
Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 472 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor worth booking?
Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor is a 9.5-hour experience in Southampton, United Kingdom, from $255 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 472 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 82 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (472)
- Duration
- 9.5 hours
- From
- $255 per person
Combine your cruise transfer with this great day of sightseeing! When your cruise ship docks at the Port of Southampton, board the coach and visit three of England's must-see destinations – Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor. In the beautiful city of Salisbury, you’ll see the medieval Salisbury Cathedral. Then enjoy the drive to Stonehenge, where you can contemplate the various theories about this prehistoric monument, and visit the town of Windsor, home to Windsor Castle. The coach will then take you to Heathrow Airport, selected Heathrow Airport hotels, and selected London hotels. This service is available on all dates when Royal Caribbean, Oceania, NCL, Celebrity, Princess & Disney cruise ships are visiting Southampton. The service is also available to passengers on other ships if your arrival dates and arrival times coincide with ships listed. Please note you will need to make your own way to the ship we are servicing on that date.
What you get
About this experience
Combine your cruise transfer with this great day of sightseeing! When your cruise ship docks at the Port of Southampton, board the coach and visit three of England's must-see destinations – Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor. In the beautiful city of Salisbury, you’ll see the medieval Salisbury Cathedral. Then enjoy the drive to Stonehenge, where you can contemplate the various theories about this prehistoric monument, and visit the town of Windsor, home to Windsor Castle. The coach will then take you to Heathrow Airport, selected Heathrow Airport hotels, and selected London hotels. This service is available on all dates when Royal Caribbean, Oceania, NCL, Celebrity, Princess & Disney cruise ships are visiting Southampton. The service is also available to passengers on other ships if your arrival dates and arrival times coincide with ships listed. Please note you will need to make your own way to the ship we are servicing on that date.
What's included
Included
- Shared Door to Door service from Southampton to London & Heathrow
- Friendly expert guide
- Full day tour and cruise transfer in a luxury, air-conditioned touring coach
- Entry into Stonehenge & Windsor Castle Included (Windsor Castle closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entry to Salisbury Cathedral
What you'll see and do
Salisbury
After travelling through the stunning countryside and villages of Wiltshire, we arrive for a short photo stop in the charming town of Salisbury. We walk through the Medieval St Ann's Gate and the cathedral close, seeing an impressive collection of historic buildings, and then take time to admire its impressive tower and spire - at 404 feet the tallest in the country - constructed in a short space of time from 1220 to 1258. We then enter the cloisters, built from 1261, and the largest in the country, to complete our walk. Unfortunately, there is not enough time to enter Salisbury Cathedral on this tour.
30 minutes here
Stonehenge
On the way to our second stop if the day, Stonehenge, your guide will tell you of he many myths, legends and facts behind one of the greatest mysteries of the prehistoric world. Was it a temple, a clock, a burial site? Decide for yourself as you walk around the stones. You'll have the chance to visit this world famous monument from 4-5,000 years ago and still have enough time for the gift shop or a quick coffee. You'll also have the chance to explore the new visitor centre and neolithic village.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Windsor Castle
Almost 1,000 years of royal history are waiting for you at Windsor Castle, perched high above the River Thames and the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. Home to British Monarchs for one thousand years and the official residence of King Charles III, the Castle remains a working palace to this day. See the splendour of St. George’s chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. The guide will not enter Windsor Castle with you - you will receive a personal audio guide on admission so you can take in Windsor Castle at your own pace. Please note entry to Windsor Castle is not included on a Tuesday or Wednesday due to the castle being closed. This is reflected in the price of the tour.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Southampton
08.00am from Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Oceania, NCL, Princess, Disney or Celebrity cruise ships. Your driver will meet you at your terminal building exit from 08:00am. Your driver will be holding a sign reading "International Friends", and will accompany you the coach.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Drop off available at all Heathrow Airport terminals, and selected Heathrow airport hotels. Drop offs at Heathrow will begin at approximately 4:30pm.
Ends at
We offer drop-off at selected London city centre hotels. Drop offs in Central London will begin at approximately 5:30pm.
Options you can book
Heathrow Drop-Off, Entry Incl
Tour includes entrance fees to Stonehenge Centre and Windsor Castle. Tour drop-off at London Heathrow Airport
London Drop-Off, Entry Incl
Tour includes entrance fees to Stonehenge Centre and Windsor Castle. Tour drop-off in central London
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- International Friends
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Windsor Castle is closed on most Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and it can also be subject to last minute closures. On these days, we will provide a tour of the town of Windsor.
- Each person is allowed a maximum of 2 items of hold luggage (75x51x28 cm - 23kg each) and 1 item of carry on luggage (55x40x20 cm - 10kg each).
- If you bring extra luggage it will not fit in the vehicle. In this instance you will be responsible for arranging separate transportation for your luggage to your cruise ship.
- Should you wish to bring any mobility aids (wheelchairs or walkers) you MUST contact the operator in advance and provide full dimensions and weight. These items must be able to be folded and stored in the luggage hold. Wheelchairs must be counted as 1 item of your hold luggage.
- Entry to Windsor Castle is included on the following Tuesdays: July 29th, August 19th, September 9th and September 16th.
- We depart Windsor at 4:00pm and drop at Heathrow Terminals and selected Heathrow hotels and terminals 4:30pm-5:30pm subject to traffic, arriving in Central London 5:30pm-6:00pm to begin drop offs
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 472 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
472 verified traveler reviews for Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Post cruise excursion-Salisbury, Stonehenge, Windsor Castle
This was a great post cruise day trip on the way to the airport. Andrew was a great guide and Joe was a wonderful driver. We had a small group of 6 so we got to know and enjoy each others’ company. We had enough time at each stop to really see what we wanted. Andrew was well prepared and we didn’t have any waiting around. Entrance into Stonehenge and Windsor castle was quick and easy. Pick up, meeting points, and drop off was excellent. Communication was great. Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Seeing Sights while Getting from Point A to Point B
Our tour guide, Nigel, was knowledgeable and a great communicator. They were there to pick us up early at the cruise terminal and very helpful. We enjoyed every site we took in (Salisbury close and cathedral exterior, Stonehenge and Windsor Castle). At Stonehenge, we were given the opportunity to explore on our own or with our guide. We chose to stay with the guide instead of on our own. At Windsor Castle, tour guides are not allowed on the inside, but Nigel shared a lot of information with us before we entered that was very helpful. Following Windsor Castle, we and one other couple were handed off to a smaller vehicle as we were transported to our respective hotels in London instead of the airport. This was our only surprise in the whole day.
via Viator
Great time, great value
Nigel was amazing and for a tour, they provided enough time at each stop. My wife and I have taken many tours while traveling. This was one of the best.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour!
Our tour guide was Jane and she went above and beyond! She was so engaging and shared so many facts about each destination! Jane was amazing and was very helpful when we went to each destination!!!
via Viator
Fantastic way to return from our Southampton cruise!
Jane was a phenomenal tour guide. She had excellent local knowledge and her stories were terrific. The bus was clean, comfortable and our driver Neal was fantastic. Even though we had the bad timing to be on this tour a day when Windsor was closed, walking around the castle and meandering through Windsors lovely streets was great fun. Glad to have had a bit of time to shop in the quaint shops.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 165
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by International Friends, who run 16 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.3.
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Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Southampton.
How much does Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor cost?
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Prices start at $255 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Southampton usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor take?
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Plan for about 9.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Southampton is not rushed.
Is Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 472 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Southampton, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor?
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Around 165 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Southampton can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Southampton and add a light layer if any part of the 9.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Southampton within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Southampton?
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On Outty we rank every Southampton experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Journey Through Winchester's Past, Walk the Secrets of the Titanic, New Forest E-Bike Adventure. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Southampton?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Southampton?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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What is included in Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor?
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Included: Shared Door to Door service from Southampton to London & Heathrow; Friendly expert guide; Full day tour and cruise transfer in a luxury, air-conditioned touring coach; and Entry into Stonehenge & Windsor Castle Included (Windsor Castle closed on Tuesdays and Wed. Not included: Gratuities; Food and drinks; and Entry to Salisbury Cathedral. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor?
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08.00am from Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Oceania, NCL, Princess, Disney or Celebrity cruise ships. Your driver will meet you at your terminal building exit from 08:00am. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Should you wish to bring any mobility aids (wheelchairs or walkers) you MUST contact the o. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Southampton. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor?
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Across 472 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
What booking options are available for Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Heathrow Drop-Off, Entry Incl, London Drop-Off, Entry Incl. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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