Guided Walking Tour of Portsmouth
Overview
Please note the tour does not enter the Historic Dockyard, go on board its ships. or up the Spinnaker Tower.
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. The total distance is approx. 3km, is flat with no stairs.
Your guide has extensive knowledge and can focus on your specific area of interest, whether they be World Wars, industrial archaeology, or Portsmouth's people, as examples.
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.
Content is tailored for locals and visitors alike, dependent upon their interests.
The tour can be accessed by people in wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
We are dog friendly.
There are some wonderful photo opportunities.
What's Included
- Your knowledgeable guide
- Alcoholic beverages We do go past some lovely pubs where you may wish to take refreshment!
- Admission to access the Ships / Museums in the Historic Dockyard or Spinnaker Tower
- This is a walking tour with access for mobility scooters or wheelchairs
Meeting Location
Victory Gate
The Hard, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3PU, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Restrooms accessible at start & during the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-321311P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Your knowledgeable guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. We do go past some lovely pubs where you may wish to take refreshment!.
- Admission to access the Ships / Museums in the Historic Dockyard or Spinnaker Tower.
- This is a walking tour with access for mobility scooters or wheelchairs.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Walking Tour of Portsmouth is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Walking Tour of Portsmouth will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Your knowledgeable guide
- Alcoholic beveragesWe do go past some lovely pubs where you may wish to take refreshment!
- Admission to access the Ships / Museums in the Historic Dockyard or Spinnaker Tower
- This is a walking tour with access for mobility scooters or wheelchairs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Restrooms accessible at start & during the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
