Private Tour of Guernsey

Immerse yourself in the quiet island life of Guernsey on this private tour from Brittany.

The British-dependency Channel Islands are just a stone’s throw from the Brittany and Normandy coasts, making a visit to one of them a relaxing day trip from your hotel in France. This day tour takes you from Brittany to the charming island of Guernsey.

Guernsey is known for its pretty beaches and coastal trails, as well as the exile house of Victor Hugo called Hauteville House. The famous author spent 15 years here and wrote some of his most memorable novels. As a part of this VIP experience, you will have a chance to visit the house and enjoy a tour from one of the house’s professional guides. You will also be treated to a visit to Castle Cornet, which is the 13th-century fortress for which Guernsey is best known. This tour includes entry tickets so that you can explore the castle and gardens. Finally, you will see St Peter Port, which is one of the main towns – it has some idyllic parks and gardens to explore, as well as a charming church.

This tour includes: Entry tickets to Hauteville House and the Castle – Ferry tickets – Hotel pick-up/drop-off – Private guide

About the Channel Islands

The Channel Islands are a group of charming islands in the English Channel, not far off the coast of France. Despite being close to France, the Channel Islands are actually a British dependency. The largest and most famous of the islands are Jersey and Guernsey, and both are known for their idyllic beaches and cliff trails. Due to its position in the English Channel, Jersey was occupied by the German army during World War II and, today, you can visit the Jersey War Tunnels to find out all about the island’s role during the war.

6hrs

Brittany - France

Brittany

Channel Islands

Destination

Brittany - France
Departure

Saint-Malo
Departure Time

Morning
Return Time

Afternoon
Dress Code

Casual, comfortable outdoors clothing, hat and light jacket.
Included

Entry tickets

Private tour guide

Transport throughout the experience
Not Included

Air plane tour

Autonomous tour

Boat tour

Champagne

Driver-guide

E-Bike rental

Earphones

Equipment

Local guide

Local restaurant lunch

Lunch

Mileage charge

Optional hotel pick-up

Private local guide

Private pick-up/drop-off transfers

Skip-the-line entry tickets

Tastings

Departure

Your day tour begins with a transfer from your hotel in Brittany to the port, so that you can catch the ferry to Guernsey. From the port, you can enjoy a self-guided stroll to the city center, where your private guide will be waiting to meet you.

Meet your guide

Your private guide will be waiting to greet you in Guernsey city center. This walking tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Castle Cornet

Your tour begins with the most famous Guernsey landmark - Castle Cornet. This 13th-century fortress was initially used to defend Guernsey from the French and today is a glorious tourist attractions with pretty gardens and lovely views. This tour includes entry tickets to the castle.

Hauteville House

The tour moves on to Hauteville House, which was the exile house of the author Victor Hugo. Indeed, Hugo wrote some of his masterpieces whilst living in the house, making this part of the tour a real treat! The house has its own expert guides. Entry tickets are included and you will receive a tour from one of the house guides. (Your private guide will wait for you outside the residence.)

St Peter Port

As a finale to your Guernsey tour, you will visit St Peter Port to see the town's pretty church, which sits at the top of a cobbled street and gives a very charming insight into island life. You will then see some of the fascinating statues of St Peter Port, including the bronze Prince Albert statue, which overlooks the harbor.

Return

After spending 3 hours enjoying the sights of Guernsey, it is time to return to Brittany. You will catch the ferry from the main port to Brittany, where a private driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

Brittany: Private Tour of the Guernsey