Private tour in Torquay Alex G
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Alex G.
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Hello, and welcome to Devon. My name is Alex, and as an award winning tour guide I can organise wonderful days out for you in this most beautiful and intriguing area of England. I won the title of Top UK Guide at the Wanderlust World Guide of the Year Awards at the end of 2018, and have won many other prestigious tour guiding awards, including Gold at the Southwest Tourism Awards in England. I have lived in Devon all my life, and am very passionate about sharing what it has to offer. I have spent a vast amount of time getting to know the area in order to be able to show my guests the very best that it has to offer. From the landscapes and legends of Dartmoor to the Cathedral and Roman history of Exeter, from famous characters like Dame Agatha Christie and Sir Francis Drake to beautiful beaches and cream teas, from glorious gardens and evocative castles to steam trains and river boats, Devon can truly offer something for anyone, whatever their interests. I am happy to take you and your group on pre-planned tours as listed, or I can arrange tailor made tours according to your preferences. I have built excellent links with many attractions and businesses in the area with whom I can work to provide you with exclusive and fascinating experiences. As well as being your good natured and award winning guide, I will also be your driver, taking you out in my comfortable 7 seater Ford Galaxy. I can pick you up from wherever you wish locally, or arrange transport if you need collecting from further afield. I have spent most of my working life in customer service industries, including the tourism industry, so you can expect me to take great care of you, ensuring that you have the best possible time. I am now very keen to focus more on enjoying the work that I do, and I would like to share this enjoyment with you. Devon has so much to offer, being one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the United Kingdom, and yet it is never difficult to get off the beaten track, especially if you are in my hands - local knowledge counts for a lot if you really want to get to see a place! I have many hobbies and interests which I feel can only enhance your time with me, including photography, nature, walking, history, travel, cooking and genealogy (I have an extensive and prestigious Scottish family history which I am happy to share with you). If you want me to, I will act as your photographer for the day, and produce good quality images to remember your time in Devon by. So, whatever your interests, please come to me to discuss what I can arrange for you. I can also point you in the direction of the very best accommodation that this area has to offer, as well as taking you to the best restaurants and inns for your meals. I hope to meet you soon. Higher National Diploma in Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management. I have public liability insurance, and all the other licences and insurances as required of me by my local authority.
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This tour offers you a fabulous day out, following as it does in Agatha Christie's footsteps. It includes many locations from Agatha's childhood, such as the beaches of Torquay, where she spent a great deal of her spare time, and locations from her early adulthood, including the pier, the Pavilion, and several other places. Later in the day, a visit to Greenway is in order, Agatha's beautiful holiday home, which includes a walk around the gorgeous gardens. During the day, you will see locations that Agatha used in her stories, and hear more about the fictional characters that frequented these places. You can try a Miss Marple cocktail if you so wish, and I'll be taking plenty of photos for you that I will send to you afterward. So, a stimulating day visiting many beautiful and interesting locations, but please message me before booking so I can check availability for Greenway.
I collect you at 9 am, then we drive to Anstey's Cove, which we walk down to. Then via Kents Cavern, we drive to Meadfoot Beach and past Hesketh Terrace. We park at The Imperial Hotel, then walk down to Torquay harbour and seafront, seeing various places of interest relevant to Agatha. We then head to The Grand Hotel for coffee or a Miss Marple cocktail! Then we have a tasty lunch at The Railway Inn, hopefully sitting in what they call 'the Agatha Christie Corner' (subject to availability). Afterward, we go to Greenway, where we will have a wander around the beautiful house and gardens, learning more about Agatha and her life. We end the day with a traditional Devonshire cream tea (time and appetite allowing!), then I return you to your accommodation at approximately 5.00pm to 5.30pm.
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As your driver guide, I will take you around in my Ford Galaxy people carrier, which can comfortably take 6 adult passengers. It is a 2021 model in very good, clean condition. I have public liability insurance, and all the other licences and insurances as required of me by my local authority. This day involves quite a bit of walking, but can be tailored somewhat to suit different abilities.
Torquay, England, United Kingdom
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