Experience the real Guernsey on a private tour from Saint Peter Port
Saint Peter Port
Book online or call: +44 0800 015 4961
Duration:
4 h
Activity Level:
Easy
Experience:
Adventure, Family, Historical, Nature, Short Break
Language:
English, Español
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
Overview
Let us show you Guernsey's most iconic landmarks along with the spots only the locals know about. Stunning views, quaint churches, and authentic Guernsey Beach Kiosks. Explore the real Guernsey with this private sightseeing tour by car around the island, coast, and surroundings: landscape mosaics and island history.
What's included
- Professional licensed guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- All fees and taxes
- Lunch and drinks (own expense)
- Personal Expenses
- Comfortable shoes and suitable clothing are recommended
Highlights
Castle Cornet
Castle Cornet is a large island castle in Guernsey, and former tidal island, also known as Cornet Rock or Castle Rock. Its importance was as a defence not only of the island but of the roadstead. In 1859 it became part of one of the breakwaters of Guernsey's main harbour, St Peter Port's harbour.
Elizabeth College
The Royal College of Elizabeth, better known as Elizabeth College, is an independent day school for boys in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey. One of the earliest members of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC), it is a public school in the British sense of the term. Founded on 25 May 1563 by royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I, the school is one of the oldest public schools in the British Isles, and the oldest public school in the Channel Islands.
Fort Hommet
Fort Hommet is a fortification on Vazon Bay headland in Castel, Guernsey. It is built on the site of fortifications that date back to 1680, and consists of a Martello tower from 1804, later additions during the Victorian Era, and bunkers and casemates that the Germans constructed during World War II.
Prince Albert Statue
Unveiled in 1863, two years after his death, the statue recalled the visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to Guernsey in 1846. It is a bronze statue set on Cornish granite depicting Prince Albert wearing the robes of the Order of the Bath.
Saint Peter Port
Saint Peter Port is the capital of Guernsey as well as the main port. The population in 2019 was 18,958. In Guernésiais and in French, historically the official language of Guernsey, the name of the town and its surrounding parish is St Pierre Port. The "port" distinguishes this parish from Saint Pierre Du Bois.
As well as being a parish, St. Peter Port is a small town consisting mostly of steep narrow streets and steps on the overlooking slopes. It is known that a trading post/town existed here before Roman times with a pre-Christian name which has not survived.
People from St. Peter Port, were nicknamed "les Villais" (the townspeople) or "cllichards" in Guernésiais.
St Martin's Parish Church
St Martin’s Parish Church, Guernsey is also known as Saint Martin de la Bellouse and is located in a dip in an ancient village, in the parish of Saint Martin, Guernsey.
The earliest reference to a religious building on the site was in 1048. The original building was built over, with the oldest parts of the current building dating back to 1225 with a second aisle added in the next century.
La Gran'mère du Chimquière stands at the entrance gate.
The current rector is the Reverend Mike Keirle.
The Little Chapel
The Little Chapel is situated in the Les Vauxbelets valley, Saint Andrew, Guernsey. It was created in July 1914, by Brother Déodat. He planned to create a miniature version of the grotto and basilica at Lourdes, the Rosary Basilica.
The Town Church
The Town Church is also known as the "Parish Church of St Peter Port", "Sancti Petri du Portu" and "Town Church of St Peter, Apostle & Martyr". The earliest known religious building on the site was in 1020 with a reference to a small rectangular chapel; however, a building probably existed in the 8th century. The current building, probably started in the 13th century was completed in its current format by 1466. The Town Church is considered the main island church so serves both the States of Deliberation and the Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey as well as the parishioners of Saint Peter Port. The current rector is the Reverend Matthew Barrett.
Victor Hugo House
Hauteville House is a house where Victor Hugo lived during his exile from France, located at 38 Rue Hauteville in St. Peter Port in Guernsey. In March 1927, the centenary year of Romanticism, Hugo's descendants Jeanne, Jean, Marguerite and François donated the house to the City of Paris. It currently houses an honorary consul to the French embassy at London and a Victor Hugo museum; house and garden are both open to the public.
Victoria Tower
Victoria Tower is a monument in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, erected in honor of a visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the island in 1846.
Itinerary
09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00
The guide will meet you and bring you back to the port or hotel after the tour.
During this tour, you will visit the main attractions of Guernsey, enjoy the natural coastline, stop for a photo overlooking Castle Cornet and nearby islands. Travel through the parish of St Martin before arriving at the unique and beautiful Little Chapel where you will have time to visit inside.
The route of the tour passes through the breathtaking landscapes and roads of Guernsey, along with which you can see numerous fortifications.
The next part of the trip is an overview of the southern part of the island, where you will get acquainted with one of the strongest firing positions of the battery, as well as with the events of the Second World War, and learn the history of the occupation of the island from 1940 to 1945.
Continue back to Saint Peter Port through the west coast to view some of the best beaches on the island.
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