient Vikiing crosses and burial grounds and learn about the oldest continuous parliament in the world. This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors and history buffs.
TT Mountain course, TT short course Southern 100 circuit Gordon Bennett speed trails long and short course. Clypse course Jurby road circuit. Mannin moor and Mannin beg race circuit.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife, like Atlantic Seals. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
Louise is enthusiastic about sharing her love for the Isle of Man through both tailored wildlife tours and captivating tours exploring the island's remarkable history and heritage. As a certified Blue Badge Guide, Louise offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Our Northern Discovery Tour is a whistle stop experience of the north of the Isle of Man. Travelling along some of the world famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks with stops for refreshments and opportunities to purchase souvenirs. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops. Entrance to Heritage sites are included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Nikki my wife is a proud Manxie, a Kermode by birth. Her ancestors date back to the 1600's. She has a vast knowledge on the island and is excellent at find graves. Being a grave digger's daughter she's also dug a few. It can be tricky trying to decipher the hand writing in many of the Island's records, thankfully Nikki is good at this and with her knowledge it's much quicker. Plus she has resources to hand and we sometimes find that she has already research a family in the past. If you're looking for accommodation we can arrange this too, either at our Inn / Bed and Breakfast Albany House or some where local. Price is additional.
Setting off from Douglas we head north to Laxey and visit the famous Lady Isabella Water Wheel - onto King Orrys Grave for our first taste of one of the Islands Neolithic sites. Then to Maughold Church - Ramsey - St Johns and Tynwald Hill. Peel with its Castle and House of Mannanan museum. Niarbyl then over the mountain of South Barrule down to the Calf Sound - Cregneash folk village - Castle Rushen and return to Douglas over the Fairy Bridge
This is a unique offering from a local person with a good knowledge and personal experience of the City of Douglas.
The tour is lead by John Shakespeare who is a Viking re enactor and story teller - he also worked on the Peel Castle archaeological excavations. John is an Isle of Man Government Registered Driver Guide. The price covers up to four persons.
This tour is for visitors to the Isle of Man who would like a day out seeing as much as possible. Due to time constraints we do not go into sites other than outdoor heritage sites which have no entry charges. Most of the sites can be self guided although I am quite willing to guide in them. I am a qualified blue badge guide with an operators licence to drive visitors around the island, fully insured with public liability. Although a set tour has been set up I am quite happy to adjust the tour to suit the visitors needs.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife like Atlantic Seals.. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
The term “Viking” captures our imagination – warriors wielding swords with horned helmets as they set sail on longboat voyages. Among those destinations was the Isle of Man, where Celtic Christianity was already well established. Discover the island’s early Christian heritage, visiting an early monastastic site with its ruined Keeills. Uncover the lesser-known story of these mysterious Norsemen, as they encountered Celtic Christians and made the Isle of Man their home. Louise is an enthusiastic Blue Badge Guide who offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. Tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and opportunities to purchase souvenirs.
Nigel is a bespoke tour guide taking you to places of places of interest and those off the beaten track. The only tour company on the island offering accommodation, transfers and tours in one package. Flexible, friendly, good fun, Nigel is a Manx legend and very well known on the island. The Bed & Breakfast is well appointed with everything a guest needs. In the heart of Peel, centrally located with easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. Nigel & Nikki are great hosts and very accommodating to guests requirements. One of Nikki's specialties is tracing Manx Ancestors, do you have any? Our aim is to ensure you leave the Island not only have a good holiday but a great one with treasured memories. Come stay.... Thank you!
This is currently the only walking tour of Peel being advertised. It is a fun tour of a beautiful place with historic beauty and fascinating social history. You will be able to imagine life in a thriving fishing village with a close community of hard-working and lively people. Your guide will introduce you to its folklore, its very long history and its present day culture. She will show you the many eating places, pubs and visitor attractions you can take in on your way around the town.
The Isle of Man Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi-day self-drive route covering 82 miles (133 km) around the island’s coast and mountain roads. Designed for 3–5 days (flexible 3–10+ days), it connects three distinct regions into one coherent journey. Douglas & the TT Mountain Course – Harbour views, Snaefell and the legendary 37.7-mile racing route. Northern Coast & Peel – Ramsey, Jurby dunes, Sulby Reservoir and Peel Castle’s Norse heritage. South & the Sound – Castletown, Castle Rushen, Port Erin and clifftop views toward the Calf of Man. The route blends coastal drives, heritage railways and historic towns with clear structure and time-based planning ideas. This self-guided, online road trip provides a framework to explore confidently at your own pace, via mobile phone, laptop or tablet. With 12 months of access included, access begins from your selected booking date — choose a start date that allows time for planning.
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Clive, a professionally trained chef who has been cooking for over 14 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Clive has 14 years’ experience working as a chef in many restaurants including Michelin stars. His specialty is Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine – he started out as a teppanyaki chef and transitioned to a sushi chef. - Private cooking class in the Isle of Man with a professional chef - Choose between a Zimbabwean, South African, Japanese and Italian menu - Learn to cook two dishes from scratch in a hands-on cooking class - Learn cooking tips and techniques from a professional chef - This Port Erin cooking class is suitable for beginners, families, children and couples - Clive can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets, on request
Follow in the tyre tracks of legends on this half-day, small-group guided tour around the world-famous Isle of Man TT Course. Sit back and enjoy a sightseeing lap as your local expert guide brings the circuit’s legendary moments to life along its iconic roads — from fast straights to famous corners. Midway through, step inside the incredible Isle of Man Motor Museum, home to a fascinating collection of rare motorcycles, classic cars, and racing machines. With hundreds of exhibits spanning more than a century of motoring history and heritage, it’s a must-visit experience for any petrolhead. After your time at the museum, the journey continues to complete the remaining sections of the TT Course — ensuring you experience the full magic of this legendary road-race circuit and the island’s deep motorsport culture.
From Victorian Douglas we will head north along the coast road, stopping at Laxey an old mining town that is home to one of the most spectacular water wheels in the world. A visit to Laxey Woolen Mills where the weaver makes Manx Tartan and other tweeds on looms that are powered by man, before heading for King Orry's Grave, a neolithic burial site A visit to the site of the first monastery at Maughold on the island founded in 550 and the site of many of our ancient crosses that were carved by Celts and Vikings. A short visit through the town of Ramsey takes us north to the Point of Ayre and the flat glacial plains of the island taking in the small churches and villages along the way. After a lunch break a q burst of adrenaline, following the famous TT course to Peel, with its castle, cathedral, marina and old fishing cottages is a delightful place to stop before heading for St Johns and Tynwald Hill: a four-tiered hill which is of the Island's most distinctive landmarks.
Our Southern Discovery Tour is a personalised whistle stop tour experience of the South and West of the Isle of Man with a Blue Badge Driver Guide who can take you to lesser-known gems and places inaccessible by public transport. Travelling along some of the world-famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks including the most beautiful southerly point of the Island, The Sound, while enjoying plentiful stunning scenery and fabulous views. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and an opportunity to purchase Souvenirs. Entrance to Heritage sites is included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Join us for a special tour of the Isle of Man and discover the unique history and culture of the little Island in the middle of the Irish Sea. The tour will be led by a local driver guide. The Isle of Man has a 10,000-year history with a Celtic and Viking past, which is explored in our tour. You will visit castles, see the ancient Vikiing crosses and burial grounds and learn about the oldest continuous parliament in the world. This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors and history buffs.
TT Mountain course, TT short course Southern 100 circuit Gordon Bennett speed trails long and short course. Clypse course Jurby road circuit. Mannin moor and Mannin beg race circuit.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife, like Atlantic Seals. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
Louise is enthusiastic about sharing her love for the Isle of Man through both tailored wildlife tours and captivating tours exploring the island's remarkable history and heritage. As a certified Blue Badge Guide, Louise offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Our Northern Discovery Tour is a whistle stop experience of the north of the Isle of Man. Travelling along some of the world famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks with stops for refreshments and opportunities to purchase souvenirs. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops. Entrance to Heritage sites are included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Nikki my wife is a proud Manxie, a Kermode by birth. Her ancestors date back to the 1600's. She has a vast knowledge on the island and is excellent at find graves. Being a grave digger's daughter she's also dug a few. It can be tricky trying to decipher the hand writing in many of the Island's records, thankfully Nikki is good at this and with her knowledge it's much quicker. Plus she has resources to hand and we sometimes find that she has already research a family in the past. If you're looking for accommodation we can arrange this too, either at our Inn / Bed and Breakfast Albany House or some where local. Price is additional.
Setting off from Douglas we head north to Laxey and visit the famous Lady Isabella Water Wheel - onto King Orrys Grave for our first taste of one of the Islands Neolithic sites. Then to Maughold Church - Ramsey - St Johns and Tynwald Hill. Peel with its Castle and House of Mannanan museum. Niarbyl then over the mountain of South Barrule down to the Calf Sound - Cregneash folk village - Castle Rushen and return to Douglas over the Fairy Bridge
This is a unique offering from a local person with a good knowledge and personal experience of the City of Douglas.
The tour is lead by John Shakespeare who is a Viking re enactor and story teller - he also worked on the Peel Castle archaeological excavations. John is an Isle of Man Government Registered Driver Guide. The price covers up to four persons.
This tour is for visitors to the Isle of Man who would like a day out seeing as much as possible. Due to time constraints we do not go into sites other than outdoor heritage sites which have no entry charges. Most of the sites can be self guided although I am quite willing to guide in them. I am a qualified blue badge guide with an operators licence to drive visitors around the island, fully insured with public liability. Although a set tour has been set up I am quite happy to adjust the tour to suit the visitors needs.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife like Atlantic Seals.. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
The term “Viking” captures our imagination – warriors wielding swords with horned helmets as they set sail on longboat voyages. Among those destinations was the Isle of Man, where Celtic Christianity was already well established. Discover the island’s early Christian heritage, visiting an early monastastic site with its ruined Keeills. Uncover the lesser-known story of these mysterious Norsemen, as they encountered Celtic Christians and made the Isle of Man their home. Louise is an enthusiastic Blue Badge Guide who offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. Tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and opportunities to purchase souvenirs.
Nigel is a bespoke tour guide taking you to places of places of interest and those off the beaten track. The only tour company on the island offering accommodation, transfers and tours in one package. Flexible, friendly, good fun, Nigel is a Manx legend and very well known on the island. The Bed & Breakfast is well appointed with everything a guest needs. In the heart of Peel, centrally located with easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. Nigel & Nikki are great hosts and very accommodating to guests requirements. One of Nikki's specialties is tracing Manx Ancestors, do you have any? Our aim is to ensure you leave the Island not only have a good holiday but a great one with treasured memories. Come stay.... Thank you!
This is currently the only walking tour of Peel being advertised. It is a fun tour of a beautiful place with historic beauty and fascinating social history. You will be able to imagine life in a thriving fishing village with a close community of hard-working and lively people. Your guide will introduce you to its folklore, its very long history and its present day culture. She will show you the many eating places, pubs and visitor attractions you can take in on your way around the town.
The Isle of Man Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi-day self-drive route covering 82 miles (133 km) around the island’s coast and mountain roads. Designed for 3–5 days (flexible 3–10+ days), it connects three distinct regions into one coherent journey. Douglas & the TT Mountain Course – Harbour views, Snaefell and the legendary 37.7-mile racing route. Northern Coast & Peel – Ramsey, Jurby dunes, Sulby Reservoir and Peel Castle’s Norse heritage. South & the Sound – Castletown, Castle Rushen, Port Erin and clifftop views toward the Calf of Man. The route blends coastal drives, heritage railways and historic towns with clear structure and time-based planning ideas. This self-guided, online road trip provides a framework to explore confidently at your own pace, via mobile phone, laptop or tablet. With 12 months of access included, access begins from your selected booking date — choose a start date that allows time for planning.
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Clive, a professionally trained chef who has been cooking for over 14 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Clive has 14 years’ experience working as a chef in many restaurants including Michelin stars. His specialty is Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine – he started out as a teppanyaki chef and transitioned to a sushi chef. - Private cooking class in the Isle of Man with a professional chef - Choose between a Zimbabwean, South African, Japanese and Italian menu - Learn to cook two dishes from scratch in a hands-on cooking class - Learn cooking tips and techniques from a professional chef - This Port Erin cooking class is suitable for beginners, families, children and couples - Clive can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets, on request
Follow in the tyre tracks of legends on this half-day, small-group guided tour around the world-famous Isle of Man TT Course. Sit back and enjoy a sightseeing lap as your local expert guide brings the circuit’s legendary moments to life along its iconic roads — from fast straights to famous corners. Midway through, step inside the incredible Isle of Man Motor Museum, home to a fascinating collection of rare motorcycles, classic cars, and racing machines. With hundreds of exhibits spanning more than a century of motoring history and heritage, it’s a must-visit experience for any petrolhead. After your time at the museum, the journey continues to complete the remaining sections of the TT Course — ensuring you experience the full magic of this legendary road-race circuit and the island’s deep motorsport culture.
From Victorian Douglas we will head north along the coast road, stopping at Laxey an old mining town that is home to one of the most spectacular water wheels in the world. A visit to Laxey Woolen Mills where the weaver makes Manx Tartan and other tweeds on looms that are powered by man, before heading for King Orry's Grave, a neolithic burial site A visit to the site of the first monastery at Maughold on the island founded in 550 and the site of many of our ancient crosses that were carved by Celts and Vikings. A short visit through the town of Ramsey takes us north to the Point of Ayre and the flat glacial plains of the island taking in the small churches and villages along the way. After a lunch break a q burst of adrenaline, following the famous TT course to Peel, with its castle, cathedral, marina and old fishing cottages is a delightful place to stop before heading for St Johns and Tynwald Hill: a four-tiered hill which is of the Island's most distinctive landmarks.
Our Southern Discovery Tour is a personalised whistle stop tour experience of the South and West of the Isle of Man with a Blue Badge Driver Guide who can take you to lesser-known gems and places inaccessible by public transport. Travelling along some of the world-famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks including the most beautiful southerly point of the Island, The Sound, while enjoying plentiful stunning scenery and fabulous views. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest, refreshments stops and an opportunity to purchase Souvenirs. Entrance to Heritage sites is included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Join us for a special tour of the Isle of Man and discover the unique history and culture of the little Island in the middle of the Irish Sea. The tour will be led by a local driver guide. The Isle of Man has a 10,000-year history with a Celtic and Viking past, which is explored in our tour. You will visit castles, see the ancient Vikiing crosses and burial grounds and learn about the oldest continuous parliament in the world. This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors and history buffs.
TT Mountain course, TT short course Southern 100 circuit Gordon Bennett speed trails long and short course. Clypse course Jurby road circuit. Mannin moor and Mannin beg race circuit.
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Venturing into the wilderness, you may be the only people for miles around. The Island hosts a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons found in both cliff habitats and urban areas. Depending on the season various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife, like Atlantic Seals. We will explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids grow. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
Louise is enthusiastic about sharing her love for the Isle of Man through both tailored wildlife tours and captivating tours exploring the island's remarkable history and heritage. As a certified Blue Badge Guide, Louise offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Our Northern Discovery Tour is a whistle stop experience of the north of the Isle of Man. Travelling along some of the world famous TT course, we'll also visit famous landmarks with stops for refreshments and opportunities to purchase souvenirs. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops. Entrance to Heritage sites are included (E.g Castles and Museums).
Nikki my wife is a proud Manxie, a Kermode by birth. Her ancestors date back to the 1600's. She has a vast knowledge on the island and is excellent at find graves. Being a grave digger's daughter she's also dug a few. It can be tricky trying to decipher the hand writing in many of the Island's records, thankfully Nikki is good at this and with her knowledge it's much quicker. Plus she has resources to hand and we sometimes find that she has already research a family in the past. If you're looking for accommodation we can arrange this too, either at our Inn / Bed and Breakfast Albany House or some where local. Price is additional.
Setting off from Douglas we head north to Laxey and visit the famous Lady Isabella Water Wheel - onto King Orrys Grave for our first taste of one of the Islands Neolithic sites. Then to Maughold Church - Ramsey - St Johns and Tynwald Hill. Peel with its Castle and House of Mannanan museum. Niarbyl then over the mountain of South Barrule down to the Calf Sound - Cregneash folk village - Castle Rushen and return to Douglas over the Fairy Bridge
This is a unique offering from a local person with a good knowledge and personal experience of the City of Douglas.
The tour is lead by John Shakespeare who is a Viking re enactor and story teller - he also worked on the Peel Castle archaeological excavations. John is an Isle of Man Government Registered Driver Guide. The price covers up to four persons.
This tour is for visitors to the Isle of Man who would like a day out seeing as much as possible. Due to time constraints we do not go into sites other than outdoor heritage sites which have no entry charges. Most of the sites can be self guided although I am quite willing to guide in them. I am a qualified blue badge guide with an operators licence to drive visitors around the island, fully insured with public liability. Although a set tour has been set up I am quite happy to adjust the tour to suit the visitors needs.