Journey Through Winchester's Past
Description
Walk in the footsteps of the historical characters of Winchester's past: the Romans, Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Oliver Cromwell, and Henry VIII Bring to life Winchester's great literary characters: Jane Austen, John Keats, Thomas Hardy, Sherlock Holmes, and King Arthur. Walk the streets of Winchester, with its mighty historical and literary characters. Groups limited to 10 Tour Starting Point: The Westgate. The medieval entrance to Winchester.
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Itinerary
Medieval gates front this ancient Tudor & Stuart building with exhibits in a former debtor's prison.
One of the finest surviving halls of the 13th century, it is all that now remains of Winchester Castle.
Winchester Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of England in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, with the greatest overall length of any Gothic cathedral
High Street landmark dating form the 15th Century
Ruins of Archbishop of Winchester's Palace
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Accessible for those with limited eye sight
- Accessible for those with limited mobility
- Animals or pets allowed
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- Most travelers can participate
- Service animals allowed
Reviews(362)
Excellent walking tour with our guide Brian who was so interesting to listen to with a hint of humour... amazing. So many facts rolled into these 2 hours bringing the history of Winchester to life. If you tried to do this yourself I'm sure you would miss stuff. Highly recommend this tour.
Thanks so much for the review. So glad that you enjoyed your Tour of Winchester. It is a fascinating place to visit. Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
We joined Gail from Walsh Tours for a historical tour of Winchester. The tour was excellent and Gail gave us lots of information throughout the two hours of the tour. It was well worth the money we paid and as “locals” plus a Spanish friend we learnt a lot. If you get the chance I thoroughly recommend this tour if you visit Winchester. Even better was that afterwards we visited Winchester Cathedral and who should be there as a volunteer guide but Gail!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Winchester is an amazing place to visit. I am so thrilled Gail brought it to life! Wishing you all the best. Cheers. Bryan.
A fascinating insight into one of England's most famous historical cities. We learned so much and it really opened our eyes. This a beautiful town heaped up with stories to tell. Our guide was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable: the time flew by. We are so glad we completed this tour and would happily recommend it.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Winchester is an amazing place to discover. It was a pleasure. All the best. Cheers. Bryan.
Easy tour -interesting history by knowledgeable guide , lots to learn. Our guide was humorous and answered many questions. Despite the rain & cold was worthwhile.
Thank you so much for the review. Winchester is an amazing place to visit. Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
If you want to know some of the history of Winchester then there is no better way than booking a Viator walking tour. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and isn’t hard on your feet. Our tour guide (Bryan) was extremely knowledgeable and talked about the history from ancient to current times. The tour takes you around some of the well known sights but captures a lot of the hidden gems e.g. the oldest bookshop, oldest pub/restaurant, Wickham College. My husband and I were blown away by the beauty and peacefulness that you find off the beaten track and the history captured within the ruined walls of Wolvesey Castle. It’s great value for money I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone.
Thank you so much for the kind and detailed review. Winchester is a fantastic place to visit. And it was a most wonderful pleasure meeting you both. Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
Informative and humorous, brought the city to life with the back story. Would recommend
Thank you for the wonderful review. I am so glad you enjoyed the Tour! Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
Excellent tour highlighting many parts of Winchester that may not be obvious. The tour guide was excellent and extremely knowledgable.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It was a pleasure showing you Winchester. Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
Bryan was an excellent guide, knowledgable and friendly. Would definitely recommend this 2 hour tour
Thank you very much for the wonderful review. So thrilled you enjoyed your time in Winchester. Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
Very informative tour. Not hard on the legs. Nice slow pace. Cheery guide. Very knowledgable. Would recommend.
Thank you so much for the review. Winchester is a great place to visit. Wishing you all the best. Cheers. Bryan.
Wonderful tour with Brian who was the right combination of entertaining and informative. We highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Entertaining and informative, sounds good to me! Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
