Explore Winchester’s rich heritage in more depth. Join one of Winchester’s professional guides for a 90 minute walking tour, starting at Winchester Visitor Information Centre, Broadway, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9GH.
Winchester is alive with natural, historic and architectural treasures. Each year the Guides offer a programme of walking tours which allow them to share their special interests and enthusiasms. See some of the private buildings and hidden places of Winchester or follow a theme to uncover stories of the past. Enjoy some traditional seasonal delights as the year draws to a close – have some fun at Halloween or enjoy the special atmosphere of Winchester and Abbey House at Christmas.
Note: Tickets can be purchased in advance on the Eventbrite website by clicking below or on the day from the Visitor Information Centre if not already sold out.
This year’s Themed Tours and others, including Sherlock Holmes, Saxon Winchester, the Battle of Cheriton and Eastern Winchester, can be booked as private tours on a day and time to suit you. See the Group Tours page for more information.
For more information on the Themed Tours contact the Visitor Information Centre:
Tel: 01962 840500
E-mail:
Tickets for 2026 now available:
A walk covering things you probably don't know about your own city even if you've lived here for years!
Take a tour of familiar Winchester but with a guide who will point out buildings, features, icons, objects and structures that you may have passed by many times but possibly not noticed or know anything about! How much will you discover about a city you believed you knew well?
Accessibility: Wheelchairs – Yes; Well behaved dogs on leads – Yes
Tickets: £12 adults, £5 children (under 16) and available in advance through the website or in person on the day at the Visitor Information Centre if still available.
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH
A walk covering things you probably don't know about your own city even if you've lived here for years!
When: Sat, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.
Jane Austen's WinchesterSee landmarks of her life and the exterior of the house where she died.
Tickets: £12 adults, £5 children (under 16).
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH
See landmarks of her life and the exterior of the house where she died.
When: Sat, Apr 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.
Tickets: £12 adults, £5 children (under 16) and available in advance through the website or in person on the day at the Visitor Information Centre if still available.
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH
Explore Winchester's varied and unusual trees, including the evergreen with healing properties and the tree with the oddly-shaped fruits called "Dog's Bottom"!
When: Sat, May 2, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.
Tickets: £12 adults, £5 children (under 16) and available in advance through the website or in person on the day at the Visitor Information Centre if still available.
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH
As part of the "Hidden Waterways" series this summer learn how the River Itchen has been shaped for various uses over time. Enjoy the nature and birdsong in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's Winnall Moors Nature Reserve. This tour finishes near teh Willow Tree pub.
When: Sat, May 9, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).
Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.