Guided walks and tours around Guernsey

Amanda Johns

Silver Accredited Guide

Contact 07781 436740
Email amanda@toursofguernsey.com
Website www.toursofguernsey.com

Specialist Services

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Services

Walking tours / group tours / private car and coach tours / corporate tours / independent cruise ship passenger tours / bespoke tours / exclusive access tours to private WWII fortifications.

About

Locally born, Amanda is a Silver accredited tour guide, and looks forward to offering a variety of tours and guided walks to both locals and visitors.

If you require a bespoke tour tailored to your particular needs, please do not hesitate to contact Amanda direct to discuss your requirements. A flavour of some of the tours available include:

Tour 1 – Access to Private WWII Fortifications – 4 hours

An opportunity to visit two different WWII fortification sites which are situated on private land not usually open to the public. If only one site visit is required, this can be added to the highlights of Guernsey tour, or included in a bespoke tour.

Tour 2 – Town Walk & Castle Cornet Tour – 3 hours

A guided walk through the streets of St Peter Port. Take in the beautiful scenery, hear about the rich and interesting history of both the town and the island. Onwards to Castle Cornet which dates back over 800 years and up until the late 1800’s was separated from the town of St Peter Port. You will then be taken on a private guided tour inside the castle for approx. one hour. At the end of the tour you are free to explore the Castle and various museums at your leisure. Your tour price includes the entrance fee to Castle Cornet.

Tour 3 – Highlights of Guernsey – 4 hours

You will be picked from your hotel or the tender pier, by your accredited guide and separate driver, from where we will start our amazing adventure. Drive past Victor Hugo's House, to see where this famous writer once lived, and onwards for a photo opportunity overlooking Castle Cornet, nearby islands and any visiting cruise ships (small groups only). Travel through the parish of St Martin before arriving at the unique and beautiful Little Chapel where you will have time to visit inside. A short drive will then take us to The German Occupation Museum, explore with us a private museum which we consider to be the best in Guernsey. On leaving the museum, drive through the beautiful countryside before arriving at Pleinmont Gun Batterie or The German Underground Hospital, where you will be led on a guided walk. Continue back to St Peter Port via our west coast to view some of the best beaches on the island. New for 2023 - book individual tickets on one of our small group tours available on specific dates

Tour 4 – Town Walk – 2 hours

A guided walk through the streets of St Peter Port. Take in the beautiful scenery from many different viewpoints, hear about the rich and interesting history of both the town and the island.

Tour 5 –L'Eree Coastal Walk – 2 hours

Come with us for a ramble around the headland where you will hear about the history of the area including the German Occupation, Neolithic burial chambers, folklore, shipwrecks and much more.

Tour 6 – Bespoke Vehicle Tour – minimum 4 hours

A vehicle tour of the island the itinerary for which will be made bespoke to your requirements. Your tour will include an air-conditioned vehicle, separate licensed driver plus Amanda as your accredited guide. Potential attractions for inclusion, The Little Chapel, The German Occupation Museum, Pleinmont Gun Battery or The German Underground Hospital, plus a part island drive. Please contact Amanda to discuss your interests and create your own customised tour.

Tour 7 – Batterie Mirus – minimum 1.75 hours

Join us for a guided tour around part of the Batterie Mirus site, including a visit inside gun emplacement number one. Hear about how these extraordinary guns were transported to the island and eventually to the site. View exclusive photographs from a private collection and experience a guided tour inside the largest gun emplacement on the island.

Tour 8 – Batterie Scharnhorst – 1.25 hours

Join us for a guided tour around Batterie Scharnhorst which is situated on private land. View two gun emplacements together with ammunition stores and personnel shelters. Hear how this emplacement was used during the Occupation and what eventually happened to the guns housed there.

Many other tours and walks are available, please visit her website www.toursofguernsey.com for further details.

Amanda Johns
Accredited Guides

Our guided tours cover a variety of different areas, subjects and interests. The majority of tours are English, but some guides also offer tours in French, German, or Dutch. Click on a guide name to start exploring.