See Southampton Heritage Guides – Sightseeing tours, tour guides and accessible tours
2026-2027 Special Walks and Tours
See Southampton runs a number of themed walks and tours throughout the year, each one focusing on one of the amazing stories in Southampton’s history.
Our 2026-2027 Special Walks and Tours programme includes – see below for details
Jane Austen in Georgian Southampton Southampton’s Second World War Story
Ghastly, Grim and Gory High Vaultage – Definitive Tour of the City’s Vaults!
Titanic Monuments in Southampton (2027) The QE2 Mile Explorer (2027)
Christmas in Southampton (with festive refreshment)
Completed tours
Southampton’s American Story Southampton City Weekday Walking Tours
45-minute Southampton Old Town Walking Tour
Jane Austen in Georgian Southampton
Discover the world of one of Southampton’s most famous residents!
Famously of the write-what-you-know genre of authors, how much of Southampton is written into Jane Austen’s books? With Southampton an elegant and chic spa town, Jane partied, danced, entertained, walked, took pleasure boats and enjoyed the seaside air when living here 1806-1809. On our walking tour of the old city, visit the places Jane knew and loved, while exploring Georgian Southampton.
Meet at the West Gate, Westgate Street (what3words: letter.tribes.inch)Â
2026Â
Sunday 12 April (11:00-13:00)
Sunday 2 August (11:00-13:00)
2027 dates to be announced
Southampton Titanic Walk
Walking in the footsteps of the crew Â
In 1912, the Titanic was the largest ship afload. Built in Belfast, her story is however, very personal to Southampton, with – of the just over 900 crew members on board – more than 700 coming from Southampton. The walk will take you along the streets of the city, to hear the stories of many of those crew members.
Meet at the West Gate, Westgate Street, (what-three-words: letter.tribes.inch)
2026Â
Sunday 2 August (10:30-12:30)
Sunday 27 September (10:30-12:30)
Tickets £12.50
Book via Eventbrite or pay cash on the day
Southampton's Second World War Story
Walk the streets of the old town to discover Southampton’s vital WWII role.
Hear about the city as a military port, learn about the wartime industry – from building warships to the story of the iconic Spitfire fighter aeroplane – while discovering the devastating effects of the Blitz. Experience what life was like for those living in Southampton – including visits to some of the medieval vaults turned air raid shelter – while hearing about the arrival of the impact of the Americans to the city.Â
Meet at the West Gate, Westgate Street (what-three-words: letter.tribes.inch)
2026Â
Friday 8 May 14:00-15:30
Thursday 13 August 18:00-19:30Â
2027 dates to be announced
High Vaultage!
The definitive tour of Southampton’s vaults.Â
Don’t miss this opportunity to go where other Southampton walks fear to tread! A special fund raiser for See Southampton, whose volunteer team operate the Cruise Welcome Desk, give library talks, host visiting journalists, and have a vibrant Facebook page focusing on all things Southampton. Refreshments at the end of the tour at The Westgate, (tea/coffee and light bites) and an opportunity to view the Westgate Exhibition and meet members of the See Southampton team.Â
Meet at the Bargate, High Street (what3words: hosts.likes.lifts)
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2026Â
Wednesday 20 May (18:00-20:30)
Wednesday 23 September (18:00-20:30)
Tickets Adults £18 (inc. refreshments)Â
Book via Eventbrite
Christmas in Southampton
A Christmas cracker of a walk!Â
90-minute guided walk followed by warming refreshments – mulled wine, sausage rolls and mince pies – in the Westgate. Join the See Southampton heritage guides on a walk through the city’s Christmas past. Explore the western walls and medieval vaults, recounting tales of yesteryear, referencing historical characters, events and songs and plenty of Christmas cracker jokes, and ending with refreshments at the Westgate.
Meet at the Bargate, High Street (what3words: hosts.likes.lifts)
2026
Wednesday 18:00-19:30
2 December
9 DecemberÂ
Tuesday 18:00-19:30
15 DecemberÂ
Tickets £16.50 (inc. refreshments)Â
Link to Eventbrite to choose your date and to book
The QE2 Mile Explorer
Explore the famous route from The Titanic Memorial and Cenotaph to the Bargate and far end of the High Street, stopping to explore vaults along the way! Meet at The Titanic Engineers Memorial, 11am – 2pm.Â
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2027Â
Wednesday 13 JanuaryÂ
11:00-14:00
Tickets (Adults) £15.00
Booking opening later in the year.Â
Titanic Monuments in Southampton
Hear the tales behind Southampton’s Titanic Memorials. This guided walk will visit The Engineers Memorial; The Musician’s Memorial; Milvina Dean Memorial Garden; Civic Centre Memorial; Crew Memorial in Holy Rood Church; and Gatti’s Team memorial table in St. Joseph’s Church. Other Titanic related buildings in Southampton will also be highlighted. (Please note, there is no vaults entry with this walk.)
Meet at The Engineer’s Memorial, East (Andrews) Park (what3words: start.coach.wicked)Â
2027
Wednesday 14 April
10:30-12:45
Tickets (Adults) £16.00
Booking opening later in the year.
SEE Southampton – more history than you ever imagined!