Discover Winchester and Southampton medieval cities on a private tour
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Discover Winchester and Southampton medieval cities on a private tour

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About this experience

A perfect cathedral city on the side of the hilly South Downs National Park, Winchester is England's ancient capital and old residence of King Alfred the Great. The city combines the freshness of the neighboring countryside with the best of city life. Explore picturesque Winchester and be guided through its medieval streets. But first, take a walking tour of medieval Southampton.

Meet your guide at the Cruise Port or at your hotel in Southampton and start with a walking tour of the city.
Walk through the streets of Southampton, stopping at certain buildings of interest.
Drive to Winchester about 25 minutes and start Upper Winchester walking tour.
After the tour, the guide will drive you back to Southampton Cruise Port or to your hotel.

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Discover Winchester and Southampton medieval cities on a private tour

Pickup included

What's included

All fees and taxes
Pick up and drop off
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance tickets to Winchester Castle (The Great Hall)
Professional licensed guide

Detailed itinerary

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The Bargate is a Grade I listed medieval gatehouse in the city centre of Southampton, England. Constructed in Norman times as part of the Southampton town walls, it was the main gateway to the city. The building is a scheduled monument, which has served as a temporary exhibition and event space for Southampton Solent University since 2012.

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Canute's Palace in Southampton, England, is the name given to the ruins of a Norman merchant's house dating from the late twelfth century. Despite its name, the building has no connection with Canute the Great, nor was it a palace.

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God's House Tower is a late 13th century gatehouse into the old town of Southampton, England. It stands at the south-east corner of the town walls and permitted access to the town from the Platform and Town Quay. It is now an arts and heritage venue, and has previously served as the town gaol and housed the Museum of Archaeology. The building is Grade I listed and a scheduled ancient monument.

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Holyrood Church was one of the original five churches serving the old walled town of Southampton, England. Built in 1320, the church was destroyed by enemy bombing during the blitz in November 1940. In 1957 the shell of the church was dedicated as a memorial to the sailors of the Merchant Navy. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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The Medieval Merchant's House is a restored late-13th-century building in Southampton, Hampshire, England. Built in about 1290 by John Fortin, a prosperous merchant, the house survived many centuries of domestic and commercial use largely intact. German bomb damage in 1940 revealed the medieval interior of the house, and in the 1980s it was restored to resemble its initial appearance and placed in the care of English Heritage, to be run as a tourist attraction.

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St. Mary's Church, Southampton is a Church of England parish church and the largest church in the port city of Southampton on the south coast of England. This is the mother church to this former county town with its forerunners spanning back to the first Saxon settlements of the 7th century, including a major collegiate church of the European Middle Ages dedicated to the same patron saint.

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The SeaCity Museum is a museum in Southampton, England, which opened on 10 April 2012 to mark the centenary of RMS Titanic's departure from the city. It is housed within a part of the Grade II* listed civic center building which previously housed the magistrates' court and police station.

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The Southampton City Art Gallery is an art gallery in Southampton, southern England. It is located in the Civic Centre on Commercial Road. The gallery opened in 1939 with much of the initial funding from the gallery coming from two bequests one from Robert Chipperfield and another from Frederick William Smith. The gallery was damaged during World War II and repairing this damaged delayed its reopening until 1946.

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Southampton's town walls are a sequence of defensive structures built around the town in southern England. Although earlier Roman and Anglo-Saxon settlements around Southampton had been fortified with walls or ditches, the later walls originate with the move of the town to the current site in the 10th century.

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St Joseph's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Southampton, Hampshire. It is situated on Bugle Street, in the center of the city, north of Town Quay. The church chancel was designed by Augustus Pugin and built in 1843. It was the first Catholic church founded in Southampton after the Reformation. It was the pro-cathedral of the Diocese of Portsmouth in 1882. It is a Grade II listed building.

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St. Michael the Archangel Church is the oldest building still in use in the city of Southampton, England, having been founded in 1070, and is the only church still active of the five originally in the medieval walled town. The church is a Grade I Listed building.

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The Titanic Engineers' Memorial is a memorial in East Park, Southampton, United Kingdom, to the engineers who died in the Titanic disaster on 15 April 1912. The bronze and granite memorial was originally unveiled by Sir Archibald Denny, president of the Institute of Marine Engineers on 22 April 1914. The event was attended by an estimated 100,000 Southampton residents.

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Tudor House and Garden is a historic building, museum, tourist attraction, and Grade I listed building in Southampton, England. Established as Southampton's first museum in 1912, the house was closed for nine years between 2002 and 2011 during an extensive renovation. The house is located in Bugle Street, opposite St. Michael's Square, in Southampton's Old Town.

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Jane Austen's House Museum is a small independent museum in the village of Chawton near Alton in Hampshire. It is a writer's house museum occupying the 17th-century house in which novelist Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her life. The museum has been a Grade I listed building since 1963.

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The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty is a medieval almshouse in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It has been described as "England's oldest and most perfect almshouse". Most of the buildings and grounds are open to the public at certain times. It is a Grade I listed building.

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The original wooden Norman Winchester Castle dated from 1067. In the 12th century a tower fifty feet square with walls 14 feet thick was constructed and circular tower was built on the motte in the 13th century. In the 17th century, it was sold to a Royalist and after its capture in the Civil War it was slighted and almost all the stone removed for other buildings.

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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. Dedicated to the Holy Trinity, Saint Peter, Saint Paul and, before the Reformation, Saint Swithun, it is the seat of the Bishop of Winchester and centre of the Diocese of Winchester. The cathedral is a Grade I listed building.

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The Winchester City Mill is a restored water mill situated on the River Itchen in the center of the ancient English city of Winchester. The mill is owned by the National Trust and is a Grade II* listed building.

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Wolvesey Castle, also known as the "Old Bishop's Palace", is a ruined castle in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It is located next to Winchester Cathedral.

What's not included

Food and drinks (own expense)

Available languages

Guide guide
EN

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

About Southampton

Southampton is a vibrant coastal city known for its rich maritime history, modern shopping, and cultural attractions. As a key port for the Titanic and a gateway to the Isle of Wight, it offers a unique blend of historical significance and contemporary charm.

Top Attractions

SeaCity Museum

A museum dedicated to Southampton's maritime history, including the Titanic's departure.

Historical 2-3 hours £10-£15

Southampton City Art Gallery

A gallery showcasing contemporary and historical art collections.

Museum 1-2 hours Free

Mayflower Park

A scenic waterfront park with views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight.

Nature 1-2 hours Free

Must-Try Local Dishes

Fish and Chips

Fried fish with chips, a British staple.

Dinner Can be made gluten-free and vegetarian

Crab and Lobster

Fresh seafood from the Solent.

Dinner Contains shellfish

Popular Activities

Sailing Kayaking Spas Beach walks Museum visits Art galleries Boat tours Fishing

Best Time to Visit

June to August

Summer is the peak tourist season with warm weather and numerous outdoor events. Ideal for sightseeing and water activities.

15°C to 22°C 59°F to 72°F

Practical Information

Language

  • Official: English
  • Widely spoken: English
  • English: Widely spoken

Currency

British Pound (GBP)

Time Zone

GMT+0 (GMT+1 during daylight saving time)

Electricity

230VV, 50HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe

Southampton is generally safe with low crime rates, but standard precautions should be taken.

Important Precautions:
  • • Keep valuables secure
  • • Be cautious of pickpockets in crowded areas
  • • Use licensed taxis

Getting there

By air
  • Southampton Airport • 5 miles from city center
By train

Southampton Central

By bus

Southampton Coach Station

Getting around

Public transport

Affordable and frequent bus services across the city.

Taxis

Available • Apps: Uber, Bolt

Rentals

Car, Bike, Scooter

Neighborhoods

Ocean Village St Mary's

Day trips

Isle of Wight
10 miles (16 km) • Half day to full day

A picturesque island with beautiful beaches, historic sites, and scenic landscapes.

Portsmouth
20 miles (32 km) • Full day

A historic naval city with museums, historic dockyards, and waterfront attractions.

Festivals

Southampton Boat Show • September Common People Festival • July

Pro tips

  • Visit the SeaCity Museum for a deep dive into Southampton's maritime history
  • Take a ferry to the Isle of Wight for a scenic day trip
  • Explore the local markets for unique souvenirs and crafts
  • Enjoy the waterfront dining and entertainment in Ocean Village
  • Use public transport to get around the city efficiently
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  • Min travelers: 1
  • Max travelers: 6
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