All Bournemouth Tours & Excursions in 2026

Winchester is one of England’s most historic cathedral cities, and the perfect place to explore some of the country’s most famous legends. Meet Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell and William the Conqueror on a journey through Winchester’s ancient streets, and learn about the city’s literary heroes including Jane Austen, Keats and Thomas Hardy. Hear stories about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and enjoy the Medieval architecture on a tour that’s like stepping back in time.

Explore Bournemouth, a quintessential coastal resort town on England’s southern coast, on this City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Travel quickly and easily around the charming English town aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with your 24- or 48-hour ticket. Choose to stay on the bus for the full loop, or hop on and off at any of the conveniently located stops to visit the places that interest you the most.

Bournemouth was founded by a man who planted pine trees on a heath to cure his hay fever — and somehow became Britain's most popular seaside resort. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you from the town centre down to the seafront on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues through the Lower Gardens to Bournemouth Pier and the War Memorial — three landmarks that trace the resort from empty heath to Victorian pleasure ground • Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure • Works for families, couples, and friend groups; photo challenges on the pier and in the gardens add a fun competitive edge Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. One man's hay fever built all of this — your phone has the whole story.

You will learn of the legends around some of the most iconic locations in Winchester. You will get to know notable characters of kings, queens and bishops that work hard to give the city its hard earned reputation, such as King Alfred. This tour covers a wide range of historical events, walking through different sections of the city to get your to connect with its character and beautiful architecture inspired by prominent buildings like Winchester cathedral and the old castle. It is not every day that you visit the ancient capital of the kingdom with a medieval historian! *Although Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez (PhD historian) delivers the majority of the tours the team has grown since 2021. Rest of the team are trained by her and historians/teachers/or history students of the university of Winchester. See our reviews*

The Jurassic Coast's landmarks sit spread along the Dorset shoreline, awkward to link without a car. Join a small-group tour from Bournemouth to visit them with ease, traveling via Poole Harbour and Sandbanks to Lulworth Cove and the limestone arch of Durdle Door. You get around three hours to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed coast at your own pace before the return.

Explore the stunning Jurassic Coast on this guided 2-hour kayak tour to Old Harry Rocks, perfect for beginners and families. Launching from Middle Beach, you’ll paddle across picturesque Studland Bay, guided by experienced instructors who provide essential kayaking skills and local insights. Enjoy close-up views of the unique chalk formations and learn about the area's marine life. This relaxed and engaging experience promises unforgettable moments on the water. - Duration: 2 hours with multiple daily sessions available - Ideal for families; suitable for ages 8+ with no prior experience needed - Small group sizes ensure personalized attention from expert guides - All necessary equipment provided; participants should bring swimwear and appropriate closed footwear

Take in the scenic landscape and top attractions of the Jurassic Coast on a full-day tour from Bournemouth to England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head to destinations around the Isle of Purbeck such as Sandbanks, Swanage, and Durlston Country Park, and have time to purchase lunch, visit Corfe Castle (optional at own expense), and explore Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove independently for several hours.

Bournemouth Oceanarium invites families to discover the wonders of marine life. Encounter fascinating creatures like the Humboldt penguins, blacktip reef sharks, and West African dwarf crocodiles in an engaging and educational environment. With fun feeding experiences and interactive displays, every visit offers a unique opportunity to learn about ocean conservation and animal welfare. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, this ticket provides access to all exhibits and activities, ensuring a memorable day out for visitors of all ages.

Jaggers Comedy Club – Saturday Night Stand-Up Comedy in Bournemouth Every Saturday night, Jaggers Comedy Club delivers a lively, well-run stand-up comedy show in the heart of Bournemouth. With a fresh line-up each week, you’ll enjoy a varied mix of comedians brought together for a complete two-hour comedy night in one venue. This is a regular comedy club show — not a one-off event — with a relaxed crowd, a buzzing atmosphere, and seating provided. The night is hosted by experienced MCs who keep the show moving and the energy up throughout. Whether you’re planning a date night, a weekend catch-up with friends, or you’re visiting Bournemouth and want something reliable to do on a Saturday, Jaggers Comedy Club offers a fun, easy night out you can plan around. With over 20 years of live comedy shows, Jaggers Comedy Club has become a Saturday night fixture in Bournemouth — delivering laughs, atmosphere, and a proper night out, week after week.

Step into the shoes of an investigator to uncover the truth behind King Arthur’s legendary ties to Winchester Solve interactive, location-based puzzles to unlock hidden historical facts and story clues Explore iconic landmarks including the Great Hall, Winchester Cathedral, and the ancient Roman Wall A fun, engaging outdoor adventure perfect for history buffs, couples, families, and groups Play instantly on your smartphone—start, pause, and resume your investigation at your own pace

Travel back in time and discover the rich history of Winchester on a walking tour that reveals parts of the cathedral city that you might otherwise have missed. Exploring on foot gives you chance to stop and admire medieval landmarks, while a small group limited to eight people means that you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

Explore a shadowed chapter of British history on this guided ghost tour of Winchester. Led by an actor-guide, uncover haunted tales at Hyde Abbey’s eerie ruins and walk in the ghostly footsteps of King Alfred the Great. Mix thrills with sightseeing as you pass Winchester Cathedral, Theatre Royal Winchester, and Jewry Street, all in one chilling walk. This shorter tour is the perfect way to end a day exploring the city.

Discover Hengistbury Head like never before on this self guided audio tour. Find out about the history of Hengistbury Head and how it was used after World War II. Discover what this area looked like 200 years ago, and learn about the rock and timber projections into the sea. Find out how we track the migration of birds that stop to visit here. There is even the account of the ghostly rider of Hengistbury Head and much, much, more. Enjoy a walk with something for everyone.

There are so many interesting outdoor sights in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, but without local knowledge or thorough research, it can be easy to miss the off-the-beaten-track highlights. See a different side of the city and bring out your competitive side by playing this treasure hunt smartphone game. As it’s a self-guided experience, you can start whenever you like, take breaks, and decide on your preferred route too.

Our Party Passes offer a flexible way to experience popular weekend nightlife venues. Designed for both small and large groups, they provide pre-arranged guestlist access to selected bars and clubs across the UK. You are free to visit as many or as few of the included venues as you wish, at your own pace, making this a great option for those who prefer an independent night out rather than a fixed itinerary. This experience is not a guided tour. There is no host and no timetable to follow. Instead, your group is placed on the guestlist at each participating venue. On arrival, simply give your name at the door to receive guestlist entry. Where a standard door charge applies, entry is included at no additional cost.

The beauty of a Cotswolds private driving tour is the freedom and flexibility that it gives you on the day. This tour has a set itinerary where we have a recommended route. Here we have combined idyllic villages with the more famous Cotswold towns. This gives you a wonderful overview and experience of what the Cotswolds is all about. As it is a private tour we are totally flexible as to how long you would like in each place. We are also very flexible and are more than happy to modify the itinerary on the day if you would like.

On this private tour from Winchester you visit the prehistoric stone circle known as Stonehenge and also enjoy a visit to the delightful town of Salisbury, including a visit to its famous Cathedral with Britain’s tallest spire and best-preserved Magna Carta.

Understanding the history, ancient beliefs and modern day theories behind Stonehenge really enriches a visit so your personal guide will share these with you along with its unusual stories and the most recent discoveries!

Explore some of England’s most beautiful and historical sights on this full-day trip from Winchester.  Spend the morning at the prehistoric stone circle of Stonehenge. Then travel to Bath, a UNESCO-listed city famed for its Georgian architecture, Roman Baths and connection with Jane Austen.

Explore some of Southern England’s most beautiful sights on this full-day trip from Winchester. Spend the morning in Bath, a UNESCO-listed city famed for its Georgian architecture, Roman Baths and connection with Jane Austen. Then, travel through the beautiful Cotswolds and visit the sleepy villages of Castle Combe and Lacock.

Experience the joy of pasta making with your fun-filled class, complete with unlimited Prosecco (soft drinks are also available). Led by your expert chefs from Pasta Evangelists, you'll learn how to craft fresh pasta from scratch while being entertained by captivating stories of Italian history and culture. After two hours of hands-on fun, your freshly made pasta will be cooked to perfection and served with a luxurious sauce from the Pasta Evangelists kitchen. You'll then sit down to enjoy your creations together with your classmates. • Your ticket includes antipasti on arrival, fresh pasta to enjoy, and unlimited Prosecco for a fully immersive meal experience. • We can accommodate most dietary requirements—just let your chef know on arrival.

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points. Along the way, you will perform challenges for even more points. You'll have 13 categories of objects you can find in this city walk, with each object varying in points depending on the difficulty. Don't worry, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide that will be texting you during your game if you need help or have a question. They will also encourage you and give you hints along the way! The objective of the game is to have fun, rank #1 on the leaderboard, and try to get as many points as possible by finding all of the objects!

This is a unique experience because there are hardly any cycle lanes in Hampshire and most people are too frightened to go on the roads. However your guide has lots of experience in running a school cycle bus and shielding children from the traffic. You will therefore be in a unique position to learn what it is like to cycle from the leafy village of Colden common, through the ancient streets of Twyford and on to Hockley link, in the knowledge that you will be protected by the cycle bus. Here you will enjoy the beauties of one of the rarest resources in the Winchester area. It’s called a cycle lane. We will laugh at the the fact that it just stops at hockley and chortle at the terrible junction design. We will guffaw at the incompetencies of HCC and explore the car focused mindsets of leaders of the council with fun quizzes and diabolical facts. This is a comedic romp through the cycling mayhem of the winchester active travel strategy.