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Portsmouth, Portsmouth of the Past Walking Tour


Portsmouth of the past


Experience the delights of old Portsmouth with its 2000 years of history with stories of its people. Explore the historic city with your guide and hear stories about its heroes, villains, and victims.


Portsmouth



Enjoy a leisurely walking tour around Old Portsmouth, taking in its points of interest and its hidden treasures. We focus on the quirky stories that you might miss in a stroll around this beautiful area.

The tour ranges from the Romans at Portus Adurni (Portchester Castle today) through the development of Old Portsmouth in the late 12th century to the modern day Aircraft Carriers in the dockyard.

The tour concentrates on stories of its people & how Portsmouth helped to shape the world through its naval history. The walk is supported by historic pictures, maps etc

For children, an activity book / pencils is provided, with all content age appropriate.

All funds raised / gratuities are split with Cancer Research UK. Last year over £1200 raised so far for this incredible charity helping to beat these horrible diseases.

The tour is wheelchair / scooter accessible & is dog friendly.



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Duration 1.5 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Wheelchair accessible

from € 11.65 per person
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About this experience

Highlights
  • Be transported back to the lively lives of sailors living in Portsmouth
  • Understand its quirkiness with the weird & bizarre facts about the city
  • Fantastic photo opportunities
  • Includes
  • A guide with over 40 years of experience of living in Portsmouth with an unrivalled range of knowledge of the old town.
  • Entrance to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard& access to its ship attractions
  • Entrance to the Spinnaker Tower

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