Guided Walking Tour of Portsmouth

4.9 (175 reviews) 30 min – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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World Famous Spinnaker Tower — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Your Guide / starting point for the tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Written guide: Norwegian, German, Swedish, Russian, Finnish, Portuguese, Chinese, Greek, Croatian, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish, Hebrew, Romanian, Danish, Turkish, Dutch
Audio guide: German, Greek, Italian, French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Romanian, Danish, Dutch
Guide: English
Operated by: Portsmouth of the Past Walking Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–9 years) · Youth (10–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Your knowledgeable guide

Not included

Not included: Admission fees: Admission to access the Ships / Museums in the Historic Dockyard or Spinnaker Tower
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): This is a walking tour with access for mobility scooters or wheelchairs
Not included: Alcoholic beverages: We do go past some lovely pubs where you may wish to take refreshment!

Itinerary

Royal Navy Museums: HMS Warrior

Passing 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

Passing by

Spinnaker Tower a world-famous tower
The Round Tower

Passing by

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

Passing by

Admire one of our two amazing cathedrals.
Gunwharf Quays

Passing by

See our entertainment and shopping centre
Stop 6

Passing by

The entertainment centre over two centuries!
Stop 7

Passing by

An ideal relaxing refreshment on the waterfront

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.