The one hour hop-on hop-off tour follows a circular route through pretty countryside, across the tops of the Downs with views out into the English Channel, across the Island and onto mainland England.
The tour links the Esplanade and town of Ryde, Wootton station on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Robin Hill Country Park, Arreton Manor, Arreton Barns Craft Centre, and Amazon World's zoo park.
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Runs from 15 March - 19 April,
then through summer from 23 May. - view detailed map
Download or print detailed map as pdf
Downs Tour Ticket
Accompanied children under 5 travel free.
You can buy tour tickets from the driver on the first bus you get on or in advance from our travel shops or any of over 50 shops across the island displaying the PayPoint logo.
Hovertravel & Downs Tour ticket
Our inclusive Hovertravel ticket includes the hovercraft connection from Southsea to Ryde and the Downs Tour.