Poldark Filming Locations Tour: Private Full-Day in Cornwall

Charlestown Harbour, Botallack Manor and the Cornish coast where Poldark was filmed

A private 9-hour tour of Poldark filming locations in Cornwall, departing from Truro, Launceston or St Austell with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You visit Charlestown Harbour (Truro Harbour in the show), Penbeth Cove, Pedn Vounder beach and Botallack Manor, the farmhouse used as Ross Poldark's home, with a local guide providing context about the series and the locations as you travel the Cornish coast.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Poldark filming locations in Cornwall

• Board private vehicle at hotel
• Drive to Charlestown Harbour
• Explore Charlestown Harbour filming site
• Visit Penberth Cove fishing village
• View Pedn Vounder beach at Porthcurno
• Stop at Porthgwarra coastal site
• Lunch at recommended restaurant
• Tour Botallack Manor and mining town
• Drive to St. Ives
• Drop off at local hotel

The experience

Charlestown Harbour opens the day: an unspoiled Georgian port that stood in for Truro Harbour in the BBC series. Your guide meets you at your hotel and drives you to this first stop, sharing insider knowledge about the show's production as you travel. The harbour's narrow streets and period architecture are instantly recognisable from series one, and you'll have time to photograph the working fishing boats and waterfront before moving on.

From Charlestown, the tour moves through a sequence of coves and headlands featured across the show's run. Penbeth Cove is a working fishing village that appeared in series two. Pedn Vounder beach, near Porthcurno, featured in both series one and two and is noted as one of Cornwall's most photographed spots. At Porthgwarra, your guide contextualises the landscape and its role in the story. You'll have a lunch break at a restaurant your guide recommends before heading inland to Botallack, a preserved mining town where Botallack Manor (the farmhouse used as Ross Poldark's home) sits on the hillside. The final stretch follows the scenic coastal road to St Ives before your return to your hotel.

The tour is private throughout, so the pace and stops are shaped by your group alone. Your guide is a local professional who knows both the series and the locations, and can answer questions about the filming, the landscape and the real history behind the story. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You choose your departure point at checkout from Truro, Launceston or St Austell.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cornwall.
• private vehicle for your group.
• local professional guide with live commentary throughout the day.
• stops at Charlestown Harbour, Penbeth Cove, Pedn Vounder beach, Porthgwarra and Botallack Manor.

Options for this experience

3 options

Departing from LauncestonGuide in English · 09:00Tours departing from Launceston, with drop-off back at Launceston; pickup is included

Leaves from St AustellGuide in English · 09:00Tours departing from St Austell, with drop-off back at St Austell; pickup is included

Departing from TruroGuide in English · 09:00Departing from Launceston; pickup is included

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Brit Movie Tours

Is this one for you?Choose your departure point at checkout (Truro, Launceston or St Austell) based on where you're staying in Cornwall. The private format means your group sets the pace at each location, and your guide can linger at the spots that matter most to you.

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Top questions

What is Charlestown Harbour and why does it appear in Poldark?

Charlestown Harbour is an unspoiled Georgian port on the Cornish coast that served as the location for Truro Harbour in the BBC series. Its period architecture and working waterfront made it a natural fit for the show's 18th-century setting.

How long is the drive between filming locations?

The tour spans 9 hours total, covering multiple sites across the Cornish coast. Your guide drives you between each location, sharing commentary about the series and the landscape during the journey.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but you'll have a break at a restaurant your guide recommends, where you can order and pay for your own meal.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying outside Cornwall?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in Cornwall. You can choose your departure point from Truro, Launceston or St Austell at checkout, depending on where you're based.

What is Botallack Manor and where does it appear in the show?

Botallack Manor is a farmhouse in the preserved mining town of Botallack that was used as Ross Poldark's home in the series. You'll visit the exterior and the surrounding landscape as part of the tour's final stops before heading to St Ives.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll be walking around several outdoor locations and coves, though the pace is set by your group and your guide can adjust stops as needed.