All Isle of Wight Tours & Excursions in 2026

See a side of the Isle of Wight that’s usually only reserved for locals on a self-guided tour and treasure hunt that reveals the island’s hidden gems. Exploring independently lets you enjoy more than 100 challenges and attractions at your own pace, so you can take breaks and photos whenever you like. Plus, you can choose to explore on foot or by car with GPS technology.

Carisbrooke Castle is a great fortress which began life as an Anglo-Saxon earthwork defence against Viking raids. The Normans raised the shell keep on its towering mound, which you can climb up for amazing views. The castle’s most famous resident was Charles I, who was imprisoned here after his Civil War defeat. You’ll find Charles I memorabilia and changing exhibitions in the Carisbrooke Castle Museum. Later, Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s daughter, made Carisbrooke Castle her summer home. Admire the award-winning Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden, inspired by the princess. The castle’s best-known modern residents are the much-loved Carisbrooke donkeys. They still demonstrate the treadwheel, which once raised water from the castle well. Meet them in their stables and hear their story in a film hosted by Jupiter the cartoon donkey.

In this tour you will get to hear all about the story of Wight Knuckle Brewery and then take a tour around our facility. You will get an overview of the process involved in brewing our beer, getting hands on with some of our raw ingredients including malted barley and the different hop varieties we use. Finally at the end of the tour you will get to taste three different beers. This is fantastic for any craft beer lover, brewing enthusiast or a group just looking to explore something new.