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(368)
Brian was a great tour guide. Very attentive to our needs and so knowledgeable. We got a private tour as we were the only 2 booked. We enjoyed it very much and look forward to revisiting sites he mentioned.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Winchester is an amazing place to visit. And it was a pleasure sharing it. Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
Such knowledge the tour guide, Bryan has!! Very interesting and at times funny tour through Winchester!
Thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure showing you the fascinating historical sights of Winchester. Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
An amazing walking tour learning about the stunning city of Winchester. Gail was easy to listen to and she shared many interesting facts about what was originally an old Roman settlement which we all really enjoyed. It certainly made us want to come back and learn more. A perfect way to spend Sunday morning in such a beautiful city.
Thank you for the wonderful review. Winchester is an amazing place to visit. I am so glad you enjoyed your time with Gail. Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
We enjoyed a fantastic tour. Gail was extremely knowledgeable and really helpful to ensure we got the most out of our trip.
Thank you for the wonderful review. Winchester is an amazing place to visit and Gail brings it to life. Wishing you all the best. Cheers. Bryan.
The tour was excellent and we learned a lot. I have hearing problems but was able to hear what we were told. We really learned a lot about Winchester.
Thank you so much for the review. Winchester is a great place to explore. Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
Great tour booked through tourist information centre. Hewyl Thomas was so knowledgeable friendly and professional. He had a great knowledge of the city and inspired us to explore the city more
Thank you so much for the kind review. It was my pleasure. Winchester is a fascinating place to visit. Wishing you the best. Cheers. Bryan.
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.
