See Southampton
See Southampton
5
City ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursWalking ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate Tours
Saturday
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Full view
About
See Southampton has gone from strength to strength delivering an entertaining programme of walks and talks for visitors, cruise ship passengers and residents in Southampton. For 2022 we and the Southampton Tourist Guides Association are working together to provide walks at 10.30 and 1.30, Saturdays and Sundays starting from the lions on the North side of the Bargate, in the centre of the Main Street.
Southampton, Hampshire, England
Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Travellers talk about
(21 reviews)
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
5.0
215 reviews
Excellent
200
Very good
13
Average
0
Poor
2
Terrible
0
Texas Travel Girl
Little Elm, TX3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We highly recommend See Southampton. In order to better understand our interests and arrange the perfect itinerary for us, Katie was gracious enough to meet with me over Zoom prior to our visit. She handled our shifting demands with professionalism and empathy. We look forward to booking with them on our next visit to Southampton.
Written 6 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Matthias T
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We did a private tour with Katie as a family of four. It was a great experience and a pleasure to be guided by Katie who is a very lovely person. Our kids understand her speaking English as we live in Germany. I can highly recommend See Southampton and Katie as a guide. She showed us places where others have no access to...:-)
Written 31 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Katie will be so very pleased that you enjoyed her tour so much - especially the children
Written 1 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
t0pspinna
Southampton, UK2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A great tour of of the hidden history of old Southampton. Our guide Katie was extremly knowlegable - she really brought the fascinating history to life.
Written 30 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Katie will be very pleased you enjoyed it. She loves bringing Southampton's past to life.
Written 1 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Catherine T
Southampton, UK47 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
1 hr special tour in company of Lord Mayor of Southampton, visiting the medieval vaults, which were fascinating. Then wine tasting and food pairing, very enjoyable.
Written 18 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Organised , as many of these types of tour are, by our Katie. She takes a lot of trouble over such tours, especially this one for the Mayor's Charit,y and will be delighted you enjoyed it.
Written 1 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Leah G
Moncton, Canada17 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We took the 90-minute Hidden Secrets walking tour on 6 Aug2023 with Inge. We had a small group of 15 which included two local couples as well as other tourists. Inge was knowledgeable and provided us with incredible information about the historic city. Because of questions from one of the local guests, we were offered to extend our tour to several other vaults. This extended the tour for the better part of an hour and added (for everyone, including our guide) an unexpected paranormal experienced - fabulous!
We considered this is a must-do activity and are so happy we did the tour!
We considered this is a must-do activity and are so happy we did the tour!
Written 26 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi Leah. The Guide who took you round, Inge, is part of another Tour Guide organisation, the Southampton Tourist Guides Association. We wouldn't want to steal their review - they are also on Tripadvisor!
Jack Wilson See Southampton Tour Guide
Written 3 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Roy H
10 contributions
May 2023
Katie has a treasure chest of information about the history of Southampton! The Walking Tour of Medieval Southampton was so interesting with so many surprises! I was amazed to hear so much about the walled city and the famous people who lived in Southampton many centuries ago. Often we walk around with blinkers on not realizing the history of the walls/buildings which have stood for centuries. Thanks Katie for an incredible walk back in time.
Written 21 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your review and Katie will be delighted that you enjoyed her tour. Your amazement is shared by many - including many of our Guides, who studied for the Green Badge award after taking a tour themselves. We are delighted to open peoples' eyes to the City's tremendous history. I'm sorry for the delay in replying - a technical matter with our Tripadvisor listing.
Written 25 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
reeceteam
8 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Really interesting and informative tour of Southampton. We were given access to hidden and locked vaults and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Written 23 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your review and very pleased you enjoyed your tour. I'm sorry for the delay in replying - a technical matter with our Tripadvisor listing.
Written 25 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sahar A
4 contributions
Feb 2023
I absolutely loved this tour! I've been living in Southampton for a few months and passed by many sites on this tour not knowing their significance. The knowledge I learned on this tour added to the beauty of the city I now live in, and sheds light onto the importance of history. Our guide Katie was very cheerful and informative, she was attentive to all our needs and was very interactive with the group.
The tour ended with a lovely afternoon tea, and who doesn't love a good cup of tea and cake! loved every moment of this outing! I intend to register on the other offered tours!
The tour ended with a lovely afternoon tea, and who doesn't love a good cup of tea and cake! loved every moment of this outing! I intend to register on the other offered tours!
Written 15 February 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your review. Katie always "scores" very highly, and will be pleased to know that her tour has increased your appreciation of the City. Hope we will see you again!
Written 25 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Elizabeth C
Southampton, UK73 contributions
Feb 2023
Medieval Southampton was my chosen tour. The guide, Katie, did a good job of joining up the remaining pieces of physical history with the political and commercial history of the period. A highlight for me was being inside The Undercroft, one of the few remaining merchants ‘cellars’. I look forward to seeing more of these when renovation and safety work is completed, and I will take my own torch.
The other attraction on the day I chose was the cream tea at Robins Nest, which was excellent, and gave an opportunity to chat with other people on the Tour.
One star is left off for the downside (IMHO) of Southampton as a major tourist attraction…I don’t get the impression the city leaders care that much about history, but care more about commerce. Areas where we walked were litter strewn and dirty, signs were defaced, or absent where they would be useful on a self guided walk. Impressions count if the City wants people to return.
The other attraction on the day I chose was the cream tea at Robins Nest, which was excellent, and gave an opportunity to chat with other people on the Tour.
One star is left off for the downside (IMHO) of Southampton as a major tourist attraction…I don’t get the impression the city leaders care that much about history, but care more about commerce. Areas where we walked were litter strewn and dirty, signs were defaced, or absent where they would be useful on a self guided walk. Impressions count if the City wants people to return.
Written 13 February 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your review, and Katie will be delighted you enjoyed her tour and the cream tea! Your comments about the City generaly are well-understood and will be passed on.
Written 25 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Amelia P
3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
The tour was well organized and the excellent guide Katie showed us very interesting aspects of the old town. The experience was very pleasant and interesting. After the tour we all had a delicious cream tea at the Robin’s nest emporium. Lovely afternoon with history, culture and new people.
Written 12 February 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Glad to hear you enjoyed your tour so much, and Katie will be thrilled. I'm sorry for the delay in replying - a technical matter with our Tripadvisor listing.
Written 25 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
artidamani
Mumbai, India
Hi! We are a family of 4 adults & would love to do a walking tour of Southampton between 18th-20th Aug'19. Any suggestions?
Jack W
Southampton, UK2 contributions
Hi Sorry we missed answering this earlier. On Sunday the 18th August we have walks starting from the Bargate, an old Gate in the centre of the High STreet, at 10.30 and 1.30. No need to book, just turn up and pay £6 to the guide. If that doesn't suit, we can arrange a private tour for £60 at a time to suit you. Please see the seesouthampton website to make arequest (this site does not allow me to post a link)
Valeria G
Cañuelas, Buenos Aires, Argentina19 contributions
Hola, existe algun tour desde Londres a Southampton ?
Awaytogo
Southampton, UK71 contributions
Para visitar Southampton hay varios trenes a una hora de Waterloo y el viaje dura aproximadamente una hora y diez minutos. En Southampton hay varios museos y galerías de arte, así como las murallas medievales que se consideran las más importantes de Inglaterra. Hay excelentes tiendas y una amplia gama de hoteles.
Joan S
8 contributions
Will be in SOU for 4 days prior to a cruise. Would like info on day tours. Already went to Stonehenge, Bath, New Forest etc. I'm looking for something, perhaps private tour to show me the "real" countryside. I could even take tours on 2 different days. Will be in SOU 24 Oct. 2017 departing on 28 Oct. 2017. Have not seen too much on your website, please advise.
Awaytogo
Southampton, UK71 contributions
See Southampton do walking tours of Southampton but we do have contacts who can take your party on a private tour by car to the many beautiful towns and villages in the Countryside around Southampton and into deepest Hampshire including rural villages complete with thatched cottages and fascinating towns which are the real England and where the coach tours do not go. The chance to see areas of outstanding natural beauty and visit antique shops and tea rooms. This would be an exclusive tour for your party for up to four people. Please let me know if you are interested. Kind regards, Godfrey Collyer
Do you have any tours that incorporate Stonehenge and other sites in addition to S.Hampton?
rachysetty
Chandler’s Ford, UK57 contributions
I'd actually message or email the business. I think this facility just asks other people who have done reviews.
phyllisew
New Albany, IN102 contributions
we will be in Southhampton for 2 days before leaving on a British Isles tour. What other places are there to see around Southhampton? I know Stonehedge is close.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We are from the USA and would like info on local lodgingas well. Thank you
Jack W
Southampton, UK2 contributions
HI
Can you give me some idea what sort of lodgings you are looking for ? Hotel (Modern, bijou, price range), B&B, close to docks for cruise, in town, around town (some hotels here do package deals for cruisers)