Private Tour
Full day tour of the Isle of Man with a qualified Isle of Man Tour Guide
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Douglas
What To Expect
The Great Laxey Wheel
Visit the Laxey Wheel which was so important to the mining sector of the Isle of Man
Kirk Maughold Church
Visit the Maughold Church Yard, site of the first monastery on the island, with its Viking and Celtic stones.
Options
Scenic Tour of the Isle of Man
Pickup included
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
#1 Isle of Man Tour and Guide
Randy R,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00In over 5 years of doing private, cruise line, Tours-By-Locals and Viator tours Jane is absolutely the best tour guide we’ve EVER had! The 8 hour tour she provided took us to the highlights around the entire island. If you have never been to this island you must plan a trip here whether by cruise, bus or on your own. The natural beauty of the island totally blew us away! Jane knows the island’s history, agriculture, governing structure, economics, etc. and personnel at every stop we made. In addition to the standard highlights she showed us hidden gems like the WW II interment camp sites at Knockaloe and the geological Lapetus Suture at Niarbyl. Great lunch and for desert she took us through a door where we ate to see a 2/3 rd replica of a Viking ship that actually sailed from Trondheim Norway to Peel Isle of Man. We met as strangers and left as good friends.
Fantastic trip with a brilliant host
Tigger7727,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole day was excellent. Jane was a brilliant host and was filled with loads of facts and stories about the places we visited and the island itself. As we were only on the island for 2 days, the trip was an excellent way of seeing a variety of places in a short period of time and definitely gave us the appetite to return for a longer stay.
Superb Guide on an island Paradise.
M1180NPjm,
Aug 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oh, we enjoyed our day on the Isle of Man. Such a beautiful Isle! Jane is the ultimate ambassador! We learned sooooo much about an island that we had no idea about. We got to see the purple heather and yellow gorse blooming on the hills. We went up to the far North and West and East and South. Everywhere in our 8 hour day. We learned the history and unique government that this island is all about. Comfortable Rav 4. Great lunch spot with real Isle of Man food. Complete immersion! Choose Jane. you will not regret a moment.
A Memorable Experience!
MelanieM M,
Aug 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Jane's enthusiasm and her vast knowledge base made her a delight to have as a tour guide. Receptive to questions and highly aware of her client's interests, Jane was able to merge her client's interests while simultaneously sharing information about the Isle of Man. The eight-hour experience felt like eight minutes - her passion for her job was infectious!
Wonderful tour!
S6100YEsandrap,
Aug 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour on the recommendation of our son & his partner & it was wonderful! Jane was great, so knowledgeable & enthusiastic about everything about the Isle of Man. She took the time to chat & find out our interests & tailored the tour accordingly. We visited so much of the island it gave us a good flavour of what’s there & we both fell in love with the whole island. It was an excellent day!
Simply perfect
Annette M,
May 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The island's history came to life while on tour with our guide. Fantastic storytelling that bolstered our curiosity and desire to find where our ancestors came from. Well worth the experience!
Booking with Jane was a brilliant move on our part :D
KristenandToddTravel,
Dec 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Scotland, Ireland and IOM on our visit to the UK. Our full day tour with Jane was nothing short of fantastic. The late October visit coincided with torrential rainstorms in Scotland and IOM. Jane picked us up on time and said she was surprised we didn't reschedule due to weather. We said we were in it to win it and we were still ready to see the island, umbrellas and rainboots ready. Jane was just as game and we headed out for an unforgettable day on the island. The wind was whipping at 60+ miles an hour and Jane willingly drove us up the cliffs to see what we could see. The views were stunning, even as the winds were knocking us off our feet and we marveled at the sheep who seemed completely unbothered. Jane took us everywhere as prior planned, we still climbed up to the top of the Laxey wheel and popped inside the dripping mine, wearing the much needed hardhats. She allowed us to stop and take as many pictures as we wanted, even as we came back to her car wet and dripping every time. We stopped in a teeny, tiny coffee shop, complete with a cozy cat sleeping in a box, overlooking the roaring sea for a mid-morning break. Lunch overlooked the massively churning sea and we were elbow to elbow with the locals (it was yummy, too!). We rode along the streets where the TT races occur. We saw King Orry's gravesite (4000-5000 yo), Tynwald, churches, graveyards, sheep, the only thing we missed was seeing a real Manx cat. :) She told us fascinating stories about Man and what it might have been like back when my grandmother lived in Douglas. She was a delightful tour guide and as we consider a return visit to the UK this year, a revisit to IOM is on the table, as we'd love to see this lovely island again and tour everything we didn't see this time - and of course it would be with Jane!
Paradise...a wonderful and mystical paradise
Bill M,
Jul 8, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a magical tour that let us explore all parts of this mystical and wondrous island. We highly recommend Jane, our tour guide, who led us to these beautiful places. She seemed to know everyone, has a lot of experience on the Isle, and made sure to make this an unforgettable experience. This private tour is highly recommended over group tours because you can see and do so much more...It's hard to put into words how much more you get. It's worth every penny. The Isle of Man quickly became one of my favorite places I've visited (been to over 50 countries), and I look forward to spending much more time here.
Excellent tour and historical information about the Isle of Man
roseannmartin,
May 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour with John Shakespeare was well worth the money! He is very knowledgeable and personable and showed us some great stuff along the way. I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants to know more about the local area and its extensive history.
Great tour around the island
AlbertT544,
Dec 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Jane took us to all the iconic corners of the island so we could feel its beauty and a long captivating history. She is a real connoisseur of all aspects of life of her native land and her presentation was easy and informative. With no doubt I highly recommend Jane to be your guide and assistant while you are visiting Isle of Man.
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