Osborne House And Isle Of Wight – Private Full Day Trip From London

About Location United Kingdom Minimum age Y.O Duration 1 H Group size UP to guests Features Included drinks and equipment Description Private full day trip to Osborne House and the Isle of Wight from London  – Favourite Palace of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Come and visit the beautiful and preferred home of Queen Victoria. The place she spent much of her life, and died in 1901. Personally designed by Prince Albert in the Italian style with stunning landscaped gardens and grounds. Recent books and films – Mrs Brown, and Victoria and Abdul starring Dame Judy Dench were set and filmed here. This tour also includes the option of an overnight extension if you would like to see a little of the Island before heading back to London. PS. Your personal guide and driver is highly qualified. Why?, well he was born and raised on the Isle of Wight!  (And even got married at Osborne) Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Osborne House, York Ave, East Cowes PO32 6JX England Your driver and guide will personally meet you at your accommodation in London and then make the journey down to the South Coast of England. (Approx 2 hours) You will board the passenger Ferry and cross the Solent, arriving in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. A five minute drive and you will be at the gates of Osborne House. “It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot” said Queen Victoria of Osborne House. This was the Queens favourite holiday home, and the views across the grounds reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples. After Albert’s death Queen Victoria spent much of her life on the Isle Of Wight. Osborne reflects Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s passions, tastes and style. Ornate furnishings and artifacts from The Royal Collection fill rooms and corridors where Victoria entertained heads of state, inventors, Princess and Princesses and ruled the vast British Empire. The Gardens and grounds are complete with play houses for the Royal Children and a private bathing beach. Peek into the private world of Victoria and Albert and their nine children, in the nursery and family rooms at Osborne. Visit the queen’s sitting room and see the balcony where Victoria and Albert used to listen to nightingales on a summer’s evening. Prince Albert’s private suite was kept as it was in his lifetime, by Queen Victoria, and many of the things he used at Osborne still lie where he left them. See the queen’s personal bath tub in the dressing room,  and, next door, the bedroom where she died, on 22 January 1901. As you walk through the grand corridors, image the famous men and women who paced the same corridors in years gone by. You will have plenty of time to visit the onsite Cafe’s and Gift Shops.  If time permits, we can take a drive through the countryside on the Isle Of Wight, giving you a taste of what this beautiful Island has to offer. This is a private and bespoke tour with no strict schedules. We go at your pace. Returning to London early evening. This tour also includes the option of an overnight stay if you want to have a little more time on the Island. (Accommodation booked at your expense) returning to London the following evening. See Tour Options. Duration: 5 hours What’s Included: Driver/guide Hotel pickup and drop-off Local guide Transport by private vehicle Private tour Entry/Admission – Osborne House Departure Point: Traveler pickup is offered Any Central London Accommodation or Landmark Departure Time: 07:00 AM Additional Info: Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability Not wheelchair accessible Children must be accompanied by an adult Service animals allowed Near public transportation Infant seats available Most travelers can participate This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized Guides required to regularly wash hands All UK Government Safety guidelines and requirements at the time of travel will be followed during your tour.