Top Southampton Walking Tours

A must for all fans of maritime history, big ship fanatics and anyone who loved the film The Titanic. Explore the history of the building of The Titanic in Southampton’s Port of Present and Past, and learn about its unique design that hailed both the future of shipbuilding and brought about a famous shipwreck. As well as The Titanic, hear about the QE2—the Royal yacht—and the Mayflower and discover their stories on this unique tour.

Winchester is one of England’s most historic cathedral cities, and the perfect place to explore some of the country’s most famous legends. Meet Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell and William the Conqueror on a journey through Winchester’s ancient streets, and learn about the city’s literary heroes including Jane Austen, Keats and Thomas Hardy. Hear stories about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and enjoy the Medieval architecture on a tour that’s like stepping back in time.

Explore Southampton’s modern history on this private tour led by a Ph.D. historian or a trained guide with a background in history or education. Learn how historical events and modern culture have shaped the city while practicing mindful tourism to understand your impact as a visitor. With a personalized pace and expert insights, this tour offers a unique and thoughtful way to experience Southampton.

Fall in love with Southampton — and with each other — on this enchanting self-guided romantic walk featuring a touching love story woven through the streets. Designed for couples, this experience weaves sightseeing with intimate challenges and heartwarming stories at Southampton's most romantic spots. Your smartphone guides you to beautiful photo opportunities, hidden corners, and couple's activities that celebrate your relationship. The app shares the romance and history behind each location. Perfect for date nights, anniversaries, or celebrating your love story. Play whenever you want — pause for wine, dinner, or sunset photos. This 1–2 hour private walk runs 24/7. Available in 5+ languages.

Discover the hidden stories and historical landmarks of Southampton connected to the legendary RMS Titanic on this interactive walking tour. Navigate through various sites linked to the Titanic and other notable ships like the Mayflower, Mary Rose, and QE2, while completing engaging challenges that bring history to life. 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.

Join us to experience and explore the wonderful sights and sounds of the New Forest coast line. Our experience guides have extensive knowledge of the history and wildlife of the area. One of the most scenic sections of the New Forest National Park with views across to the Isle of Wight and the famous Needles, the area is teeming with wildlife. Full joining details will be sent out a few days ahead of the tour.

Experience the lively nightlife of Southampton with our exclusive Party Passes. 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.

No single event has affected Southampton more profoundly than the Titanic disaster. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll trace the path of those connected to the famous ship, and hear haunting stories from crew members and passengers. You’ll also find out about the Titanic’s devastating aftermath, leaving hundreds of Southampton families without fathers, husbands, and sons. This tour starts at the Holyrood Church ruins. You’ll walk through Southampton’s historic streets and past boarding houses where crew members spent their final nights ashore. Along the way, you’ll discover how deeply embedded the Titanic was in the city’s fabric, with nearly every street losing someone to the disaster. You’ll hear about the lookouts who first spotted the iceberg, and the crew members who never returned home. The tour ends at Dock Gate 4. Walk in the footsteps of those who sailed on the “unsinkable” ship and experience how a single maritime disaster changed an entire city forever.

This private historic walking tour reveals the maritime heritage and Titanic legacy of Southampton. Explore ancient streets shaped by centuries of trade, travel, and cultural transformation. Discover how Southampton became one of Britain’s most important historic ports long before the United States existed. Walk through historic districts surrounded by medieval walls and classical architecture. What stories remain from the passengers and crew connected to the Titanic? Which landmarks preserve the memory of one of history’s most significant maritime events? Your experienced guide will share fascinating tales of courage, ambition, and historical change. Feel the atmosphere of a city where maritime civilization and architectural heritage create an inspiring journey through Britain’s historic past. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Book this tour to hear stories of the Titanic, its passengers, and much more from your guide. You’ll visit the Mayflower Memorial, QE2 Mile, and a few more spots in Southampton along the way. You’ll keep costs down with this small-group tour, and maybe make a few new friends too. At the end, receive 10% off your drink at The Grapes pub.

The tour starts at the war memorial beside St Thomas' Church, where Norman overlords once used religion as an instrument of power. You'll follow the medieval grid that still defines Lymington today, visit the Angel Inn courtyard where a churchwarden ran a lucrative smuggling operation, and hear stories of French Royalist troops billeted during the Revolution. The tour ends at Fishermen's Quay, where the river that gave Lymington its reason for existing still flows, and where the Essex Regiment embarked for Normandy on 3rd June, 1944. Along the way you'll uncover the story of Captain Arthur Phillip, who left from this quay to found Australia's first colony, and discover General James Wolfe's last night in England before winning Canada from the French.

This private tour offers a smooth, stress-free journey directly into the heart of London. With pick-up and private transportation, guests can maximise their time ashore without navigating the journey themselves. This experience introduces London through a carefully curated drive and stop sequence, allowing guests to see the city’s most iconic landmarks. Along the way, guests pass key modern and historic sites including the U.S. Embassy London and the Houses of Parliament, before stopping at the London Eye for photos and river views opposite Big Ben. The tour then contrasts royal London with its creative side at Leake Street Arches, a vibrant street-art location beneath Waterloo Station, before continuing past Buckingham Palace. Private pacing allows the experience to adapt to guest interests, making this an ideal introduction to London for first-time visitors who want to see the highlights comfortably, efficiently, and with local insight all within a cruise-friendly timeframe.

Newbury is a historic Berkshire market town with layers of English history that span nearly a thousand years. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll hear a perfect balance of historical and architectural details, giving you an appreciation for how each era left its mark on Newbury’s streetscape. The tour starts at Newbury Library’s remarkable community mosaic and ends at the Tudor Cloth Hall. As you walk, you’ll find out how a Saxon settlement grew into a prosperous medieval trading hub, witnessed pivotal Civil War battles, and evolved into the charming town you see today. I’ll point out Newbury’s most significant locations along the way. You’ll discover how the town’s strategic location along ancient trade routes shaped its destiny, from the wool merchants who funded magnificent churches to the canal builders who connected Newbury to the wider world.

Walk around Southampton while completing the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and perform fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others across the country. All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Southampton.

Spend three days exploring the West Country with a local guide. Visit Stonehenge and a handful of surrounding villages; taste cheddar cheese in the place it was invented; and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath, including its famous Roman baths. You can also choose to visit a local falconry, where you'll have the unique opportunity to fly a hawk.

People visit Portsmouth to understand Britain beyond London. Portsmouth offers something refreshingly different: a coastal city where history feels close and the pace is calmer. This private experience is designed to help guests feel oriented and connected. The journey begins above the city at Portsdown Hill, where panoramic views immediately reveal Portsmouth’s relationship with the sea and its strategic importance. From here, guests move into the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where Britain’s maritime story becomes tangible. A visit to the Mary Rose Museum brings a more human perspective through the lives and belongings of Tudor sailors. The tour concludes at the Spinnaker Tower, offering a final moment of elevation and reflection. Thoughtfully paced and fully private, this tour reveals not just what Portsmouth is - but why it matters.

Visit two beautiful and historic places in England on this private two-day tour of Stonehenge and Bath from Southampton. Your guide grew up in Bath, so has excellent insider knowledge. All logistics are taken care of for you to get out to Stonehenge and tour Bath, including your accommodation and breakfast in a boutique hotel in Bath. You don’t need to plan a thing.

Combine your post-cruise transfer to London with the Ultimate London Food Tour. From award-winning sausage rolls to London’s most Instagrammable dessert bar, we'll show you where, what, and how Londoners actually eat in this storied borough that’s always had food at its heart. Combining delicious food with walking through hidden pockets of history that vehicles cannot access, this is a great way to truly discover the city like a local. This service is available on all dates when Royal Caribbean, Oceania, NCL, Celebrity, Princess & Disney cruise ships are visiting Southampton. The service is also available to passengers on other ships if your arrival dates and arrival times coincide with ships listed.

Your day begins with a relaxing one‑hour drive from Southampton to the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle, one of England’s most iconic medieval fortresses. Here you can enjoy a self‑guided exploration of the castle grounds, taking in sweeping views across the Purbeck countryside. We then continue to the dramatic coastline of Portland Bill, home to its famous working lighthouse. If you wish, you can climb the internal staircase for a unique vantage point over the English Channel. Our journey then takes us to the breath taking Jurassic Coast, where you’ll visit both Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. This stretch of coastline offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK, and you’ll have the opportunity to walk between the two landmarks and enjoy unforgettable views. After a full day of discovery, we will make our way back to London. This is a self‑guided tour, giving you the freedom to explore each location at your own pace.