Private Walking Tour of Southampton
Private Walking Tour of Southampton
You will learn the modern history of Southampton accompanied by a Ph.D. historian and tour guide. The experience practices mindful tourism which means to help you understand how the community you are visiting is impacted by you and history.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Tudor House and Garden
You will hear the history of Tudor house and experience the importance of its legacy in Southampton.
5 minutesMayflower Memorial
We will see the Mayflower Memorial and understand the importance of this voyage for the history of Southampton and the World.
5 minutesTown Quay
We will talk about the history of the port and harbour of Southampton and its importance as a cruise capital of the world.
10 minutesSouthampton
We will see Holyrood Church and its remains as well as the exterior of the Dolphin hotel, one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in the city.
10 minutesTitanic Engineer Officers Memorial
We will see the engineers memorial and learn about the history of the Titanic and its importance for Southampton.
10 minutesSouthampton
We will see the original Cenotaph in Southampton which served as the blueprint for many more to come. We will talk about the history of WW1 and its implications for the city.
5 minutesAndrews East Park
Here we will see the statue of Isaac Watts, father of English hymn and we will conclude our tour.
10 minutesIncluded
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- In the UK the use of masks is optional. Travelers are encouraged to operate in whatever way they are most comfortable. All our guides are vaccinated and will always carry a mask in case it is deemed necessary and safer to impart the tour this way. We implement distancing as appropriate throughout.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.