Private Jane Austens House Sightseeing from Southampton Cruise
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- Duration
- 4–5 hours
If you are visiting Southampton and have some leisure time, and if you are admirers of Jane Austen, we invite you to discover her final home in Chawton, Hampshire. It was within this charming house that Jane Austen wrote and refined her six treasured novels, making it the most revered Austen site in the world. Jane Austen spent the final eight years of her life in this inspiring Hampshire cottage, where her literary brilliance truly flourished. During this time, she wrote, revised, and saw published all six of her internationally celebrated works: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. Our private sightseeing provide an exclusive and refined way to explore these historic locations without the inconvenience of public transport. Travel in elegance with our premium vehicles and a dedicated team of professional, courteous drivers, ensuring a seamless and memorable journey.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 12:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:10 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 143 of the next 330 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
Jane Austen’s House in the Hampshire village of Chawton is one of the most important literary sites in the world. It was in this inspiring cottage that Jane Austen’s genius flourished and where she wrote, revised, and had published all six of her globally beloved novels. Step back in time to 1816 and follow in Jane’s footsteps; discover the rooms where she lived and wrote and see her writing table, jewellery, letters and first editions of her novels up close. Explore the pretty cottage garden, try your hand at traditional garden games and enjoy Regency dress up, bonnet designing and more! Browse the unique rage of gifts and books in the beautiful Gift Shop and relax with an ice cream on the lawn. Jane Austen is buried in the north nave aisle of Winchester Cathedral and visitors travel from around the world, throughout the year, to pay their respects.
Winchester Cathedral is one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Europe, nestled at the heart of historic Winchester. It has been a place of worship and welcome for over 900 years and is one of the most historically significant buildings in Britain. Step inside to marvel at the longest medieval Nave in Europe, admire stunning architecture and encounter priceless treasures including the 12th-century Winchester Bible. Winchester Cathedral is the resting place of Saxon royalty and Jane Austen, the much-loved English novelist. Don't miss the new exhibition Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation which takes visitors through 1,000 years of history from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. One of the best ways to explore is with a guided tour, available from 10am - 3pm Monday to Saturday. After your visit, take time to enjoy delicious home-cooked food in the Cathedral Refectory with its medieval walled garden or browse the Cathedral Shop for souvenirs and exclusive gifts.
Our professional driver will make every effort to contact you by telephone or via WhatsApp to ensure smooth and effortless communication upon your arrival. Should it not be possible to establish contact for any reason, please be assured that your pick-up will proceed as scheduled. Southampton Hotel Pick-Up: The driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Southampton Cruise Terminal Pick-Up: The driver will be present at the cruise terminal at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. He will be waiting at the cruise arraivals hall, holding a personalised sign with your name to ensure the meeting point is easily identifiable. In all cases, you may rest assured that our driver will assist with your luggage and ensure it is carefully loaded into the vehicle for your comfort and convenience.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Private Jane Austens House Sightseeing from Southampton Cruise lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $259 per person for this Southampton experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
It can: 143 of the next 330 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. Our professional driver will make every effort to contact you by telephone or via WhatsApp to ensure smooth and effortless communication upon your arrival. Should it not be possible to establish contact for any reason, please be assured that your pick-up will proceed as scheduled. Southampton Hotel Pick-Up: The driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Southampton Cruise Terminal Pick-Up: The driver will be present at the cruise terminal at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. He will be waiting at the cruise arraivals hall, holding a personalised sign with your name to ensure the meeting point is easily identifiable. In all cases, you may rest assured that our driver will assist with your luggage and ensure it is carefully loaded into the vehicle for your comfort and convenience. Pickup points include Travelodge Southampton Central.
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 8 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Our vehicles are not designed for direct wheelchair access, but they can carry foldable wheelchairs. Please let us know if you have any specific needs.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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