Tours & sightseeing

You know what it’s like when you go on holiday, there is so much to see and relatively little time to see it in, so get yourselves organised and take a tour of the Isle of Wight.

There are so many off-beat ways of taking in our Isle of delights and we would like to share a few of them with you.

The Isle of Wight is a place of great natural beauty and hidden history, so why not Say Yes to something that will take you to onto the road (or track) less travelled.

Find out on foot

A good walk around the towns and villages of the Island is a great way to explore, but what about something a little more challenging, a bit more interesting and informative.

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival holds two events, one in spring and one in autumn with both offering a wide range of walks for all abilities, including some with fascinating themes. For instance, in 2023 there was a guided walk around the grounds and buildings of Northwood House in Cowes. Look out for the 2024 programme coming soon.

There are lots of great walking trails around the Island. Head to our Walking page to find out more.

If you are looking for a hair-raising tour, then why not join the Isle of Wight Ghost Experience on one of their ghost walks around some of the Island’s most haunted places - Ventnor Botanic Gardens and Carisbrooke Castle to name but two.

Get on your bike

The Isle of Wight has some of the best cycling routes in the UK and is often judged in the top five biking destinations. So, if you like to hit the highways or go off road there are plenty of options.

Bring your own steed or hire a bike from one of the many cycle hire businesses around the Island. These days e-bikes are also available to take the strain out of your legs.

See the Wight from the water

There are many ways to get a totally different perspective on the Isle of Wight from the water. A high-speed rib or more gentle pleasure cruise to the iconic Needles is one popular option, or why not sign up for one of Solent Cruises’ great day trips around the two historic harbours of Cowes and Portsmouth.

Homes and gardens

The Isle of Wight has some fabulous history to explore so why not Say Yes to a tour of these, places such as Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House and Brading Roman Villa.

At Osborne, the amazing gardens are also worth a visit as are the amazing sub-tropical plants at Ventnor Botanic Garden. Mottistone Manor also has some lovely gardens to visit, particularly at bluebell time in the spring.

How about a guided tour?

Some of us would like a little help and guidance to making the right choices when on holiday. Isle of Wight Guided Tours can take you on anything from a lightning one-day tour of the Island’s best spots to a longer, themed trip.