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'Plymouth: Harbour to Hoe' Guided Walking Tour

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Plymouth, England
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1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

We launched in 2023 offering welcoming, engaging and entertaining tours around Plymouth.

This 'Plymouth: Harbour to Hoe' walking tour takes you around the most popular and historic areas of the city, so you don't miss a thing.

We want to give you a feel for the city, and don't expect you to have a prior knowledge of history, or the area.

We are passionate about making our tours as accessible as possible. We have planned step-free routes for people with wheelchairs or limited mobility, and have audio description training, to welcome guests with visual impairment.

The team is fully insured and we are dedicated to only share researched and authentic stories about Plymouth from the past, present and future.

It was set up by Hannah, a proud Plymothian. She used her experience in visitor engagement, heritage interpretation and digital walking trails to set up this new walking tour offer with visitor engagement at its heart.

What's Included

  • Local Guide
  • Entry to attractions not required as this tour does not go inside attractions.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Pilgrim Way
Plymouth PL4 0LB, UK

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Prysten House

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Civic Centre

Discuss Plymouth's iconic post-war architecture and previous damage during the Blitz in WWII. You will find out why Plymouth city centre looks the way it does, and the city's plans for it moving into the future. The tour does not head right into the city centre, but skirts the edge of it.
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Hoe Park

Take in the breath-taking views over Plymouth Sound, from the Hoe. Find out where the name comes from, and explore lots of the memorials and features, including Smeaton's Tower, the Naval War Memorial and Tinside Pool.
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Smeaton's Tower

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Royal Citadel

Walk around the outside of the impressive fort, dating from 1666, and look out to other fortifications around the coast. Discover the importance of Plymouth as a naval port.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the ‘Plymouth: Harbour to Hoe’ Guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-410087P1

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What's Included

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  • Local Guide
  • Entry to attractions not required as this tour does not go inside attractions.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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