Private Walking Tour of Southampton
Overview
You will learn the modern history of Southampton accompanied by Dr Lillian Cespedes Gonzalez (PhD historian) or one of the members of her team of tour guides with backgrounds in history/education. The experience practices mindful tourism which means to help you understand how the community you are visiting is impacted by you and history.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Stop 1
You will hear the history of Tudor house and experience the importance of its legacy in Southampton.
2
Stop 2
We will see the Mayflower Memorial and understand the importance of this voyage for the history of Southampton and the World.
3
Stop 3
We will talk about the history of the port and harbour of Southampton and its importance as a cruise capital of the world.
4
Stop 4
We will see Holyrood Church and its remains as well as the exterior of the Dolphin hotel, one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in the city.
5
Stop 5
We will see the engineers memorial and learn about the history of the Titanic and its importance for Southampton.
6
Stop 6
We will see the original Cenotaph in Southampton which served as the blueprint for many more to come. We will talk about the history of WW1 and its implications for the city.
7
Stop 7
Here we will see the statue of Isaac Watts, father of English hymn and we will conclude our tour.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
We will be waiting by the bargate next to one of the lion statues
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End Point
We will end in the park just a couple of minutes away from the high street and our original meeting point.
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Good to Know
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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