EXCELLENT  
  
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 Kathleen Durivage 
 
18 days ago
 
 
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What an amazing day we had with John!!! So much knowledge and fun as we spent the day learning about the Isle of Man.  Thank you for such a memorable day.  You really made our trip to the Isle fantastic.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Erling Skjold 
 
32 days ago
 
 
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Dette var en flott tur og langt bedre enn det vi hadde håpet på. En bedre guide enn John tror jeg ikke det er mulig å finne. John kontaktet oss i god tid for at turen skulle bli så god som mulig for oss, møtte oss på flyplassen, hadde svært gode forslag til hva vi burde se, anbefalte restauranter med lokal mat og avleverte oss til hotellet etter turen. Han kunne alt om Isle of Mans historie og hadde jobbet som arkeolog på øya. Vi hadde en strålende dag med masse læring, diskusjoner om historie og etter turen var det helt klart at vi må tilbake til Isle of Man. Det kan ikke bli bedre!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Gillian_J 
 
36 days ago
 
 
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Une journée autour de l'île de Man.
Mon excursion d'une journée autour de la magnifique île de Man en août a été une expérience merveilleuse, grâce principalement à mon chauffeur John Shakespeare. Il possède une mine de connaissances sur l'île et sur les activités qui pourraient intéresser un visiteur pour la première fois. Il m'a également aidé généreusement à faire des recherches sur mes ancêtres, ce qui a rendu la journée plus personnelle. Merci John - c'était une journée très spéciale pour moi.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Val Starbuck 
 
51 days ago
 
 
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I booked this as a birthday present for my sister-in-law, this is her review of the tour 😀
"A big thank you to John, who is not only an excellent driver with a very comfortable car, but combines this with an amazing knowledge of the Island, it's history and geography.  He was happy to show us all kinds of great places to visit, which matched perfectly with our interests.  Music, art, history, films and wildlife were all covered and we now need to spend another three months here to explore it all in detail!!! 😁 It was a fantastic treat for my birthday, thanks again." and a thank you from me John.
Kind Regards
Val
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 jeffeber17 
 
84 days ago
 
 
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John knows it all! A wonderful day at Isle of Man.
John was a wonderful guide and fun to chat with about the Isle of Man and its many historical points of interest. He is quite the guide and would be a true joy for anyone looking to get a tour from the guy who knows everyone on the island! :)
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kaitlin P 
 
99 days ago
 
 
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A must book!
Our trip to Isle of Man would not have been what it was without John. If “above and beyond” was personified, it would be him. Our family of 11 booked two half day tours and John catered the tours around our family genealogy and balanced it out with a fascinating history of the entire island. He kept everyone engaged, from ages 5 to 65. We highly, highly recommend John to anyone considering!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Leslie June 
 
139 days ago
 
 
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For Mother's Day this year my mother and I visited the charming town of Conwy, Wales and then the most enchanting island... the Isle of Man. Despite the islands phenomenal public transit options, we wanted to gain an understanding and appreciation of the islands history. After extensively researching tour options we reached out to John Shakespeare at Visit Mann Tours.

From the beginning, John was extremely patient and flexible. He listened to our (lengthy!) wish list and made accommodations accordingly.  The morning of our tour he was waiting outside of our Airbnb when we went down at 8:25am. Early and smiling, I liked him immediately. Being in his company makes you feel at ease, you can tell he is kindhearted in his core. He is breathtakingly brilliant and somehow also feels like your down to earth favorite uncle at the same time. John is captivating, fascinating and funny. He is hands down one of the most interesting people I have ever met. The depth and breadth of his knowledge is so expansive and his passion is contagious. Faeries and folklore*, battles and Vikings, archeology, astronomy, castles, Celts on and on.

*Given my interest in the islands folk history, John recommended the book "Folk" by Zoe Gilbert and I have to pass the recommendation on! It is a beautiful, mythical book and that will transport you to another place. Bewitching!

I've heard that when you die you get to relive the best moments of your life. Our day with John will most definitely make my highlight reel. It was positively magical, in every way! John has forever imprinted on my heart and into my memories. We spent 8 hours with him - and it truly pained us to say goodbye.

John Shakespeare is a treasure so if you're looking for a life changing day with an extraordinary human... congratulations friend... you just found gold.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Leslie 
 
140 days ago
 
 
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A day I will truly, never forget!
For Mother's Day this year my mother and I visited the charming town of Conwy, Wales and then the most enchanting island... the Isle of Man. Despite the islands phenomenal public transit options, we wanted to gain an understanding and appreciation of the islands history. After extensively researching tour options we reached out to John Shakespeare at Visit Mann Tours. From the beginning, John was extremely patient and flexible. He listened to our (lengthy!) wish list and made accommodations accordingly. The morning of our tour he was waiting outside of our Airbnb when we went down at 8:25am. Early and smiling, I liked him immediately. Being in his company makes you feel at ease, you can tell he is kindhearted in his core. He is breathtakingly brilliant and somehow also feels like your down to earth favorite uncle at the same time. John is captivating, fascinating and funny. He is hands down one of the most interesting people I have ever met. The depth and breadth of his knowledge is so expansive and his passion is contagious. Faeries and folklore*, battles and Vikings, archeology, astronomy, castles, Celts on and on. *Given my interest in the islands folk history, John recommended the book "Folk" by Zoe Gilbert and I have to pass the recommendation on! It is a beautiful, mythical book and that will transport you to another place. Bewitching! I've heard that when you die you get to relive the best moments of your life. Our day with John will most definitely make my highlight reel. It was positively magical, in every way! John has forever imprinted on my heart and into my memories. We spent 8 hours with him - and it truly pained us to say goodbye. John Shakespeare is a treasure so if you're looking for a life changing day with an extraordinary human... congratulations friend... you just found gold.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 S Ellington 
 
179 days ago
 
 
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Exceptional tour from start to finish
What can we say? Everything was flawless from start to finish. John's passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm made the tour both educational and incredibly fun. He went above and beyond to ensure the experience was memorable. I wish we could give him more than five stars!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Emma Browning 
 
188 days ago
 
 
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My mom and I did a tour with John and had an amazing time. He is so knowledgable and had so many interesting stories. We would recommend him to everyone going to the Isle of Man!