Cornwall Experience Tours
Cornwall's dramatic coastline from above

Our Signature Journeys

Tours & Experiences

Every journey is private, unhurried, and tailored entirely to you. Choose your experience — or let us craft something completely bespoke.

Cornwall, Your Way

We don't do group tours. Every journey with Cornwall Experience Tours is exclusively yours — your vehicle, your pace, your itinerary.

Whether you're drawn to dramatic clifftops, hidden fishing coves, ancient moorland, or the finest local food and drink, we'll build the perfect day around you.

Mines & Coves — Atlantic Coast
Coastal

Iconic engine houses, golden sands and the wild North Coast

Mines & Coves — Atlantic Coast

Full DayPrice on Request

This tour takes in the rugged North Coast, with its gleaming aquamarine sea rolling onto white sandy beaches backed by dramatic cliffs. Beginning in St Agnes — a beautiful village in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Site — we explore the iconic Wheal Coates engine house ruins perched on cliff-top heathland before following the coast through Perranporth, Watergate Bay, and the spectacular rock stacks at Bedruthan. The day ends in Padstow, Cornwall's celebrated harbour town, where the evening is yours to enjoy.

  • St Agnes — World Heritage mining village on the AONB coast
  • Wheal Coates — dramatic cliff-top engine house ruins
  • Perranporth — three miles of golden surf beach
  • Bedruthan Steps — giant rock stacks and coastal panoramas
  • Padstow harbour — dinner at Paul Ainsworth's No.6 or Rick Stein
South Coast — Rainforests & Wild Coastline
Coastal

Sub-tropical gardens, temperate rainforest and the Lizard Peninsula

South Coast — Rainforests & Wild Coastline

Full DayPrice on Request

Starting in the bustling harbour town of Falmouth, this tour winds through England's last area of temperate rainforest, past babbling creeks and the charming thatched village of Helford — inspiration for Daphne du Maurier's Frenchman's Creek. We continue to the Lizard Peninsula, stopping at the breathtaking Kynance Cove and Britain's most southerly lighthouse, before finishing in Porthleven, a haven of art, food, and wild surf. Wildlife cruises with AK Wildlife Cruises can be arranged as part of this itinerary.

  • Falmouth — harbour walks and Pendennis Castle
  • Trebah & Glendurgan — sub-tropical valley gardens
  • Helford village — thatched cottages and Frenchman's Creek
  • Kynance Cove — turquoise waters and wildflower cliffs
  • Lizard Point — Britain's most southerly tip and lighthouse
  • Porthleven — Cornwall's rising foodie and arts destination
Legends, Magic & Medicine — North Coast
Heritage

Arthurian legend, Poldark country and Cornwall's mystical heritage

Legends, Magic & Medicine — North Coast

Full DayPrice on Request

The day begins at Rock, across the Camel Estuary from Padstow, before heading to the surf haven of Polzeath — where poet John Betjeman is buried in the church of St Enodoc. We follow in the footsteps of Doc Martin through the stunning village of Port Isaac, then travel the dramatic coast road to Tintagel, legendary birthplace of King Arthur. Explore the castle ruins, cross the award-winning footbridge, and discover Merlin's Cave below. For those seeking something truly magical, an optional walk to St Nectan's Glen — a waterfall through ancient rainforest — is a balm for mind and body.

  • Rock and Polzeath — surfers' paradise on the Camel Estuary
  • Port Isaac — the real-life village of Doc Martin
  • Trebarwith Strand — dramatic Atlantic cove
  • Tintagel Castle — legendary birthplace of King Arthur
  • Merlin's Cave and the award-winning castle footbridge
  • St Nectan's Glen — waterfall walk through temperate rainforest
Roseland Peninsula — Ships & Castles
Heritage

Hidden creeks, historic castles and Cornwall's most beautiful peninsula

Roseland Peninsula — Ships & Castles

Full DayPrice on Request

The Roseland Peninsula is one of Cornwall's best-kept secrets — a landscape of hidden creeks, ancient churches, and castle-crowned headlands. We cross the Fal on the historic King Harry Ferry, explore the extraordinary garden church of St Just in Roseland, and visit St Mawes Castle, the finest of Henry VIII's coastal fortresses. The day winds through unspoilt Roseland villages and along the Fal Estuary, offering a quieter, deeply beautiful side of Cornwall that most visitors never discover.

  • St Mawes Castle — Henry VIII's finest coastal fortress
  • King Harry Ferry — the iconic chain ferry crossing
  • St Just in Roseland — a church garden of extraordinary beauty
  • Portscatho and Gerrans — unspoilt Roseland villages
  • Trelissick Garden and the Fal Estuary
Gardens & Estates of Cornwall
Gardens

World-class gardens in Cornwall's unique Atlantic microclimate

Gardens & Estates of Cornwall

Full DayPrice on Request

Cornwall's mild Atlantic climate nurtures some of the most extraordinary gardens in the world. This tour visits the finest — from the jungle-like valley of Trebah and the romantic restoration of Heligan, to the iconic biomes of the Eden Project. Each garden tells its own story of Cornwall's unique relationship with the natural world, and your itinerary can be tailored to focus on the gardens that interest you most. Entrance fees are not included but can be arranged in advance.

  • Trebah — a sub-tropical valley garden tumbling to the Helford
  • Glendurgan — National Trust valley garden with a famous maze
  • The Lost Gardens of Heligan — Cornwall's most romantic restoration
  • Trelissick — sweeping views over the Fal Estuary
  • Eden Project — the world's largest indoor rainforest
The Wild West — Penwith & Land's End
Coastal

Ancient standing stones, artists' colonies and the very edge of England

The Wild West — Penwith & Land's End

Full DayPrice on Request

The far west of Cornwall — the ancient peninsula of Penwith — is unlike anywhere else in Britain. This is a landscape of granite moorland, prehistoric standing stones, and tiny fishing coves where the Atlantic crashes against the very edge of England. We travel through the charming harbour town of Penzance, pause in the picture-perfect village of Mousehole, and follow the dramatic coastal road to Land's End. From there we wind north through Sennen Cove and the wild Penwith moorland — past ancient monuments that predate Stonehenge — before arriving in St Ives, Cornwall's most celebrated artists' town, with its turquoise bay and world-class Tate gallery.

  • Penzance — Georgian harbour town and gateway to the far west
  • Mousehole — one of Cornwall's most enchanting fishing villages
  • Lamorna Cove — a hidden granite valley meeting the sea
  • Land's End — the dramatic tip of mainland Britain
  • Sennen Cove — a sweeping white-sand surf beach
  • St Ives — the jewel of West Cornwall, art galleries and turquoise bay
  • Mên-an-Tol and ancient Penwith standing stones
Bespoke & Custom Private Tours
Bespoke

Your Cornwall, designed entirely around you — from first enquiry to final mile

Bespoke & Custom Private Tours

Half Day, Full Day or Multi-DayPrice on Request

Not every journey fits a set itinerary — and that is exactly why we offer fully bespoke tours designed from scratch around you. Whether you have a specific destination in mind, a family history to trace, a special occasion to mark, or simply a wish to explore Cornwall entirely at your own pace, we will craft every detail to match. We draw on deep local knowledge to take you beyond the obvious — into hidden valleys, forgotten fishing coves, and ancient sites that most visitors never find. Half days, full days, or multi-day programmes across Cornwall and the wider South West: tell us your vision and we will make it happen.

  • Completely custom itinerary built around your interests and wishes
  • Any combination of locations across Cornwall and the South West
  • Family history and ancestral heritage tours
  • Special occasions — anniversaries, birthdays, proposals and celebrations
  • Multi-day touring programmes with accommodation recommendations
  • Corporate and incentive travel for groups and executives
  • Film location tours, photography expeditions and specialist interests

Every Tour Includes

Executive Vehicle

Travel in a premium Mercedes or BMW, immaculately presented

Expert Local Guide

Your driver-guide is a knowledgeable local expert, not just a chauffeur

Flexible Itinerary

Stops, pace, and route adjusted to your preferences on the day

Fully Private

No shared vehicles, no strangers — exclusively your party

Ready to Plan Your Journey?

Contact us to discuss your ideal tour. We'll handle every detail.