Portsmouth Naval History Private Guided Walking Tour

5.0 (10 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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War memorial — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

D Day landing craft — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

You will be walking with Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez, a PhD historian who has been living and studying in the south of England for 13 years.

(Please note our team has grown in the last 4 years and although Lillian delivers the majority of our tours, there are other guides now all trained by her who are either historians/educators).

During this walk you will learn the history of Portsmouth as a naval city and the impact the development of the Royal Navy had on this town.

We will talk about main events in British history such as the First and Second World War, the Peninsula War, the development of naval warfare and the impact it has had in human life. But also, we will get to experience a beautiful and charming seaside city with lovely views and a character of its own.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Travelusion Tours

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: if you get thirsty during your tour, please speak with your guide so we can accommodate you

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Portsmouth Naval Memorial

5 min

we will walk around the Portsmouth Naval memorial in relation to WW1 and WW"
Portsmouth Cathedral

5 min

Entrance to the cathedral is free but admission depends on their service hours. We will learn about the impact of the war in Portsmouth and other incident that have assailed the city such at the sinking of the Mary Rose
The Round Tower

6 min

We will walk by the Round Tower and discover more about the role of Portsmouth as a Royal Navy town through history. We will also catch lovely views of the Solent
Gunwharf Quays

7 min

We will walk through Gunwharf, an area now dedicated to shopping and the hospitality industry. However this area also holds memorabilia of Portsmouth naval history, and we will be able to see these while enjoying the vibes of the area and the harbour.
Spinnaker Tower

6 min

We will stop by the Spinnaker Tower where the tour will end - or we can walk to the historic dockyard to see the exterior of the HMS Victory - up to the client.