Private Walking Tour of Southampton
Overview
You will learn the modern history of Southampton accompanied by a Ph.D. historian and tour guide. The experience practices mindful tourism which means to help you understand how the community you are visiting is impacted by you and history.
Inclusions
- Gratuities
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tudor House and Garden, Bugle Street St Michael's Square, Southampton SO14 2AD England
You will hear the history of Tudor house and experience the importance of its legacy in Southampton.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mayflower Memorial, opposite Mayflower Park, Southampton SO14 2AQ England
We will see the Mayflower Memorial and understand the importance of this voyage for the history of Southampton and the World.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ England
We will talk about the history of the port and harbour of Southampton and its importance as a cruise capital of the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, England
We will see Holyrood Church and its remains as well as the exterior of the Dolphin hotel, one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Titanic Engineer Officers Memorial, East Park, Southampton England
We will see the engineers memorial and learn about the history of the Titanic and its importance for Southampton.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, England
We will see the original Cenotaph in Southampton which served as the blueprint for many more to come. We will talk about the history of WW1 and its implications for the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Andrews East Park, St Andrews Road, Southampton England
Here we will see the statue of Isaac Watts, father of English hymn and we will conclude our tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tudor House and Garden, Bugle Street St Michael's Square, Southampton SO14 2AD England
You will hear the history of Tudor house and experience the importance of its legacy in Southampton.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mayflower Memorial, opposite Mayflower Park, Southampton SO14 2AQ England
We will see the Mayflower Memorial and understand the importance of this voyage for the history of Southampton and the World.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ England
We will talk about the history of the port and harbour of Southampton and its importance as a cruise capital of the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, England
We will see Holyrood Church and its remains as well as the exterior of the Dolphin hotel, one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Titanic Engineer Officers Memorial, East Park, Southampton England
We will see the engineers memorial and learn about the history of the Titanic and its importance for Southampton.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, England
We will see the original Cenotaph in Southampton which served as the blueprint for many more to come. We will talk about the history of WW1 and its implications for the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Andrews East Park, St Andrews Road, Southampton England
Here we will see the statue of Isaac Watts, father of English hymn and we will conclude our tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- In the UK the use of masks is optional. Travelers are encouraged to operate in whatever way they are most comfortable. All our guides are vaccinated and will always carry a mask in case it is deemed necessary and safer to impart the tour this way. We implement distancing as appropriate throughout.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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.
alexandrepG6212LV
June 2023
It was a wonderful experience. Thank you, James for your passion for the history of Southampton. Recommend it to all history lovers.
It was a wonderful experience. Thank you, James for your passion for the history of Southampton. Recommend it to all history lovers.Rhuchings
May 2023
James was very knowledgeable about the history of Southampton. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and his company.
James was very knowledgeable about the history of Southampton. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and his company.Michaela A
March 2023
Ganz tolle Reiseleiterin! Sie hat uns viel Hintergrundwissen spannend nahegebracht. Der Rundgang war sehr interessant.
Ganz tolle Reiseleiterin! Sie hat uns viel Hintergrundwissen spannend nahegebracht. Der Rundgang war sehr interessant.626linneab
October 2023
It was raining hard , trip was not cancelled because per guide its was not bad enough , we were dripping wet
It was raining hard , trip was not cancelled because per guide its was not bad enough , we were dripping wetCharles_H
May 2023
My husband and I along with another couple took a walking tour in Southampton with James yesterday. He was very personal and extremely informative about his city! He shared a lot of the history of the surrounding wall of the area as well as several of the buildings and landmarks spared by WW2. He...
My husband and I along with another couple took a walking tour in Southampton with James yesterday. He was very personal and extremely informative about his city! He shared a lot of the history of the surrounding wall of the area as well as several of the buildings and landmarks spared by WW2. He was a wealth of knowledge and we all enjoyed his tour immensely!Jessica_G
January 2023
Our extremely knowledgeable guide talked us through the founding of Southampton up to modern times. A great way to get introduced to the area She was not afraid to tell the true history ending on high note with the story of William Bell, a Southampton local who tragically lost his life on the Ti...
Our extremely knowledgeable guide talked us through the founding of Southampton up to modern times. A great way to get introduced to the area She was not afraid to tell the true history ending on high note with the story of William Bell, a Southampton local who tragically lost his life on the Titanic. His heroism was repaid by a man he saved. Take the tour to find out what happened!