Explore Southampton with us
Southampton is a city rich in history with many wonderful stories to tell.
First inhabited as early as the Stone Age; Southampton has many historical sites that are still standing today. Come with us on one of our journeys and discover some of the city's best secrets.
THROW ASIDE THE GUIDE BOOKS AND EXPLORE SOUTHAMPTON WITH US!
EXPLORE THE SOUTHAMPTON WALLS
If you're visiting for a day, staying in the city for a holiday or even one of this beautiful city's residents... There is so much to learn about the incredible history we have within Southampton's walls. Spend some time in the company of one of our Tour Guides and learn more about the secrets of the walls!
Keep an eye out for the next talk or special events we host throughout the year.
New For Summer: Evening and Weekday Tours
Enjoy our Overground Underground tour of the medieval walls and vaults, as the sun goes down. Tours start at 6:30pm and last 90 minutes leaving time for a call at one of Southampton's historic pubs. Or you can join us on one of weekday or weekend tours.
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TITANIC TRAIL
The Titanic was the largest ship ever launched and was said to be ‘unsinkable’ - and yet she sailed from Southampton on April 10th 1912 and sank in the early hours of April 15th. Hundreds of the crew were local people. Join our guide on this walking tour to find out how this tragedy affected the town of Southampton and so many of its families.
WHO: All ages
WHERE: Tour starts at Holyrood Church.
WHEN:
6.30pm 15 and 18 July
11.00am 26 July
STEP COUNT: 10,000 approx
COST: £10 per person
DIFFICULTY: Walk duration 90 minutes. Some uneven ground.
OVERGROUND & UNDERGROUND!
Come and find the rich history of Southampton! Walk around its Medieval town walls and step down into its hidden vaults. Hear about the history of the iconic medieval buildings still in existence in the town and about the colourful characters that once lived here.
WHO: All ages
WHERE: Tour starts north side of The Bargate.
WHEN: Every Saturday & Sunday at the following times
10.30am in June
1.30pm July
10.30am August
Summer Specials Weekdays
11.00am July 7, 21
1:30pm July 12
2.00pm July 4
6:30pm July 3, 11, 14, 24
STEP COUNT: 10,000 approx
COST: £10 per person
DIFFICULTY: The tour includes uneven paving, heights, spiral and stone staircases when descending into the vaults.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JANE AUSTEN
Walk in Jane Austen's footsteps with our guide around the old town of Southampton. Jane lived in Southampton for 3 years so join us to find out about Jane and the times she spent in Southampton.
WHO: All ages
WHERE: Tour starts north side of The Bargate.
WHEN: Alternate Fridays & Saturdays from April to September
STEP COUNT: 10,000 approx
COST: £10 per person
DIFFICULTY: Walk duration 90 minutes. Some uneven ground.