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Learn more about Portsmouth’s centuries of history on a small-group walking tour. Your guide can tailor the tour’s content to suit the interests and ages of participants, with family-friendly stories and interesting historical tidbits. See city highlights of the port city, including Portsmouth Cathedral, the HMS Warrior 1860, and the Gunwharf Quays. While this is a walking tour, it’s accessible to wheelchair users and mobility scooters.
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Portsmouth of the Past Walking Tours
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owlibird, Nov 2025
Steve was really friendly knowledgeable and informative, he clearly enjoys what he does and donates the money he is given to Cancer research UK. Only a shame that more people weren’t with us to benefit from his knowledge and raise more money for charity today. Thanks Steve!
Daniel H, Oct 2025
Excellent learning experience and good fun. Thoroughly engaging guide (Steve) who clearly enjoys the whole history of Portsmouth and imparts many good anecdote and gem of information.
S7140XLmargareth, Oct 2025
We contacted Portsmouth of the Past at short notice to ask if a tour could be possible on a specific date. We had a prompt reply to confirm that if an early afternoon suited it would be possible. Steve contacted us to say where and when we should meet and sent a useful reminder on the day. It transpired that this was to be a private tour for just the 2 of us. It was very informative as well as entertaining - and we were delighted to learn that half of our donation (there is no charge for the tour - just pay what you feel is appropriate) would go to Cancer Research UK. Very highly recommended.
jeffrQ6861ZK, Oct 2025
Organised the Portsmouth of the Past Walking Tour a few days prior and sent an email with some queries. Steve responded pretty well straight away and the communication from him for the next few days was excellent. On Friday October 10th we met Steve at the designated spot and headed off. There was no one else on the tour so it was quite personal. Steve is a thorough professional that knows the history of the area extremely well, including number of anecdotes of the past. Whilst there is no charge for the tour we did contribute some money for him and his nominated charity (Cancer UK). Steve is an excellent guide of which I would highly recommend Portsmouth of the Past Walking Tour, if you want an interesting tour of the old Portsmouth area.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
It was a complete pleasure to share the stories of my wonderful city with you. I am glad I contributed to you enjoying the old town.
Our starting point of this unique part of British naval history.
Please norte: We do not enter the dockyard or visit any ships.
Spinnaker Tower a world-famous tower
The Round Tower is our defensive history. Admire the architecture
Admire one of our two amazing cathedrals.
See our entertainment and shopping centre
The entertainment centre over two centuries!
An ideal relaxing refreshment on the waterfront
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