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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
You will learn of the legends around some of the most iconic locations in Winchester. You will get to know notable characters of kings, queens and bishops that work hard to give the city its hard earned reputation, such as King Alfred. This tour covers a wide range of historical events, walking through different sections of the city to get your to connect with its character and beautiful architecture inspired by prominent buildings like Winchester cathedral and the old castle.
It is not every day that you visit the ancient capital of the kingdom with a medieval historian!
*Although Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez (PhD historian) delivers the majority of the tours the team has grown since 2021. Rest of the team are trained by her and historians/teachers/or history students of the university of Winchester. See our reviews*
What's included
Gratuities
Lunch
Private transportation
What to expect
The Arc
5m
Winchester Library now exhibiting a statue to Licoricia of Winchester one of the most important women in the history of this city. We will stop briefly and talk about her story.
Winchester Cathedral
15m · Admission ticket not included
One of the most spectacular Gothic cathedrals in England, we will talk about its humble origins in the Anglo Saxon period, to its full glory that you see today.
Winchester College
Pass by
Part of the top 5 colleges in the UK. This is an iconic building in the city, and next to the house were Jane Austen died in Winchester.
Wolvesey Castle
5m
Now in ruins, this was once the palace for the bishop of Winchester, and the venue where Queen Mary and Phillip II of Spain had breakfast during their wedding.
Guildhall Winchester
Pass by
Winchester Guildhall is our gateway to King Alfred Statue, in commemoration for the great Anglo Saxon King of Winchester and Wessex.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will be waiting just outside the main entrance of the Station, on the side of Station Rd.
End point
We will end the tour either outside the cathedral or by King Alfred's Statue
End point
We will end the tour either outside the cathedral or by King Alfred's Statue
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Winchester is a very hilly city so if you struggle with hills, it is not recommended
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
