Top 14 Southampton Tours

1.Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Our pick

Follow Southampton’s Titanic story from Town Quay through the old town walls to The Grapes pub on Oxford Street. Bryan’s two-hour walk links the port with the Mayflower, QE2, Titanic passengers, crew, hotels, and local life. Groups are usually small, with a maximum of 15 people.

“Such a great learning experience. It was clear our tour guide was a history buff and made things interesting. We learned so much about the Port and Titanic and discovered land marks. Highly recommend if you are in to history!”

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2.Journey Through Winchester’s Past

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $16Best value

Meet Bryan in Winchester at 10 a.m. for a roughly two-hour walk through the Westgate Museum, Great Hall, cathedral, Buttercross, and Wolvesey Castle ruins. Expect clear history, local stories, light humor, a gentle pace, and up to 20% off food and drinks at the Wykeham Arms.

“Bryan was a wonderful guide! His sense of humor and interesting stories of Winchester’s history kept us engaged and interested on a cold and rainy day.”

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3.Luxury Sailing Experience Day with Champagne and Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $220

Spend about five and a half hours aboard a modern Jeanneau yacht from Lymington Yacht Haven. Your skipper and crew handle the sailing, or teach you at the helm, while you enjoy champagne, a freshly prepared two-course meal, and views toward the Isle of Wight.

“If you’re in Southampton before or after a cruise, this experience is a great alternative to touring castles, churches or old towns. Incredible value for a 5+ hour adventure activity which includes fabulous lunch or dinner.”

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4.Private Transfer Heathrow to / from Southampton Hotels or Ports

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Book a private Cab My Ride car between Heathrow, Southampton hotels, and cruise terminals. Your uniformed driver, such as Ian, Shaun, Gregory, or Abdul, handles the bags and route while you track the vehicle in the app. Airport meet and greet, bottled water, snacks, and larger cars are available by request.

“Once we were able to locate our driver......I have four texts from the travel provider that were sent after we cleared customs. Our bags were a bit delayed coming off the plane. The location for pick up was a bit confusing, the provider telling us SHORT term parking lot for pickup but employees at the airport told us there was no place called SHORT term parking. After an hour I finally called the company, they told me the driver was stuck in Heathrow traffic and would be coming soon. After two hours of waiting, the driver arrived. The company then told me since they only have an hour "grace" period…”

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5.Southampton Cruise Port To Central London transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)

Travel privately from any Southampton cruise terminal to a Central London hotel or address in about 1 hour 40 minutes. Your driver meets you at the arrival gates with a name board, helps with luggage, and drives your party in an air-conditioned vehicle. The fare covers up to three passengers.

“All went well. Driver was friendly, on time and his vehicle was clean and comfortable. It’s wonderful that he held a sign with my name on it to locate him easily.”

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6.Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral Private Tour from Southampton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Travel from Southampton in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, bottled water, and Wi-Fi to Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral. Your driver may be Oliver, Gary, or Khalid, and can add local history and a New Forest drive. Entry fees are extra, and pickup must be within 10 miles of Southampton.

“This experience was wonderful. Our guide Oliver was quite knowledgeable and taught us many different things about The Salisbury Cathedral that we would have otherwise missed. The whole experience was excellent and I highly recommend it.”

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7.Southampton Cruise Terminals to London Private Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $236

Travel from Southampton Cruise Terminal to a central London hotel, station, or airport in a private car, minivan, or van. Your driver meets you inside with a name board, handles luggage, and drives you directly to your destination. Julian and Sham are among the drivers praised for friendly, careful service.

“The communication before our transfer was excellent and very responsive to my questions. The driver was prompt, professional and pleasant. Would definitely booked EC Minibus again”

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8.Arrival / Departure Private Transfer Heathrow Airport to Southampton Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1 minute to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)

Ride privately from Heathrow to Southampton cruise port, or between airport and hotel. Your chauffeur meets you with a name board, helps with luggage, and uses live traffic navigation. Confirm your pickup details carefully, especially after a delayed flight or when leaving a cruise ship.

“Got us to the ship on time. Very cordial driver and safe driver. Would highly recommend. Thanks so much”

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9.Southampton to Heathrow via Attraction of your choice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 to 10 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Southampton, Winchester, or the New Forest to Heathrow with a driver-guide such as Oliver, Khalid, Iain, or Melanie. Choose a major attraction, add scenic detours, and stay connected with onboard Wi-Fi. You pay for entrance tickets separately and must plan luggage carefully.

“We thoroughly enjoyed Visiting Windsor Castle Added to our enjoyment of this experience was Our wonderful driver Oliver who was so informative, helpful & courteous Great planning to do this excursion on route from Southampton to Heathrow”

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10.Visit Stonehenge and Salisbury from Southampton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $287

Travel privately from Southampton with driver-guide Bela of Ciao Bello Southampton Taxi to Stonehenge and Salisbury. Expect flexible pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, historical insight, bottled water, and time to explore. Site admission and Salisbury Cathedral tickets cost extra.

“Bela from Ciao Bela was an excellent guide!! He gave us an education on what we saw and the history behind it !! Thank you Bela!!!!”

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11.Southampton Port Arrival Transfer to Heathrow Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $235

Book a private chauffeur from Southampton Cruise Terminal to Heathrow Airport or selected Heathrow hotels. Expect meet-and-greet service, luggage help, a clean vehicle, and a direct ride lasting about 1 hour 10 minutes to 2 hours. Vehicle sizes range from sedans to eight-seat vans.

“Driver arrived right on time in a spotless luxury vehicle. Drove safely and got us to our hotel in great time! Thanks Viator”

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12.Private Pre Cruise Excursion Transfer London to Southampton Port Via Stonehenge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.)

Travel by private chauffeur from central London, Heathrow, or a nearby hotel to Southampton Port via Stonehenge. Your driver waits while you visit the stones, then continues to the port, Southampton hotel, or airport. Prebook Stonehenge admission and allow about five hours overall.

“This was a perfect choice for us who flew into London Heathrow to get to Southampton to join a cruise. The stop at Stonehenge was just enough of a side trip after an overseas flight to start up our vacation. Our driver was very friendly and met us inside.”

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13.Shuttle Service Southampton Cruise Terminals to Heathrow Airport and London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $164

You’ll leave your Southampton cruise terminal in a shared, air-conditioned minivan with a named pickup, then ride to Heathrow Terminals 2, 3, 4, or 5, selected airport hotels, or central London hotels. The vehicle holds up to eight people and departs by 8:15 AM.

“My shuttle driver never arrived. Don’t know whether he was late or never appeared. I was lucky to find another driver with Travel Brake. He took me to Heathrow and I was very grateful for him, and the other nice couple that let me use their limo. They were going to downtown London, and I know that it was an extra 20 minutes out of their way as Heathrow airport is massive. I expect better when I book through Viator.”

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14.Stonehenge, Windsor, Salisbury… Private Trips from Southampton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $230

Build a private day from Southampton with driver Tom or Thomas, choosing from Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Winchester Cathedral, and Jane Austen’s House. You get door-to-door transport, bottled water, and flexible timing, but admission tickets and a tour guide cost extra.

“I was disappointed when I found out I only hired a driver when I thought I would have a tour guide. Also, I called viator about tickets to Stonehenge and was told they were included only to find out we had to buy them when we got there. As far as the places go they were great. Stonehenge and bath. We were lucky to hook up with a free walking tour in bath that was fantastic”

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