Bath & Windsor Castle Tour from Southampton to London
Our Bath & Windsor Castle tour from Southampton to London is perfect if you are stopping-over or finishing a cruise, and want to make the most of your journey from Southampton Port to London or Heathrow airport. Begin the day with a visit to the ancient city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its Roman Baths and spectacular architecture. This is followed by a visit to Windsor Castle, probably the most famous castle in the world!
Our Bath & Windsor Castle Tour from Southampton to London includes an expert tour guide and transportation. It is available on all dates (April to September) when Royal Caribbean, Oceania, NCL, Celebrity, Princess & Azamara Quest cruise ships are visiting Southampton.
We also offer a Stonehenge, Windsor & Salisbury Tour from Southampton to London on different departure dates.
schedule:
- 08:00: Meet your guide at Southampton Port Terminal on this full day tour of Bath & Windsor Castle ending in London & Heathrow Airport
- 08:30: Depart Southampton Port and drive into the English countryside with luxury transportation and an expert tour guide
- 10:15: Arrive in Bath, with a professionally guided tour and optional visit to the Roman Baths
- 13:00: Visit Windsor, with a walking tour around the town of Windsor, followed by an optional visit to Windsor Castle
- 17:15-17:45: Drop-off at Heathrow terminals & hotels
- 18:45-19:30: Drop-off at Central London hotels
- 19:00-19.15: Drop-off at Victoria Train Station (from here there are trains & buses to Gatwick, Stansted & Luton Airports)
NB. All times are approximate and are dependent on traffic conditions.
itinerary:
Bath:
The Roman Baths
The day begins with a visit to Bath, one of the most beautiful cities in England, famous for its Roman history and Georgian architecture. Accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide, we’ll start the visit with a comprehensive tour of the city. Discover its pretty cobbled streets, charming architecture and the impressive Bath Abbey. You’ll also have some free time to wonder the city, perhaps visit the Jane Austen Centre, or enjoy the excellent selection of cafe’s, restaurants and shops.
From here, visit the Roman Baths (which is an optional extra). This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was constructed above Baths 3 natural hot springs. Learn more about how the Romans used to live thousands of years ago and see the steam rising from the hot thermal waters.
Windsor Castle:
Windsor Castle
From Bath we drive to the royal town of Windsor. You’ll have a short walking tour of the town, followed by a visit to Windsor Castle (which is an optional extra). This is one of the official homes of the British Royal Family and the Queen regularly visits and stays here. You’ll be able to see St George’s Chapel where Harry and Meghan got married, along with viewing the State Apartment rooms. Each room is immaculately designed, with spectacular paintings and extraordinary furniture.
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Departure from Southampton Port:
- Most ships arrive at Southampton Port between 05:00-06:00. Disembarkation starts at around 07:00.
- Your driver will meet you at the exit of the terminal building at 08:00
- Departure from Southampton Port at 08:30
- NCL cruises are stating a docking time of 08:00 am. If this is the case we will adjust our meeting time to 09.00am with a 09.30am departure.
- If your ship is delayed then the bus will wait. In the event that there are two cruise ships arriving for the same tour, then we will provide a catch-up bus for the late ship. On arrival this bus will then take you to the main tour. This means that in the event of a late arrival, you might miss a portion of the tour.
Drop-off Locations:
- For London hotel and train station drop-off locations see here
- For Heathrow Airport & Hotels drop-off locations see here
**If your hotel is not on the list, please contact us with the name and full address of the hotel, and we can tell you the nearest drop off location.
Tour includes:
- Luxury transportation
- An expert tour guide
Optional Extras
It is recommended to purchase these optional extra tickets at the same time as booking the tour
- Entrance tickets to the Roman Baths: Adult £17.00, Senior (65+) £14.75, Child £10.30
- Entrance tickets to Windsor Castle: Adult £21.50, Senior (60+) £19.70, Child (5-17yrs) £15.50
Tour excludes:
- Gratuities (optional)
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- The luggage allowance is 2 large cases per passenger (maximum 23kgs per case) plus 2 pieces of hand luggage (max 10kg per case). If you have excess baggage, special baggage (like a wheelchair, mobility vehicle) or bulky items, contact us.
Our Bath & Windsor Tour is also available as a private tour on days where the public tour is unavailable from Southampton.
