Port
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$125
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
See the ancient city of Plymouth on foot today with an expert local guide. Plymouth is the place where The Pilgrim fathers set sail aboard the Mayflower for the New World and Sir Francis Drake sailed to defeat the invading Spanish Armada. Take a short shuttle bus trip into the city and walk up to Plymouth Hoe, where Drake was famously playing bowls when he received news of the invading Armada. ‘We have time to finish the game’ he is reported to have said!’ From here enjoy fine panoramic views of the area and out to sea.
Continue your tour on to visit the Plymouth Gin Distillery, the oldest distillery in England since 1793. Here you can learn about the history of Gin, the distillation process and join a tutored tasting of Plymouth Gin. After visiting the distillery, continue your walking tour of Plymouth.
Nearby lies the fortified garrison, or Citadel, and continuing down the gradual slope come to the historic Barbican. This is the original trading dock of the city and is the place from where the Pilgrim Fathers departed. Now the warehouses are homes to fashionable galleries, cafes, and quaint antique shops. See the Mayflower steps and enjoy a little time here to browse before continuing up the hill and into the bustling City Centre. At this point you may choose to return to the ship on the shuttle bus or spend some free time in the city and return later.
Please note: Comfortable walking shoes and light rain and sun protection are recommended. Walking distance is estimated at 2 miles and is on streets of pavement and cobble stones.