Small-group journeys through Cornwall's history, coast, and charm.
Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Dacey's Cornish tours offers small-group itineraries to Cornwall guided by David. Guests praise rich history, dramatic coasts, Tintagel, stone circles, and fishing villages, along with comfortable hotels and hot breakfasts. The tours blend guided stops with personal time, and include memorable experiences guests highlighted, such as Evensong at Exeter Cathedral.
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Multi-day guided tours from London featuring Tintagel Castle, fishing villages, coastal scenery, and historical sites in intimate groups.
Comfortable bus travel with hotel pick-up/drop-off in London, plus cozy hotel stays with hearty breakfasts included.
Led by knowledgeable guides like David, offering Cornish history, stories, and flexible exploration tips for lunch and dinner.
Curated visits to stone circles, gardens (e.g., Heligan, Eden), beaches, and landmarks blending culture, nature, and local flavor.
Tours designed for walking and exploration in hilly terrain, with opportunities for independent activities like cathedral visits or coastal hikes.
Overall rating
Carol Diggs
Wonderful way to visit a lovely part of the world. Tour leader David is knowledgeable, helpful and fun! You'll get lots to see, time on your own, plenty of opportunities to walk, shop, eat, and take in the landscapes, history and culture of a place too few people see. Doc Martin, Poldark, Daphne du Maurier, stone circles, rugged cliffs and stone walls--and cream tea, pasties, and local brews, it's all here!.
Lee
We enjoyed a wonderful experience with David on his Cornwall Itinerary 1. His knowledge of the area, relaxed approach, and sense of humor made him an excellent guide. Since we usually travel independently, we really enjoyed the small size of the tour group and the flexibility he provided that allowed us to enjoy each stop in our own way after being provided with an introduction to each location prior to arrival. He was also very helpful with providing answers to our questions prior to the trip. The itinerary was well planned and provided a good sense of the history, culture, and beauty of Cornwall.
R. Dale Smith
My husband and I are very glad that we went on this tour--our first small-group tour experience. We got picked up and dropped off in London (very convenient), had a comfortable bus for the whole week, and saw much more of Cornwall than we ever could've seen on our own. We also had the chance to meet some wonderful fellow travelers and have David as our guide. Highlights for us included the castle ruins at Tintagel, the beautiful rocky Cornish coastline (ever present), all the quaint fishing villages (get your camera ready!), and a stop at an ancient stone circle in a farmer's field. Oh: & wandering off on our own in Exeter, at the end of the tour, to attend a service of Evensong at Exeter Cathedral. The days are full--you see a lot--& the hotel accommodations comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised by how nice the hotels were. A hot & hearty breakfast is included every morning, and you're on your own for lunch and dinner. It's easy to stay with the larger group for the day but also easy to step away and do things on your own, such as we did with going to Evensong. David, the guide, is good at creating community within the group, and shares much Cornish history and many stories throughout the tour--as well as many suggestions for lunch and dinner. FYI: Prepare to get some exercise. Cornwall is very hilly, and as we heard (& experienced) more than once on the trip, What goes down in Cornwall must also come back up. People with mobility issues will find this tour challenging but not impossible. People without mobility issues will definitely get in their steps & cardio. But... all those steps makes the eating of Cornish pasties less of a guilty pleasure. Highly recommend for those who are curious about this part of the UK.
Adele Cushing
You may not realise you have Cornish Dreams until you do this tour, but Dacey’s makes them all come true. Such a fun trip with a smaller than the usual tour group of people, the scenery and excursions are amazing. From the atmospheric Tintagel to the soft beaches of St Ives, plus the wonderful gardens at Heligan, Eden and Lanhydrock. Enjoy comfortable hotels with great breakfasts and watch out for the fun fact and joke of the day 😀. Highly recommended.
Catchip
Darcy’s Cornish Tours was the best trip I’ve ever had. Dave and the guides are great and take care of all details and problems that may arise but I had none. The places we visited were beautiful and the same goes for the places we stayed. I cant say enough about their wonderful tours!
