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Western Discoveries Day Tours

Chynoey, Newmill, Penzance TR208XW, England
01736 362763
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Ranked #1 of 11 activities in Penzance
Type: Tours
Owner description: Every day of the week we run guided tours in West Cornwall. They are four hours long, feature the most interesting and beautiful spots of the region... more » Owner description: Every day of the week we run guided tours in West Cornwall. They are four hours long, feature the most interesting and beautiful spots of the region and are a great way to learn a little bit more about this fascinating land.We run a 9 seat minibus and the itinerary depends on what you would like to see, what the weather is doing and how far you would like to walk. We typically squeeze in ancient monuments, mining works, a cup of coffee and coastal scenery before running out of time.Open 4 hour tours are from £30 per person and leave from Penzance and St Ives and private tours start from £130. Call or email for details. « less
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cedar springs, mi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Booked Russ for a tour when we docked here in May. On time very personable. Answered my husband and others questions. Very knowledgeable. Took us to all the same places that the fruiseline would go plus so much more. We allowed him to take the reins and show us his country and he did. Loved going to a quaint little... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

For 4 hours we went around the important places in Cornwall. Russ is really handsome and kind man. He did every efforts that we had great times in there. Thank you so much

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Ambrosden, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We have been to most of the well trodden paths of Cornwall, so Russ took us to places we had not heard of. A brilliant day out - we saw "Goblin's Gold" in underground chambers, only visible when Russ showed us how to see it - eerie! Remote historic Cornish landmarks, beaches and bays off the beaten track - wonderful.... More

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Tucson, AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

Let me start by saying I don't like guided tours but, boy, howdy, this tour was great. As others have rightly said, Russ is a fount of knowledge about Cornwall, with a depth extending in all directions including the tin mines, fishing, archeology, food, customs, and language. What I found especially endearing, however, was his love of all things Cornwall.... More

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Santa Monica, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

My husband and I visited St. Ives this past November and since we didn't have a car (we're from the US and have never tried driving in the UK), we booked a full-day tour with Russ to get ourselves acclimated and see some sites outside St. Ives. Russ arrived promptly and was full of enthusiasm. We had a full and... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

My friends and I had a wonderful time in Penzance all because of Russ. He is very knowledgeable about Cornwall and he showed us alot of spectacular sceneries (from cornwall coast to prehistoric monuments). There's never a dull moment. Afternoon tea with Scones, clotted cream and jam is delicious...... Amy, Jolyn and Shermaine

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Everöd
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

Booked a guided 4½ hour toru with Russ. I had a great time, although I've been visiting Cornwall many times over the years and seen many great things, Russ managed to show me several places unknown to me. And not only that, he was a great guide, full of fascinating information. Next time I will go for the full day... More

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Valrico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

My husband arranged this tour for my mother and me during our visit to Cornwall. It was absolutely perfect! Russ, our terrific guide, was a perfect host to us and 4 other guests that morning. He showed us lovely views of the Cornwall coast, prehistoric monuments, lovely villages and churches, and all the while gave us a lesson on the... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

We are so grateful to Russ Peake for giving us such a memorable day in Cornwall. We could not have asked for more --- he personalized our trip according to our interests, told us fascinating stories and historical background, took us off the beaten path, and answered our many questions. Russ is relaxed, humorous, and so knowledgeable. We are happy... More

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Castle Rock, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

My group of 4 people visited Falmouth for a day on August 26 aboard the Caribbean Princess. Instead of paying the high price for a ship-sponsored shore excursion, I searched the internet and found this outfit. To make a long story short, Russ gave the four of us a first class tour all over Cornwall. We saw everything that could... More

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