3-Day Isle of Wight & Southern Coast Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Isle of Wight
- Visit historic Winchester Cathedral
- Discover the Jurassic Coast's natural beauty
- Experience the charm of Portsmouth's harbor
- Enjoy scenic coastal walks and local cuisine
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tours of Isle of Wight and Southern Coast
- Accommodation for 2 nights
- Transportation in a comfortable minibus
- Meals and personal expenses
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate walking; ensure you're comfortable with this level of activity.
- Accommodation is shared; private rooms may be available upon request for an additional fee.
- Meals are not included; plan to dine at local restaurants to experience regional cuisine.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for coastal walks and site explorations.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as coastal weather can be unpredictable.
- Carry a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes and historic sites.
Cancellation policy
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.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- 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 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one 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.
Traveler reviews
What a great 3 days!
This 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.
Wonderful 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
We 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!
My 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
This 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!