Celebrating 50 Years of Tour Guiding
To mark our 50th anniversary, we’re launching two new guided walks alongside our classic Overground & Underground tour.
Where Journeys Begin
A rich journey through Southampton’s medieval past and the last 50 years of change — told through local memories, historic landmarks and the city’s evolving waterfront.
Then & Now: 1976–2026
A nostalgic look at the shops, cafés and streets that shaped everyday life. From Woolies Pic’n’Mix to the rise of West Quay, explore how the High Street has transformed in just one generation.
Overground & Underground
We are continuing to offer our signature Old Town tour through vaults, walls and centuries of history.
Join us as we celebrate half a century of sharing Southampton’s stories.
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EXPLORE SOUTHAMPTON WITH US!
Celebrate Southampton's Heritage
As the days grow longer, our summer programme invites you to rediscover the city at its vibrant best. With bright skies, lively streets, and a season full of energy, it’s the perfect time to explore Southampton’s stories in the sunshine.
Gift Vouchers
Give the Gift of Discovery
Looking for a present with meaning?
Our gift vouchers let your friends and family step into Southampton’s stories — from medieval vaults to modern memories.
Vouchers can be used on any of our guided walks, led by fully trained local guides.
A thoughtful gift for history lovers, curious minds and anyone who enjoys exploring the city.
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:
10.30 AM every Saturday and Sunday during June and August
1.30 PM every Saturday and Sunday during May, July and September
Also available on other dates on request - use our form to get in touch
STEP COUNT: 10,000 approx
COST: £12.50 per person
DIFFICULTY: The tour includes uneven paving, heights, spiral and stone staircases when descending into the vaults.
SOUTHAMPTON NOW AND THEN
Were you a Woolies Pic’n’Mix regular? Did you queue for Star Wars at the Odeon?
This nostalgic, good‑humoured walk explores the shops, cafés, banks and businesses that shaped everyday life in Southampton — and the social and economic changes that reshaped the High Street.
Perfect for long‑standing residents and anyone curious about how the city has changed in just one generation.
WHO: All ages
WHERE: Tour starts at Southampton City Art Gallery
WHEN:
29 July - 10.30 am
27 August - 10.30 am
20 September - 10.30 am
STEP COUNT: 10,000 approx
COST: £10 per person plus £1 booking fee
DIFFICULTY: Walk duration 90 minutes. Some uneven ground.
Note: you must book in advance for this tour.
WHERE JOURNEYS BEGIN
Step into a thousand years of history — and fifty years of local memory. This walk links key medieval sites with the voices of residents who saw Southampton change from the 1970s onwards.
Follow the city’s journey from the Bargate to the waterfront, through shifting docks, a changing High Street and decades of regeneration.
A concise, atmospheric walk celebrating the place where so many journeys began — and a city shaped by movement and resilience.
WHO: All ages
WHERE: Tour starts at the Bargate
WHEN:
18 July - 11.00am
15 August - 11.00am
5 September - 11.00am
STEP COUNT: 10,000 approx
COST: £10 per person plus £1 booking fee
DIFFICULTY: Walk duration 90 minutes. Some uneven ground.