Private Tour Winchester
Overview
You will walk with historian Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez, who studied all throughout her history undergraduate to her PhD in the city of Winchester. So you will get detailed explanations of the city from a historical view point as well as that local experience that makes Winchester a quaint, unforgettable place.
You will learn of the legends around some of the most iconic locations in Winchester such as the Great Hall. You will get to know notable characters such a Licoricia of Winchester of the stories of many bishops that work hard to give the city its hard earned reputation. And of course, you will dive into the Anglo-Saxon past following the footsteps of King Alfred of Wessex.
It is not every day that you visit the ancient capital of the kingdom with a medieval historian!
You will learn of the legends around some of the most iconic locations in Winchester such as the Great Hall. You will get to know notable characters such a Licoricia of Winchester of the stories of many bishops that work hard to give the city its hard earned reputation. And of course, you will dive into the Anglo-Saxon past following the footsteps of King Alfred of Wessex.
It is not every day that you visit the ancient capital of the kingdom with a medieval historian!
Inclusions
- Tickets for the Great Hall
- Entry/Admission - The Great Hall
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB England
Winchester Library now exhibiting a statue to Licoricia of Winchester one of the most important women in the history of this city. We will stop briefly and talk about her story.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Great Hall, The Castle Castle Avenue, Winchester SO23 8UJ England
All that remains of Winchester Castle, the Great Hall has been filming location for period dramas such as the Hollow Crown. It Also used to be the court, and is home to the famous Round Table of King Arthur.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, Peninsula Barracks Romsey Road Peninsula Barracks, Winchester SO23 8TS England
The area of the Winchester Barracks is another historical place in Winchester as this used to be part of the castle and the barracks for the city
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Winchester Cathedral, 9 The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS England
One of the most spectacular Gothic cathedrals in England, we will talk about its humble origins in the Anglo Saxon period, to its full glory that you see today.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Winchester College College Street, Winchester SO23 9LX England
Part of the top 5 colleges in the UK. This is an iconic building in the city, and next to the house were Jane Austen died in Winchester.
Stop At: Wolvesey Castle College Street, Winchester SO23 9NB England
Now in ruins, this was once the palace for the bishop of Winchester, and the venue where Queen Mary and Phillip II of Spain had breakfast during their wedding.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Guildhall Winchester, Broadway High Street, Winchester SO23 9GH England
Winchester Guildhall is our gateway to King Alfred Statue, in commemoration for the great Anglo Saxon King of Winchester and Wessex.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB England
Winchester Library now exhibiting a statue to Licoricia of Winchester one of the most important women in the history of this city. We will stop briefly and talk about her story.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Great Hall, The Castle Castle Avenue, Winchester SO23 8UJ England
All that remains of Winchester Castle, the Great Hall has been filming location for period dramas such as the Hollow Crown. It Also used to be the court, and is home to the famous Round Table of King Arthur.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, Peninsula Barracks Romsey Road Peninsula Barracks, Winchester SO23 8TS England
The area of the Winchester Barracks is another historical place in Winchester as this used to be part of the castle and the barracks for the city
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Winchester Cathedral, 9 The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS England
One of the most spectacular Gothic cathedrals in England, we will talk about its humble origins in the Anglo Saxon period, to its full glory that you see today.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Winchester College College Street, Winchester SO23 9LX England
Part of the top 5 colleges in the UK. This is an iconic building in the city, and next to the house were Jane Austen died in Winchester.
Stop At: Wolvesey Castle College Street, Winchester SO23 9NB England
Now in ruins, this was once the palace for the bishop of Winchester, and the venue where Queen Mary and Phillip II of Spain had breakfast during their wedding.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Guildhall Winchester, Broadway High Street, Winchester SO23 9GH England
Winchester Guildhall is our gateway to King Alfred Statue, in commemoration for the great Anglo Saxon King of Winchester and Wessex.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Winchester is a very hilly city so if you struggle with hills, it is not recommended
- Face masks are no longer compulsory in the UK. We will remain as socially distanced as possible (some streets are very narrow) and any travelers that feel the need to use face masks are able to do so.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Vacation157715
October 2023
A super tour around Winchester with Lilian who was very knowledgeable. Even though I have been to a Winchester lots of times it was nice to see and hear more of its rich history.
A super tour around Winchester with Lilian who was very knowledgeable. Even though I have been to a Winchester lots of times it was nice to see and hear more of its rich history.Dreamer21628271656
August 2023
The guide was so sweet, knowledgeable and passionate about history. My husband has some limited mobility and she adapted the tour to the two of us very well, allowing for sitting when needed etc. We saw the while beautiful city and really loved it!
The guide was so sweet, knowledgeable and passionate about history. My husband has some limited mobility and she adapted the tour to the two of us very well, allowing for sitting when needed etc. We saw the while beautiful city and really loved it!none222222
August 2023
Lilian was a mine of expert information and my son and I learned such lot in a short time. She was even enthusiastic when it rained throughout most of the tour! Highly recommended. Thank you 😊
Lilian was a mine of expert information and my son and I learned such lot in a short time. She was even enthusiastic when it rained throughout most of the tour! Highly recommended. Thank you 😊CalGalSoCal
July 2023
Lillian is the perfect guide - my husband has difficulty walking long distances and she helped to tailor an already great tour to make it doable and enjoyable for him. She knew places along the way he could sit and rest and there were times i went with her to see a particular detailed ruin by ou...
Lillian is the perfect guide - my husband has difficulty walking long distances and she helped to tailor an already great tour to make it doable and enjoyable for him. She knew places along the way he could sit and rest and there were times i went with her to see a particular detailed ruin by ourselves. It worked out very well. As others have said she is so knowledgeable that we could have talked for hours about the history of the area and it was a wonderful day. She also recommended we go to evensong at the Cathedral which was wonderful. I highly recommend her. Thank you Lillian for a wonderful day in Winchester.willcA720FJ
July 2023
Everything was perfect. Our tour guide was kind, knowledgeable, and caring. It wasn’t a scripted tour, she listened to what was important to my family and tailored it to what interested us. I would have paid for a full day if the opportunity was available and if I knew Winchester was so large we ...
Everything was perfect. Our tour guide was kind, knowledgeable, and caring. It wasn’t a scripted tour, she listened to what was important to my family and tailored it to what interested us. I would have paid for a full day if the opportunity was available and if I knew Winchester was so large we would have stayed the night rather than making it a day trip from London. We will definitely be back!Ian T
July 2023
I have been on many tours but this is probably the best one Lillian was so informative I really enjoyed it a really great insight into the history of Winchester
I have been on many tours but this is probably the best one Lillian was so informative I really enjoyed it a really great insight into the history of Winchester