Guided Walking Tour of Portsmouth
Overview
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Mobile ticket
Please note the tour does not enter the Historic Dockyard or go on board its ships.
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.
Your guide has extensive knowledge and can focus on your specific area of interest, whether they be World War 2, industrial archeology, or Portsmouth's people, for example.
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.
The tour can be accessed by people in wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
We are dog friendly.
Additional Info
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Your knowledgeable guide
What To Expect
HMS Warrior 1860
Our starting point of this unique part of British naval history. Please norte: We do not enter the dockyard or visit any ships.
Spinnaker Tower
Spinnaker Tower a world-famous tower
Options
Guided Walking Tour of Portsmouth
Reviews
150 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful walking tour of...
Robyn S,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful walking tour of Portsmouth! It was really nice to be walked around and told many interesting naval facts, especially the history of common sayings we still use today and don’t realize had a connection to the Royal Navy or the past residents of Portsmouth.
Great guide, good cause.
Robyn W,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good walking tour - covered a lot of history and ended up in the old town, where we stayed for lunch. Got a good idea of things to go back and visit. Like the donation to charity
Good but almost didn't happen
David W,
Sep 8, 2024
- Viator
3.00The tour was good but Viator hadn't passed the booking on to the tour guide so he was about to go home !
Portsmouth history
Christopher L,
Jul 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00Learning about the generations of Brunel. Connecting Spice Island with the dockyard Hearing of local ghosts
Highly recommend
Liina T,
Jul 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00My partner and I would highly recommend the tour with Steve. The weather was a bit unpredictable but Steve worked around it, finding a pub whilst it rained and going through the history of Portsmouth with photos. When it stopped raining, he took us on the tour, his knowledge is endless and he shows you sides of Portsmouth you wouldn’t normally explore. Highly recommended if you’re looking to get a rounded knowledge of the city. Steve is friendly and truly could answer any question!
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