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Medieval Winchester tour from Southampton
Joined 2021
Winchester was the capital of Wessex during the reign of the Anglo-Saxons, and home to King Alfred the Great.
On arrival in the city, you will see a magnificent statue of King Alfred the Great in a commanding position over the city.
We will visit the cathedral where Jane Austen is buried, and the Great Hall, home to King Arthur's Round Table.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Central Hotel or Cruise Ship Terminal in Southampton
Hotel / Cruise ship terminal
We will meet at your hotel in Southampton or cruise ship terminal and travel to Winchester.
Cathedral
We will explore the Norman Cathedral that was constructed in the 11th century.
High Street
After leaving the cathedral, we will make our way to the Great Hall at the top of the hill, walking through the streets of Winchester,
The Great Hall
The Great Hall was originally part of the castle. It is the home of King Arthur's Round Table.
City
After visiting the Great Hall, we shall walk through the streets of Winchester, and explore.
Winchester
At 14:00 we will head back to Southampton, arriving at your hotel / cruise ship terminal by 15:00.
end of the tour
Ending Point
Central Hotel or Cruise Ship Terminal in Southampton
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Chauffeur-driven vehicle
Entrance fees to venues
Food
Souvenirs
Tour Important Information
There is a reasonable amount of walking on this tour, so comfortable shoes are advisable.
Important message from the supplier
At the present time I only have a limited availability, but this will change in the next few months.
I hope to guide full-time next year, when the situation returns to normal....
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Andrew W.
I have been a Tourist Guide since c.2014. I started out as a Green Badge Tourist Guide for Southampton, then took a Blue Badge course to become a guide for the central southern region of England.
I have a passion for history and beautiful places, and would like to share them with you.
Reviews
Fred W.
Maritime Portsmouth & Spice Island from Southampton
“Nice but not up to expectations ”
Pleasant but not the level of l knowledge or expertise we hoped for. We had expected a guide with a deeper passion for and knowledge of English nautical history. We learned more for overhearing other guides then from Andy.
Andrew W.
Dear Fred, Thank you very much for booking a tour with me, and for your very generous gratuity. It is regrettable when expectation does not align with reality. The level of expertise that you expected could only realistically be obtained from a museum curator / expert; something that I never claim to be. The full-time staff located on the specific ships have an encyclopaedic knowledge, and therefore they would know the more obscure facts like how Nelson liked to dry his feet on the rugs in his cabin. I hope that your head has recovered from the low decks on HMS Victory. Have a lovely rest of your stay in England. Best wishes, Andrew
$850/ per group
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