Name: Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour
Brand: GetYourGuide
SKU: 417556
Rating: 4.826087 (46 reviews)

Explore the historic heart of Winchester on a guided walking tour. Hear about the legend of King Arthur as you wind down the high street to Winchester Cathedral and walk the banks of the River Itchen.

About this activity

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Feel a sense of awe walking into the Great Hall to see the Round Table
Learn about the history of William the Conqueror and King Arthur
Explore the grounds of Winchester Cathedral where Jane Austen is buried
View the iconic statue of King Alfred the Great and listen to his story
Walk along the banks of the River Itchen which inspired John Keats

Full description

Discover the legends of King Arthur and other historic tales on a guided walking tour in Winchester. Explore William the Conqueror's Castle before strolling along the highstreet to Winchester Cathedral. Hear the echoes of John Keats' poetry as you wander along the banks of the River Itchen. Make your way to the West Gate to meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Enter Winchester Castle built by William the Conqueror and wander into the Great Hall. Listen to the legends of King Arthur and view the iconic Round Table. Walk along the high street to reach the world-famous Winchester Cathedral one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe. Admire the grounds and pay your respects to the English novelist Jane Austen who is buried here. Learn about King Alfred the Great and pass by his statue as you experience the beauty of the River Itchen. Stroll along the charming riverbank which inspired John Keats' poetry and see the ruins of Winchester Palace.

Includes

Guided tour
Photography
Voucher for 20% off at The Wykeham Arms (reservation required)

Food and drink
Entry to sites

Meeting point

Meet in front of the Westgate, the mediveal entrance to Winchester, at the top end of the High Street.

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 46 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.9/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomDecember 9, 2022 – Verified booking

An absolutely wonderful tour through historic Winchester. Our guide Brian was extremely knowledgeable. Not only did we have a wonderful tour, Brian shared much of his general knowledge too. He was easy to listen to and very patient when we bombarded him with questions. When we come to Winchester next time, we shall definitely enrol on the Ghost tour. Thank you.

Nicky – United KingdomNovember 7, 2022 – Verified booking

Our guide was brilliant, very informative, funny and also supportive over the horrendous rain. We had such a good time! I have recently moved to a village near Winchester and knew very little about the city, now I feel totally at home and in love with Win Winchester. Will book again definitely x

GetYourGuide traveler – CyprusOctober 21, 2022 – Verified booking

We had an absolutely awesome experience. Bryan made it very entertaining, animated and fun, despite the complexity and versatility of the information. He made it feel and sound like a time travel, bringing to life the historical and literary characters.

Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour

Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour

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