Southampton Privated Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
Discover the city of Southampton with a historian guide on a private walking tour lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Take in the most iconic sights of this English port city, such as the Titanic Memorial, Tudor House and the historic quayside, while learning about its cultural importance and evolution over the centuries.
This tour is completely private, which means that you will go at your own pace, with personalised explanations and without sharing the experience with other travellers. The tour is available in English or Spanish, to be selected at the time of booking.
The meeting point is The Bargate, an iconic medieval monument in the heart of the city. Once the tour is over, you can continue exploring Southampton on your own.
- Explore Southampton with an expert historian guide.
- Enjoy a private and flexible tour at your own pace.
- See the key historic sites of the port city.
What’s included
- Local guide (English or Spanish)
- Entrance fees to museums or attractions (most of the points visited are outdoors)
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Step by Step
Embark on a journey through Southampton's past and present on this private walking tour with a professional guide who specialises in history. This walking tour offers an in-depth look at the city's most important landmarks and their stories, perfect for the curious, history buffs and travellers who want to truly understand the soul of this British port.
You'll begin your tour at The Bargate, an impressive medieval gateway that marks the entrance to the Old Town. From there, you'll wander through streets steeped in history, such as those surrounding the Tudor House and Garden, where you'll discover how Southampton's inhabitants lived centuries ago.
Your guide will take you to symbolic sites such as the Mayflower Memorial, the Titanic memorial and the World War I Cenotaph, all with strong links to the great historical events that have shaped the world and left their mark on this seaside city.
You'll also visit lesser-known but equally significant places, such as Holyrood Church and East Park, home to the statue of Isaac Watts, a key figure in English church music.
