Devon History Tours

Step Back in Time with Devon History Tours

Uncover the rich and fascinating history of Ilfracombe and North Devon with our immersive guided walking tours. From Civil War battles and the shadowy world of wreckers and smugglers to the lasting influence of the Victorians, every tour brings the past to life. But history isn’t the only thing lurking in the streets of Ilfracombe ghostly whispers, eerie legends, and unexplained mysteries await those brave enough to explore the town after dark. No need for a time machine walk with us, and you’ll be WALKING THROUGH TIME.

Dare to Discover the Paranormal?

Our popular Ghost Tour reveals Ilfracombe’s darker side, leading you through its most haunted locations where chilling tales of restless spirits and unexplained events come to life. Whether you’re a sceptic or a true believer, this spine-tingling experience is not to be missed!

Meet Your Guide – Mark Langworthy

As the founder of Devon History Tours, I’m passionate about bringing history and mystery to life through engaging storytelling, vivid details, and a touch of humour. Whether you’re joining a historical tour or venturing into the supernatural on a ghost walk, I ensure every experience is filled with fascinating insights and unforgettable stories. But don’t just take my word for it our testimonials speak for themselves!

Customer Testimonials:

Coomb punches above its size, wait and see!

Mark is great, he made the tour interesting, informative and friendly. We walked at a nice pace and enjoyed the informal narrative of history and snippets and ghostly ghouls.

Fabulous tour

Excellent tour! Our guide, Mark was very knowledgeable of the area & had done his own research of the stories he told. We learnt so much & would highly recommend doing the tour.

Great Ghost Tour

Very interesting tour, Mark was very informative and full of knowledge about each story, the pictures were very interesting to show context. I now want to do further research on all the stories!!

Experience the Magic of Ilfracombe

Book your guided walking tour with Devon History Tours today and embark on an unforgettable journey through the history of Ilfracombe.