Journey Through Winchester's Past: A Historical and Literary Walking Tour

Embark on a captivating historical and literary walking tour through Winchester. Follow in the footsteps of iconic figures like Alfred the Great, Jane Austen, and Sherlock Holmes. Limited group size of 10.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Westgate Museum - Medieval gates front this ancient Tudor & Stuart building with exhibits in a former debtor’s prison.
What's Included
  • 20% discount at The Wykeham Arms (reservation needed)
  • Photography included
Additional Information

Experience the story of Winchester’s history through the lives of figures like the Romans, Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Oliver Cromwell, and King Arthur.
Revive the iconic literary characters of Winchester, such as Jane Austen, John Keats, Thomas Hardy, Sherlock Holmes, and King Arthur as you walk around the city.
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Location
SO23 8UH
In front of the Westgate, the medieval entrance to Winchester.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Julie
Jan 11, 2026
Birthday tour of Winchester - This was an excellent tour of Winchester, our guide Brian was very knowledgeable and knew every historical fact about Winchester. I would highly recommend this tour. We have lived in Hampshire for 30 years and never done anything like this before but now we feel we know Winchester so much better. I think we are going to do the Southampton tour next.
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Cloudstuff
Jan 10, 2026
Best ever walking tour - Winchester - 2000 years (and counting) in 2 amazing hours - Bryan was such a great guide 5*’s - We were gently and comprehensively immersed in the amazing diverse and proud role Winchester has played in the foundational history of the United Kingdom and its subtle bragging rights of literary influence across the World - our guide and now great friend Bryan was simply astonishing in his breadth and depth of knowledge and ability to creatively educate us about the riches on our doorstep. OMG… book his superb experience. Thank you so much Bryan!!!!
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714abrahamm
Jan 7, 2026
What a lovely way to learn about Winchester - Lovely day in the beautiful city of Winchester. With the snow is a backdrop and a wonderful tour guide. Brian was wonderful and so informative so helpful and didn’t rush. He is also a dog lover and it really was so enjoyable to spend a couple of hours with him going through the history of the city.
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Corinneo478
Jan 5, 2026
Journey through the centuries - Great guide who has walked us through the centuries to discover the thousand Treasures of Winchester. Lots of anecdotes, living characters... it makes us want to dig the story. Thank you Gail!
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Bill_f
Dec 12, 2025
Informative and entertaining - Gail was a wonderful guide, providing a wealth of information in a very personable way. Her knowledge of history and insights into Winchester today were a great combination.
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C8201fztonyb
Dec 10, 2025
A true journey through Winchester’s past! - Bryan from Walsh Tours was an excellent guide. Thoroughly informative, humorous and genuinely pleasant. Whilst the English winter weather was less than pleasant, Bryan was able to make the afternoon pass quickly with a constant flow of interesting and intriguing facts about Winchester’s past and the intersections between its Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and Norman histories.
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Gillt585
Dec 6, 2025
Fascinating insight - We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Bryan - well paced, informative and entertaining. A great way to get to know the city
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W6438iglouisew
Nov 1, 2025
Excellent walking tour - Very informative and interesting two hour walk round Winchester, steeped in fascinating history. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the subject and was happy to answer any questions. Thoroughly enjoyable experience.
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Carol_m
Oct 26, 2025
Wonderful history of... - Wonderful history of Winchester and easy walking tour. Great knowledgeable guide who made the history and places come to life. Very enjoyable 2 hrs with Brian.
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568garryb
Dec 11, 2025
Good tour (if a little too long) - Good tour, very enthusiastic and informative guide, but rather too long for my tastes. It would be better if cut back to 90 minutes or so.
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From $16
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).