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Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society Shore Excursion

From$69
3h 30m
Guernsey, United Kingdom

Full description

Experience the locations featured in the best-selling book, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, written by Mary Ann Shaffer and her niece, Annie Burrows. Depart Stand A and proceed to the Jerbourg. Here, on the southeast cliff-top, many scenes from the book are set. See where Dawsey. Amelia & Isola "lived", as well as the lanes, meadows, and farmhouses where the colourful characters conducted their lives. Walk to the viewpoint for splendid views of the other Channel Islands and France on a clear day, where Elizabeth met her German lover Christian and watched the German warplanes flying over to drop their bombs on London. On route to various locations, the driver guide will recount real-life tales of heroism, triumph over adversity and sheer determination shown by the Guernsey people during the long period of German occupation.

Included / Excluded

  • Scenic drive through St Martins, St Andrews, and the west coast
  • Visit to The Little Chapel
  • Refreshment stop at Guernsey Pearl
  • Driver-guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees not mentioned

Itinerary

1

You will be able to see a 12th century marble church located on the island of Giske. Then through the underwater tunnel you will get to the Alnes – a charming fishing community, from where you can admire a unique view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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An interesting point of our trip will be a visit to the local lighthouse.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

The next and the last point of the trip will be a stop at the view point Aksla – the best place to enjoy a magnificent panorama view over the city and the archipelago. For those who wish to walk down to the city center by the 418 stairs and take unforgettable photos, the tour will end here. The rest of the passengers will be taken to the starting point of our trip.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps
  • Infant Seats Available

Traveler reviews

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Wonderful tour, great guide.

We had a wonderful time with our guide Alexsander. He was really informative along the route. He also made extra stops since we had time for it. He offered to take pictures for us. He also provided a refreshment for everyone, be it water or a locally produced soda. Quite good! The tour description doesn’t accurately cover the scope of what’s seen along the way. We travelled over unique bridges and through tunnels that under the water. Even though the tour only lists 3 stops we made a few more pit stops to take photos of scenic areas. The transportation is a very comfortable black Mercedes van capable of holding around 20 people. We had a little trouble locating it at the meeting point but it’s fairly obvious if you look for the black van. All in all a very enjoyable way to see Alesund and some of the surrounding area. Would recommend.

Keith_WApr 29, 2026VIATOR

Very nice few hours in Alesund

Very nice driver / guide however should have researched information as was a little lacking however he did say his first tour We had to pay for lighthouse however tour details said it was included . Church stop was very nice however access had not been arranged and it was locked . Very nice few hours and would recommend tour

Stephen_SApr 22, 2026VIATOR
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