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Bath & Windsor Castle Tour from Southampton to London
Our Bath & Windsor Castle tour from Southampton to London and Heathrow is perfect if you are 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 November) when Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Oceania, NCL, Celebrity, Princess and Disney cruise ships are visiting Southampton.
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
- 14:00: 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
- 18:00-18.30: 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 wander 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. You will be ab;e to see St George’s Chapel where Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest in September 2022. It is also where Harry and Meghan were married, and where Prince Philip was buried.
St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
You’ll also get to view the State Apartment rooms, where each room is immaculately designed, with spectacular paintings and extraordinary furniture.
Update 2023: Windsor Castle will be closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays in 2023. On days when it is closed, you will have more time to spend in the town of Windsor and nearby Eton. Please note that St George’s Chapel is closed on Sundays.
TOur info:
Departure from Southampton Cruise Terminal:
- Most ships arrive at Southampton Cruise Terminal 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
- If your ship is delayed then the bus will wait (applicable only to the listed ships we service)
Drop-off Locations:
We drop off at all central London hotels, all Heathrow Airport Terminals and most Heathrow hotels
Tour includes:
- Transportation in a luxury coach
- 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
- Entrance tickets to Windsor Castle
Tour excludes:
- Gratuities (optional)
More info:
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You’ll have approximately 2 hours in Bath and 2.5 hours in Windsor
- The walk from Windsor Car Park to Windsor Castle takes 10-15 minutes, and might not be suitable for passengers with mobility issues since it is uphill
- The walk from the coach drop off point to the Roman Baths takes 15-20 minutes. Some parts of Bath have cobbled sidewalks which might not be suitable for passengers with walking difficulties
Book with Confidence
- Fully refundable and amendable up until 7 days before travel, with a flexible booking guarantee! You can view the booking conditions during the booking process, prior to confirmation of any booking
- If your cruise ship cancels for any date in 2023 we will immediately offer a change of date or a full refund, whichever you prefer
- If the UK reintroduces lockdown or quarantine measures, we will immediately offer a change of date or a full refund, whichever you prefer
