Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour: Discover 900 Years of Dark, Humorous, and Horrifying History
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37 Ratings
Portsmouth
Embark on a captivating historical walking tour of Old Portsmouth. Explore 900 years of dark, humorous, and horrifying history, revealing secrets and uncovering the truth about pirates, Nelson, and more!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Landport Gate - Old Portsmouth’s only originally located entrance - dare you enter an infernal den of Diabolical Demons?
What's Included
- Walking tour
Additional Information
Uncover over nine centuries of intrigue, humor, and terror in a unique historical walking tour like no other at the ‘Den of Diabolical Demons’, it is sure to astound and inspire both newcomers and lifelong residents alike.
Experience arguably the most striking narrations of Portsmouth, Southsea, and Old Portsmouth’s past, delivered by a Portmuthian born and raised, with a profound love for the city’s heritage. This tour will uncover enigmas concealed within the city’s vibrant yet shadowed pathways, and illuminate the men and women who walked them:
What roles did the women of Portsmouth Poll play in the lives of pirates, paupers, and princes?
What is the story behind Jack Nastyface?
Unearth the true legend of Nelson.
Just how wicked was Old Portsmouth?
How do coffee and espionage intersect with the tales of these infamous individuals in this tale-telling haven of demons?
Learn about the pieces of history that the Blue plaques and history books won’t reveal!
- There are some tight lanes
- Dogs on leads welcome
Location
Tesco Express
Saint George's Road
On St. George's road, opposite Tesco Express bus stop is Landport Gate - your guide will meet you there.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sarah
Mar 30, 2024
Perfect tour of the area of Portsmouth outside the dockyard area. - Informative and fun. Perfect length. Samuel was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I learned lots about Portsmouth as well as other tid bits of history.
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Lstobitt
Mar 25, 2024
Well worth it ! - Excellent 'Diabolical'walk. Carried on through wind and rain and very informative and amusing despite the diabolical weather!
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Barbara21863
Mar 24, 2024
Great tour - Great tour full of interesting and fiery facts. Samuel was super knowledgeable and kept going even in the horrible weather thank you.
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Connie_w
Mar 18, 2024
Excellent tour one of the best. - Information given in a humorous way by an excellent guide. The guide was someone who obviously loved the what he was doing.
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Chichesterperson
Mar 16, 2024
Best tour with a brilliant guide. - Brilliant guide, if we had teachers at school like Samuel we would all be history buffs. Funny, boundless knowledge, great interpersonal skills. We all laughed and enjoyed our time.
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Amanda_c
Dec 3, 2023
A great tour of Portsmouth, highly recommended. - We had an excellent tour with Samuel. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We saw buildings from different periods of time and learnt lots about Portsmouth's history.
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Simonrt8502xh
Nov 14, 2023
Great tour. - Our guide, Samuel,was excellent. He is friendly and extremely well informed about the history of Portsmouth. We very much enjoyed the walking tour which we found both entertaining and informative. Samuel was able to bring to life many of the various characters that had contributed to the building of Portsmouth as well as pointing out many buildings of architectural interest. This tour was good value for money and we would recommend it to others who have an interest in history.
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Scarborough-jane
Oct 15, 2023
Informative tour - Samuel took our tour, last Sunday. This was our first visit to Portsmouth for a autumnal holiday. We had exceptionally mild weather and a beautiful warm sunshine, it was a grand day.
Samuel was very prompt and as no one else had booked we had a a private tour guide. It is exceptional value for money and the tour took us around places, snickleways and alleys that we would have never known existed. He is a wealth of information and very knowledgeable on everything Portsmouth.
We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend this experience to visitors and locals alike. Thankyou for a fabulous afternoon with a difference.
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Graham
Oct 8, 2023
A must for the discerning visitor to Portsmouth - A lively informative journey into the hidden history of old Portsmouth. Our guide gave us fascinating insights into lives of the people and places of a once vibrant community..
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920rosem
Oct 2, 2023
A Rainy Adventure Through Portsmouth's Dark History with Samuel - My husband and I recently took the "Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour - An Infernal Den of Diabolical Demons," and despite the ominous name, it was an absolute blast, all thanks to our fantastic guide, Samuel. He was a history buff through and through, and even the pouring rain couldn't dampen his enthusiasm. Samuel's storytelling skills were top-notch, and he effortlessly transported us back in time with his tales of Old Portsmouth's dark past. What really impressed me was how he made sure we were comfortable and engaged throughout the tour, despite the weather. He checked in on us regularly, answered all our questions, and turned a rainy day into an unforgettable adventure. So, if you're into history and want a memorable experience, don't let the spooky title scare you away. Samuel's passion and knowledge made this tour a fantastic journey through Portsmouth's intriguing history.
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