Private Tour
Private Tour Winchester
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
You will walk with historian Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez* who studied all throughout her history undergraduate to her PhD in the city of Winchester. So you will get detailed explanations of the city from a historical view point as well as that local experience that makes Winchester a quaint, unforgettable place.
You will learn of the legends around some of the most iconic locations in Winchester. You will get to know notable characters such a Licoricia of Winchester of the stories of many bishops that work hard to give the city its hard earned reputation. And of course, you will dive into the Anglo-Saxon past following the footsteps of King Alfred of Wessex.
It is not every day that you visit the ancient capital of the kingdom with a medieval historian!
*Although Lillian delivers the majority of the tours the team has grown since 2021. Rest of the team are trained by her and historians/teachers/or history students of the university of Winchester. See our reviews*
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Winchester is a very hilly city so if you struggle with hills, it is not recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Gratuities
Lunch
Private transportation
What To Expect
The Arc
Winchester Library now exhibiting a statue to Licoricia of Winchester one of the most important women in the history of this city. We will stop briefly and talk about her story.
Winchester Cathedral
One of the most spectacular Gothic cathedrals in England, we will talk about its humble origins in the Anglo Saxon period, to its full glory that you see today.
Options
Private Tour Winchester
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely walk with a knowledgeable expert
javelint,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I learned a lot about Winchester from a real expert. I particularly enjoyed learning more about King Alfred, and exploring some of the byways and back-ways. A great experience.
It was very interesting!...
Polina H,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very interesting! My guide was Sam, who is doing his master's degree in history. He was very open to answering my questions about the history of Winchester and overall England - I really appreciated that!
Wonderful Winchester Walking Tour
Linda D,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide, Sam, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We really got a fee for Winchester and ideas for attractions to visit. Plus it was a beautiful day!
Perfect tour to learn about the interesting history of Winchester
Liz G,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour of Winchester! Our guide was Sam and he did a great job walking us through Winchester and telling us all about the incredible history of so many ruling groups. Would absolutely do this tour again when visiting Winchester in the future. Do not hesitate and book this tour if you're going to be in Winchester!
Fun way to see Winchester
Theresa C,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our guide, Sam. He knew all kinds of things about Winchester and its history. Winchester is a lovely place, but hearing his stories and explanations added a whole other level to our enjoyment. Highly recommend.
Must do walking tour for unique historic perspective!
timothysD7832YQ,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam was our guide and was the perfect English gentleman!! We started at the West Wall and learned about the Roman gate and the wall that surrounds the old fortress town. So much to see from the tunnels to the gate to the recent 17th Century buildings. He was so engaging and obviously proud of his town! We were introduced to the Museum of the Green Jacket Regiment, (very famous) and the renown Winchester College. He left us at the start of the Main Street leading back to the train station. This town deserves more time and Sam’s tour is a great way to kick off a super experience!
I really enjoyed the...
Marie K,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed the tour. Everything was really well organised, Michelle was very knowledgeable and passionate about local history
Not as described
jbyrnes,
Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Not as described. Tour details state that the tour will be done by Dr. Lillian Gonzales who got her degree in Winchester. The tour guide ended up being a college student--not Dr. Gonzales. An asterick in the description does say that most tours are done by her, but that one of her students may do the tour instead. Very misleading !!! Sam was our guide. He was very monotone, spoke very softly (hard to hear), and not very interesting. This tour does not live up to the many, many other Viator tours we have taken. Super disappointing !
Fantastic tour
Lisa F,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour, covered a range of history and was the perfect length and circuit. Lillian was super knowledgeable and friendly and we could t have asked for a better tour guide
Our tour guide provide us...
Clayte F,
Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide provide us was a constant stream of information and stories about each of the places she took us to! There’s so much depth to the history here.
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