Jurassic Coast Tours: The 4 Best for a Short Stay

1.Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Travel from Bournemouth through Sandbanks and Poole to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. You get about three hours to explore independently, with maps, guide advice, and a scenic walk between the two sites. Guides such as Paul, Lindsey, Marek, Harry, and Dean provide commentary along the way.

“Great one day trip Paul keep it up very interesting with his story’s I would highly recommend ! It’s good to wear comfortable shoes since there’s a lot of walking but overall it was a very nice trip Paul was very nice and has a good sense of humour. Durdle door was beautiful!”

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2.Full Day Jurassic Coast Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $69

Travel from Bournemouth in a small coach for a full day of cliffs, beaches, castle ruins, and seaside villages. Guides such as Paul, Gerry, Marek, and Dave share local stories, manage timings, and help you make the most of free time at Durlston, Corfe Castle, Durdle Door, and Lulworth Cove.

“A great day. Dave was the perfect guide who demonstrated great knowledge of the local area and gave everyone some great tips about each area. The only thing that let the day down was the clientèle. Whilst parents do need to keep their children entertained does it have to be at the expense of others. This quasi crèche experience wasnt pleasant. If phones / ipads are used to entertain the children please consider others. Limit the volume so that it certainly isn't louder than the PA system but better still bring headphones for the kids. Also be considerate when consuming food either the night before or on the coach. Smelly…”

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3.JURASSIC SPECTACULAR | 10+ Stops on the Jurassic Coast!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $262

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Dorset’s Jurassic Coast from Weymouth in an air-conditioned vehicle with up to 16 people. Expect major sights including Durlston Country Park, Corfe Castle, Tyneham, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Abbotsbury, and Broadchurch’s West Bay. Guides such as Spencer, Terri, and Danny add local stories and humor.

“Thank you for a wonderful tour filled with laughter and learning.”

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4.SEA LIFE Weymouth Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Spend about two hours or more at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park, meeting playful otters, rescued sea turtles, and the world’s smallest penguins at Fairy Penguin Island. Your mobile ticket covers admission, and you can stay all day. The center is wheelchair accessible, welcomes service animals, and sits near public transportation.

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