See Southampton
See Southampton
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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
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About
See Southampton provides an entertaining programme of walks and talks for visitors, cruise ship passengers and residents in Southampton. See our website to make bookings for private tours for families or larger groups. We work with the Southampton Tourist Guides Association to provide walks at 10.30 and 1.30 from April to end September, and at 1.30 October to end March, Saturdays and Sundays, starting from the lions on the North side of the Bargate, in the centre of the High Street. Turn up there at the appropriate time, or book through our website.
Southampton, Hampshire, England
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Ian G
4 contributions
Oct 2019
A fantastic tour. Geoffrey is very passionate about his city and regardless of the poor weather, the city was brought to life by his ability to uncover things that you would have never thought would have existed. Well worth the couple of hours.
Written 27 September 2020
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Hi Ian G
We have had some problems with responding on here, now fixed. Rather late, but thanks for your review and so glad you enjoyed the walk.
Written 26 July 2021
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Carol B
2 contributions
Sept 2021
After 38 years of living in Southampton, I finally got around to Walking The Walls. I felt a bit sad that I was the only visitor on the tour. I guess this was just a bad day. My guide, Jack, was very knowledgeable, and happy to be sharing his interest in our lovely city, which he supported with very old sketches and pictures. There is so much to take and it was fun imagining what life might have been like. I have a few local history books of Southampton but there is nothing being given the information by an experienced guide.
It's not suitable for those with mobility issues and I would recommend comfortable shoes. Thank you very much for the opportunity.
It's not suitable for those with mobility issues and I would recommend comfortable shoes. Thank you very much for the opportunity.
Written 14 September 2021
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Hi Carol, so pleased you enjoyed it. Your enthusiasm greatly added to my pleasure in taking you round!
Written 16 September 2021
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Afonso
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
The tour took around 1h45 starting in the Bargate and finishing by the Dancing Man pub. Katie, guided us through the medieval town walls explaining the respective history and showing places usually closed to public... the famous vaults! As a Southampton resident I was surprised with the amount of things that I never noticed! Very well spent morning!
Written 26 June 2021
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Dear ea85pt, We are thrilled you enjoyed your tour. There is indeed a lot to see in Southampton.
Thank you for your kind message, SEE Southampton team
Written 3 July 2021
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Ruijia T
1 contribution
Jun 2021
It was really a fantastic walking tour. Our passionate tourist guide Katie gave us detailed and impressive explanation of every single sight including Bargate, old walls, castles, churches and gardens. This tour gave us a great opportunity to discover things hidden in the long history of this city and existing somewhere we have not realized. And it is meaningful to re-understand the city through history.
Written 5 June 2021
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Many thanks for your review, and so pleased you enjoyed your tour.
Written 18 June 2021
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Laura B
1 contribution
Jun 2022
Having happened to spot the See Southampton Walking Tour poster by the Bargate, I am so glad we arranged to take a tour with Jack yesterday. He was immensely knowledgeable and I particularly enjoyed the access to the usually restricted areas such as the different vaults and Catchcold Tower. He was also very accommodating to a member of our group with a mobility scooter, and the pace of the tour was an enjoyable stroll that covered so many aspects of the city walls and history. Highly, highly recommended and our £7 tickets gave 20% off other museums including the Tudor Merchant's House.
Written 13 June 2022
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Hi Laura
Many thanks for your comments. These tours are made by the participants - and you were a lovely crowd - cheerful, interested and enquiring - and everyone happy to accomodate the lady with limited mobility. I loved every minute - and that's genuine! Jack
Written 27 June 2022
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Catherine H
Winchester, UK1 contribution
Oct 2021
Katie gave us a lively 90 mins tour including walking the old City Walls. She is so articulate with an exceptional knowledge of the history which she brings to life. You can feel her great love of her city. Highlights include visiting an old wine vault and learning that Shakespeare wrote a few of his famous plays when living here and Jane Austen lived here too!
Written 17 October 2021
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Thanks Catherine. Katie told me how much she enjoyed the tour too - the responsem fro the participants makes it so much more fun for us!
Written 18 October 2021
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Milán B
1 contribution
Oct 2021
We went on a 2-hour long tour around the old town of Southampton with Katie. Doing the tour by riding e-bikes was amazing as we could cover a much larger area during that time. Katie was very kind and knowledgeable. After living in the city for 5 years I was amazed at how much we learned about those places, buildings, and streets we pass by every day. Thanks for the brilliant tour!
Written 17 October 2021
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Thanks bmilan
Katie was one of the main proponents of E-bike tours and I know will be delighted at your review and your experience!
Written 18 October 2021
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P G
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
What a fabulous and different afternoon! While weather couldn't had been worse outside, the atmosphere inside made us forget about it. The organisation was superb and I must admit I thought 2 hours to make 3 cocktails was a bit too much but how wrong I was! Time just flew enjoying the excellent company of the few friends I came with and people I just met there. Such a pleasure to hear and see Chris Larsen making the cocktails. Well done to you and Katie Belo. I would certainly repeat the experience!
Written 18 February 2020
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Thank you for your review. It may seem odd posting a response after all this time, but we pride ourselves on always responding - not sure what went wrong here. Katie still runs such tours - see our website and Facebook page for information.
Written 1 November 2023
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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
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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
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Alvaro2013
London, UK2 contributions
Jul 2021
I recently took part in the new e-bike tour of See Southampton and definitely recommend it. This new tour is a brilliant idea as the bikes are very easy to ride and allow the tour to reach places that are far way if you go on foot. The guides are very knowledgeable and provide a lot of historical information about the city. Not to be missed!
Written 24 July 2021
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Many thanks Alvaro, your review means a lot to us. These tours are a new innovation and it really helps to know that people enjoyed it so much.
Written 25 July 2021
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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?
Written 22 July 2019
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)
Written 25 July 2019
Hola, existe algun tour desde Londres a Southampton ?
Written 30 October 2018
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.
Written 9 November 2018
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.
Written 16 January 2017
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
Written 16 January 2017
Do you have any tours that incorporate Stonehenge and other sites in addition to S.Hampton?
Written 22 September 2016
I'd actually message or email the business. I think this facility just asks other people who have done reviews.
Written 23 September 2016
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
Written 12 August 2016
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)
Written 14 August 2016
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