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Pre- and post-cruise tours of England

Turn your cruise transfer into a day out. Your private chauffeur collects you from the ship, the airport or your London hotel, takes you to Stonehenge, Bath, Winchester, Stratford-upon-Avon or around London, then drops you at your hotel, flight or ship at the end of the day. Your luggage stays locked in the car throughout.

Half-day tours
from £290
Full-day tours
from £490
Your luggage
Stays in the car
Pickup
Ship, hotel or airport
Chauffeur-driven tour through an English country village
Plan your tourTell us your port, ship date and the places you would like to see, and we will reply with a fixed price.










    Refundable cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup. We reply within the hour, day or night.

    Just need a car and driver for a few hours? Book by the hour online.

    Five favourite cruise tours

    Every tour is private and flexible. Mix and match stops, and we will time the day around your ship and your flight.

    Half or full day · from London hotels, Tilbury, Dover or Harwich

    London

    A private driving tour of London’s best-known sights, with stops for photos and a short walk. Ideal on the day you arrive, or before an evening flight home.

    • Westminster, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
    • Buckingham Palace and the Mall
    • Tower of London and Tower Bridge
    • St Paul’s Cathedral

    Add Windsor Castle on the way to Heathrow.

    Half day · on the way from Southampton or Portsmouth

    Stonehenge

    The 5,000-year-old stone circle on Salisbury Plain is under an hour from Southampton, so it fits neatly between the ship and Heathrow if your flight leaves in the evening.

    • The stone circle and visitor centre
    • Salisbury Cathedral, home to an original 1215 Magna Carta
    • Allow about two hours at the site

    Add Bath for a full day.

    Short stop · on the road from Southampton to Heathrow

    Winchester

    England’s ancient capital is around 20 minutes from Southampton’s cruise terminals, right on the way to London. A relaxed two- to three-hour stop.

    • Winchester Cathedral, where Jane Austen is buried
    • The Great Hall and its legendary Round Table
    • The cobbled high street, cafés and pubs

    Add Stonehenge for a full day.

    Full day · from Southampton, Portsmouth or London

    Bath

    Roman baths, honey-coloured Georgian terraces and a UNESCO World Heritage listing. Bath pairs naturally with Stonehenge on a full day between the port and London.

    • The Roman Baths
    • Bath Abbey
    • The Royal Crescent and the Circus
    • Pulteney Bridge

    Add Stonehenge or the village of Lacock.

    Full day · from London, before or after your cruise

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Shakespeare’s hometown sits on the edge of the Cotswolds, about two hours from London. A great choice if you are spending a few days in London around your cruise.

    • Shakespeare’s Birthplace
    • Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
    • Holy Trinity Church, Shakespeare’s resting place
    • The Royal Shakespeare Theatre

    Add Cotswold villages, Warwick Castle or Oxford.

    Plan your tour

    How a cruise tour works

    Before your cruise

    Fly into Heathrow, see Windsor, Winchester or Stonehenge on the way, and arrive at the cruise terminal in good time for check-in. Tell us the check-in time on your cruise documents and we will plan the day backwards from it. If you are spending a few nights in London first, a London or Stratford-upon-Avon day trip from your hotel is easy to add.

    After your cruise

    Most passengers are off the ship by about 10am. A short stop such as Winchester or Stonehenge fits before an evening flight from Heathrow, and a full day with Bath works well if you are staying the night in London. Give us your flight time and we will tell you honestly whether a tour fits.

    Tickets and timings

    Entry tickets are not included in our price. Stonehenge uses timed entry tickets, so book your slot in advance with English Heritage and we will plan the pickup around it.

    Your chauffeur

    Your chauffeur is a professional driver, not a licensed tour guide. They know the routes well, drop you at the entrance of each stop and wait while you look around, with your luggage locked safely in the car.

    Good to know

    • Your price is per vehicle, not per person.
    • Choose a minivan if there are more than two of you with full cruise luggage.
    • Prices are fixed and charged in British pounds (GBP).
    • Refundable cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.

    Cruise tour FAQs

    Can we take our luggage on a tour?

    Yes. Your cases stay locked in the car while you visit each stop. For more than two people with full cruise luggage, choose a minivan.

    Are entrance tickets included?

    No. Tickets are paid separately. For Stonehenge, book a timed slot with English Heritage before you travel.

    Can we tour on the day we leave the ship and still fly home?

    Often, yes. Winchester or Stonehenge fit before an evening flight from Heathrow. Tell us your flight time and we will plan the day so you arrive with time to spare.

    Can we book a tour online?

    Send us your plans with the form above and we will reply with a fixed price. If you just need a car and driver for a set number of hours, you can book by the hour online.