Things to do in Portsmouth, England: The Best Cultural Tours

A private and bespoke tour direct from your London accommodation with a personal Driver and Guide. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard contains a collection of some of the worlds most historic ships - HMS Victory, Flagship to Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. The Mary Rose - King Henry VIII War Ship recovered from the sea in 1982, a time capsule of Tudor life. And not forgetting HMS Warrior the formidable Iron Clad that saw the end of the age of sail. All this, plus museums containing personal possessions of Admiral Nelson, and the history of the Royal Navy and life at Sea. Portsmouth is still home to the British Navy and the harbour boat tour will give you an insight into her current vessels. • Bespoke & Private Tour At Your Pace • Go on board HMS Victory and learn it's amazing History • Brand New Visitor Centre for Mary Rose • Learn all about the British Navy • Harbour Boat Cruise of Portsmouth

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

The Isle of Wight, home to a variety of distinctive landscapes, dramatic cliffs, long stunning beaches and great attractions, is a natural playground for all ages! In Portsmouth, learn about the heritage and naval history of the city. • Take a stroll trough Godshill, a quintessential English Village, with its delightful medieval church, charming thatched roofed cottages and traditional tearooms. • Soak up the view on the scenic drive to Alum Bay, known for its multi-coloured sand cliffs and stunning scenery. • Enjoy a panoramic chairlift to the stunning beach (you can also choose to walk) and the many exciting attractions here for all the family. On the beach you get a close up of "The Needles", one of the most photographed groups of rocks in the world. • Get a great photo of Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower and Historic Dockyard as your ferry departs to, and returns from the Isle of Wight.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned executive coach, Return Wightlink Ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne , Professional guide , Scenic drive through the Isle of Wight, Lunch stop in the charming village of Godshill, Visit Alum Bay Beach and the Needles, Photostop at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Queen Victoria loved her holidays. She travelled to Scotland, France, and Italy and stayed at lavish palaces and princely courts in lush locations, but there’s nowhere she loved more than the Isle of Wight, a diamond-shaped pearl in the English Channel. It’s not far from London and boasts beautiful beaches, epic white sea-cliffs, a warm climate and remnants from the Romans, Normans, and two World Wars. On this tour, you visit Queen Victoria’s Italian-inspired holiday home, Osborne House. You venture to the sea-shores and see gorgeous cliffs, barren bunkers and stunning white rock structures. And on the mainland, you even get a chance to celebrate your journey with a drink at the home of Bombay Sapphire Gin. Join this trip, follow in the footsteps of royalty and let your guide lead you through England’s favourite holiday island.

Inclusions: 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast in either a B&B or 3-star Hotel., Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers), Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Admission fees

Portsmouth is one of the greatest destinations if you are a naval person. Portsmouth is a historic naval city, being British Navy's main port and home to the oldest dry dock in the world, it has Portsmouth's historic dockyard, with the D-Day museum and UK's meaningful publicly-accessible building, and the Spinnaker Tower is the latest Millenium attraction. One of the highest publicly accessible buildings in the U.K., the Spinnaker Tower offers stunning views throughout the city and beyond. Here you can enjoy your traditional English tea 105 meters above the harbour of Portsmouth. The area is also home to Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Victory and Henry VIII's Historical Mary Rose, which was rescued from the seabed in 1982. Choices are unlimited in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard. Here in this tour, you will enjoy visiting Gun Wharf Quays, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Action Stations, HMS.33, Boathouse No 4, Royal Navy Submarine Museums and many more. Join us for this experience!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Private transportation, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch

Portsmouth is where one of the most famous figures of Victorian literature, Charles Dickens, was born. In the 19th century, this house in Regency was decorated with an idea of the Victorian Portsmouth. If you are a Charles Dickens lover, then, this house definitely must be seen. Look at the first home of Charles Dickens with numerous possessions and photographs, the ceramics, furniture, house artefacts, glass and decorations have faithfully been recreated in the Regency style that Charles' parents favoured, although their properties have been dispersed for a long time. There are three furnished rooms: The lounge, the dining room and Dickens' bedroom. The exhibition room features a snuff box, a tinky cup and a paper-knife and a small collection of memorabilia: The couch that he passed away on at his home in Kent, poignant memory of an author who was celebrated for his prodigious talent and his creative work. Explore some other important landmarks of Portsmouth with us today!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Portsmouth is one of the greatest destinations if you are a naval person. Portsmouth is a historic naval city, being British Navy's main port and home to the oldest dry dock in the world, it has Portsmouth's historic dockyard, with the D-Day museum and UK's meaningful publicly-accessible building, and the Spinnaker Tower is the latest Millenium attraction. One of the highest publicly accessible buildings in the U.K., the Spinnaker Tower offers stunning views throughout the city and beyond. Here you can enjoy your traditional English tea 105 meters above the harbour of Portsmouth. The area is also home to Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Victory and Henry VIII's Historical Mary Rose, which was rescued from the seabed in 1982. Choices are unlimited in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard. Here in this tour, you will enjoy visiting Gun Wharf Quays, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Action Stations, HMS.33, Boathouse No 4, Royal Navy Submarine Museums and many more. Join us for this experience!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch