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Overview
Discover Poole's historic Old Town and learn about its long and interesting history on a guided tour. Visit lanes that were once piers, look behind the High Street facades, and find the curly Cod.
Starting at 19 High Street, your guided walking tour will help you imagine Poole in the centuries gone by. Poole was 'founded' in 1248 when Sir William Longspee sold the land to the citizens to fund his costs for a Crusade from which he never returned. But, Poole has a much longer history that stretches back to the Iron Age and it also has Roman connections. Your will learn how Poole's coastline has been reclaimed, where the town was attacked by the Spanish looking for the pirate Harry Paye, how Codfish from Newfoundland paid for one of Poole's transformations, and where the smuggling tunnels still exist. The main tour takes two hours at a slow walking pace and is on mostly level pavement. It is all wheelchair accessible. A shorter tour is available on request.
Operated by
Poole Tours
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A great tour for Poole
Navigate21403661124, Mar 2026
Kate was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions we had.
Will never look at Poole High Street the same way again.
alexpN666YZ, Feb 2026
A great early evening spent with Kate and friends doing the walking tour. Very interesting facts revealed about Poole’s history that we never knew and what fascinating buildings lie behind the high street. Thank you. Alex & Kim
Fun and factual tour giving insights into the history of Poole
936nicoleb, Feb 2026
A fun and factful evening spent exploring the old town and finding out more about the history of Poole. Kate was extremly knowledgable and enthralled us with stories of the past throughout the tour.
Amazing experience walking through the centuries of Poole Town
P8403JZmatthewd, Feb 2026
We had a very enjoyable and relaxed tour with Kate who had us all engaged throughout the walking tour, despite the rain. We learned so much about the history of Poole old town through the centuries and got an insight into how it became what it is today.
Itinerary
Brownsea Island
From the vantage point of Poole Quay, your guide will tell you Brownsea's medieval ownership, the origin of the castle and its role in saving Poole in WWII.
7 minutesPoole Museum and Scaplen's Court & Garden
Your guide will tell you about the medieval history of this important building, its location in the Old Town, and how it was 'returned' to Poole after its disappearance.
5 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- Guide: In-person: English
- This is a guided walking tour of Poole
Exclusions
- We do not provide headsets since this is a fully guided tour.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.