We are pleased to be able offer guided tours of the Island in a luxury air-conditioned VIP 'Hummingbird' coach. We are bringing back the traditional excursions which operated from Ryde Esplanade in the early 1960's right up to the early 1980's. People who can remember that far back will remember names like Paul's Tours of Ryde and Moss Motor Tours of Sandown. Sadly those days have gone but we at Island Explorer are going to revive the idea by offering selected tours on a pre-booked basis* to those visitors who want to 'explore' the Island in comfort.
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Unless otherwise stated, tours will depart from Ryde Esplanade coach pick-up point, 50 metres east of the bus station towards the Pavilion.
Advance booking is strongly recommended but You can turn up and pay on the day*.
Advanced bookings will incur a £1 booking fee but will guarantee your seats.
*All tours operate on a minimum bookings basis. If we have no bookings at all, the coach may not be sent out on the day.
Please refer to our Terms and Important info HERE before making a booking.
2024 programme
A visit to the Isle of Wight wouldn't be complete without going 'Round the Island'. Our tour takes you round the traditional clockwise route from Ryde with stops on the way. If you've never been to the Island before, this is a must day out. The route along the southern coast line of the Island is quite spectacular.
Tour operates from Wednesday 3rd April 2024 to Saturday 2nd November inclusive*
(Does not operate IW Festival weekend)
(Does not operate IW Festival weekend)
Tour details
Departs:
09.30am Ryde Esplanade
Returns (approx): 4.00pm
Also picks up/drops off in Sandown & Shanklin by prior arrangement Call the booking line (01983) 475399
Via:
Sandown
Shanklin Old Village (45 mins)
Ventnor
IOW Pearl (60 mins)
Alum Bay (90 mins)
Yarmouth
Newport
Stop duration shown in brackets and are variable.
09.30am Ryde Esplanade
Returns (approx): 4.00pm
Also picks up/drops off in Sandown & Shanklin by prior arrangement Call the booking line (01983) 475399
Via:
Sandown
Shanklin Old Village (45 mins)
Ventnor
IOW Pearl (60 mins)
Alum Bay (90 mins)
Yarmouth
Newport
Stop duration shown in brackets and are variable.
Fares
Adult: £30.00
Child: £20.00
Family: £80.00
(2 adults + 2 child)
Adult: £30.00
Child: £20.00
Family: £80.00
(2 adults + 2 child)
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The Isle of Wight is known for its dark past, and this tour is to showcase the Islands historically sinister and spooky side. As we drive along our spooky guide, Marc Tuckey will tell all the Island's ghostly secrets while you take in some breath-taking scenery.
Tour operates from Monday 1st April until Monday 28th October 2024 inclusive*
Tour details
Departs
18:30hrs Ryde Esplanade
18:35hrs Ryde (Cross Street)
19:00hrs Newport (Adjacent to Morrison's, South Street)
Fares
Adult: £25.00
Child: £18.00
Family: £80.00
(2 adults + 2 child)
18:30hrs Ryde Esplanade
18:35hrs Ryde (Cross Street)
19:00hrs Newport (Adjacent to Morrison's, South Street)
Fares
Adult: £25.00
Child: £18.00
Family: £80.00
(2 adults + 2 child)
*Important
All tours will only operate on a minimum number of bookings basis. We reserve the right to cancel a tour which has failed to reach the minimum number to make it viable for the tour to run. Normally a decision will be made no less than 12 hours prior to the advertised departure time. Any pre-booked guests will immediately be notified by SMS message and/or email so it is important that you proved the relevant contact details during the booking process.
it may be necessary to make some adjustments at short notice to any tour for either operational reasons or any other reason which may dictate the need to do so. Such circumstances would at the discretion of the guide and/or driver and would include restricted access to a planned attraction/refreshment stop due to road closures etc, or any other reason beyond our control such as adverse weather conditions. Should this situation arise, your guide and/or driver will endeavour to minimise any necessary changes to the advertised itinerary and will inform you of such changes. For full terms and conditions, please click HERE.
it may be necessary to make some adjustments at short notice to any tour for either operational reasons or any other reason which may dictate the need to do so. Such circumstances would at the discretion of the guide and/or driver and would include restricted access to a planned attraction/refreshment stop due to road closures etc, or any other reason beyond our control such as adverse weather conditions. Should this situation arise, your guide and/or driver will endeavour to minimise any necessary changes to the advertised itinerary and will inform you of such changes. For full terms and conditions, please click HERE.