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.
Highlights
From 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Bargate
We will be waiting by the bargate next to one of the lion statues
Return
East Park
We will end in the park just a couple of minutes away from the high street and our original meeting point.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
From 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Bargate
We will be waiting by the bargate next to one of the lion statues
Return
East Park
We will end in the park just a couple of minutes away from the high street and our original meeting point.
Itinerary
1
Tudor House and Garden
You will hear the history of Tudor house and experience the importance of its legacy in Southampton.
5 minutes
2
Mayflower Memorial
We will see the Mayflower Memorial and understand the importance of this voyage for the history of Southampton and the World.
5 minutes
3
Town Quay
We will talk about the history of the port and harbour of Southampton and its importance as a cruise capital of the world.
10 minutes
4
Southampton
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.
10 minutes
5
Titanic Engineer Officers Memorial
We will see the engineers memorial and learn about the history of the Titanic and its importance for Southampton.
10 minutes
6
Southampton
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.
5 minutes
7
Andrews East Park
Here we will see the statue of Isaac Watts, father of English hymn and we will conclude our tour.
