Guided Walking Tour of Portsmouth | La Vacanza Travel

Guided Walking Tour of Portsmouth

Duration: 30 to 90 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Portsmouth
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  • 30 to 90 minutes
  • Portsmouth
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Please note the tour does not enter the Historic Dockyard or go on board its ships.

Old Portsmouth represents over 800 years of history, playing a central part in Britain's role in world events.

The tour focuses on the stories of its people, their lives loves and losses, not dreary dates or boring buildings.

Your guide has extensive knowledge and can focus on your specific area of interest, whether they be World War 2, industrial archeology, or Portsmouth's people, for example.

It is suitable for all ages, with stories made relevant for children and teenagers. All content is age-appropriate. Fun facts make it memorable for children of all ages.

The tour can be accessed by people in wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

We are dog friendly.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: HMS Warrior 1860, Victory Gate, Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth PO1 3QX England

Our starting point of this unique part of British naval history.

Please norte: We do not enter the dockyard or visit any ships.

Pass By: Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TT England

Spinnaker Tower a world-famous tower

Pass By: The Round Tower, Broad Street., Portsmouth PO1 2JE England

The Round Tower is our defensive history. Admire the architecture

Pass By: Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Portsmouth PO1 2HH England

Admire one of our two amazing cathedrals.

Pass By: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TZ England

See our entertainment and shopping centre

Pass By: Broad Street, Broad St, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1, UK

The entertainment centre over two centuries!

Pass By: Spice Island Inn, 1 Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2JL, UK

An ideal relaxing refreshment on the waterfront

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Your knowledgeable guide

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    The Hard Interchange, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3PU, UK


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    30 to 90 minutes

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Christine_B

    28 Apr, 2024

    Steve was full of knowledge. Learnt a lot about Portsmouth, which otherwise would be missed. A good way to learn the history of our country. Would recommend and look for similar opportunities in other cities.

    mieldelune

    23 Apr, 2024

    PORTSMOUTH OF THE PAST WALKING TOUR The tour guide is a charming person with a great depth of knowledge and has done a lot of research for his tour. He worked in the area and docklands for many years so knows a lot about the life that once took place there. The stories about the era, the local knowledge, the characters of note, and the lives of people in the past you would never otherwise hear about. It is a very personalised tour; the Old Portsmouth became alive with characters, with legends of ghost stories, the side of Old Portsmouth in the days of sailing ships and the rough side of life - where the city ends and the wild west days begin. The guide pointed out the architecture and special buildings of note. The walk encompassed a range of eras and brought a special atmosphere to understanding the amazing histories of Old Portsmouth. I especially enjoyed the stories of ghosts and learning that Charles II was married at the little church there, and that Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth. I wish I could remember everything. I would do the tour again as the tour guide constantly adds to his information. The tour guide keeps on researching the area, the things he's noticed that other people would bypass, he goes to great effort to solve mysteries and find lost stories of the past and people who often don't go reported in history - sometimes ordinary people who got involved in something out of their control, sometimes larger than life characters or eccentrics. The walk was wonderful and it really made my visit to Portsmouth the best thing I did. The guide says at the beginning that it is a free tour but if you feel he has entertained you, he'd be grateful for any contribution which he splits and donates to Cancer research. I wish I could have contributed more to the voluntary guide as his passion, calm presence, and delightful, well-researched , and delivered tour deserves to be paid a good donation. When I saw that to visit the Spinnaker Tower was around £16, this Old Portsmouth tour deserves as much or more - for the time, dedication, research, and very nicely guided tour. A lovely person to spend the afternoon with walking around a lovely and historic place. Many thanks to my guide.

    277jaynel

    21 Apr, 2024

    Steve was an excellent tour guide and shared a lot of interesting information about the history on the area. He was happy to answer any questions and had a wealth of knowledge. He was enthusiastic and made the tour engaging and enjoyable and I'd fully recommend this if you are visiting.

    C8813EYsamv

    21 Apr, 2024

    Steve had plenty of knowledge and passion for Portsmouth to share. We would recommend his tours for anyone interested in learning about Old Portsmouth.

    Mike D

    16 Apr, 2024

    Steve was excellent. Enthusiastic, very informative, and a real gentleman. If we are ever in Portsmouth for another walking tour then Steve would be our choice.👍👍👍

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    Excellent free walking tour!

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    Educational and entertaining for the whole family.

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    A fascinating walking tour of Old Portsmouth

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    We highly recommend this guided tour of Portsmouth!

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    Rich history experience going through both old and new Portsmouth

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