The Fawlty Tours Experience

English Riviera Walking Tours

Available to 29 December 2024

Book now from £15.00

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Take a Fawlty Towers tour in the heart of Torquay - where it all began...

Fawlty Towers was, is and will always be television gold. Introduced to the British public over 50 years ago, the Fawlty four still reign as connoisseurs of British comedy today - and now you're invited to the Torquay hotel that inspired it all...

Experience one of the best Fawlty Towers walking tours in Torquay

Arguably the greatest British sitcom of all time with quintessential quotes still repeated today, English Riviera's Fawlty Towers Walking Tour is a must-do for fans of the classic cult comedy.

  • Follow the footsteps of televisions favourite foursome: Basil, Sybil, Manuel & Polly
  • Be led by an expert, professional tour guide
  • Re-introduce yourself to the most chaotic hotel in Torquay
  • Enjoy a light-hearted trip down memory lane to reminisce & enjoy the stories behind the screens
  • Immerse yourself in plenty of laugh-out-loud moments along the way
  • Take advantage of the plethora of photo opportunities
  • Discover how a stay at a Torquay hotel gave John Cleese & Connie Booth the idea to create Fawlty Towers
  • Hear how Manuel was created and why he was made Spanish!
  • And of course, you'll discuss the hotel's dodgy sign posts!

Book tickets now for one of the best things to do in South Devon!

Discover John Cleese and Connie Booth in South Devon

About your Fawlty Tours Experience:

  • Dates: 25th March 2024 - 31st December 2024
  • Days: Monday - Tuesday & Thursday - Friday
  • Times: Meet at 4:00pm
  • Duration: 1.5hrs - 2hrs
  • Terrain: Flat easy walking with a few steps

Book tickets now for one of the best walking tours in Torquay - Under 5's go free!

5 Vaughan Parade,
Torbay,
Torquay,
TQ2 5JG,
England,
United Kingdom TQ2 5JG
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How to find us

Meeting Point: The Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay, TQ2 5JG

What3Words: sofa.gold.hotel

By Public Transport:

  • Nearest Bus Stop: Outside Golden Palms amusements on Cary Parade
  • Nearest Parking: Torquay Marina, Fleet Walk & Beacon Quay
  • Public toilets
  • Parking nearby
  • Food and drink available 

Yes, well behaved dogs on short leads are permitted for the duration of the walk. Please be respectful of other guests.

There isn't any food and drink provided during the walking tour, however guests are more than welcome to bring their own refreshments for the duration. You will also pass a number of shops selling refreshments that you're able to purchase. 

Comfortable walking shoes are essential for the tour. 

Please check the weather forecast beforehand and dress accordingly.

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