Portsmouth Guided Walking Tour Including Spinnaker Tower, Round Tower, and Cathedral
by Portsmouth of the Past Walking Tours
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This walking tour in Portsmouth lasts from about 30 minutes up to 90 minutes. It covers over 800 years of Old Portsmouth’s history, focusing on the lives and stories of its people rather than just dates or buildings. The guide is knowledgeable and can adjust the tour to your interests, such as World War 2, industrial archaeology, or local residents. The tour is suitable for all ages, with stories and facts adapted for children and teenagers. It does not include entry to the Historic Dockyard or boarding any ships. The route begins at the Royal Navy Museums near HMS Warrior, where the guide introduces this section of British naval history without entering the dockyard or ships. Next, the tour passes the Spinnaker Tower, a well-known landmark in Portsmouth. It continues to the Round Tower, highlighting its defensive role and architecture. The group then visits Portsmouth Cathedral, one of the city’s two cathedrals, to observe its features from outside. Finally, the tour ends at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth’s shopping and entertainment area on the waterfront, where there is an opportunity to relax. The tour is accessible to wheelchair and mobility scooter users and is dog friendly.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Royal Navy Museums: HMS Warrior
The tour starts at the Royal Navy Museums near HMS Warrior, covering this part of British naval history. The tour does not enter the dockyard or board any ships.
Spinnaker Tower
The route passes the Spinnaker Tower, a well-known tower in Portsmouth.
The Round Tower
The tour continues to the Round Tower, which played a defensive role. The guide points out its architectural features.
Portsmouth Cathedral
Participants see Portsmouth Cathedral, one of the city’s two cathedrals, and learn about its features from outside.
Gunwharf Quays
The tour ends at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth’s shopping and entertainment center located on the waterfront.
Entertainment Centre Over Two Centuries
This stop is a drive-by of the entertainment centre that has been active for more than two hundred years.
Waterfront Refreshment Stop
An opportunity to relax and enjoy refreshments on the waterfront concludes the tour.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Portsmouth Guided Walking Tour Including Spinnaker Tower, Round Tower, and Cathedral
by Portsmouth of the Past Walking Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£20Overview
This walking tour in Portsmouth lasts from about 30 minutes up to 90 minutes. It covers over 800 years of Old Portsmouth’s history, focusing on the lives and stories of its people rather than just dates or buildings. The guide is knowledgeable and can adjust the tour to your interests, such as World War 2, industrial archaeology, or local residents. The tour is suitable for all ages, with stories and facts adapted for children and teenagers. It does not include entry to the Historic Dockyard or boarding any ships. The route begins at the Royal Navy Museums near HMS Warrior, where the guide introduces this section of British naval history without entering the dockyard or ships. Next, the tour passes the Spinnaker Tower, a well-known landmark in Portsmouth. It continues to the Round Tower, highlighting its defensive role and architecture. The group then visits Portsmouth Cathedral, one of the city’s two cathedrals, to observe its features from outside. Finally, the tour ends at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth’s shopping and entertainment area on the waterfront, where there is an opportunity to relax. The tour is accessible to wheelchair and mobility scooter users and is dog friendly.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Royal Navy Museums: HMS Warrior
The tour starts at the Royal Navy Museums near HMS Warrior, covering this part of British naval history. The tour does not enter the dockyard or board any ships.
Spinnaker Tower
The route passes the Spinnaker Tower, a well-known tower in Portsmouth.
The Round Tower
The tour continues to the Round Tower, which played a defensive role. The guide points out its architectural features.
Portsmouth Cathedral
Participants see Portsmouth Cathedral, one of the city’s two cathedrals, and learn about its features from outside.
Gunwharf Quays
The tour ends at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth’s shopping and entertainment center located on the waterfront.
Entertainment Centre Over Two Centuries
This stop is a drive-by of the entertainment centre that has been active for more than two hundred years.
Waterfront Refreshment Stop
An opportunity to relax and enjoy refreshments on the waterfront concludes the tour.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.