Private Walking Tour of Southampton: Learn Modern History with a Ph.D. Historian

Discover the modern history of Southampton on a private walking tour led by a knowledgeable Ph.D. historian. Explore the city’s past and gain insights into the impact of tourism and history on the local community.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tudor House and Garden - You will hear the history of Tudor house and experience the importance of its legacy in Southampton.
  • Mayflower Memorial - We will see the Mayflower Memorial and understand the importance of this voyage for the history of Southampton and the World.
  • Town Quay - We will talk about the history of the port and…
What's Included
  • Gratuities not included
  • Tips not required but appreciated
Additional Information

Join a journey through the modern history of Southampton, led by a knowledgeable Ph.D. historian and tour guide. This experience emphasizes mindful tourism, aiming to provide insights into how your visit and historical events affect the local community.
*Since 2021, the company has expanded, and while Lillian conducts most of the tours, other skilled…

Location
Bargate
High Street
We will be waiting by the bargate next to one of the lion statues
Cancellation Policy

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

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Anna_m
Sep 29, 2025
Private Walking Tour of Southampton with Travelusion Tours (booked thru Viator) - GREAT Private Walking Tour of Southampton on Sept 15, 2025!! Our Tour Guide, Sam was excellent and very knowledgeable about Southampton's history; which he shared with us during our walk-about. We were a group of 2; so, this was truly a "private" tour. Thanks again for a great Southampton tour!! And thanks Viator for making it very easy to book especially with the "reserve now pay later" option.
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Greenpointcats
Sep 21, 2025
Expert tour guide - Entertaining and fun tour - James was a calm and very knowledgeable guide despite the rain. Just what we were expecting.
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Sandy_b
Sep 8, 2025
Great value - Learn about the history of southhampton and the interesting hidden gems. Tour takes you to different stops that you would miss
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Jimsgirl
Sep 2, 2025
Great Private Walking Tour! - This private walking tour with our guide Lillian was fantastic! Lillian was thorough and professional while giving us a personal touch on locations that we saw. We learned so much about Southampton and the people of Southampton that we would never have know had we just toured on our own. I'm so glad that we took the time do this short tour prior to our cruise. I'd highly recommend it to anyone considering.
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Bobpitts
Aug 30, 2025
Nice Walk - Enjoyable and informative walk a charming young woman guide, relaxed pace. Weather cleared and was pleasant.
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Mematus
Aug 24, 2025
Excellent tour - Very enjoyable tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The tour length was perfect. Highly recommend.
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David
Aug 24, 2025
A love of the past. - Michelle was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She gave us such a great tour! Her approach to the various topics and venues were geared to our particular interests. Terrific!!!
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Wrldviewer
Aug 1, 2025
Wonderful info on Southampton! - The tour was very informative and the pace was perfect. I learned so much about Southampton in the 90 minutes and wish Lily would have been able to spend another hour or two helping us explore the city. Although there was a small problem with another couple not meeting the tour as expected, she was able to refocus and it didn’t seem to alter her cheerful mood on the tour.
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Ruth_n
Jul 31, 2025
this tour wasLike walking with a friend. - What a wonderful way to spend a couple hours walking around Southampton learning about the past and history.
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Anonymous
Jul 19, 2025
Awesome tour by Sam! - The tour was a fantastic and fun way to learn about the history of Southampton. I was fascinated by the detail and knowledge that Sam shared with us. We got the history of many buildings, churches and remaining relics including the walls, memorials, and even some interesting places surrounding Southampton. Great tour by Sam!
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).