Free cancellation
Activity Poole, England
Historic Walking Tour of Poole
5.0
(25 reviews)
1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Free cancellation
out of 5
25 reviews
About this activity
Discover Poole's historic Old Town and learn about its long and interesting history on a guided tour. Visit lanes that were once piers, look behind the High Street facades, and find the curly Cod.
Starting at 19 High Street, your guided walking tour will help you imagine Poole in the centuries gone by. Poole was 'founded' in 1248 when Sir William Longspee sold the land to the citizens to fund his costs for a Crusade from which he never returned. But, Poole has a much longer history that stretches back to the Iron Age and it also has Roman connections. Your will learn how Poole's coastline has been reclaimed, where the town was attacked by the Spanish looking for the pirate Harry Paye, how Codfish from Newfoundland paid for one of Poole's transformations, and where the smuggling tunnels still exist. The main tour takes two hours at a slow walking pace and is on mostly level pavement. It is all wheelchair accessible. A shorter tour is available on request.
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
New Product
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Low
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 12 people
- People per booking
- 1–12
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Poole Tours
Ages: Infants (0–0 years) · Children (1–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–100 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Guide: In-person: English
- Included: This is a guided walking tour of Poole
Not included
- Not included: We do not provide headsets since this is a fully guided tour.
Itinerary
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7 min Admission not included
From the vantage point of Poole Quay, your guide will tell you Brownsea's medieval ownership, the origin of the castle and its role in saving Poole in WWII.
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Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court & Garden
5 min Admission not included
Your guide will tell you about the medieval history of this important building, its location in the Old Town, and how it was 'returned' to Poole after its disappearance.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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19 High Street is on the lower High Street, not far from Poole Museum. It is next to Setchfield's and has two red doors.
End point
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19 High Street is on the lower High Street, not far from Poole Museum. It is next to Setchfield's and has two red doors.
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options
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Private Tour, Flexible Timing
Private Tours
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Historic Walking Tour of Poole
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
2:pm or 4:pm each day
Traveller ratings
5.0
out of 5 · 25 reviews
- 5
- 96%
- 4
- 4%
- 3
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