Discover the real Isle of Man

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.

Southern Adventure: Castle Rushen, Cregneash and the South is a small-group guided minibus tour discovering the charm, history and dramatic coastal scenery of the south of the Isle of Man. Travelling with an expert local driver-guide, you'll explore historic towns, traditional villages and some of the island's most breathtaking coastal landscapes while hearing the stories that bring Manx history and culture to life.

Perfect for visitors short on time, this relaxed half-day tour takes you to the island's ancient capital of Castletown, home to the medieval stronghold of Castle Rushen, before continuing south through rolling countryside and along the scenic coastline. You'll visit the traditional Manx village of Cregneash, where thatched cottages preserve the island's rural heritage, and stop at The Sound for spectacular views across the sea to the Calf of Man, with further highlights at Port Erin, Niarbyl Bay and the dramatic Sloc Road.

Combining history, folklore and panoramic coastal scenery, this tour offers a wonderful introduction to the island's southern landscapes and living heritage, reaching hidden places that larger coaches can't access. Your guide is a proud local, sharing the stories, legends and humour that bring the south of the island to life in a way you'd only get from someone who calls it home.

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.