Design Your Own Tour
Design Your Own Tour
With so many destinations around Dorset, its difficult to see them all! Why not pick your favorites destinations and we'll guide you there! You're the boss! See the sights below to give you some destination inspiration! If you have a sight you'd like to visit, just get in touch, no doubt we've guided there!
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Full or Half Day Tour
Some walking involved
Accommodates 2 -16 passengers (Private Tour Available)
Destination Inspiration
Below are just some of the destinations we offer... If you don't see something listed below, just drop us line and we'll make it happen!
St Catherine's Mount
One of the best views in Dorset. High on Abbotsbury hilltop sits St Catherine’s Chapel, a barrel-vaulted 14th century chapel built by the monks of Abbotsbury Abbey as a place of pilgrimage and retreat. We take in the fantastic views of the abbey ruins and the 22 mile look back over Chesil Beach and the Fleet.
Hardy Birthplace
Thomas Hardy's Cottage, in Higher Bockhampton, Dorset, is a small cob and thatch building that is the birthplace of the English author Thomas Hardy. A guide to all the rooms you can explore in Hardy's Cottage, from the cosy parlor where the family gathered to the bedroom where Hardy wrote.
Corfe Castle
A must whilst on the Jurassic Coast is visiting Corfe Castle and the village of Corfe. Rich in 1000 years of history, betrayal and treachery! From Edward being stabbed in the back to William the Conqueror keeping the Crown Jewels here.
Max Gate
Max Gate is the former home of Thomas Hardy and is located on the outskirts of Dorchester, Dorset, England. Hardy designed and lived in Max Gate from 1885 until his death in 1928. It was here that he wrote Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure and The Mayor of Casterbridge.
East Cliff
Then we visit the famous town where Broadchurch was filmed! On our way to Westbay in the Market town of Bridport. The golden strata of nearby East Cliff are one of the most distinctive features of the Jurassic Coast, and the area is very popular with walkers.
Durlston Park
First stop is Durlston Park. Known for its wildlife and gateway to the Jurassic Coast. The castle here built in the Victorian period and the 40 ton Great Globe, one of the largest globes in the world. The globe was situated in 1891.
Hardy Resting Place
We then move on to Thomas Hardys resting place. St Michael's Church, There has been worship at the site since at least Norman times, but the only remaining parts of the earliest structure are the sculpture of St Michael, inside the west wall of the south aisle, and the restored Purbeck Marble Font.
Stinsford 'Mellstock'
Stinsford is the original 'Mellstock' of Hardy's novels Under the Greenwood Tree and Jude the Obscure. Hardy's heart is buried in the churchyard, alongside the grave of his first wife Emma Lavinia Gifford who died in 1912 and his second wife, Florence Dugdale.
Durdle Door
The famous natural arch and a beautiful secluded cove; their existence owed to the collision of continents and the birth of the Alps millions of years ago. Durdle Door is a must-see for any trip to this region.
Lulworth Cove
Lulworth Cove is world famous for its unique geology and land-forms including the Lulworth Crumple and Stair Hole. Thousands of people each year come to enjoy the panoramic views and crystal clear waters on this stretch of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Customer Comments
Sarah D
South America
I found this the best way to see the sights I wanted. Its the ultimate in bespoke tours! You choose the destination and they just picked us up and took us there with all the knowledge! No hassle, no stress, just time spent with your group at the sights you want! Awesome!
TRAVEL ADVICE
Wear sensible footwear and bring a shower proof jacket. There is some walking involved to see the attractions on the coast and some of the trails can seem steep.
PRIVATE TOURS
Want to visit Hardy County with just family or friends? Then a DayTrippa private tour is the way to go! Private tour sizes from 2-16.
Why a Private tour?
>Customize your tour>Go at your own pace
>Get away from the crowds
>Access more intimate spots than a BIG BUS tour
>Your day is flexible
>Spend more time in the places YOU want!