Guided Walking Tour of Portsmouth

Your Guide / starting point for the tour

Duration30m - 1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesNorwegian, German, Swedish, Russian, Finnish, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, English, Croatian, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish, Hebrew, Romanian, Danish, Turkish, Dutch

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

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

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. The total distance is approx. 3km, is flat with no stairs.

Your guide has extensive knowledge and can focus on your specific area of interest, whether they be World Wars, industrial archaeology, or Portsmouth's people, as examples.

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.

Content is tailored for locals and visitors alike, dependent upon their interests.

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

We are dog friendly.

There are some wonderful photo opportunities.

What's included

Your knowledgeable guide

Admission to access the Ships / Museums in the Historic Dockyard or Spinnaker Tower
This is a walking tour with access for mobility scooters or wheelchairs
We do go past some lovely pubs where you may wish to take refreshment!

What to expect

Royal Navy Museums: HMS Warrior
Pass by

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

Please note: We do not enter the dockyard or visit any ships.
Spinnaker Tower
Pass by

Spinnaker Tower a world-famous tower
The Round Tower
Pass by

The Round Tower is our defensive history. Admire the architecture
Portsmouth Cathedral
Pass by

Admire one of our two amazing cathedrals.
Gunwharf Quays
Pass by

See our entertainment and shopping centre
Pass by

The entertainment centre over two centuries!
Pass by

An ideal relaxing refreshment on the waterfront

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Mudlarks Statue 30m outside the Historic Dockyard opposite the Ship & Castle Pub.

Your guide wears a Union Jack waistcoat remaining for 5 minutes after the published start time.

100m from Hard bus station/ Portsmouth Harbour Station/ Gosport Ferry. Car park is in Wickham Street PO1 3EF.

End point

Mudlarks Statue 30m outside the Historic Dockyard opposite the Ship & Castle Pub.

Your guide wears a Union Jack waistcoat remaining for 5 minutes after the published start time.

100m from Hard bus station/ Portsmouth Harbour Station/ Gosport Ferry. Car park is in Wickham Street PO1 3EF.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Restrooms accessible at start & during the tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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