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A pirate tour guide stands with his arms outstretched, a folder of historical images in his left hand. He is wearing a tricorn hat and a waistcoat. Behind him is Falmouth harbour; blue water dotted with little boats.

Falmouth Uncovered History Tour 

SILVER EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR 2024 

at the Cornwall Tourism Awards

Falmouth Uncovered runs acclaimed walking tours that celebrate this town's colourful past. Our aim with each tour is always the same: to tell stories that transform how our guests see Falmouth forever.

Want to buy someone a ticket as a gift? Click here for Falmouth Uncovered gift vouchers.

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The Falmouth Ghost Tour

Falmouth Uncovered History Tour

11:00am – 12:30pm

Sunday, Monday and Wednesday

(and most cruise ship days)
Grove Place Car Park
(by the public toilets)

£16 adults/£10 children

The tour plunges you back through the centuries to uncover Falmouth's unique story, rich with pirates, adventurers and cannibals. 

Children's activity sheets are available.

Important Details

  • Tours run April – November.

  • Booking tickets online is not necessary but is recommended.

  • Tours may be cancelled due to particularly bad weather or illness.

  • Dogs are very welcome.​

  • Accessibility details for each tour can be seen here.

  • More info is available on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

  • Click 'Tickets' to see the timetable.

The Falmouth
Ghost Tour

6:00 – 7:00pm

Wednesday and Friday 

(and Monday in school holidays)
Prince of Wales Pier (near the road)

£10 adults/£8 children

A fun and spooky tour that uncovers some of the darker stories that have unfolded here.

The tour is appropriate for children, with some parental guidance. The tone is upbeat, despite some gory stories.

A pirate tour guide wearing a tricorn hat, looks across Falmouth harbour. Blue water with little boats speckled about.
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A colourful illustration showing a Falmouth quayside, full of historical figures such as John Killigrew, Caroline Fox and Joseph Emidy.
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