RLU233, Apr 2025

We just turned up at 11am last Sunday (13/4) and met Steve. We had a very nice walk around the area and learnt some interesting and quirky facts about people and places. Very pleasant and informative. Highly recommended.

Global50599699465, Feb 2025

My family and friends had the pleasure of taking a walking tour of Old Portsmouth with Steve last weekend. It was a fantastic experience. Steve's knowledge of Portsmouth's history was incredible, and he shared it in a way that was both fun and engaging. He focussed on the people and their stories of life, love, and loss, rather than just dates and buildings, really bringing the history to life. I highly recommend Portsmouth of the Past walking tours to anyone interested in learning more about this historic city.

R1338FRchrisw, Jan 2025

Steve arrived for the tour on time, resplendent in his Union Flag hat and carrying a large shoulder bag. The meeting place was outside the gate to the Historic Naval Dockyard but be aware, the the tour does not include a visit inside. Our party consisted of 9 senior East Anglians and was pre-booked for the day of Storm Eowyn. At the start of the walk the weather was unpleasant but not fierce and Steve gave us a choice of retreating to the pub, where he would deliver his presentation using the extensive library of pictures in his bag, or continuing the walk as planned. We chose to walk. The walk was through the old town and the sights, architecture and tales of the times were enthusiastically brought to life by our knowledgeable and humorous guide with the help of the contents of his bag. The history of Portsmouth is long and rich and every street has a site of interest and a story. The route takes about 90 minutes to cover, over level ground, and has occasional areas of cobbles. Steve was considerate of our age and even the least mobile among us was able to keep up with the pace. Our tour ended in atrocious conditions but we had been well informed and entertained. No fee was asked but Steve accepted discretionary donations, and we're pleased to add to the thousands of pounds he has raised for Cancer charities over the years.

ronniu2016, Nov 2024

Steve was already waiting when we arrived and greeted us warmly. He went on to give us a really fun, informative tour. Steve is highly enthusiastic, carries loads of information with him, but didn’t overload us with dates. Instead he offers a real insight into the social history of all aspects of Portsmouth life. We were brought up locally, and he was equally interested to hear our stories too. Excellent tour and we highly recommend him.