Private Tour
Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.)
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Come exploring West Cornwall with Glenys and Chris.
Glenys is a thirty year old British taxi and Chris is your friendly driver and guide.
Come with us to explore ancient churches (One of which is abandoned.), a stone circle where Chris will teach you to dowse for its mysteries, an abandoned bronze age village, a prehistoric fogou and pretty seaside towns. We'll visit some awesome viewpoints, look at fascinating mining heritage and discover some hidden gems. You'll hear stories and songs, a part of Cornwall's rich culture which is still thriving today.
Is there something you particularly want to see that's not on the tour?
No Problem, we can add it in.
The tours are private, you won't have to share Glenys with anyone and you can go at your own pace.
There's plenty of time for souvenir and ice cream shopping!
It's your holiday, your tour, your pace, your choice.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gweek
We stop in this picturesque little village to visit the shop. Here we find an array of interesting local produce including fresh baked goods. The shop is also a tea/coffee stop. The shop carries a range of interesting teas.
Fogous are unique to Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly and are a bit of a mystery. It is an absolutely fascinating underground chamber of indeterminate age (possibly bronze age). It is man-made and its purpose is... well, tell me what you think after you have seen it. Chris, your guide, will lend you a little torch so you can go off and explore the subterranean passageways.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Use of torches to explore Halligge Fogou.
Lunch
Entry fees for St. Michaels mount are not included. Entry is £15 at the time of writing.
Entry fees for Chysauster village are not included. Entry is £7.50 at the time of writing.
Entry fees for Pendennis Castle are not included. Entry is £12.50 at the time of writing.
Entry fees for Geevor Mine are not included. Entry is £18.90 at the time of writing.
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Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.)
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend custom Tour
travellingHLJ,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris gave us a great custom tour in western Cornwall, with everything we could wish to see in a day. He shared his knowledge, stories, and song. We would highly recommend the Little White Taxi to anyone wishing to explore Cornwall.
Cornwall in Living Color!
Melissa T,Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris brought the magic of Cornwall to life through adventure, tales and song. We had a blast! He’s historian, storyteller and guide sharing his passion about his native land and culture. He created for us some fantastic memories about the history of our family who left Cornwall for America 160 years ago!
Soldiers, Miners and Fairies - a fantastic glimpse into Cornwall
243rhettk,Nov 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The rolling fields, ancient stones and a moss claimed corners of Cornwall were brought to life by Chris, on the Soldiers, Miners and Fairies tour offered by Little White Taxi. His passion for this place brings a vibrancy one wouldn't at first expect from say, a 16th century windmill. But this man in his matching trilby and blazer, alongside trusty Glenys told the story of Cornwall with such grace and wit. He doesn't just provide a tour of Cornwall. Through sharing his passion for all things Cornish, Chris offers a glimpse into the soul of a land of coal soot and fairy rings. It was a pleasure. Rhett and Tara
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