Chawton and Jane Austen Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

The only tour of Chawton guided by an Italian lady who lives in the village.

During this one-and-a-half-hour walking tour, you will have the opportunity not only to discover the village that Jane Austen knew and loved and its connection to her life, but also to get a glimpse into what life is like today in an authentic English village based the guide's personal experience as a Chawton resident.

This is a perfect day trip from London to a quintessentially English countryside village that offers a perfect blend of history, culture and lifestyle.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour is on pavements and paved roads, but there are a couple of short sections on grassy and dirt areas, so it may not be suitable for people in wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

The walk is easy and relaxed, but comfortable shoes and suitable clothes for the unpredictable British weather are advisable.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Information about the connections between many of the village cottages and Jane Austen

Tips on what to see, where to eat and stay in the area.

Guided tour of Chawton village

Anecdotes and fun facts about life in the village today based on my experience as a Chawton resident.

Food and transfers to/from the participants' place of arrival or stay.

Entrance to Jane Austen's House (must be pre-booked on the house website).

Entrance to Chawton House (can be purchased on site).

What To Expect

Chawton

I look forward to spending a day together on the footsteps of Jane Austen! This tour is a perfect day-trip from London to discover an authentic English countryside village with unique connections to one of the most famous writers in the world. Chawton is a picture-perfect, quintessentially English village in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in Hampshire with fairy tale thatched cottages, a beautiful park and cosy stone church But Chawton is best known for being the place where Jane Austen lived happily the final eight years of her life and wrote or completed most of her famous novels, including Emma and the final version of Pride & Prejudice. As the world celebrate the anniversary of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, 2025 is definitely the perfect year to visit Chawton. On this one-and-a-half-hour guided tour, I will take you on a journey of discovery through the village that Jane Austen knew and loved and provide you with lots of information about the connections between many of the beautiful village cottages and Jane’s life. In addition, I will give you glimpse into what life is like in an English village today based on my personal experience of Chawton resident.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Jane Austen's House

The House where Jane Austen lived the final eight years of her life with her mother, sister (both named Cassandra) and best friend Martha Lloyd. The tour starts outside Jane Austen’s House, that is right in the heart of the village, and ends outside Chawton House, the country mansion inherited by her brother Edward. In my introduction I’ll provide you with some general information about this important building although, for a proper deep dive, I strongly encourage you to visit it before or at the end of my tour – it is definitely worth it! Jane Austen’s House is today a well-run museum managed by a Foundation and is generally considered the best place in the world to immerse yourself into Jane Austen’s world. Access to Jane Austen’s House in NOT included in my tour. My advice is to book your ticket in advance on the House’s website as access is limited and in high demand.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Chawton and Jane Austen Tour (in English)

Tour del Villaggio di Chawton e dei suoi Legami con Jane Austen (in Italiano)

Reviews

5.00

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A very informative visit to Chawton
V4103KEalant,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I visited Chawton on a sunny day towards the end of September. As it happened, the other members of that day's tour group had had to cancel, so I had the guide Laura to myself. It was a wonderful experience. Laura is a lovely lady and so knowledgeable about Jane Austen and about Chawton, which she clearly loves. Her commentary brought the village and its past inhabitants to life for me and added so much to my visit. I recommend this tour without hesitation. Mille grazie Laura!
He really deserves it!
S3120UCfrancescaa,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice experience with Laura, prepared, kind and nice. Jane Austen with her came to life through a careful visit to the places she frequented. Nice to know where and with whom he was, who they were in his friends and how to live. Without such an experienced guide we would have lost much of the place
An unforgettable experience!
latedesca,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I love England, I love the English countryside, I love Jane Austen... and so meeting Laura was like meeting a "sister". The tour is delightful, Laura is an inexhaustible source of very accurate information and Chawton is a heavenly vision to fill your eyes with. Thanks again Laura!
A very special tour
giugua,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Laura was magnificent in illustrating the town of Chawton and its various features, ranging from architecture to history, from country life to the villagers. We only discovered Laura last year, finding her videos on YouTube while looking for something to immerse ourselves in Britishness with from afar. When I saw that it had recently started offering guided tours to Chawton themed Jane Austen (and beyond), I could not help but book it for me and my parents during our trip to Bath for the Jane Austen Festival. I would recommend Laura as a guide to anyone, she was a real gem of our 10 days in England. We were left wanting to return to the English countryside and we hope to see Laura again. Thank you!
Charming Chawton !!
Terry M,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Even if you are not a fan of Jane Austen this tour is a charming look at the English countryside village where Jane Austen lived and wrote ! Our tour guide Louisa is a local resident and her insight, enthusiasm and knowledge were wonderful !! Highly recommend !
Amore per Jane Austen
katiaq209,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the Chawton tour with our guide Laura. He is a very prepared person and with a lot of passion for his work. We fell in love with this fabulous place. Unique experience.
Don't hesitate - book a tour with Passione Campagna Inglese
G1761DPjoannah,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Don't hesitate! Book a tour with Passione Campagna Inglese. A delightful tour of the village in a small, select group following by (separately) a delicious lunch in the local pub. Our guide was knowledgeable, informative and thoroughly good. In fact, so good I would book to return to do the tour again.
Very nice
chiarai949,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a pleasure to take Chawton's guided tour with Laura. A competent, empathetic and easygoing person. The place is beautiful and Laura, living there, has a particular passion and knowledge for the place she tells. Laura was also available to help me with an internet connection problem I had. Whether you love Jane Austen or not this is a place to visit!
Fabulous walking tour with independent guide teaching not only the basics but much more about Jane Austen’s association
Global548478,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Having visited the Jane Austen House at Chawton a few times I was looking for something different and this walking tour, along the breadth of Chawton, didn’t disappoint. We walked past and visited many of the houses and buildings that Jane Austen would have been associated with which had housed friends and family close to her. The tour guide was dynamic, passionate and knowledgeable about Jane Austen’s life and family which with facts and anecdotal descriptions which in turn enhanced my knowledge and made the whole tour enjoyable. The Italian tour guide spoke perfect English, was very friendly and kind and nothing or no question was too much trouble. She even emailed some extra information after the tour which was of interest to us. We became so enthralled the tour ended up over running which was fine by us. An experience not to be missed!
A really great day in Chawton with excellent guide Laura
DeeB20,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is an exceptionally good tour with a lovely Italian lady, Laura. Laura has been living in Chawton for 5 years which gives the tour a very personal feeling of Chawton. She knows all the locals and adds many details of the place into the mix, as well as being very knowledgeable about Jane Austen. If you want to see in the house itself, be sure to book that too.There’s a very pleasant pub in the village which is great for a casual lunch. We did the tour in the morning, had lunch and then went to the house / museum, which worked very well. Be sure to take an umbrella. We were caught in a huge rainstorm! An amazing experience regardless of the English weather.