Cornwall Trip Overview
Falmouth Uncovered is a historical walking tour that peels away the centuries and reveals Falmouth as it used to be — a raucous melting pot of pirates, sailors and adventurers. This is a history tour with fire in its belly, and with gripping stories for grown-ups and fun activity sheets for children, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. There’s nowhere else in the world quite like Falmouth, and after you’ve experienced the tour you’ll never see it in quite the same way again.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Falmouth Uncovered is a historical walking tour that peels away the centuries and reveals Falmouth as it used to be — a raucous melting pot of pirates, sailors and adventurers. This is a history tour with fire in its belly, and with gripping stories for grown-ups and fun activity sheets for children, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. There’s nowhere else in the world quite like Falmouth, and after you’ve experienced the tour you’ll never see it in quite the same way again.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Arwenack Street, Arwenack St, Falmouth TR11, UK
We discuss the story of the Killigrews — the ruthless family of pirates who founded Falmouth.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Custom House Quay, Falmouth TR11 3JT, UK
We discover how Falmouth went from nothing to becoming a maritime boom town, famous around the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gyllyng Street, Gyllyng St, Falmouth TR11, UK
What kind of place was Falmouth in the age of sail? A melting pot of nationalities and religious groups, all rubbing shoulders in a town unlike any other. From here we also look across Falmouth from above — the perfect place to soak up its charms.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Smithick Hill, Falmouth TR11, UK
What sort of things happened on these streets? A great deal — murders, violence and general bad behaviour.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Market Street, Market St, Falmouth TR11, UK
Down on the main street we’re at the heart of old Falmouth. Here we find where the ladies of night once prowled, and hear the story of Falmouth’s famous cannibal arrivals.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth TR11 3DF, UK
We end by standing on the pier, surrounded by our beautiful harbour. Here we hear one final tale, of a former slave who became a local celebrity.
Duration: 10 minutes
