Charming Polperro
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Port
Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$170
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Pass through rural landscapes and the historic medieval market town of Lostwithiel -- once the capital of Cornwall.
A panoramic drive brings you to Polperro. This timeless Cornish fishing village is steeped in a history of fishing and boat building, and also as a smuggling haven. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, its hidden coves and narrow alleyways provided the perfect cover for contraband such as brandy, tea and tobacco slipping ashore unnoticed.
Join your guide for an introductory walk through Polperro's winding lanes or explore at your own pace. Discover the quaint harbor, where ancient fishermen's cottages cling to the steep hillsides, and perhaps visit the Heritage Museum to delve deeper into the village's smuggling past.
A traditional Cornish pasty, originally created as a hearty meal for tin miners, is provided for you to savour. Its delicious, flaky crust enfolds a perfectly seasoned filling of meat and/or vegetables.
As the journey back to Fowey begins, reflect on the beauty, history and character of Polperro, carrying wonderful memories of this enchanting corner of Cornwall.