Roman Dorchester: West Gate Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Roman Dorchester: West Gate Tour

Duration: 45 to 60 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Weymouth
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  • 45 to 60 minutes
  • Weymouth
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Our guides accurately portray Romano-British soldiers. From unique personal belongings and based on actual archaeological finds to the information we present. Our guides are living and breathing walking exhibitions. Combined with our wealth of knowledge on Roman military and civilian life. We have combined our massed years of living history and historical interpretation to present to our guests.

Tour perfect for groups and schools.

Tour minimum group booking 4+ maximum 60

Itinerary
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Stop At: Borough Gardens, Cornwall Rd, Dorchester DT1 1RU England

The surviving wall or the Roman military garrison remains here. Aswell as the earthen banks which formed the defensive ditch around the Town.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Roman Fountain, Somerleigh Rd, Dorchester DT1 1TR, UK

You will be able to explore with the guides the Uk's best preserved Roman Town house. With exquisite tesserae mosaic floors. Strong Roman walls including looking at life in the early segment of the towns life. You will also get to learn more about a Roman soldiers kit. And get hands on with some artifacts.

Duration: 40 minutes

Inclusions
  • Entrance fees
  • English guide

Exclusions
    • 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    The Town Pump, 1-7, Cornhill, Dorchester DT1 1BA, UK


    Return Details

    Roman Fountain, Somerleigh Rd, Dorchester DT1 1TR, UK

    Voucher info

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

    Duration

    45 to 60 minutes


    User's Reviews

    Road608615

    23 Dec, 2023

    Our tour was with Callum and he did an amazing job. He kept us intrigued with his stories and incredible depth of knowledge. He was very generous with his time and answered all our questions. The walk was interesting, easy to get around (we had a grandparent in our group and they managed with ease) and the experience gave us insights you won’t find in a guide book. Loved that the tour is led with someone dressed as a Roman soldier - added a bit of extra fun to the experience and the kids loved it. Highly recommend doing this tour. Awesome value for money and you get to spend time with a Roman expert while seeing the incredible ruins.

    Pussycat67

    06 Sep, 2023

    It was really enjoyable and Callum was very knowledgeable. If you like history, don't miss this interesting walk.

    Heleen_D

    20 May, 2023

    Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the Roman house, the surrounding area, and what it meant to be a Roman centurion. He was willing to pose for pictures and answered questions readily. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone.

    Jack6942

    20 Oct, 2021

    Did this tour in September 2020. The tour was very detailed and Callum knew his stuff. There was a good variety of sites and some good additional information. The Roman military uniform was a wonderful addition, no surprise Callum knew all the details of its design and provenance. He also provided some information on other sites nearby.

    madelainec95

    10 Sep, 2021

    Excellent walking tour recommend to anyone ,but where were you?,happily for us we got a private tour as there was no one else booked, we had such a well informed and interesting guide,many interesting looks at we three as our guide was in full roman military costume throughout the walk of just over an hour,a gentle walk at a decent pace that would suit any age, ending at the roman town house. My regret was we couldn't get to the Roman cooking class but maybe next visit.

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