Full Day Guided Small Group Tour of Central Dorset
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the wild Portland Bill, Ancient history at Maiden Castle, beautiful subtropical gardens, a working swannery and one of the quaintest English country villages in the south-west. These are small scale tours for 2 to 7 people. You will travel in comfort in our v class no coaches here! Our local tour guides will tell you interesting facts about each location so you can embrace the history and beauty of each destination. This is a full day out with entrance fees included.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Foldable strollers accomodated
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance fees to all locations
Small groups, up to 7
Local tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Food and Drink
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
The Casterbridge
49 High East Street, Dorchester United Kingdom
Premier Inn Dorchester Hotel
5 Pope Street Dorchester United Kingdom
Sleeping Bear Hotels
32 High West Street, Dorchester United Kingdom
Junction Hotel
42 Great Western Road, Dorchester United Kingdom
Bournebouth Intl Airport
Bournemouth United Kingdom
The King's Arms
30 High East Street Dorchester United Kingdom
What To Expect
Abbotsbury Swannery
First up: Nestled at the very end of The Fleet tidal lagoon is Abbotsbury Swannery OR Subtropical Gardens (Season dependant). They are remnants of the Abbey that used to be located nearby. It is the only managed nesting site of Mute Swans in the world, dating back from the 14th century AD.
Portland Bill Lighthouse
The Isle of Portland is next, explore the area around the Bill with two lighthouses, a stone arch, quarry works and notorious tidal races, a rough and dynamic area that is always changing. We will hopefully take the opportunity to climb the lighthouse and enjoy the view from the top!
Options
Full Day Guided Small Group Tour of Central Dorset
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Small group trip around central Dorset
V9463OCchrisf,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A perfect day out with family visiting many interesting sites in Dorset. The driver was superb, answering all our questions and giving us lots of information about everything. No complaints only praise for a great day visiting the local area.
Great trip around central Dorset
richardhO4720QT,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely day out although it started off a bit wet. Fortunately our guide had a couple of ponchos which helped to keep the rain out. As a couple we made some changes to the trip. Lulworth Cove is very charming and deserted when it rains. The Swannery is good. We made it just in time for midday feeding by which time the weather was better. Portland Bill provided great views and there is an outstanding Fish and Chip restaurant by the lighthouse. My thanks to our knowlegable guide who adapted to our adjustments. The oick up was on time at our hotl and we were dropped back there. For a packed day this trip is good value
Great Way to See Dorset
Qmask9,
Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really intersting tour of Dorcet. Hannah was the guide with a modern van. Since my wife and I were the only tourists...we were able to custmoize the tour for the day. Hannah (who is owner of Jurassic Jouneys) was very accomodating and fun to be with...she knows her way around..knows her history of area as she lives there. Tour seems expensive but when we were finished...I thought it was a geat deal...within an hour I felt like I was with a friend or relative who lived in the area and showed me the non-tourist things that make it special. We even got to walk around where she grew up! If you have the time...take the tour wiht Hannah.
Dorset views, history, villages & scenic with the swans
Jo R,
Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The swannery & scenic treks thru the countryside & by the ocean made the all day event so great! Villages & abbey + gelato at the coast were more fun + history! Hannah our guide did a great job showing us Dorset area- even rhe Duchy!
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