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Portsmouth Naval History Private Guided Walking Tour

By Travelusion Tours
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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $46 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

You will be walking with Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez, a PhD historian who has been living and studying in the south of England for 13 years. During this walk you will learn the history of Portsmouth as a naval city and the impact the development of the Royal Navy had on this town.

We will talk about main events in British history such as the First and Second World War, the Peninsula War, the development of naval warfare and the impact it has had in human life. But also, we will get to experience a beautiful and charming seaside city with lovely views and a character of its own.

Activity location

  • Southsea Castle
    • Clarence Esplanade, Southsea
    • PO5 3PA, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PO5 3PA
    • PO5 3PA, Southsea, England, United Kingdom

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Portsmouth Naval History Private Guided Walking Tour in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Wed 10:30am-7:30pm
  • English
Price details
CA $46.31 x 1 AdultCA $46.31
Total
Price is CA $46.31
Until Tue, 19 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedif you get thirsty during your tour, please speak with your guide so we can accommodate you
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCoffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Southsea Castle
  • 7m
We will meet by the exterior of Southsea Castle - we will not go inside this attraction. Here we learn about the origin of the fortifications of Portsmouth.
The D-Day Story
  • 7m
We will stop outside D Day Story - we will not go inside - however we will be able to see all the commemorations in relation to D Day and see the last remaining D Day landing craft.
Portsmouth Naval Memorial
  • 5m
we will walk around the Portsmouth Naval memorial in relation to WW1 and WW"
Portsmouth Cathedral
  • 5m
Entrance to the cathedral is free but admission depends on their service hours. We will learn about the impact of the war in Portsmouth and other incident that have assailed the city such at the sinking of the Mary Rose
The Round Tower
  • 6m
We will walk by the Round Tower and discover more about the role of Portsmouth as a Royal Navy town through history. We will also catch lovely views of the Solent
Gunwharf Quays
  • 7m
We will walk through Gunwharf, an area now dedicated to shopping and the hospitality industry. However this area also holds memorabilia of Portsmouth naval history, and we will be able to see these while enjoying the vibes of the area and the harbour.
Spinnaker Tower
  • 6m
We will stop by the Spinnaker Tower where the tour will end - or we can walk to the historic dockyard to see the exterior of the HMS Victory - up to the client.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSouthsea Castle
    • Clarence Esplanade, Southsea
    • PO5 3PA, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPO5 3PA
    • PO5 3PA, Southsea, England, United Kingdom

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