WALKING TOURS

Get out into the sea air, stretch your legs, and discover hidden histories. Cornwall’s stories through guided tours…

Penzance History Walking Tour

A tour that brings Penzance’s history to life, tracing the people, places, and stories that have shaped the town. For locals and visitors alike, as a public tour or a private booking.

Duration: 1.5 hours at relaxed pace

Price: £20 per person, £15 for Penzance locals

Private bookings: available for £25 per person



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Penzance Ghost Tour

For locals and visitors alike, the tour is available as a public group tour or a private booking. Wander through streets where ghosts linger and spirits haunt empty buildings. Drawing on historical records, chilling folklore, and eye witness accounts, this tour exposes a stranger side to familiar haunts.

Duration: 1 hour long

Price: £18 per person, £15 for Penzance locals

Private bookings: available for £22 per person

Note: The ghost tour does not run in the summer, unless by request.


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More Tours Coming Soon…

Cobbled Lane
Outline of an old ship against a blue sky
Woman outside pub sign called Turks Head

Frequently Asked Questions

A walking tour is a fun way of learning about an area. Your guide will take you around the town, show you the sights, and tell you captivating stories. You will walk from stop to stop, and pause at each one to hear what the guide has to tell you about the town. All walking tours are different. Here at History Larking, I offer history tours, and a ghost tour where I regale spooky stories of Penzance spectres and spirits! Do look at my 5 star reviews on Tripadvisor here or contact me directly at cornwallhist@outlook.com.

The ‘Ultimate Penzance Walking Tour’ is an hour and a half long. The ‘Ultimate Ghost Tour’ is one hour. For both, bring comfortable, practical shoes, a water bottle, cloths to suit the climate and weather, and a waterproof. There will be toilet stops on the way if people need.

Accessibility is important to me, and I’m always happy to discuss what might be possible. While some routes include uneven ground, slopes, or steps, all of my Walking Tours can be adapted on request. Please email me in advance at cornwallhist@outlook.com and let me know your access needs.

Most tours are gentle and taken at an easy pace, with plenty of pauses to talk, look, and think. You don’t need to be particularly fit, just comfortable walking and standing for short periods. If you’re unsure, feel free to get in touch at cornwallhist@outlook.com and I can advise.

Older children and teenagers often enjoy the tours, especially if they’re curious about history and stories. Younger children are very welcome, but please note that the tours aren’t specifically designed for children and include periods of standing and listening.

Full meeting details, including the exact start point and end location, are sent after booking. All my tours finish close to public transport or central points.

We’ll usually go ahead — a bit of weather is part of the experience of Penzance living! Please dress for the conditions. If the weather is genuinely unsafe, I’ll contact you in advance with an alternative date or refund.

Dogs are welcome on my tours, provided they’re kept on a lead, and well behaved.

Yes — all of my routes include places to sit. If you need more frequent rests, let me know and I’ll take that into account.

If you need to cancel, please let me know as soon as possible. Cancellations made 48 in advance will receive a refund. Late cancellations may not be refundable, except in exceptional circumstances.

Yes. Private tours for groups, organisations, or special occasions are very welcome. Please email me with details of your group, preferred location, and dates at cornwallhist@outlook.com.