Travel in a private chauffeured vehicle with a Devon expert to trace the Mayflower Pilgrims' historic 1620 departure route — from Dartmouth's Bayard's Cove Fort to Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican, where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail to found America.
What to expect
Begin at Bayard's Cove Fort, the Tudor blockhouse from which the Mayflower and Speedwell departed in August 1620, as your guide recounts the drama of the leaking Speedwell forcing them back. Drive through Devon's rolling South Hams countryside to Plymouth Barbican, where cobblestones, original merchant houses, and the Mayflower Steps mark the point of final departure. Visit Plymouth Hoe for Drake's Armada story and the sweeping Sound panorama. Your guide weaves American and English colonial history into a seamless, personal narrative throughout.
Good to know
The tour departs from Dartmouth town quay and returns there — ideal for cruise port days. Duration is approximately 5–6 hours; confirm all-aboard time with your guide when booking. Price is per tour, not per person — excellent value split between two to four guests. Book directly at the URL above well in advance for summer sailings.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Dartmouth — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.