Private Tour Winchester

Overview

You will learn of the legends around some of the most iconic locations in Winchester. You will get to know notable characters of kings, queens and bishops that work hard to give the city its hard earned reputation, such as King Alfred. This tour covers a wide range of historical events, walking through different sections of the city to get your to connect with its character and beautiful architecture inspired by prominent buildings like Winchester cathedral and the old castle. It is not every day that you visit the ancient capital of the kingdom with a medieval historian! *Although Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez (PhD historian) delivers the majority of the tours the team has grown since 2021. Rest of the team are trained by her and historians/teachers/or history students of the university of Winchester. See our reviews*

Itinerary

1. The Arc

   Winchester Library now exhibiting a statue to Licoricia of Winchester one of the most important women in the history of this city. We will stop briefly and talk about her story.

   · 5 min

2. Winchester Cathedral

   One of the most spectacular Gothic cathedrals in England, we will talk about its humble origins in the Anglo Saxon period, to its full glory that you see today.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

3. Winchester College

   Part of the top 5 colleges in the UK. This is an iconic building in the city, and next to the house were Jane Austen died in Winchester.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Wolvesey Castle

   Now in ruins, this was once the palace for the bishop of Winchester, and the venue where Queen Mary and Phillip II of Spain had breakfast during their wedding.

   · 5 min

5. Guildhall Winchester

   Winchester Guildhall is our gateway to King Alfred Statue, in commemoration for the great Anglo Saxon King of Winchester and Wessex.

   · Non-stop passage

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Winchester is a very hilly city so if you struggle with hills, it is not recommended
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

Reviews

Product code: 324507P2

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