Things to do in Guernsey

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Guernsey: Half-Day Island Shore Excursion Tour

Guernsey: Half-Day Island Shore Excursion Tour

Depart from the bus terminus in the heart of St Peter Port and join your driver-guide on a scenic drive through St Martins and St Andrews. Stop at the Little Chapel, Pleinmont Point, and the Guernsey Pearl. Depart from Stand A at the Bus Terminus in the heart of St Peter Port, just 5 minutes from the arrival tendering point. Join your driver-guide on a scenic drive through St Martins and St Andrews. Stop at the Little Chapel. Originally built in 1914, the chapel is known for being one of the smallest in the world and is decorated beautifully in broken china, shells, and pebbles. The Little Chapel features in the book “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society,” upon which the recent film of the same name is based. Continue to Pleinmont Point where you will be able to see stunning views of the south coast and visit the restored German gun battery. Stop off for refreshments at the Guernsey Pearl. Back on board the coach, take a drive around the west coast passing some of Guernsey’s favorite beaches including Cobo Bay and Pembroke Bay. Finish with a scenic drive through the heart of St Peter Port.

Guernsey: Half-Day Small-Group Coastal Highlights Tour

Guernsey: Half-Day Small-Group Coastal Highlights Tour

After being gathered from your accommodation, your small-group tour of the stunning coastline begins at the St. Peter Port. From there you'll head past the beautiful seafront marina and towards the north. Along the way you will be offered some amazing views of the neighboring Islands of Herm, Jethou, and Sark. Following that, head to St. Sampsons by passing "The Bridge" and the Lancresse Common and Golf Course, where sparrow hawks are a familiar sight and you may even spot a famous Guernsey cow. You'll then encounter Pembroke Bay, which is a long golden beach next to Grand Harve Bay with local boat moorings and a shrimping pier. As you head across the west coast you'll encounter the best beaches on Guernsey, which include Grande Rocque Bay, Cobo Bay, and Vazon Bay, where you will stop off at Fort Houmet to admire the breathtaking views. From there you'll carry on around the coastal road for views of Lihou Island and L'Eree, before moving onward to Rocquaine. You'll then leave the golden sandy beaches of the west coast, which will lead you up to the most southerly point of the Pleinmont Headland. There you can take in the stunning view of the Hanois Lighthouse, with Guernseys south coast having spectacular cliffs and breathtaking views. You'll pass through Torteval and then down to Petit Bot Bay, which is a small but stunning cove. Heading back to St. Peter Port, your final stop will be to Fort George which has the best views of Castle Cornet and Havelet Bay. There you can see the neighboring Island of Sark, and on a clear day, Jersey. You'll finally take the magical winding road of Les Val Des Terres back to the heart of St. Peter Port and Castel Cornet, before being returned to your accommodation.

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We all really enjoyed the sights that Helen showed us. Besides the sights described in the itinerary, some were chosen at our request and she offered guidance on others too. Great driver, great banter and great sightseeing. We highly recommend her!

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Nice excursion. Gives a good impression of the island and the driver Mark was great and gave us lots of information! Highly recommended!

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friendly tour guide/driver. confusing as to where the meeting place was, but eventually found the bus

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EXCELLENT - RECOMMENDED. BARRY WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND ACCOMMODATING

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The tour was great and our guide was very knowledgeable.