3-Day Isle of Wight and the Southern Coast Small-Group Tour from London
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72 giờ
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*Osborne House entrance included in tour price.
Queen Victoria loved her holidays. She travelled to Scotland, France, and Italy and stayed at lavish palaces and princely courts in lush locations, but there’s nowhere she loved more than the Isle of Wight, a diamond-shaped pearl in the English Channel.
It’s not far from London and boasts beautiful beaches, epic white sea-cliffs, a warm climate and remnants from the Romans, Normans, and two World Wars.
On this tour, you visit Queen Victoria’s Italian-inspired holiday home, Osborne House*. You venture to the sea-shores and see gorgeous cliffs, barren bunkers and stunning white rock structures. And on the mainland, you even get a chance to celebrate your journey with a drink at the home of Bombay Sapphire Gin.
Join this trip, follow in the footsteps of royalty and let your guide lead you through England’s favourite holiday island.
Thông tin khác
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years
Please note: you will be required to choose between either a 3-star bed and breakfast or 3-star hotel at time of booking
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
Portsmouth - You have free time in Portsmouth between 11am-1pm. If you'd like to visit the Mary Rose or HMS Victory, reserve your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
Quarr Abbey - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
Osborne House - Included in tour price.
B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
Chính sách hủy
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Bao gồm
Entry Fee: Osborne House included in tour price.
Small-group tour (maximum 16 people). Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast in either a B&B or 3-star Hotel.
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide.
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission fees: Unless specified
Cần Quan Tâm
London - Portsmouth - Quarr Abbey
Lưu Trú
You stay two nights at the unforgettably quaint village of Shanklin.
Rabbie's
Check-in 15 minutes prior to departure and meet with your driver guide for this 3-day tour.
First, you head to the ancient port-city of Portsmouth. This bustling spot blends modern marvels with centuries of sea-faring stories. Head to the top of the 170 metre high Spinnaker Tower for the best views of the City, the Isle of Wight and the South Coast. Follow the historic harbour trails or visit the remains of King Henry the VIII’s tragic warship Mary Rose before joining your guide for your ferry at Gunwharf Terminal.
Quarr Abbey
Your first stop on the Isle of Wight is the important religious site of Quarr Abbey. The building here is beautiful and combines French, Byzantine, and Moorish designs.
Flexible day touring around the Isle of Wight
Lưu Trú
You stay two nights at the unforgettably quaint village of Shanklin.
Look up at the tallest monument on the Isle of Wight. This is the tallest monument on the island and celebrates the life of a wealthy earl from the 19th century.
Osborne House
Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday spot looks more like an Italian Renaissance palazzo than an English palace. Osborne House was Queen Victoria’s holiday home and as you explore the Italian-style building, you discover pristine green gardens, ornate golden rooms, and historically fascinating artefacts.
The Needles
These glorious white chalk eruptions from the ocean will keep your camera busy. These sharp white stacks that stick out of the ocean are beautiful to behold. You can hop on a boat to get close to them and venture to an old defensive battery that’s nearby.
Your last stop today is at the cliffs of St. Catherine’s Down. As the sun starts to set, these epic cliffs and green valleys look stunning. You travel back to Shanklin in time for dinner.
Shanklin - London
Winchester
Visiting Winchester isn’t easy, because there’s almost too much to do. There’s a glorious cathedral, an ancient mill, cute cafes, and more than enough museums. Once you've had time to explore this wonderful city, it’s time to head home.
Runnymede National Trust
This lovely, pastoral area is said to be the birthplace of modern democracy. In 1215, Magna Carta simply described Runnymede as a meadow between Windsor and Staines. Runnymede was the location for the sealing of the Magna Carta by King John on the fifteenth of June 1215, with the 1225 version becoming the definitive version. Runnymede is still used today as a site for significant commemoration and is the location of the Magna Carta memorial (erected 1957), the John F. Kennedy memorial (1965), the Commonwealth Air Forces memorial (1953), and the Fairhaven Memorial Lodges (1931).
Tùy chọn
Hotel Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x double bed).
Hotel Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed).
B&B Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds).
Hotel Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).
B&B Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x double bed).
B&B Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed).
Đánh giá
9 đánh giá
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What a great 3 days!
gabnsab,
14 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my 2nd visit to the Isle of Wight. The first time was for one day to see Osborne House and even though I loved Osborne House, my overall impression of the Island wasn't great. I'm so glad I went back because clearly I hadn't given the Island a fair shake. As a solo traveler I've found that Rabbies is the way to go. In fact, this was my 5th Rabbies tour in a little over a year. Our driver was Carl and he was knowledgeable, fun and funny. We took a 45 minute ferry from Portsmouth (including the bus) and our first stop on the Island was Quarr Abbey. I would like to add (and warn unsuspecting people such as myself) of an innocent looking plant called "stinging nettle." I stuck my arm in it to pick something up and came away with a bumpy rash and pain that took 3 days to fully go away. Day 2 was the most fun. The morning was spent at Osborne House. We had 3 hours and that was enough time to see the house, grounds and beach. After that we went to the Needles and I had a blast. You have to get to the beach from a cliff and your choices are walking (down fine, up yuck) or take a chairlift. The chairlift won out and the views were incredible. We then took a boat to get a better look at the Needles and the boat crew spoke to us about what we were seeing. On the last day we stopped at Winchester before heading back to London. Winchester is a beautiful town and I love the Cathedral. Jane Austen is buried in the Cathedral and they had an exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversary of her birth. After this we stopped at Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215 and where there is also a memorial to JFK (kind of a random location, but nice).
Happy customer.
Annette F,
27 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful trip. Filled with great sights and places. Mark, our tour guide was engaging, amusing, interesting and professional. I would recommend this trip.
Great 3 day tour
paullsoucy,
13 thg 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We only had 5 guests and driver/guide. Jack made the group experience excellent and even modified the tour to meet our preferences.
We loved the Isle of Wight!
212felicitys,
31 thg 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My niece and I had a really marvelous time touring the Isle of Wight with Rabbie's. Our guide was Amir, who was terrific. He kept us informed, entertained, and comfortable, and took excellent care of us. We particularly loved seeing Osborne House, and spending 2 nights exploring Shanklin. Pat's guest house, the St. Leonard, was marvelous too. Many thanks Rabbie's for a great experience.
Trip of a lifetime
katrinabU8757GN,
26 thg 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great trip! Thanks to David, our guide and driver for 5 days who made our tour of Southern England and Stonehenge so fantastic. We saw so much including Dartmoor, Portsmouth, and beautiful coastlines of Cornwell. David was knowledgeable about the history and places we visited and shared so many stories with us that were informative and entertaining. And the driving was awesome! You navigated difficult parking and roads with such skill! Thank you!
A fun and interesting visit.
sandramI7CO,
15 thg 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful trip with just enough time to see everything. Graham kept us entertained along the way. We were very well looked after. Thank you Graham 😀😀. It’s good to have a small group to travel with.
We loved the Isle of Wight tour!
soldiersuzanne,
14 thg 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful time! Neil was gracious, knowledgeable, and very friendly. We saw some wonderful sites and found out about some great places. We would never use any other tour company!
Rabbies: 3 Days - Isle of Wight
mary3liz,
15 thg 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our 3-day trip to Isle of Wight provided an easy and informative way to navigate a road trip through Portsmouth and a ferry ride to the Isle of Wight. Its seaside villages and countryside are lovely and seem “far from the madding crowd”. Our driver-guide, June, lives on the Isle and knows the area well. On our last afternoon together, she provided tea and biscuits at her home. Thanks, Rabbies for sharing June with us.
Great way to see the Isle of Wight!
DQShaw,
31 thg 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is our second trip with Rabbie's and both have been outstanding. Our guide for this trip was Stuart Bowden. The bus can take up to sixteen passengers but there were only four on this trip including us. Just like they say if you book the trip it will go on. No cancelations. This is a wonderful way to see the area. Rabbie's sets up a great intinerary, has a knowledgeable guide/driver and they set the B&Bs for us. Our guide Stuart even got us a box of proper tea (Yorkshire) to remember England by.
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