St Michael's Mount island and castle on a guided sightseeing tour of West Cornwall

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Guided Sightseeing Tours of Cornwall

Welcome to Cornwall Discovery Tours

Cornwall Discovery Tours offers private guided tours of Cornwall led by local guide Barry Pengelly. With a lifetime of local knowledge, Barry provides tailored sightseeing tours that take in Cornwall’s coastline, history and hidden places.

From private day tours in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles to step-on guiding for larger groups, each tour is shaped around you. Whether you want to explore well-known landmarks or discover quieter corners, we make it easy to see more of Cornwall in a single day.

Discover Cornwall this Season

Spring and summer are some of the best times to visit Cornwall, with longer days, quieter roads and the landscape at its most colourful. Our guided tours take in dramatic coastal scenery, historic sites and the filming locations of the BBC’s Poldark, as well as the much-loved village of Port Isaac from Doc Martin.

If you are planning a trip to Cornwall in 2026, a private guided tour is one of the simplest ways to see more in less time, without the stress of planning or navigating. Each day is relaxed, flexible and built around what you would most like to see.

A Bit About Barry

Barry was born and raised in Cornwall and has spent his life working across the county, from Delabole slate quarry to fishing boats and film locations. His deep local knowledge and easy manner give guests a genuine insight into Cornwall that goes far beyond the guidebooks.

Your Personal Guide To Cornwall

Explore Cornwall with a knowledgeable local guide, with tours also available across Devon and beyond. From dramatic coastlines and historic villages to food, drink and film locations, our tours are designed to give you a full and memorable experience of the region.

Our Doc Martin tours are especially popular, alongside our Poldark tours of Cornwall. We also offer a wide range of private guided tours, all tailored to your interests.

We welcome visitors from around the world, including many from the USA who recognise Cornwall Discovery from recommendations in Rick Steves’ ‘England’ guidebook.

Airport and cruise ship transfers are also available.

See all our reviews on Tripadvisor, or take a look at our testimonials from around the world.

Barry was an exceptional guide for our day. The Doc Martin & North Cornwall experience was excellent and Barry’s insider knowledge and local background made it extra special and brought it all to life. We covered so many special places and we would thoroughly...

Worth every penny!

Porthcurno Beach, in Penwith, part of the West Cornwall guided tour

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Corners of Cornwall – Multi Day Tours

Private tours designed for our guests to see all the corners of Cornwall, including many hidden gems only known by “locals”. If you have more time to spend in this picturesque county, why not...

Fishing boats in Sennen Cove harbour, on the West Cornwall guided tour
An 18th century Cornish farmhouse in Penwith, part of the West Cornwall guided tour
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