Cornwall Ancestry Tours
Are you the decendant of a “Cousin Jack” or maybe a WWII US Serviceman who was stationed in Cornwall before setting sail for Normandy on D-Day?
Uncover the rich history of your roots with our Family History and Cornwall Ancestry Tours.
Trace your family’s past as experienced local guides lead you to the places where your ancestors lived, worked, and built their lives. Visit historic landmarks, ancient villages, and uncover records in churchyards and archives that piece together your story.
Driver Guide
Pick up and drop off from your accommodation
Private Tour
Private tours for groups of up to 6 People
Family History
Your family history will come to life
Photos
Photo opportunies throught the day
Food & Drink
Optional stops for a traditional Cornish pasty or cream tea
Route Planning
We'll create perfect route to uncover your family history
Sheila T.
2 months ago
There are not enough positive words to express how wonderful my experience with Cornwall Tours was! Nick did such an excellent job in “understanding the assignment” in taking us to Poldark sites. Breathtaking scenery. He was so knowledgeable and entertaining and provided such comfortable transportation with refreshments to boot. I recommend Cornwall Tours 1000%!
Kylie G
3 months ago
The six of us really enjoyed our private tour with Nick of Cornwall Tours. He was on time and very informative everywhere we went. We could tell he was concerned if we were having a good time and seeing what we wanted to see. He suggested substitute places for the ones he felt were not as good as what we thought they would be. I recommend Nick and appreciate all he did for us
Patricia C.
5 months ago
We spent two days with Nick. Every stop was interesting. He knows Cornwall like the back of his hand. Always accommodating - a really nice guy
Paulette L.
5 months ago
Absolutely best decision I could have made. Nick was personable, knowledgeable, courteous and completely focused on customer service. He will do whatever he can to make his customers happy, more than any guide I have ever used. I use a cane. He made sure all the sites were comfortably accessible, had a wheelchair in the back of the van if needed and a “princess” step to make getting in and out of the van easier. He knows all the nooks and crannies of Cornwall, great photo opportunities and fascinating anecdotes. I don’t think Nick has ever met a stranger. Immediately warm and welcoming, he does so many thoughtful things. Water, drinks, hand wipes, phone chargers. He even pulled out a thermos to make hot tea during our custom curated tours. He is determined to make his customers happy. To have a great tour of Cornwall all you have to do is get in the van. Nick takes it from there. He wouldn’t get all these five star reviews if he wasn’t really, really good. Book him now and early. If you snooze, you lose. There’s only one Nick.
Maite M.
10 months ago
We took the nort Cornwall tour and all the stops were beautiful, Nick explained all the history of the places we saw, and also answered our question. We would really recommend it!
Mary K.
11 months ago
We had a wonderful ancestry day with Cornwall Tours. We’ve done similar tours in other countries, but this was by far the best.
Nick helped us plan everything in advance and was flexible when we wanted to make changes, even on the day itself. Julian was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable, easy to spend time with, and a skilled driver. The van was modern and stocked with thoughtful touches like water, snacks. We were given a binder of historical information about the towns we visited.
Julian set a comfortable pace as we visited the towns and cemeteries of our ancestors, which made the day personal and relaxed.
We highly recommend Cornwall Tours for anyone interested in exploring Cornwall or their family history.
Andy B.
12 months ago
We had an awesome time exploring Cornwall with Nick. He showed us sites that we never would have seen on our own not to mention navigating the skinny roads of the region. You wanna see Cornwall properly, call Nick!
Elena M.
12 months ago
The tour of Cornwall was excellent. Nick knew a lot about local towns and sites. He pointed out many things we did not know about before we visited. It was very nice not having to drive ourselves. We never had to worry about directions or parking as it was all taken care of. I highly recommend this tour company. It made exploring the area of Cornwall easy and stress free.
Meredith J.
1 year ago
I arranged a custom family history tour with Nick during some free time on a group tour. He created a thoughtful 5-hour itinerary around Camborne and Redruth, taking me to mining sites, cemeteries, and town centers connected to my ancestors. Nick was well-prepared and knowledgeable, and made the experience both informative and meaningful. Highly recommend!
Mary B.
1 year ago
Nick went above and beyond taking me on a fantastic Day Tour of West Cornwall. He exceeded all of my (high) expectations. Nick’s knowledge is extensive— of the rich history of the area, of the many sights and activities available to a first time visitor to the area, and of traffic patterns and parking spots. He kindly adjusted our schedule to accommodate accessing the causeway at Saint Michael’s Mount at low tide and tweaked our itinerary so we could enjoy some places that topped my wish list. I look forward to booking another wonderful tour with him next time I return.
mike G.
1 year ago
Nick’s tour was FANTASTIC, to say the least. He went out of his way to design an outstanding set of tours, and for us it was the Lizard Peninsula and North Cornwall. Both were well planned and the scenery fabulous. He is a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and very personable, and just a lot of fun! Highly recommend his tours.
Joanne M.
1 year ago
We've had a wonderful tour of the Lizard peninsular with Nick as our guide for the day. We got to see many beautiful places that we would never have got to, or found otherwise. Nick was extremely informative, accommodating, great fun and sensitive to all our needs (knees and hills!), he even organised fantastic weather! Thank you Cornwall Tours, we will definitely be booking again in the future as it's a perfect way to see this beautiful County.
Tiffany S.
2 years ago
Nick was absolutely incredible as both a transport from LHR to our Airbnb in Charlestown, and as a tour guide. Nick took my best friend and I on the most amazing adventure hike across the coast of Cornwall, all the way to Lands End, complete with laughs, history of the region, and proper English tea overlooking Logan Rock. Nick single-handedly made the tour seamless, scenic, interesting beyond belief, and took us to parts of Cornwall most only dream of seeing. If you can go on a tour with Nick, don’t walk, RUN! He is THE BEST!!
