The Fawlty Tours Walking Experience

This tour is one of the best activities in Devon. It’s a light-hearted trip down memory lane with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments along the way, but no Riff-Raff are permitted!

About The Tour

One of The greatest British sitcoms was set in Torquay!

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the first episode, when Basil, Sybil, Manuel and Polly appeared on our TV screens at Torquay’s most chaotic hotel. 

We celebrate the story of Fawlty Towers, its characters and the actors, whilst remembering the funniest moments from this timeless comedy classic.  

This tour is one of the best things to do in Devon. It’s a light-hearted trip down memory lane, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments along the way and great photo and video opportunities….but no Riff-Raff are permitted!

  • Discover how a stay at a Torquay hotel gave John Cleese and Connie Booth the inspiration to write Fawlty Towers
  • Find out about the ‘colourful’ couple who owned the infamous Gleneagles hotel, where the Monty Python team stayed. 
  • Recreate some of the most amusing moments from the show.
  • We’ll talk about the hotel’s amusing sign posts!
  • Participate in a quiz at the end of the tour.
  • You’ll even get the chance to become the characters!

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The Fawlty Tours Walking Experience

Join us for a captivating journey through Torquay as we celebrate the story of Fawlty Towers, its characters and the actors, whilst remembering the funniest moments from this timeless comedy classic. Tours depart at 15:00pm from the Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay TQ2 5JG.

How to Book

  • Select an available date (marked in green) from the calendar below.
  • Complete your details on the booking form next to the calendar.
  • You’ll receive an email confirming your booking.
  • Book early to secure your spot
  • Please review our terms and conditions
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  • Time (Start)

    15:00 pm

  • Cost

    £15.00 per person; £10.00 for under 18's, Under 5's go free

  • Walk Info

    2 hours

  • Terrain

    Flat easy walking with a few steps

  • Nearest Bus Stop

    Outside Golden Palms amusements on Cary Parade

  • Nearest Parking

    Torquay Marina (TQ2 5EQ), Fleet walk (TQ2 5EA), Beacon Quay (TQ1 2BG)

Reviews

Testimonials

Discover why our delighted customers rave about us with over 600 glowing reviews on Tripadvisor!

Very entertaining and very interactive. We were a group of 4 and had a blast.

Charlotte Our Customer

Brilliant!! Very informative tour with a wonderful guide - worth every penny!!

Mario Our Customer

Every Fawlty Towers fan should take this tour.

Claudius Our Customer

We did not stop laughing.

Karen Our Customer

frequently asked questions

Yes, there are seating options (benches, walls) at various along the Agatha Christie and Fawlty Towers routes. But these are less frequent for the other walking routes.

The routes used for For both the Agatha Christie tour and Fawlty Tours experience are flat, paved and steps can be avoided. The other tours include steps and the terrain is uneven, so these are not suitable for guests with walking disabilities.

Yes.please email: guide@englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk or call 07414 777 606 with details of where and when you’d like to walk and we’ll aim to fulfil your requirements.

Comfortable walking shoes are essential. Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately – there’s no such thing as bad weather!
It’s preferable you bring your own food and drink, or purchase from shops during the tour.
Yes, there are public toilets on all walks
The minimum number is 1 and the maximum is 30.

It’s very rare to cancel a tour. The first option is to offer a new date or time. If this doesn’t work for our guest, then a full refund will be arranged if payment has been made.

If a guest cancels their tour, at least 12 hours notice must be given to receive a full refund. No refund will be made if less than 12 hours notice is provided.

Yes. All walks must be pre-booked either using the on-line booking form, or email: guide@englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk or call: 07414 777 606.
Cash or credit card are accepted – payment should be made to the tour guide on the day.

Torquay Marina (TQ2 5EQ), Fleet walk (TQ2 5EA) and Beacon Quay (TQ1 2BG)

For the Babbacombe’s Tales of the Unexpected walk use Princes Street (TQ1 3LW), Walls Hill Road (TQ1 3LZ) and St Marychurch (TQ1 3LA)

The tours are intended to be educational and entertaining. They’re more likely to be appreciated by children at secondary school. Children aged 16 and under can join the tour providing they’re accompanied by an adult.

Yes, well behaved dogs on short leads for the duration of the walk are permitted.

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