Isle of Wight - Day Tour from Brighton

Discover the Isle of Wight: explore Godshill, Alum Bay, and Portsmouth’s naval history on a scenic day tour from Brighton. Perfect for all ages!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Portsmouth - In the morning we drive through Portsmouth where we learn about Britain’s great naval history. We continue to the Isle of Wight with a 40 minute Wightlink cruise departing Portsmouth @ 11.20hrs, arriving Fishbourne @ 12.05hrs.
  • Isle of Wight - On arrival in the Isle of Wight we enjoy a 20 minute scenic drive to the charming village of Godshill, famous for it’s 500 year old thatched cottages, typical tea shops and Model Village. We continue to Alum Bay, famous for it’s multi coloured sands and “the Needles”. You can choose to take a chairlift ride (optional extra charge) or walk the steps down to the stunning beach. Our 40 minute ferry journey departs from Fishbourne at 18.20hrs for our journey back to the mainland.
What's Included
  • Return Wightlink Ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne
  • Air-conditioned executive coach
  • Lunch stop in the charming village of Godshill
  • Scenic drive through the Isle of Wight
  • Professional guide
  • Visit Alum Bay Beach and the Needles
  • Photostop at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Additional Information

The Isle of Wight, home to a variety of distinctive landscapes, dramatic cliffs, long stunning beaches and great attractions, is a natural playground for all ages! In Portsmouth, learn about the heritage and naval history of the city.

• Take a stroll trough Godshill, a quintessential English Village, with its delightful medieval church, charming thatched roofed cottages and traditional tearooms.
• Soak up the view on the scenic drive to Alum Bay, known for its multi-coloured sand cliffs and stunning scenery.
• Enjoy a panoramic chairlift to the stunning beach (you can also choose to walk) and the many exciting attractions here for all the family. On the beach you get a close up of “The Needles”, one of the most photographed groups of rocks in the world.
• Get a great photo of Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower and Historic Dockyard as your ferry departs to, and returns from the Isle of Wight.

Location
21 Old Steine
Old Steine
Meet 10 minutes prior departure outside Discovery Tours Travel Centre, 21 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EL
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sylvia_u
Jul 1, 2024
Great day out - We saw the red arrows display amazing 👏 boat ride was very nice to see the needle's and enjoyed the chair lift down to the ⛱️
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John_o
Jun 2, 2024
Wonderful guide and xompany - Gerry was an excellent tour guide for my wife and I. He was very knowledgeable and was very considerate with my wife (she is in a wheelchair). Peter was an excellent driver and took care of us in the road. I would highly recommend them and Discovery tours when you are needing a great excursion. The bus was very comfortable and the instruction from Gerry was perfect to keep the flow of our trip going. They will take care of all of your traveling needs.
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Helen
Apr 1, 2024
Enjoyable and relaxing - Everything was on time and journey very relaxing. An Easter egg. Was a nice thought driver very good. Guide Andrew was very informative however one hour stop was not long enough at Godshill as no time to have lunch and see the village. Needless to say is fantastic for the views but very toristy and very expensive especially £9 for the chair
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Shikha_y
Aug 16, 2023
Nice bus, Gerry was... - Nice bus, Gerry was kind and shared details and history of the place . The pick up was timely He also stopped at some photo stops
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Paul_v
Aug 7, 2023
Very good tour and highly... - Very good tour and highly recommended. Our guide Jerry was very knowledgeable and helpful. The coach driver Tony also very experienced and good knowledge of the area. Thanks
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Umashankar_d
Jul 10, 2023
I would recommend to go for this trip. - Trip was good, places are beautiful. Guide was friendly, cool, informative. Safe drive. I would recommend to opt this trip.
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Kristin_m
Jun 4, 2023
Don’t Miss Seeing Isle of Wight - I loved the entire trip from the scenery driving to Portsmouth, quick chance to shop at the Portsmouth shopping area, the Ferry ride was smooth, Godshill is quaint and a perfect lunch spot, and the pinnacle was Alum Beach and the Needles. I took the chairlift up and down for the best views. Two choices (extra cost) for sightseeing the Needles up close (slow boat and speed boat). I did the speed boat and loved it!!! So fun. This was my third tour with Gerry. Absolute fantastic tour guide! Knowledge, funny, helpful and fun to be around. I would 100 percent recommend tours handled by Discovery Tours.
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Mohammed_r
May 30, 2023
Awesome Experience - Beautiful place to visit, well organised tour. Gerry was a great guide, comfortable bus and good experience. Definitely recommended.
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Ludmilap
May 30, 2023
Great sights, and not only the famous Needles, but also multi-coloured rocks and thatched roof cottages - Still not a very good idea to travel with 52 more travel buddies, but there was no other option for this destination.
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Heike_f
Aug 21, 2023
Thank you - Gerry and Paul the busdriver are very kindless und helpfull Thank that they are on this day their Heike and Jasmine
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