Portsmouth Historic Stories Walking Tour

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.

Meeting Point

The Hard Interchange

Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3PU, UK

Next to Mudlarks Statue 30m outside the Historic Dockyard in front of Warrior 1860.
75m from The Hard bus interchange or 100m from Portsmouth Harbour Station & Gosport Ferry. Car park is in Wickham Street PO1 3EF.

The Portsmouth Clean Air Zone doesn't apply to private cars, vans or motor cycles.

What's included:

• Your knowledgeable guide

What to expect:

Duration: between 30 minutes and 1 hour, 30 minutes

HMS Warrior 1860

Victory Gate, Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, PO1 3QX

Our starting point of this unique part of British naval history.
Please norte: We do not enter the dockyard or visit any ships.

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Spinnaker Tower

Gunwharf Quays, , Portsmouth, PO1 3TT

Spinnaker Tower a world-famous tower

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The Round Tower

Broad Street., Portsmouth, PO1 2JE

The Round Tower is our defensive history. Admire the architecture

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Portsmouth Cathedral

High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2HH

Admire one of our two amazing cathedrals.

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Gunwharf Quays

Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ

See our entertainment and shopping centre

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Broad Street

Broad St, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1, UK

The entertainment centre over two centuries!

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Spice Island Inn

Spice Island Inn, 1 Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2JL, UK

An ideal relaxing refreshment on the waterfront

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