Private Jane Austens House Sightseeing from Southampton Cruise

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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 tours 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.

Departure Point

  • Southampton Cruise Terminal Pick-Up:
    Our professional 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
  • Southampton Hotel Pick-Up:
    Our professional driver will meet you at the scheduled time at your hotel lobby.

Return Details
  • Could you please specify at which Southampton Cruise Terminal you would like to drop-off off or provide the name of the cruise ship?
  • Kindly advise let us of your preferred drop-off location within the Southampton area.

Duration
4 hours - 5 hours

Languages Available
  • Audio guide - German
  • Printed guide - German
  • Audio guide - English
  • Printed guide - English
  • Audio guide - Italian
  • Printed guide - Italian
  • Audio guide - French
  • Printed guide - French
  • Audio guide - Spanish
  • Printed guide - Spanish

Points of Interest


Stop At: Jane Austen's House
Winchester Road, Chawton
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Winchester Cathedral
9 The Close, Winchester
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Additional Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Each passenger may bring one suitcase and one cabin bag. Please check with the operator before travelling to ensure any additional baggage is permitted.
  • The pricing is based on each passenger being allowed 1 hand luggage and 1 big suitcase.
Exclusions
  • Gratuities

Traveler Pickup Information
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.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Ziegert Airport Transfers in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.

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Need To Know Info

14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.
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