Excursion Castle cornet and town walk tour at Saint Peter Port

Discover the charm and history of St. Peter Port, including the iconic, ancient Castle Cornet on this three-hour tour. Take a guided walking tour of the harbour with your knowledgeable local guide, and then enjoy the chance to see the legendary, 800-year-old Castle Cornet and its many museums housed within.

Departing the ship, begin your St. Peter Port walking tour and learn the incredible history of this bustling place that has been an active port since Roman times. The harbor's remoteness from France and safe anchorage have made it a major destination among the Channel Islands. Keep your camera handy as you stroll the cobblestone streets, charming alleys and regal buildings of this picturesque harbor.

Castle Cornet

Your walking tour leads you to Castle Cornet, where you may opt to take another guided tour or explore the place at your leisure. Castle Cornet was originally built on a smaller island, but was connected to Guernsey with a raised walkway made in the 19^th century. The tiered castle appears as a fortified village just beyond the forest of masts in the bustling Fish Quay.

Castle Cornet has seen many iterations over the centuries, as it has been built, destroyed and rebuilt from Medieval to Tudor to World War 2 and has remnants of these and other periods. The original castle was begun in the 13^th century as an English fortification against the French following the loss of Normandy. Over the centuries the castle has served as a prison, a garrison and even an arsenal.

Militia Museum

There are several museums with fascinating museum collections on this small fortified island, including the 201 Squadron RAF (Guernsey's Own) Museum and the Militia Museum. Spend an hour and a half at Castle Cornet, visiting the "Story of Castle Cornet" exhibition or perhaps just wandering the buildings and four small gardens, including an apothecary's garden and a kitchen garden.

Following the exploration of Castle Cornet, you may choose to return with your guide or make your way back on your own time to St. Peter Port harbour and the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: St. Peter Port, Castle Cornet, museums within the castle including The Story of Castle Cornet Museum, the 201 Squadron RAF Museum and the Militia Museum

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, at least 1.5 km and additional walking at the guest's discretion, with natural terrain that is uneven in some places, minimal steps, with slight hills and slopes in and around the venue and at least 15 steps leading into the castle. Because of the steps and substantial uneven terrain, this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs, walkers or scooters and is not recommended for guests with otherwise limited mobility. Children may attend but this is up to parents' discretion as the tour is not geared towards children; the amount of walking may be unsuitable for very young children. Guests are recommended to bring camera and sunglasses and to wear suitable walking shoes. Dress according to the weather in layers, with a light waterproof jacket often useful for this island's changeable weather. Space on this tour is somewhat limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.