WORLD-CLASS STORYTELLING TOURS IN JERSEY
Discover the hidden histories, forgotten legends and surprising truths that transform the way you see this island.
GUIDED BY WONDER. GROUNDED IN HISTORY.
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ABOUT TALL TALES
Tall Tales exists to awaken awe in the place we call home.
We reveal Jersey’s hidden stories — the quiet details, forgotten characters and unexpected truths that lie just beneath the surface.
Whether you’re a lifelong islander or visiting for the first time, our tours offer a new way to experience this remarkable place. Thoughtfully researched, sharply delivered and always a little unexpected, Tall Tales brings history to life in a way you’ve never heard before.
WHAT WE OFFER
Bespoke Guided Tours
Private tours designed around your interests — rich in detail, surprising in delivery and crafted to shift how you see the island.
Premium Historical Experiences
Experiences for leadership teams, client events and away days that spark connection, curiosity and fresh perspectives.
Guest Speaking & Storytelling
Keynotes and after-dinner stories that illuminate Jersey’s past through bold characters and unforgettable moments.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Tours tailored to you.
Stories in Stone
Uncover the hidden secrets of St Helier through the stories etched into its streets and buildings.
Ghosts of Jersey’s Past
A walk through the darker corners of St Helier — gripping, atmospheric and full of unexpected turns.
Fearless & Forgotten
A celebration of Jersey’s heroines and the women whose stories shaped our island.
Tales & Ales
The story of St Helier told through five historic pubs — part history, part social ritual.
Timber, Trade & Treachery
A journey through St Aubin’s past: merchants, smugglers and the surprising role this harbour played in shaping Jersey.
Cemetery Lives
The secrets behind the stones of St Saviours. Every tour can be tailored to your group, interests and pace.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat 12th Sept 10.00am - 12.00pm
Timber Trade & Treachery
Step into the salt-stained past of St Aubin, Jersey’s oldest harbour town, where shipbuilders shaped empires, cod merchants forged fortunes, and corsairs captured cargo. From timber yards and transatlantic trade to smuggling, piracy, and maritime ambition, we'll uncover the hidden stories behind the harbour’s cobbled lanes.
Sat 19th Sept 2.30pm-3.30pm
The Broad Street Crash
Walk through St Helier as you discover the unbelievable story behind the Broad Street crash of 1886. This story cannot be missed, the cast of characters are amazing, it changed the way St Helier and the rest of the island looked and changed our way of life forever.
Weds 23rd Sept 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Innovators & Inventors
Meet the people who've made a lasting impact on both Jersey and the world. We'll walk around St Helier learning about how these incredible creatives defied the odds to make and market technologies and products that were game-changing.
Sat 3rd Oct 10.00am-12.00pm
Hidden Heroines
On this 2-hour tour, you'll meet the trailblazing Jersey women who defied expectations, broke barriers, and left a lasting impact on our island. From pioneers in medicine and education to rebels, activists, and unsung heroes, you'll discover remarkable women history forgot, but Jersey should never have.
TESTIMONIALS
“Our charity event with Tall Tales was exceptional — uplifting, moving and brilliantly told.”
— Mind Jersey
“A beautifully delivered tour. Toby combines deep knowledge with real charisma.”
— Joanna Fernandes, Director, BNP Paribas
“One of the most engaging corporate experiences we’ve ever booked. The whole team was captivated.”
— Cassidy Mason, CEO, Mason Consulting
“Toby brings history alive with energy, wit and intelligence. A world-class experience.”