ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular portsmouth tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
Ride the express elevator at Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. Enjoy harbor views, a glass Sky Walk, and an all-day ticket.
“Great day. Fantastic views. Well organised Friendly staff Next time we will definitely Ab Sail down!”
Small-group Portsmouth walk with a local guide: Spinnaker Tower, Round Tower, two cathedrals and waterfront views, no Dockyard ships.
“The guide was an expert in Portsmouth history. In addition he shared numerous stories and tidbits about the town.”
Bike Portsmouth’s harbor islands with small-group guides, optional e-bikes, and short history stops at forts, parks, and the river.
“We had a fabulous time exploring Portsmouth with Donna! She was extremely knowledgeable about Portsmouth's history and took us on a beautiful ride exploring the city and its nearby beaches. Don't miss this tour if you're coming to Portsmouth!”
Self-guided haunted walking tour in Portsmouth, NH with GPS audio. Explore spooky landmarks at your pace and end at the Brewery.
“The recorded tour speaker was great. Actually getting the audio to work required downloading an additional app with an additional charge. 😞”
Old Portsmouth historical tour with dark fun stories, Landport Gate and Spice Island stops, and small-group pacing in 90 minutes.
“Our guide, Samuel, was enthusiastic, very knowledgable and engaging about Old Portsmouth and the City’s past. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. We learnt a lot and were given really helpful pointers for further researching our family history in Portsmouth. Thank you Sam.”
Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight by coach and ferry. See Godshill, Alum Bay, and the Needles in one guided day for $108.
“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…”
A 90-minute guided walk through Jane Austen’s Chawton village, with church and Chawton House context plus museum-prep tips for a great day.
“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 !”
A self-guided Portsmouth scavenger hunt using the Lets Roam app, with team roles, photo rewards, and a 90-minute walk of key landmarks.
“We were trying to figure out what to do on our date. We saw this is looked like so much fun and it truly was. The only thing i would say about this is that you don't have to go to where it says 0 feet. You can check in anyways and you'll probably be…”
Ride Portsmouth’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks on a 1h45 small-group bike tour. Bike and helmet included for $80.
“Very knowledgeable tour guide and friendly too! Very interesting tour! A lot of history I did not know! Tracy”
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Ultimate Explorer Ticket covers Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, submarines, HMS M.33, plus a harbour tour.
“Truly an amazing experience. Visiting from the U.S. The old ships are a wonder to behold. So much history. We spent the entire day exploring and did not see it all. Allow yourself a full day. Highly recommend.”
Self-guided 3-hour e-bike or 7-speed bike ride through Portsmouth with scenic waterfront stops, free sights, and map, lock, helmet.
“22 mile route to Rye Harbour, easy to follow, lots to see in perfect weather. Cars were courteous, roads relatively quiet. Helmets, gilets were supplied.”
Private Portsmouth bike tour with standard or e-bike, expert guide stories, and stops from Prescott Park to Fort Stark State Historic Site.
“This is a great way to see a lot of the city and surrounding areas. Our guide, Dawn, was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to share lots of history highlights. If we had more time I think we would have also loved the longer tour down to the coastline.”
A private Portsmouth naval history walk with major WWII stops, cathedral context, and harbor views, guided in English for about 2 hours.
“Informative guide who presented the facts in an interesting way. Gave good advice on other things to do..”
Private tea blending in Portsmouth: sample herbal teas, learn the science, create your own mix, and take home a jar.
“I learned that it is fun to blend teas with intension and I will be using this idea to blend teas for special occasions”
GPS-based Portsmouth quest with 100+ challenges, a Big Britain Quiz, and Travel League points. 4 hours, mobile ticket, group up to 10.
“I Bought for a family day in Portsmouth. Not a very gd app. I regret buying now. Don't recommend it to others”
