Journey Through Winchester's Past: A Historical and Literary Walking Tour
4.9
319 Ratings
Hampshire

Embark on a captivating historical and literary walking tour through Winchester. Follow in the footsteps of iconic figures like Alfred the Great, Jane Austen, and Sherlock Holmes. Limited group size of 10.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Westgate Museum - Medieval gates front this ancient Tudor & Stuart building with exhibits in a former debtor’s prison.
What's Included
  • 20% discount at The Wykeham Arms (reservation needed)
  • Photography included
Additional Information

Experience the story of Winchester’s history through the lives of figures like the Romans, Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Oliver Cromwell, and King Arthur.
Revive the iconic literary characters of Winchester, such as Jane Austen, John Keats, Thomas Hardy, Sherlock Holmes, and King Arthur as you walk around the city.
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Location
SO23 8UH
In front of the Westgate, the medieval entrance to Winchester.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Keith_s
Aug 17, 2025
A great informative tour - Bryan certainly knew his stuff and could probably give a lecture on English history. The tour took us to some interesting places, some things you wouldn't notice without the knowledge of their significance. A good tour, Which is well worth the money.
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Romantraveller2023
Aug 14, 2025
An excellent way to understand and appreciate Winchester - Whilst I enjoy seeing old stones, it is the history and the human connections that give them meaning. The delight of a walking tour is that you can travel through all the different phases of human history and come away with a grand overview. Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to talk to - questions were well received. There was so much to see, and interesting bits - it will appeal to different people differently. Whilst we saw the great Cathedral, and other connections, for me, the walk along the old city wall was a highlight. Greatly enjoyed, and at a pace that allowed us to 'be there' in the moment.
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Francis
Jul 25, 2025
Informative,educational and fun - great value. - Informative,educational and amusing! A great fun experience and also very,very good value….if I visit Southampton I will definitely book for the Titanic tour.
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866philz
Jul 17, 2025
Excellent tour guide - We had Brian on two walking tours while in Southampton on July 15 and 16. One was the Journey Through Winchester's Past in Winchester and the other Walk the Secrets of the Titanic in Southampton. He did an excellent job on both. Highly recommend.
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Khm717
Jul 15, 2025
Great overview of Winchester - We were staying 10 minutes away in an AirBNB as base for day trips around the area. We selected a tour with Brian because, frankly, I (the mom) was tired of being tour guide for our family after 12 days of driving around Southern England. Brian's dry sense of humor was enjoyable, but more than that his knowledge was extensive. We got to see all the important parts of the city in this birds-eye overview, which took a lot of stress off of me as the default family guide. We discovered a lot of areas that we'd never have found on our own, even in this tiny city. Recommend Brian as an affordable and enjoyable way to see this cute place!
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Flyerhiker
Jul 7, 2025
Great morning touring with Gail. - Gail was our guide for the walking tour through Winchester we enjoyed her enthusiasm and knowledge of this beautiful and historic city. Gail took on on both the beaten path and the not so beaten path. We now have a window into Winchester’s past and look forward to returning to continue more exploration. Thank you Gail.
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163annew
Jun 18, 2025
Wonderful experience - We really enjoyed our walking tour around Winchester - hugely informative, entertaining and a brilliant way to spend a couple of hours learning about the rich history of this lovely city. Our guide Brian made the whole experience great fun with a great knowledge of his subject - highly recommended
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Javakwn
Jun 13, 2025
A worthwhile experience! - Bryan was an excellent guide! He knew so much about a variety of topics and delivered them in an engaging way. I learned a lot and came away with a good sense of the city and its history.
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Steve
Jun 11, 2025
Excellent walking tour - Very knowledgeable and friendly host that provided a very insightful and interesting perspective regarding the history of Winchester
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Jilljohnsonuk
Jun 28, 2025
Very good tour of the city - This 2 hour walking tour of the historical areas of Winchester was well worth booking to learn more about the history of the area and to walk around some areas you probably would not think to go on your own.
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