Jane Austen Private Tour from Southampton

5.0 (2 reviews) Southampton, England
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Duration7h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on a guided tour exploring the literary heritage of Jane Austen, starting from Southampton. You will visit her home in Chawton, where she wrote her beloved novels, and then continue to her birthplace in Steventon, where you can see the site of the family rectory and the church where her father served. The journey concludes in Winchester, where Austen spent her final days, featuring lunch at a local eatery and a walking tour of the city, culminating in a visit to the stunning Winchester Cathedral, her final resting place, before returning to Southampton.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • English guide
  • Entrance tickets to Chawton House and Winchester Cathedral
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Chawton House
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You will visit her home in Chawton, where she wrote her beloved novels. Here, you can explore the cottage where Jane Austen lived for most of her adult life and wrote six of her beloved novels.
  2. Steventon
    40m
    Steventon is the village where Jane Austen was born and raised. Unfortunately, the rectory where her family lived was demolished in 1824, but visitors can see the site marked by a lime tree believed to have been planted by her brother, James. We will also explore the charming village and visit the church where her father served as rector.
  3. Winchester
    3h
    Our next stop is the city of Winchester, where Jane Austen spent her last days. We will pause for lunch at a local pub or café before enjoying a walking tour of the city. Our final stop will be the magnificent Winchester Cathedral, where you can pay your respects at Jane Austen's final resting place.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can collect from either your Southampton Hotel or if you arriving by cruise ship we can collect you from the cruise terminal. If you are arriving by cruise ship then we recommend starting at 9am and your driver guide will meet you in the pick up area outside the cruise terminal. They are not allowed to leave the vehicle so will be waiting with the vehicle holding a sign with your name on it so you can find them.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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