Private Guided Tours of Cornwall
Explore Cornwall with a Local Guide
Cornwall Discovery Tours offers private guided tours of Cornwall with local guide Barry Pengelly. Explore dramatic coastlines, historic towns, fishing villages and hidden places, with a route planned around your interests.
Travel on a private day tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, choose a multi-day itinerary or arrange step-on guiding for a larger group. Every tour is relaxed and flexible, helping you see more of Cornwall without the stress of planning routes, parking or navigating unfamiliar roads.
Visit the Real Portwenn on a Doc Martin Tour
Our private Doc Martin tour of Cornwall takes you to Port Isaac, the real village behind Portwenn. See familiar filming locations including Fern Cottage, the harbour and the narrow village lanes, while also exploring Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Quin, Polzeath and Padstow.
You can also follow in the footsteps of Ross and Demelza on our Poldark tours of Cornwall, visiting mining landscapes, historic harbours and dramatic stretches of coastline seen in the television series.
Meet Barry, Your Local Cornwall Guide
Barry was born and raised in Cornwall and has spent his life working across the county, from Delabole slate quarry and fishing boats to film locations. His local knowledge and easy manner give guests a genuine insight into Cornwall that goes far beyond the guidebooks.
Cornwall Discovery welcomes visitors from around the world, including many from the USA who recognise the tours from recommendations in Rick Steves’ England guidebook.
A Cornwall Tour Shaped Around You
Your tour can focus on coastlines and historic villages, gardens, food and drink, family history or Cornwall’s many film and television locations. Whether you already know what you would like to see or need help choosing a route, Barry can plan a day around your interests and preferred pace.
Step-on guiding, airport transfers and private shore excursions for cruise ship passengers are also available.
