Private Tour
Viking Tour of the Isle of Man - Half Day - Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The tour is lead by John Shakespeare who is a Viking re enactor and story teller - he also worked on the Peel Castle archaeological excavations. John is an Isle of Man Government Registered Driver Guide. The price covers up to four persons.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The price for the tour includes up to 4 persons
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert tour guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entries to castles & museums
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Stop at St Johns to visit the Royal Chapel and Tynwald Hill seat of the open air Tywnald Parliament
Peel Castle
Visit the old City of Peel with its ancient castle and harbour and see the Viking Long ship Odins Raven
Options
Viking Tour of the Isle of Man - Half Day - Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An amazing tour and tour guide.
Brian G,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00John, our tour guide, was fantastic. He reached out to us prior to our tour to introduce himself and to ensure we were setup for a great experience. We arrived early and he was there waiting for us. His knowledge of the area, the people, and its history was amazing. He was very pleasant to talk to and strongly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional personal tour.
Fantastic tour with John Shakespear
leslyePDX,
May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I were in Europe a couple of weeks ago. I planned the trip originally so I could see some plays in London and visit Stockholm because I heard it was beautiful. When looking at the transportation from London to Stockholm (on a map) we jumped when we saw Isle of Man in the middle (sort of). Since we are both huge fans of the tv show Heartstopper and one of the leads is Joe Locke (a Manx) we though it would be fun to give it a try. Well it turned out to be the highlight of our whole trip. It is a unique experience and John Shakespeare is a unique guide. We spent the whole day with him and he showed us all the wonderful sights and then some! Not being a racing fan, I had no idea this was a world renowned spot for the famous TT race . I certainly learned a lot about that! The history of the island is amazing - Vikings, mining and the largest water wheel in the world, sites for films and more. Since we were Joe Locke fans we were taken to some sites that would be of specific interest to us and I even bought a necklace like one Joe has. Overall, John Shakespeare was one of the best tour guides I have ever been with and if you are going to IOM, please check him out.
Best Guide Ever! Mr. Shakespeare, reserve him for your tour guide.
Navigate01372419810,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our full day bespoke private tour by John Shakespeare was truly memorable and formed the huge love we now have for the Isle of Man. There were just 2 of us and we had unique interests and requests. We first heard of Isle of Man through the impressive young Manx actor, Joe Locke. Besides playing co-lead actor on Netflix’s Heartstopper, Joe recently won a Human Rights Campaign Impact Award. This inspired us to learn about the Manx culture and the history of the island. I researched tour guide options and chose John. Luckily he had availability. He asked about our interests… History, archeology, nature and Joe Locke. John not only took us on a FULL day adventure of spectacular sites including “queenies” he introduced us to people and places connected to Joe Locke. We even stopped by an active film set. John went way above what we dared to dream. He even played the bagpipes for us on top of a mountain. Book him!
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theamariehenriksenh,
Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with John. He customized the trip to suit our wishes and showed us places we would never have found on our own. John even brought out his cat-whispering skills to show us a proper Manx cat :) His humour and outgoing personality made this trip the highlight of our stay on Isle of Man.
A++
brynj lfursveinn2024,
Jun 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an exceptional guide, combining extensive knowledge with a great sense of humor. The tour was incredibly engaging and informative, making it clear that a full day is necessary to truly appreciate the Isle of Man's rich offerings. John's passion for preserving the island's heritage was palpable, adding depth to our experience. We left with a wealth of new insights and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent company throughout the day. Highly recommended!
IOM Viking history trip
415janicee,
May 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The three of us really enjoyed our trip. John is very knowledgeable about the history of the island and many other aspects of life on the island.
Guided tour
Craig D,
Apr 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide John was excellent. John’s knowledge of the island and its history was amazing. I wish we would have booked the entire day with him. We will never forget this experience, thanks John!
A must do tour
Sandra B,
Mar 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed the whole tour with our guide John he is extremely knowledgeable and made the whole islands history come to live
Beautiful island with rich history and nature
Konstantin P,
Jan 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Mr. Shakespeare is the best guide what I ever had. He is very friendly and his knowledge of the island is great.
Outstanding tour!
MaryKay B,
Sep 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing Viking tour with John! We covered a lot of ground and heard a lot of history along the way. John is an excellent story-teller and he really brought the history of the island alive for us!
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