A Self-Guided Walk of Ilfracombe’s History and Ghostly Highlights
The Experience
Journey through Ilfracombe’s fascinating history on this immersive 45-minute self-guided walking tour. Starting at the High Street, you’ll journey through the town’s oldest areas, hear spine-tingling ghost stories, and delve into tales of wreckers, smugglers, and Victorian holidaymakers. Wander through Fore Street, where your final stop is the George & Dragon, a pub dating back to the 1300s. Along the way, you’ll see a variety of architectural styles spanning from the 1200s to the present, including Georgian, Regency, and Victorian buildings. Learn about the people who once occupied these historic structures, some of whom still haunt them. Along the way, learn about Titanic survivor Alice Francis Louisa Philips, Victorian policing, and myths surrounding local murders. From the Queens Hotel to Fore Street’s historic charm, this tour offers a deeper appreciation of Ilfracombe’s rich past, unique stories, and architectural heritage.
How to book
Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.
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5.0(2 reviews)Free cancellation · 24h before
from₹887
Includes: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it · Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata · App for Android and iOS · +2 more
Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Logistics & Transit
Difficulty & Fitness
Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.
About the guide
Know before you go
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels While strollers might navigate some areas, the historic streets and buildings may present challenges, such as cobblestones or steps.
Booked on Viator
From ₹887
You book and pay on Viator's site. What's included and the cancellation terms are below.
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