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- English
- Spanish
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.
*Since 2021 our company has grown and although Lillian delivers the majority of the tours there are other guides on the team. They have been trained by her and have a background as teachers/historians/history students at the university.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will be waiting by the bargate next to one of the lion statues
We will end in the park just a couple of minutes away from the high street and our original meeting point.
Itinerary
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1
You will hear the history of Tudor house and experience the importance of its legacy in Southampton.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
We will see the Mayflower Memorial and understand the importance of this voyage for the history of Southampton and the World.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will talk about the history of the port and harbour of Southampton and its importance as a cruise capital of the world.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Southampton
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will see the engineers memorial and learn about the history of the Titanic and its importance for Southampton.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Southampton
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Here we will see the statue of Isaac Watts, father of English hymn and we will conclude our tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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