Join Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez on a private guided walking tour of Portsmouth’s naval history. Explore the impact of the Royal Navy on this charming seaside city and delve into key events in British history.
Join Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez on a private guided walking tour of Portsmouth’s naval history. Explore the impact of the Royal Navy on this charming seaside city and delve into key events in British history.
- Southsea Castle - 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.
- The D-Day Story - 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…
- Southsea Castle - 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.
- The D-Day Story - 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.
- Portsmouth Naval Memorial - we will walk around the Portsmouth Naval memorial in relation to WW1 and WW2
- Portsmouth Cathedral - 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
- The Round Tower - 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
- Gunwharf Quays - 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.
- Spinnaker Tower - 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.
- Bottled water included.
- Bottled water included.
- Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee
Join Dr. Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez, a PhD historian with 13 years of experience living and studying in southern England, for an enlightening walk.
(Please note that our team has expanded over the past four years. While Lillian conducts most of our tours, we now have additional guides, all trained by her, who are either historians or educators.)
During…
Join Dr. Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez, a PhD historian with 13 years of experience living and studying in southern England, for an enlightening walk.
(Please note that our team has expanded over the past four years. While Lillian conducts most of our tours, we now have additional guides, all trained by her, who are either historians or educators.)
During this tour, participants will explore the history of Portsmouth as a naval city and understand the influence of the Royal Navy’s development on the town.
The discussion will cover significant events in British history, including the First and Second World Wars, the Peninsula War, and the evolution of naval warfare and its effects on human life. Additionally, participants will enjoy the charm of a picturesque seaside city with stunning views and a unique character.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
