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Discover the UK's only island city on a day trip from London to Portsmouth. Visit the Spinnaker Tower and enjoy the views of the city and the Solent.

Highlights

• Take in the stunning views of Portsmouth from the top of the Spinnaker Tower
• Explore the city of Portsmouth, the UK's only island city, and its rich history
• Visit the Gunwharf Quays, a leading designer shopping outlet with over 90 brands
• Enjoy a day trip to Portsmouth from London with round-trip train tickets included
• Discover the city's maritime history and its close ties to the Royal Navy

Description

Discover the UK's only island city, Portsmouth, on a self-guided day trip from London. Explore the city's maritime history, see the historic naval dockyards, and enjoy a visit to the Spinnaker Tower. Start your day trip at London Waterloo Station. Board your train and get ready for departure. Arrive in Portsmouth and head to the Spinnaker Tower, a 170-meter landmark boasting stunning 23-mile views across Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent, the South Downs, and the Isle of Wight. Enjoy three high-up viewing decks, step out on the exhilarating glass ‘Sky Walk’ at 100 meters, 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. Explore 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. Its museums also keep the maritime theme: Royal Marine history, D-Day, and Blue Reef Aquarium.

Includes

Train travel from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Entrance to the Spinnaker Tower Access to three viewing decks Glass ‘Sky Walk’ experience Open-air ‘Sky Garden’ High-speed lift to the viewing decks

Important Information

• 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 A full refund or date change will be offered up to 7 days before travel. Cancellations inside 7 days will be charged at 100%. Wear comfortable shoes for walking Check weather forecast and dress appropriately Arrive early at London Waterloo Station for your train

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund