the downs tour

The Downs breezer open top tour includes the best views of the eastern end of the Solent.

The tour operates from 29th
May 2010.

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.

The Down breezer
route map

fares and offers

Downs Tour Ticket

£ 10
adult
£ 5
child (5-13 years inclusive)
£ 20
family - a family is up to 5 people travelling together

Accompanied children under 5 travel free.

Buy rover and freedom tickets from the driver on the first bus you get on, at our travel shop in Newport bus station, or in advance from our online ticket shop or any of over 50 PayPoint shops across the island.

You can also use your ticket on any of our routes for up to 24 hours from the time of purchase.

Hovertravel & Downs Tour ticket

Our inclusive Hovertravel ticket includes the hovercraft connection from Southsea to Ryde and the Downs Tour.

£ 17.80
adult
£ 8.90
child (5-13 years inclusive)
Buy from the Hovercraft Terminal in Southsea.