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Lisa L.
I didn't know I needed to visit… I didn't know I needed to visit Cornwall until I saw this trip. Cornwall is a magical place of beauty, history, and culture. David is a wonderful tour guide who is informative and has a great sense of humor. We learned so much about the area and am so glad I visited this part of the world. Thank you Daceys Cornish Tours for a very memorable experience.
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10/23/2023
Carol J.
Experience all of Cornwall hassle free and fun This was the first tour My husband and I had ever done and it was perfect. David was fun and funny and the perfect host. The drivers were fabulous and the scenery was amazing, we were so happy not to be driving those narrow twisty roads. We had time to explore the way we wanted, hiking, touring, shopping, and eating all the Cornish pasties we could. Delicious! Loved this tour, wish I could do it for the first time all over again.
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10/22/2023
Jenifer M.
Fabulous Fun Filled Holiday in Cornwall We had a fabulous time on our first visit to Cornwall with David. He introduced us to places of both historical value and of scenic beauty in a fun filled, enthusiastic and caring manner. What we particularly liked was the freedom he gave us to choose what to do and where to dine. We highly recommend David and Dacey’s Cornish Tours.
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10/04/2023
Mom s.
Fantastic experience in a great area of England I would consider this to be a great tour. The tour guide (David), who has lived in the area, has an obvious love of Cornwall and is anxious to share the beauty with others. The van drivers (Ed and Steve) added to the fun of the drives. Both men live in the area and can share stories (and jokes) about the areas. I loved that David would take you to a place, tell you about the area, give suggestions and then let you go and explore (or not) on your own. My husband and I are hikers so we hiked and walked as much as possible. Others in our group were shoppers and they could spend time doing what they enjoyed. You can make this vacation exactly the type of vacation you want!! The hotels were comfortable, clean and very "European" (don't expect a king sized bed). We loved every place we stayed not only for the atmosphere of the inns, but for the great food!! Here are some things that I loved about the area: the food was delicious, I mean REALLY delicious, the scenery was breath taking, the people (everywhere) were incredibly nice, the hiking, shopping and pubs were plentiful and delightful. I could go on and on. I don't know how I lucked upon this tour, but I feel like I hit the jackpot when we signed up for it. I saw an area of England that is not heavily touristy but some of the most beautiful countryside I have ever experienced. Thank you David for offering this tour!!!
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9/23/2023
Lisle Z.
Fantastic Tour with Wonderful People We don’t like tours but this was different. We didn’t want to drive to and through Cornwall with its narrow roads and having to drive on the wrong side of the road! Accidentally we searched for what looked like the best Cornwall tour and found Daceys on line. We really lucked out. It was, simply, the best tour we could have taken. Wonderful tour mates and ,unquestionably the best tour guide we could have had in David Warner. He is not only very knowledgeable but has a great sense of humor which made this more like going on a tour with a bunch of old friends. We, quite simply ,cannot rate this tour highly enough with the five stars permitted. We would give David and Daceys one hundred stars if we could. Anyone who reads this review and has any questions, please feel free to contact us. We would love to tell you about this wonderful experience! Lisle Zehner and Colleen Russo
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9/20/2023
Jill J.
The ideal small tour of Cornwall This tour was such great fun thanks to David, owner and tour guide. He is generous in every way when showing others the glorious side of Cornwall. Beautiful vistas, gardens and historic sites await the visitor. Unique hotels and restaurants are well chosen. Fans of Doc Martin and Poldark won't be disappointed. You are left wanting to return again. Jill J.
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9/20/2023
RoseB
The best Cornwall experience Hands down, David is the best tour guide! Funny, knowledgeable, solicitous, dishy (LOL). After being on many guided tours with 40 people cramped in a bus and having to unpack & pack everyday, this was a welcome change. We stayed in each Cornwall hotel for 2 nights. David gave us more time to explore each site on our own. The small group setting promoted deeper conversations, created a strong camaraderie that by the end of the tour, you feel like leaving your family. I joined this tour because it is the only one that will take you inside the Mount of St. Michael. This former monastery on an island linked to the town of Marazion by a causeway is a site that should be on people's bucket list. Another site that I didn't expect to visit was the Lanhydrock House with its stunning gardens. I love the history of country estates. The first time I saw the coastline of Tintagel, my heart skipped a beat, time stopped, and I was transported to a different century. I could stand on the top of those cliffs for hours. All the coastal towns we visited afterwards were all postcard-perfect, picturesque villages with so much history. I highly recommend this tour for everyone. Just make sure to bring hiking boots, your stamina and determination to climb those slopes.😉
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9/16/2023
Mary C.
The tour was everything I'd hoped for The tour was everything I'd hoped for - and more. As a veteran of many organized tours, I found that David provides a fun and informative experience, while also providing time for exploration on one's own. His friendly and low-key approach creates a unique experience that I greatly enjoyed, so much that I've signed up for Itinerary 2 next spring. Thank you, David!
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7/30/2023
Ciara
Explore Magical Cornwall! I loved every minute of this stress-free trip. David has thought of everything: unique hotels, lovely breakfasts, beautiful places to visit on the itinerary and the perfect combination of guided and independent exploring, information and hilarious humour! The small group was fantastic, we had so much fun every day and came away from the tour as friends. I highly recommend Dacey's Cornish Tours.
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7/08/2023
Patricia C.
Dacey's Cornish Tours was a blast! Dacey's Cornish Tours was a blast! My daughter and I loved the small group comraderie, the varied attractions and the knowledge of our guide. We also loved our interactions with people we met in local pubs or shops. Cornwall is amazing for its beauty, good food, and friendly atmosphere.
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7/07/2023
Adele C.
Discover your Cornish Dreams 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.
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7/07/2023
Glenys R.
Cornwall in June. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour seeing all those places I had heard about. David the tour guide was fun and informative. He allowed us time on our own to explore some places. The hotels were top class including some superb breakfasts.All in all a fabulous time had with a small group of only 10. Thank you David and drivers.
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7/05/2023
Connie K.
Cornwall Unplugged Dacey's Cornish Tours came highly recommended to me from a friend. I was not disappointed. The tour was well-executed. Not your run of the mill tour. Small size group, memorable accommodations, breath-taking scenic locations. David does a wonderful job of mixing history and humor. The weather was perfect! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience Cornwall in all its glory.
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6/29/2023
Michele T.
Dacey’s Cornish Tours delivered an… Dacey’s Cornish Tours delivered an amazing experience. It was well- paced, not rushed, with plenty of time to see and explore each venue. It covered all the highlights of Cornwall—delightful seaside villages, fascinating historic sites, and lavish gardens. David is a delightful and charming guide. He is very knowledgeable, adaptable, funny and genuine. I couldn’t ask for a better experience touring Cornwall. I definitely recommend Dacey’s Cornish Tours to anyone wanting to see beautiful Cornwall County.
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6/28/2023
Christine H.
This was an amazing trip through Cornwall. This was an amazing trip through Cornwall lead by tour director David Warner. His attention to detail and the sites we visited made this trip memorable. I loved the small group size (max 14) as it led to a more intimate experience. We visited so many villages in Cornwall, each unique, we saw castles, historic sites and were able to wander at our leisure throughout the villages. David gave us guidance but then we had time to wander at our pace. It was a great mix of planned and free time. We stayed at first class hotels and ate lots of wonderful food. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a deeper dive into the UK and especially the Cornwall area. I enjoyed this tour so much I am planning on doing his Tour 2 itinerary in the next year or so.
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6/28/2023
Pam C.
Dacey's Tours was a truly wonderful… Dacey's Tours was a truly wonderful experience. David has put together a varied and completely delightful itenerary with very knowledgable and interesting facts and history about Cornwall. Travelling with a small tour is SO much better than climbong in and out of a huge bus with 40 people. You will be gobsmacked by the stunning beauty of the Cornish coastline over and over. If you are lucly enough to attend a performance at the Minack Theatre you will never forget the awesome location, literally carved in a cliff looking out at the ocean. The hotels were very nice (and quirky!) , delicious full breakfast every morning, and a full but not harried tour every day. I think this tour is a bargain for the price and you will love the journey.
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6/22/2023
Rebecca
The most amazing tour of Cornwall My first tour with Dacey's was amazing, I loved it so much that I knew I wanted to go again, David is the best tour guide, so professional and organised and yet friendly and comfortable to be with. Imagine my joy when he offered the Revisited Tour, a chance not only to return to the delights of Cornwall but to visit some other places I wanted to see. I was thrilled to ride the train from Paddington to Penzance, such a beautiful journey, and to see Mousehole, Padstow, Boscastle, places I have only seen on TV, to stay in the Bodmin Jail, an incredible experience, and then the ferry to the Isles of Scilly. It was great being part of a small group as we were like friends and meeting up for dinner before the tour is such a nice touch. Many thanks to our wonderful Cornish driver Steve and his corny jokes, he was brilliant. I cannot say enough to describe how much I have enjoyed this tour, and who knows I may just go again.
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6/04/2023
Deborah R.
Cornwall's Finest We recently went on Dacey's Itinerary 2 6-day tour of Cornwall, which included travel to Penzance on Great Western Railways from London and return from Bodmin. We traveled to various sites in Cornwall including fishing villages, tin mines, legendary King Arthur's castle, and Jamaica Inn. We took advantage of a free morning in Bodmin to ride on the heritage Bodmin-Wenford steam railroad. David Warner is an excellent guide with patience and a great sense of humor. The group size of 14 people was ideal for getting to know fellow travelers.
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5/30/2023
Susan C.
Dacey’s Tour for the win! So much fun! Dacey’s Cornish Tours are a big win! The beautiful Cornish countryside was spectacular and David’s expert guidance and commentary added so much to our enjoyment of the trip.
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5/23/2023
Carol
Go! You'll love it! Dacey's Cornish Tours covers the waterfront!! And the hedgerows, the stone circles, the cliffs, the mines, the castles... If you like gardens, history, legends, or charming coastal towns, this tour is for you! Guide extraordinaire David is hugely informed, entertaining, helpful, and happy to either take you around or have you explore on your own. Wear good shoes and prepare to have a fabulous time getting to know a fascinating part of the world that too few get to see.
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5/22/2023
Casie
This Cornwall Tour is the One to Beat! What a great tour! The smaller size meant we all felt like friends at the end of the tour. I appreciated the pacing of the tour as David didn't fill up every moment of each day but still kept things interesting. Cornwall is gorgeous and at every turn you get sweeping views of the coast, a seaside village, or rolling green farmland. What a treat. Also, for those who love wildflowers, I highly recommend taking the May tour. Bluebells (and others) everywhere. The tour bus was comfortable and safely driven by our two drivers Ed and Steve. I appreciated being able to spread out on the bus and decompress between village stops. David was very attentive to our need for bathroom and meal breaks, and we were never without a place to rest when needed. David was friendly, energetic, humorous, generous with his time (often ate dinner with guests if they so desired) and extremely knowledgeable about Cornwall. If you like taking organized tours, this is the one to beat!
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5/22/2023
HOWARD
Small Groups - the only way to travel Our tour included 2 hotels & 2 castle hotel stays. All of the excellent accommodations were en suite & included a full English breakfast. Our tour had 11 members (max is 14) which made it easy to go where the big buses can't. David, our guide & owner of Daceys Cornish Tours, has a vast knowledge of the area & was able to tell us the history of much of what we saw. The highlights of the trip for me, in addition to the castle accommodations, we're Port Isaac, The Lost Gardens of Heligan & the hike & visit to King Arthur's Castle. The tour offers plenty of time to explore, eat a pasty or shop on your own while comfortably seeing everything there is to see. I also enjoyed visiting Lands End for the scenery and to see where the English Channel meets the Atlantic Ocean. What I didn't like was the visitor area, shops & food areas, which made it feel very much like a theme park. Plan for both wet & dry conditions because in Cornwall you never know what the weather will do. I suggest a light rain jacket with hood, umbrella & hat. I had all 3 & still got a little wet on an afternoon walk. You don't need hiking shoes but good, lace up, walking shoes make things more comfortable. There is no laundry service available so pack accordingly. You can do laundry, if necessary, when you return to London. You don't need fancy evening clothes for dinner. Instead pack a sweater or an extra layer for warmth. You may not need it but if do you will thank me for the hint. Cash is not necessarily king in the UK anymore. 99% of the places we visited took credit cards (some places do not accept AMEX). Taxis take cards but prefer cash. All that being said I wholeheartedly recommend Daceys Cornish Tours.
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5/21/2023
Mari C.
Cornwall Adventure Our tour of Cornwall was wonderful despite a couple of rainy days. Every stop was interesting and the views were glorious! We dipped our toes in the English Channel, touched the standing stones, ate pasties, visited castles, walked over a suspension bridge, hiked through beautiful gardens and overall had an amazing trip! Bring your walking shoes! I highly recommend!
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5/18/2023
Nicole O.
This tour was everything we had hoped… This tour was everything we had hoped for and checked all the boxes on our mother/daughter bucket list adventure. We were amazed at the ground we covered in exploring magical Cornwall. It was full of diverse experiences yet still offered lots of time to relax and take it all in. Thank you to David, our drivers and each and every person on our tour… you all helped make it so very special.
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10/19/2022
Consumer
Dacey's Cornish Tours--What a delight! Dacey's Cornish Tours--What a delight! It exceeded all our expectations. The itinerary provided a diversity of experiences from castles and gardens to film sites, amazing views, unique accommodations, charming towns and historical backgrounds. The limited number of people on each tour leads to a friendly, family-style atmosphere. The whole tour was a wonderful, unforgettable adventure!
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9/30/2022
Jeanette
What an incredible trip What an incredible trip. It exceeded my expectations. David was wonderful. He shared a lot of his knowledge of Cornwall with us and made sure we stopped in all of the right places. I liked having only 14 people on the tour. They became our friends. The hotels were lovely and even David's morning jokes were not too bad. I highly recommend this tour to everyone even if you do not have a Cornish heritage. Jeanette
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9/26/2022
Barbara W.
Fabulous experience I was expecting wonderful, and I got that writ large. It was a beautiful time filled with great companions, a witty and knowledgeable leader, and spectacular scenery that has burned permanent holes in my memory bank. And Cornish pasties and cream teas too!
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9/24/2022
Barbara Y.
What a memorable trip What a memorable trip. The small group of 14 was a perfect size to make new friends from all over the world. David, our illustrious tour director, was knowledgeable and fun. He gave us lots of time to explore on our own. Cornwall is so beautiful and quaint and the Cornish people are delightful. I highly recommend this tour.
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9/23/2022
Lars M.
Had a wonderful time Had a wonderful time. The tour guide, David, was invariably affable and helpful. And he supplied interesting tidbits of history along the way. Accommodations were also fine. (A turn on the zipline at the Eden Project, if you're up for it, is not to be missed.
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9/22/2022
Becky B.
This trip was amazing This trip was amazing! Wonderful accommodations and beautiful coastal towns. Some of the hotels were castles! I enjoyed the smaller size group. We were able to go to places larger tour busses can not get to. David is an great tour guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved Cornwall!
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7/19/2022