Private Tour

Journey Through Winchester's Past: Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

French

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Walk in the footsteps of the historical characters of Winchester's past: the Romans, Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Oliver Cromwell, and Henry VIII

Bring to life Winchester's great literary characters: Jane Austen, John Keats, Thomas Hardy, Sherlock Holmes, and King Arthur.

Walk the streets of Winchester, with its mighty historical and literary characters.

Enjoy a custom Journey Through Winchester's Past.

Price based on a group of 8.

Tour Starting Point: The Westage. In front of the medieval entrace to Winchester, at the top end of the High Street.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Most travelers can participate

Not wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed and pets allowed

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

20% discount at The Wykeham Arms

Photography

Discounted tickets at the Great Hall

What To Expect

Westgate Museum

One of two surviving Gates into Winchester

Admission Not Applicable

The Great Hall

The only surviving part of Winchester Castle containing King Arthur's Round Table

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Journey Through Winchester's Past: Private Tour

Reviews

4.94

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Historical walk through Winchester
RenateM421,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a lovely tour with a very knowledgable guide Bryan, learned a lot more about Winchester through him. After the tour all the places were good to find. Bryan told his stories very well and with a lot of passion about Winchester. Would recommend him very much.
September trip
Connector13957964482,
Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous tour can't recommend it more, it was brilliant. The right pace for the group, delivered with well researched knowledge, visiting interesting sights. My third trip.
What a tour!
Z1496YKsarahw,
Jun 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Bryan ran such an interesting and fun private tour for one of our work outings. It was full of brilliant facts and we all learnt so much, and he even personalised it to start at our lovely historic studio. Huge thanks to Bryan - we have already recommended him to others!
Interesting and Informative
892liamn,
Apr 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Tour Guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history and landmarks of Winchester. A wll spent morning tour. Very entertaining.
Spooky private hen-do tour
bananarama602,
Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed exploring Winchester with Bryan. We were first-time visitors and he was relaxed and funny and made us feel really welcome. The dark and rain completed the ghostly experience! Thank you
Walk through historical Winchester
M8879EVmattm,
Jan 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a small group. It was myself, and a mother daughter duo. Bryan, our guide, still did the tour even though it was just the three of us. It was excellent being in a small group. Bryan taught us all about the history of the sites we walked to in Winchester. He answered our questions and chatted with us and cracked a few jokes. It was a very enjoyable tour and I am glad I signed up for it. Winchester is absolutely beautiful. I stopped in The Royal Oak after for food and beer. Bryan pointed that pub out on the tour as the oldest pub in Winchester. I will return to Winchester again in my future travels.
Great tour of Winchester
Anita S,
Oct 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a private tour of the city for my mum’s birthday. It was fun and informative (despite the rain!) A great way to get an overview of the city.
Fun and informative
FirstFootingJBay,
Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was fun and informative..... and amazing weather😎 Such a great guide and extremely knowledgeable. I may need to do this one again because there was so much interesting information which I'm sure I shan't remember 🫣
Don’t miss this tour !!!
792iwonam,
Jun 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour guide! Very friendly and knowledgeable. It was our first time visiting Winchester and we got to see all the beautiful parts of it because of the tour, otherwise we would have missed many local spots. Great pub recommendations too!
Very informative and fun
G8367CBanthonym,
May 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very informative and fun. Gave a good historical overview of the city and explored many sites. Very scenic and beautiful.