Free walking tour of Historic Old Portsmouth

The tour lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes

Available in English

Description

We offer walking tours of the historic parts of Old Portsmouth. We focus on its people and stories of their lives, loves, and losses, not dreary dates or boring buildings.

Your guide has lived in Portsmouth for over 40 years. He has an unrivaled knowledge of historic Portsmouth from its Roman origins to the present day, delivered in a fun, engaging, and informative manner. The tour is supported by historic pictures, maps, etc.

The full tour route is approximately 2 miles and wheelchair/mobility scooter friendly. We are also dog friendly.

Tour groups are limited to 12 people, ensuring you can hear & engage.

For international travellers, summary sheets of the key points and audio translations are available in several languages.

A children's workbook/pencils are available to take away to ensure their engagement and interest.

For people with connections to Portsmouth, your guide has extensive data on past naval losses, people lost during World War 2. You may learn about local history you never knew!

Please note: the tours do not enter the Historic Dockyard, go on its ships, or visit the Spinnaker Tower.

Guide: Steve

Guiding since 2023

Hi, I'm Steve, the lead guide for Portsmouth of the Past Free Walking Tours. Having lived in and around the city for over 40 years, I have extensive knowledge of the quirky or secret places that you might miss. Your guides love engaging with visitors from all over the world to this wonderful city. What makes Portsmouth unique? It is all about its people, their lives, loves, and losses. It is not about boring buildings and dreary dates. As such I am a storyteller, making our history real to people today.

8 stops

1 hour and 15 minutes

Meeting point:The Hard Interchange, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3PU, UKTours depart from the Mudlarks (girl and man) statue 30 metres outside the entrance to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. During summer a Portsmouth Of the Past banner/ A board is close by. Tour guides normally wear union jack waistcoats so you can't miss us!. Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

The HardJust outside the historic dockyard, also known as Devil's Acre, reflecting its history of drinking, & pressgangs.

Outside visit

HMS WarriorSee this magnificant ship from 1860

Outside visit

St Georges SquareThe oldest dock area from the 13th century with a monument to Britain's greatest engineer

8 stops

1 hour and 15 minutes

Outside visit

The HardJust outside the historic dockyard, also known as Devil's Acre, reflecting its history of drinking, & pressgangs.

Outside visit

HMS WarriorSee this magnificant ship from 1860

Outside visit

St Georges SquareThe oldest dock area from the 13th century with a monument to Britain's greatest engineer

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Professionalism

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Entertainment

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Communication

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.