Things to do in Laxey, Isle of Man: The Best Tours

Setting off from Douglas we head north to Laxey and visit the famous Lady Isabella Water Wheel - onto King Orrys Grave for our first taste of one of the Islands Neolithic sites. Then to Maughold Church - Ramsey - St Johns and Tynwald Hill. Peel with its Castle and House of Mannanan museum. Niarbyl then over the mountain of South Barrule down to the Calf Sound - Cregneash folk village - Castle Rushen and return to Douglas over the Fairy Bridge

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

This tour is for visitors to the Isle of Man who would like a day out seeing as much as possible. Due to time constraints we do not go into sites other than outdoor heritage sites which have no entry charges. Most of the sites can be self guided although I am quite willing to guide in them. I am a qualified blue badge guide with an operators licence to drive visitors around the island, fully insured with public liability. Although a set tour has been set up I am quite happy to adjust the tour to suit the visitors needs.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

From Victorian Douglas we will head north along the coast road, stopping at Laxey an old mining town that is home to one of the most spectacular water wheels in the world. A visit to Laxey Woolen Mills where the weaver makes Manx Tartan and other tweeds on looms that are powered by man, before heading for King Orry's Grave, a neolithic burial site A visit to the site of the first monastery at Maughold on the island founded in 550 and the site of many of our ancient crosses that were carved by Celts and Vikings. A short visit through the town of Ramsey takes us north to the Point of Ayre and the flat glacial plains of the island taking in the small churches and villages along the way. After a lunch break a q burst of adrenaline, following the famous TT course to Peel, with its castle, cathedral, marina and old fishing cottages is a delightful place to stop before heading for St Johns and Tynwald Hill: a four-tiered hill which is of the Island's most distinctive landmarks.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Blue Badge Guide , Free Pick up from hotels or airport , Government Registered Driver Guide

Exclusions: Lunch

Perfect for the enthusiastic photographer, this is the ideal way to privately tour and photograph the beautiful Isle of Man. David will take you to the most photogenic locations our gorgeous Island has to offer and ensure you return home with an amazing collection of photographs. You will travel in luxury around the Island with the Isle of Man’s most experienced, qualified and awarded photographer. We carry a maximum of five passengers and a minimum of two persons. Capture your own stunning land and seascapes with the help, advice and knowledge from David, your driver, guide and educator. He is an accomplished and well respected photographer throughout the industry. 
He is a regular speaker, judge and educator at many prestigious events and societies throughout the world. You will also receive guidance and tuition on how to achieve the very best results from your camera. You are in capable hands !

Inclusions: Tripods and Filters are available to loan, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Photography Tuition

Exclusions: Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Entry fees, Gratuities, The cost of hiring a wheelchair

Perfect for the enthusiastic photographer, this is the ideal way to privately tour and photograph the beautiful Isle of Man. David will take you to the most photogenic locations our gorgeous Island has to offer and ensure you return home with an amazing collection of photographs. You will travel in luxury around the Island with the Isle of Man’s most experienced, qualified and awarded photographer. We carry a maximum of five passengers and a minimum of two persons. Capture your own stunning land and seascapes with the help, advice and knowledge from David, your driver, guide and educator. He is an accomplished and well respected photographer throughout the industry. 
He is a regular speaker, judge and educator at many prestigious events and societies throughout the world. You will also receive guidance and tuition on how to achieve the very best results from your camera. You are in capable hands !

Inclusions: Tripods and filters are available to loan, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Photography tuition

Exclusions: Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Entry fees, Gratuities, The cost of hiring a wheelchair

This half day tour of the North of the Island offers fascinating history and spectacular views. We will see the largest working water wheel in the world, Neolithic and Bronze Age burial mounds, incredible viking carvings and the home of the oldest parliament in the world - Tynwald

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions:

Enjoy the unique vintage Victorian charm of the Manx Electric Railway on an unforgettable journey along the east coast on this unique Island to the charming village of Laxey and then to the highest point on the Island on the Snaefell Mountain Railway. We visit Lady Isabella, the largest water wheel in the world, then ,make a stop at King Orry’s Grave before we reach the picturesque village of Maughold to see the remarkable Viking carved stone crosses. Heading northwards we reach Ramsey, set against the magnificent backdrop of the North Barrule hills. You then have a choice as to how you would like to finish the day. Either travel on the Manx Electric Railway to Laxey and travel by road back to Douglas Or take a tour of the Fynoderee Gin Distillery and then travel back by road over the famous mountain section of the TT course to Douglas.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, MER day travel ticket - £17 per head at time of publishing

The Isle of Man is a special place located in the middle of the Irish Sea - scattered over the Island are the remains of the Hunter Gathers, monuments from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, as well the Iron Age and later Vikings. This tour takes show you the highlights visiting off the beaten track sites

Inclusions: Private transportation, Guide

Exclusions: Lunch