Private Walking Tour of Southampton
Description
You will learn the modern history of Southampton accompanied by Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez (PhD historian) or one of the members of her team of tour guides with backgrounds in history/education. The experience practices mindful tourism which means to help you understand how the community you are visiting is impacted by you and history.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will hear the history of Tudor house and experience the importance of its legacy in Southampton.
We will see the Mayflower Memorial and understand the importance of this voyage for the history of Southampton and the World.
We will talk about the history of the port and harbour of Southampton and its importance as a cruise capital of the world.
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.
We will see the engineers memorial and learn about the history of the Titanic and its importance for Southampton.
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.
Here we will see the statue of Isaac Watts, father of English hymn and we will conclude our tour.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(98)
This tour proved to be an excellent one learning the history, culture and architecture of many locations, people and cultures of Southampton. Georgia, our guide, provided interesting, insightful and educational information that piqued questions from each of us. She aptly provided a good answer or simply commented, “That’s a very good question.” And we would all laugh.
Thank you so much for your time and kindness
They take your money and don't bother to show up Pick another vendor or save your money . Its very unpleasant
Kimberley you didn't turn up for your tour, you arrived 30 minutes late despite abundant communication which you received well in advance as photographic evidence to customer services proved, plus all your messages. We offered you a reschedule that didn't suit you, and we offered many other alternatives to deal with this. You made a mistake and you are punishing us when you didn't actually experience our tour and when we spent several hours trying to fix your mistake
The tour guide, Georgia, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot of history. I would recommend this tour to everyone. Thank you.
Thank you so much for spending some time with us!
Although we were not expecting someone as young as Georgia to be our guide, she was a fount of knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her.
We are so glad that you had a good time with us! Thank you
We had our tour with 'Thomas' who was great and really knowledgeable, despite growing up around Southampton, there was so much of my own city I had overlooked, really beautiful, and had a great guide.
Thank you so much for your kind words
amazing tour! great mix of medieval and modern history, with an emphasis on Southampton's role as a major historical port. Our guide, Thomas, was very knowledgeable and fun!
We are so thankful for your review!
I was very fortunate to have a private tour with Lillian. Lillian was very professional and knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm for Southampton was very evident. The tour was well paced with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. I would highly recommend a tour with Lillian. Barbara S. Winnipeg, Canada
It was my pleasure having you over, safe travels!
Our tour guide Michelle was very knowledgeable and personable. She was fun to be with and we learned a lot of South Hampton history from her she is excellent.
Glad you had a good time!!!
There is some walking over cobblestones and up hills, but it's worth it. It's a great experience but not for the mobility impaired. The pace was just right for us. Our guide, Thomas, was perfect.
Thanks so much for spending sometime with us in Southampton!
We loved this walk with Dr. Cespedes! Absolutely a highlight of our trip! The insights into the history of Southampton were eye-opening. We were just thrilled to have been able to spend this time this way in Southampton.
It was my pleasure having you in our city. Hope to see you in the future!
