Top Devon Full-day Tours

We spent four lovely days in Cornwall with Nigel as our guide. He is fun, courteous, thoughtful, well-organized, and knowledgeable. My husband and I had the best time with Nigel who made sure we saw all the best that gorgeous Cornwall has to offer. If you are heading to Cornwall, make sure you book Nigel well in advance. He is a joy!

We are just back after a family trip to Cornwall with Nigel Makin and it has been such a wonderful refreshing experience. We are taking back beautiful memories of a lifetime back with us thanks to Nigel. Right from the start , Nigel made sure that the entire experience was smooth , the initial planning discussions proactive, a well organised itinerary, flexibility if any changes were required and above all very friendly and helpful. Each day was a great experience and he gave us excellent context and background for all the attractions we visited. Will surely recommend Nigel as a top tour guide and looking forward to our next trip to Devon with him!

We had a fantastic day touring Dartmoor National Park with Nigel. He was truly exceptional. Nigel is a conversationalist. He's knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, and he made our whole family feel comfortable and welcome from the start.Nigel put together a brilliant itinerary that kept all five of us entertained for the entire day, including kids aged 10, 13, and 17 (not an easy task!). He struck the perfect balance between history, scenery, and fun, and even created a quiz at the end of the day just for the kids, which they loved.The ultimate endorsement came from our 10‑year‑old, who said Nigel was the best guide of our entire UK trip — even better than the Gentleman Warder at the Tower of London (and that's high praise because the Gentleman Warder's are really engaging tour guides).Thank you to Nigel for a truly memorable day on Dartmoor. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to families or anyone looking for an engaging and personalized experience.

My husband and I were visiting his mum, who is 91, and wanted to take her on an outing, something different for her but also manageable. Nigel's tour was a delight! He made sure it was tailored to mum's mobility challenges and she was able to see beautiful places and have a lovely fish and chips lunch. Wonderful experience for all of us!

Nigel Makin is one of the best tour operators we’ve experienced on our many private guided tours world wide. On time, historical whizz, funny and accommodating throughout! We spent 7 days touring from Bath, into Devon then Cornwall. Do not hesitate to book any of Nigel’s tours or two combined as we did. I simply googled south west tours from Tasmania and truly hit the jackpot. We will forever have happy memories of our time in Devon and Cornwayy, but especially our time spent with him. Mary and Derek, Tasmania Australia.

We did the tour as a family of 3. Prior to the tour, Nigel had reached out on both email and WhatsApp to find out if we had any special needs or if there was anything in particular we would like to see or do on the tour.On the day of the tour, Nigel arrived promptly at the agreed time and from the outset was very warm and welcoming and conversation flowed easily.Nigel showed us on a map the planned route for the day and mentioned areas of interest we would visit.The trip was well planned and expertly executed. The knowledge of the area and history that Nigel had was outstanding and he made it very interesting telling us about the history of the area in general and in detail for each landmark.I would highly recommend a tour with Nigel, you will not regret it.Stephen Kelly & Family

Thank you, Nigel, for a most wonderful four days! We loved Cornwall and Dartmoor and you were fantastic. — We highly recommend Nigel for any type of tour you might want to in this part of England! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ H & G 🚗

I highly recommend this tour company for anyone going anywhere in Southwest England! We had an absolutely lovely day with Nigel and loved our tour of Dartmoor. From start (when he picked us up from our Airbnb) to finish (when he dropped us off again—what service!), the tour was perfectly planned, with enough time at each stop to get to learn the history and see all the beautiful sites, while still keeping things moving along so we could maximize our time and get the most of the day. Nigel went out of his way to make the tour fun for all us, quickly learning what aspects of the tour we were most interested in (history, literature, animals, etc.), and then pointing out any relevant facts or points of interests based on what we like. We were so impressed by the beauty of the area, and we learned so much! It’s such a treat to be able to sit back and relax while someone else does the driving (Nigel is a pro on all those narrow roads!), and to learn so much while enjoying such beautiful sites. We’re already talking about going back to Devon again, and when we do, we will absolutely book another tour with Nigel!

We had a wonderful day with our guide, Nigel. We experienced and discovered so much and heard so many stories. My family (young and old) really enjoyed it, and we would never have discovered all these enchanted places, natural wonders, and legends on our own. Thank you so much for this amazing tour, which we can only warmly recommend to everyone.

We knew within minutes this tour was going to be fun! Nigel arrived with a spotlessly clean van and proceeded to regale us with, wit, humor, song and a masterful history of the Devon region and the Cornish people. He seamlessly incorporated our ideas into a tour that was far beyond anything we could have accomplished on our own. Nigel’s driving skills, attention to our safety, comfort and fun was absolutely first class. Especially his navigation of the narrow roads of the Cornish coast. I cannot say enough good things about our four day excursion with Devon & Moor. A special thanks to Nigel’s wife who let him help us on their wedding anniversary day! Don’t miss a chance to spend some time with Nigel. A true professional.

Spectacular views from Bigbury-on-Sea through Dartmouth and up to Brixton. Excellent lunch at a pub in Torcross. Nigel is informative, gracious and good company. I am from the US and appreciated that Nigel knew a lot about the US troop experience in the area in preparation for D-Day. My wife especially liked Bigbury-on-Sea at low tide and walking across the sand to the island.

If you’re interested in the history, culture and natural beauty of Southwest England, Nigel Makin, Devon&Moor, is for you. Nigel is one of the smartest and safest drivers I have encountered and I’ve visited every continent. He’s curious and passionate and does his research to satisfy his own curiosity and the expectations of his guests. The four days we spent with Nigel were comfortable and pleasant. He’s professional, engaging, funny and full of information including historical and current photos. Nigel will determine your needs, expectations and desires and customize your tour to accommodate them. He will share little known incidents and secrets that few people are aware of and that you will never learn from guides on “big” tours. You’ll experience quaint fishing villages, amazing structures, historical landmarks, dramatic vistas and incredible natural beauty. Thank you, Nigel, for an experience we won’t forget.

My husband and I had a wonderful 4 day tour of Devon and Cornwall in England with Nigel and his Devon&moore tours. He is knowledgeable and passionate about his subject and it came through. He is personable and fun to be with. I highly recommend this tour.

Nigel was incredible! He brought Cornwall to life through song, story, and a well planned itinerary. I absolutely would not have had the richness of experience had he not been there to share it with us. His vehicle is comfortable and first-rate and he was a delight to spend 3 days with exploring Cornwall. Highly recommend! Can’t imagine visiting it without him.

This was such a magical and informative day! My wife and I booked when something else fell through, but now we're so happy that it did. Not only was the tour educational, but it was also peppered with so many fun facts and smaller stories that made history and region come alive. Thank you so much Nigel! Liz and I had an amazing day with you!

Wow! What an incredibly beautiful part of the UK! We spent a perfect day in Dartmoor NP and left wanting more. This is a MUST SEE location of natural beauty. Nigel is a generous and interesting guide who brings added value to the experience. You won’t be disappointed. Anne