Portsmouth and Spinnaker Tower by Rail Tour from London
Portsmouth, the UK’s only island city, is steeped in maritime history and closely tied to the Royal Navy, with plenty of top attractions to explore. Included in this tour is the Spinnaker Tower, a 170-metre landmark boasting stunning 23-mile views across Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent, the South Downs, and the Isle of Wight. Visitors can enjoy three high-up viewing decks, step out on the exhilarating glass ‘Sky Walk’ at 100 metres, and take in open-air views from the ‘Sky Garden’. Situated by a leading designer shopping outlet, the Gunwharf Quays, the tower is surrounded by over 90 well-known brands, all offering up to 60% off regular prices.
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Portsmouth and Spinnaker Tower by Rail Tour from London
What's included in Portsmouth and Spinnaker Tower by Rail Tour from London
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the Great Waterfront City and full of surprises. Visit the city to see all things nautical! Big boats dating back to Nelson and Tudor times are moored up for all to see at the historic naval dockyards. It’s museums also keep the maritime theme: Royal Marine history, D-Day and Sealife. (entrances not included). Included in your tour, you will experience the south coast’s most Uplifting view. Spinnaker Tower, standing at 170 metres tall, offering breath-taking 23-mile views over Portsmouth Harbour, the city, the Solent, the South Downs and the Isle of Wight. The iconic destination boasts a high-speed lift and three sky-high viewing decks. Venture across the thrilling glass ‘Sky Walk’ at 100 metres above sea level; discover stories behind the surrounding sites with informative touch screen displays; breath in the view from the open air ‘Sky Garden’. The Spinnaker Tower is conveniently located at Gunwharf Quays, a leading designer shopping outlet with over 90 famous brands.
Inclusions
- Spinnaker Tower entrance ticket
- Return train journey with reserved seats from London (in standard class)
- Information Pack
- Lunch
- This is an unescorted tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We do not conduct in-person departures. This tour is unescorted. Train tickets will be sent to you one week before your scheduled departure date via email (or within 24 hours if booked within one week).
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Ticket Redemption
This is not your train ticket. Your electronic train tickets and detailed tour information will be sent to you one week before your scheduled departure date via email (or within 24 hours if booked within one week) ● Train travel is with SWR This is an unescorted tour ● Outbound: Train departs London Waterloo 9:00am and arrives at Portsmouth Harbour at 10:45am ● Return: Train departs Portsmouth Harbour at 6:00pm and arrives back at London Waterloo at 8:04pm. ● Train times are subject to change due to operational requirements
