Things to do in Peel, Isle of Man: The Best Private Tours

Discover the beautiful Isle of Man on this half day tour duration 4.5 hours. Explore this unique island with an experienced and entertaining fully qualified, registered and insured Driver Guide. The Isle of Man boasts over 100 miles of beautiful coastline consisting of sweeping sandy beaches and rugged cliffs. With a mild climate, rolling hills, and an abundance of open spaces and interesting landmarks, the Island has something for everyone. Shrouded by mystery, a sea-bound kingdom with its own captivating story to tell. With a rich history, that echoes through the ages. There are many impressive historical features to explore, including Neolithic tombs, Manx Celtic crosses, Viking burials, castles and forts. The benefit of visiting with a local guide is that you will be able to see some of the lesser known sites, as well as attractions tailored to your particular interests. 

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Professional Driver/guide, Complimentary pick up, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

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

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Blue Badge Guide , Free Pick up from hotels or airport , Government Registered Driver Guide

Exclusions: Lunch

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

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entries to castles & museums, Bottled water, Expert tour guide

Exclusions: Lunch

Steeped in the history of Viking invaders and blessed with a captivating landscape of glittering seas and rolling hills, the Isle of Man is unique amongst the islands of Britain. Home to Manx cats, the iconic TT races and the world's oldest continuous parliament, you'll journey into the heart of a land filled with ancient myths and legends in the company of Nigel, a man who arrived here thirty years ago, married a Manx girl and refused to leave.

Inclusions: A typical Manx taster picnic is provided, including traditional Manx cheeses, seafood, pate and soft drinks., Bottled water

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This half day tour of the North of the Island offers fascinating history and spectacular views. We will see the largest working water wheel in the world, Neolithic and Bronze Age burial mounds, incredible viking carvings and the home of the oldest parliament in the world - Tynwald

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water

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Your guide is a Viking specialist for the Isle of Man. Achaeological evidence confirms the presence of Vikings on the Isle of Man. The various findings from burials and settlements and the common use of Viking place names creates a fuller picture of Viking life on the Island. According to the Irish annals, the Vikings first set foot on Mann in the year 798. By 820 they had conquered and settled here, establishing a prosperous Viking colony. With its excellent fertile agricultural land and good harbours around the coastline, it was an important base not just for raiding and settlement, but also for trading with Scotland and Ireland. The Island had a central location and was on the sailing route from Scandinavia to Ireland. We will spend a full day visiting some of the most important Viking sites on the Island, whilst taking in some beautiful Manx scenery along the way.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Fully escorted by Jane Prescott BSc Dip LD MA Dip Herb CMLI, The Manx Herbalist. Jane is a garden designer and herbal medicine ambassador and educator who runs educational workshops and collates information on Remembered Remedies. She is trained in the study of therapeutic botanicals including herb cultivation and preparation Physic Garden design, herbal ecology and ethnobotany. John is a registered Blue Badge Tourist Driver Guide on the Island, and a member of The Guild of Manx Registered Tour Guides and the UK Guild of British Tour Guides. Having lived on the Isle of Man for over 30 years he knows the Island well. His particular interests are history, castles and Vikings; he’s a Viking re-enactor and story teller, and plays the bagpipes.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: Lunch

Fully escorted by Jane Prescott BSc Dip LD MA Dip Herb CMLI Healing Herbs and John Shakespeare, Blue Badge Driver Guide. Jane is an herbal medicine ambassador and educator with skills in the design of Physic gardens, running educational workshops and collation of information on Remembered Remedies. She is knowledgeable in the study of therapeutic botanicals including Physic Garden design and horticulture, herbal ecology and ethnomedical. John is a registered Blue Badge Tourist Driver Guide on the Island, and a member of The Guild of Manx Registered Tour Guides and the UK Guild of British Tour Guides. Having lived on the Isle of Man for over 30 years he knows the Island well. His particular interests are history, castles and Vikings; he’s a Viking re-enactor and story teller, and plays the bagpipes.

Inclusions: Private Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch