Top Portsmouth Private and Luxury

Learn more about Portsmouth’s centuries of history on a small-group walking tour. Your guide can tailor the tour’s content to suit the interests and ages of participants, with family-friendly stories and interesting historical tidbits. See city highlights of the port city, including Portsmouth Cathedral, the HMS Warrior 1860, and the Gunwharf Quays. While this is a walking tour, it’s accessible to wheelchair users and mobility scooters.

Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her life in the village of Chawton, a period during which she wrote all six of her novels. Get to know this quintessentially English village’s present and past on this tour led by an international guide and Chawton resident. Discover the different cottages and how they connect to Jane’s life and get context on Jane Austen’s House Museum and Chawton House.

The Isle of Wight, home to a variety of distinctive landscapes, dramatic cliffs, long stunning beaches and great attractions, is a natural playground for all ages! Take a stroll trough Godshill, a quintessential English Village, with its delightful medieval church, charming thatched roofed cottages and traditional tearooms. Soak up the view on the scenic drive to Alum Bay, known for its multi-coloured sand cliffs and stunning scenery. Enjoy a panoramic chairlift to the stunning beach (you can also choose to walk) and the many exciting attractions here for all the family. On the beach you get a close up of "The Needles", one of the most photographed groups of rocks in the world. Get a great photo of Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower and Historic Dockyard as your ferry departs to, and returns from the Isle of Wight.

Get the lowdown on Portsmouth’s lesser-known history, with a tour that focuses on the diabolical side of the city. With a guide who’s both a local Portmuthian and passionate historian, you’ll hear the tales of the villains and characters who brought color to Portsmouth’s streets over the last 900 years. Stops to check out landmarks like the medieval Round Tower complete the experience.

Our Party Passes offer a flexible way to experience popular weekend nightlife venues. Designed for both small and large groups, they provide pre-arranged guestlist access to selected bars and clubs across the UK. You are free to visit as many or as few of the included venues as you wish, at your own pace, making this a great option for those who prefer an independent night out rather than a fixed itinerary. This experience is not a guided tour. There is no host and no timetable to follow. Instead, your group is placed on the guestlist at each participating venue. On arrival, simply give your name at the door to receive guestlist entry. Where a standard door charge applies, entry is included at no additional cost.

When traveling from Portsmouth to London, make the most of it with a stopover at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery Tour. You won’t need to deal with expensive taxis or public transport with this tour, and your reliable driver will wait for you to finish your distillery tour before taking you onwards to London, where you can be dropped-off at either Gatwick, Heathrow, or your London hotel.

Embark on a historical journey through Portsmouth! This interactive tour takes you from the Roman roots of the Guildhall to the dramatic decks of HMS Victory and the dizzying heights of the Spinnaker Tower. Follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, uncover royal secrets, and explore historic dockyards that shaped naval history. Become a master and commander of Portsmouth history! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.