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- English
- Spanish
You will be walking with Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez, a PhD historian who has been living and studying in the south of England for 13 years.
(Please note our team has grown in the last 4 years and although Lillian delivers the majority of our tours, there are other guides now all trained by her who are either historians/educators).
During this walk you will learn the history of Portsmouth as a naval city and the impact the development of the Royal Navy had on this town.
We will talk about main events in British history such as the First and Second World War, the Peninsula War, the development of naval warfare and the impact it has had in human life. But also, we will get to experience a beautiful and charming seaside city with lovely views and a character of its own.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting right outside the main entrance of the station
Itinerary
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1
We will meet by the exterior of Southsea Castle - we will not go inside this attraction. Here we learn about the origin of the fortifications of Portsmouth.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We will stop outside D Day Story - we will not go inside - however we will be able to see all the commemorations in relation to D Day and see the last remaining D Day landing craft.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
we will walk around the Portsmouth Naval memorial in relation to WW1 and WW"
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Entrance to the cathedral is free but admission depends on their service hours. We will learn about the impact of the war in Portsmouth and other incident that have assailed the city such at the sinking of the Mary Rose
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will walk by the Round Tower and discover more about the role of Portsmouth as a Royal Navy town through history. We will also catch lovely views of the Solent
6 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will walk through Gunwharf, an area now dedicated to shopping and the hospitality industry. However this area also holds memorabilia of Portsmouth naval history, and we will be able to see these while enjoying the vibes of the area and the harbour.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We will stop by the Spinnaker Tower where the tour will end - or we can walk to the historic dockyard to see the exterior of the HMS Victory - up to the client.
6 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 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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