Winchester, a city rich in history and culture, offers a plethora of stories and sites waiting to be explored. To make the most of your visit, booking a guided tour with Winchester Tourist Guides is the perfect choice. These qualified Blue & Green Badge guides provide fascinating insights, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Tour options

Upper City Tour 11am
This 90 minute walking tour explores the historical sites in the upper part of the city including the Cathedral, High Street, Westgate and Great Hall. It ends at the original Winchester Castle site which was also the site of King Charles II's palace. Tours do not go inside the Great Hall.

Lower City Tour 2pm
This 90 minute walking tour visits Abbey Gardens before passing the City Mill and following the River Itchen to College Street. It then explores Wolvesey Castle and continues along College Street passing Winchester College and Jane Austen's house to finish in the Cathedral Close.

Please note that tours run:

January – March 2025: Tours will run every Saturday at 11am and 2pm
April 2025: Tours will run Monday – Saturday at 11am and 2pm
May 2025 – August 2025: Tours will run 7 days a week at 11am and 2pm
September 2025 – December: Tours will run Monday - Saturday

Tickets for the tours can be purchased in advance via Eventbrite and cost £12 per person. Any remaining tickets can be purchased on the day from the Visitor Information Centre.

Special Interest tours 2025
There are various dates and times throughout the year for the special interest tours. The programme for these will be released in the Spring of 2025.

Custom tours
Have specific interests or sites in mind? Contact us to arrange a bespoke tour tailored to your preferences.

Private group tours
If you would like to enquire about a private group tour please contact the visitor information centre for further information on 01962 840 500 or email tourism@winchester.gov.uk. Alternatively click the links below for a booking form and terms and conditions.

Private Guided Tour Booking Form

Private Guided Tour Terms & Conditions

What to expect

Expert Guides: Knowledgeable and friendly guides with a passion for Winchester.
Small Groups: Ensuring a personal and engaging experience.
Duration: Tours typically last 90 minutes
Accessibility: Please inform the visitor information centre of any special requirements when booking.

How to book a guided tour

Booking a guided tour in Winchester is simple and convenient.

To book an upper city, lower city or special interest tour, tickets are from £12 per person and can be purchased on the day, for the day in Winchester Visitor Information Centre, subject to availability.

To book in advance, once you have decided which tour you would like to book, click on the 'Book a guided tour' button below. This will take you to the Eventbrite page where you can select the tour and date of your choosing and pay online.

Tickets can be bought via Eventbrite until 9am on the morning of the tour. After this any remaining tickets can be purchased in person at the visitor information centre.

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