Isle of Man holidays, tours and experiences from local specialists.

Candle Making at Soaral is a couple of peaceful, fragrant hours inside the welcoming studio of one of the island's favourite candle makers — a chance to swap the rush of everyday life for something slower and more creative. Guided by a friendly local host, you'll explore a palette of scents, from breezy coastal notes and soft florals to cosy woods and spices, before blending your own signature fragrance.

With expert tips, you'll hand-pour a smooth soy-wax candle with a crackling wooden wick, learning the secrets to a clean, even burn. Choose the Warm Single-Wick (£49) for a classic candle or the Grand Three-Wick (£69) for an impressive centrepiece. The relaxed, sociable setting comes with complimentary refreshments throughout, making Candle Making at Soaral ideal for visitors discovering the Isle of Man as well as locals looking for a mindful creative activity.

When your candle eventually burns out, the studio can remake your custom scent so you can enjoy it again and again — a small touch that turns a one-off workshop into something you can keep coming back to. It's a popular choice for a relaxed afternoon out, a couple's activity, or simply some time to yourself away from the usual sightseeing itinerary.

The Isle of Man TT Heritage Tour steps into the history of the world's greatest road race. This half-day tour combines a guided lap of the legendary 37.73-mile Isle of Man TT Course with a visit to the TT Gallery in Douglas, where the iconic TT trophies are displayed alongside rare photographs, films and memorabilia.

Unlike a race-day experience, this is a sightseeing tour rather than one driven at racing speeds — it's built for visitors who want to understand the history and heritage behind the TT rather than experience it at competition pace. With expert local commentary throughout, your guide brings the course to life with the stories, characters and landmarks that have shaped the event since it began.

The tour runs in small groups by minibus, making it a relaxed and personal way to see the TT Course outside of race week, when the roads are quiet and open to explore at a gentler pace. It's a fitting introduction for anyone curious about the TT's history, whether or not they've seen the racing itself — and a good option for visitors on the island outside of the June TT and August Manx Grand Prix periods, when this is one of the few ways to experience the course itself.

The TT Course & Motor Museum Tour is a guided lap of the full 37¾-mile TT Mountain Course, led by an ex-TT racer, combined with a visit to the Isle of Man Motor Museum. The route follows Douglas, Glen Vine, Ballacraine, Kirk Michael and Ramsey before climbing the Mountain Road, finishing at the TT Grandstand with a photo stop on the Winners' Podium. Along the way, your guide points out the famous corners and explains the racing lines competitors take at speed.

Midway through, the tour stops at the Isle of Man Motor Museum, home to 500+ exhibits and workshop access to see restoration work in progress. Travelling in a small-group minibus keeps things personal, and no prior motorsport knowledge is needed — it works equally well for racing fans and accompanying family. It's also available as a cruise excursion, with flexible timing and pickup from the Duke Travel shop at the Sea Terminal.