Britain · ISLE OF WIGHT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 isle of wight tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend about four hours exploring Osborne House and its estate, from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s royal apartments to the Durbar Room, Swiss Cottage, Victorian gardens, and private beach. You’ll exchange your voucher at the ticket office and receive entry to the house and grounds.
“Everything was wonderful - exceeded my expectations by a long way Hopefully will go back again”
Travel from Southsea to Ryde on the world’s only commercial foot-passenger hovercraft service. Your round-trip ticket gives you a fast, unusual way to reach the Isle of Wight, where you can enjoy beaches, shops, restaurants, and island transport links before returning the same day.
“What a fun way to travel! We really enjoyed this ride and the speed at which we arrived at the Isle of Wight. We wanted to return earlier than we planned and was able to do that for free!”
Visit Carisbrooke Castle for one day with an English Heritage entry ticket. Watch the introductory film, climb the Norman keep, inspect Charles I’s failed escape window, stroll Princess Beatrice’s Garden, and see donkeys work the medieval water wheel.
“very good place to visit, best to book a ticket in advance as covid restrictions on numbers in place. would not suggest the wall walk for older people who have difficulty with steps.”
Travel from Brighton to the Isle of Wight by executive coach and Wightlink ferry. Visit Godshill, then Alum Bay and the Needles, with time for the chairlift or beach steps. English-speaking guides such as Jerry, Andrew, and Garry provide history and clear instructions throughout the long day.
“Trip to "Isle of wight" was amazing. Our guide Garry was very codial, he guided us with clear instructions and key things to keep in mind. Love the overall experience.”
Join Anderson Tours for a 14-hour coach-and-ferry trip from London to the Isle of Wight. You’ll visit Godshill and Shanklin, with free time to explore, and may also see Osborne House on some departures. Guides such as Brendan add local context along the way.
“Simply the best thanks to our brilliant guide Brendan he was superb”
Travel from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight by executive coach and Wightlink ferry, then visit Godshill and Alum Bay. Guides such as Andrew, Charlie, and Jerry lead the English-language day, with time for the Needles, beach, chairlift, and family activities.
“The best part for me was that it started in Portsmouth as not many day trips do now. The cost was extremely high for what was included which was basically just transport.”
Spend three days exploring the Isle of Wight and southern England in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach. See Quarr Abbey, Osborne House, the Needles, Winchester, Runnymede, and Bombay Sapphire, with two nights in a local Shanklin B&B and an English-speaking driver-guide.
“En välarrangerad resa med en både trevlig och välorganiserad guide/chaufför (Carl). Han gav tips på restauranger mmp Vi kom till de viktigaste platserna på Isle of White på ett smidigt sätt. Det B&B vi bodde på var också bra.”
Pick a city, a castle or a long drive north.
