England · PORTSMOUTH TOURS & ACTIVITIES
The 5 best portsmouth tours & activities you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Fast lift, glass sky walk, and open-air views from Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. All-day ticket, audio guides, and sea air at 110 m.
“Excellent value for money more so in the fact it's an all day pass so you can go out do shopping then return. Great views of surrounding areas and Isle of Wight. Highly recommend.”
A Dockyard-free small-group Portsmouth walking tour linking Spinnaker Tower and Round Tower to naval stories, sayings, and local character.
“My partner and I would highly recommend the tour with Steve. The weather was a bit unpredictable but Steve worked around it, finding a pub whilst it rained and going through the history of Portsmouth with photos. When it stopped raining, he took us on the tour, his knowledge is endless and he shows you sides of Portsmouth you wouldn’t normally explore. Highly recommended if you’re looking to get a rounded knowledge of the city. Steve is friendly and truly could answer any question!”
Old Portsmouth’s devilish past in 90 minutes. Walk from Landport Gate to Spice Island with a guide like Samuel for $17.22.
“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.”
Portsmouth to Isle of Wight by coach and Wightlink ferry, with Godshill, Alum Bay, and the Needles plus a Spinnaker Tower photo stop.
“We recently took a tour of the Isle of Wight and it was a fantastic experience. We met our guide on Portsmouth Harbour then we walked to the bus in Gunwharf quays. Then the bus went into the ferry and we had almost 30 minutes journey crossing the sea to the island . On the ferry, fourth floor is dedicated to people with pets while no pets are allowed on 5th floor. There were two cafes onboard where you can have hot light snacks & drinks . I recommend sitting on the outside deck to enjoy the beautiful view with see breeze. When we arrived at the island, we took…”
A relaxed 1.5-hour walk in Chawton, linking cottages, church, and Chawton House to Jane Austen, plus smart local tips.
“Even if you are not a fan of Jane Austen this tour is a charming look at the English countryside village where Jane Austen lived and wrote ! Our tour guide Louisa is a local resident and her insight, enthusiasm and knowledge were wonderful !! Highly recommend !”
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