Historic Walking Tour of Poole | 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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Private Tour
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Historic Walking Tour of Poole
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$37.64
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$37.64

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Guide: In-person: English
  • This is a guided walking tour of Poole
  • We do not provide headsets since this is a fully guided tour.

Overview

Discover Poole's historic Old Town and learn about its long and interesting history on a guided tour. Visit lanes that were once piers, look behind the High Street facades, and find the curly Cod. Starting at 19 High Street, your guided walking tour will help you imagine Poole in the centuries gone by. Poole was 'founded' in 1248 when Sir William Longspee sold the land to the citizens to fund his costs for a Crusade from which he never returned. But, Poole has a much longer history that stretches back to the Iron Age and it also has Roman connections. Your will learn how Poole's coastline has been reclaimed, where the town was attacked by the Spanish looking for the pirate Harry Paye, how Codfish from Newfoundland paid for one of Poole's transformations, and where the smuggling tunnels still exist. The main tour takes two hours at a slow walking pace and is on mostly level pavement. It is all wheelchair accessible. A shorter tour is available on request.

Itinerary

  • Brownsea Island

    From the vantage point of Poole Quay, your guide will tell you Brownsea's medieval ownership, the origin of the castle and its role in saving Poole in WWII.

    7 minutes

  • Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court Museum and Herb Garden

    Your guide will tell you about the medieval history of this important building, its location in the Old Town, and how it was 'returned' to Poole after its disappearance.

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Highly recommended for visitors and people who live locally.

Published on May, 2025

This was a great tour, I highly recommend it to visitors and people who live locally. Kate gets the balance just right between the big historical events for Poole - Romans, Vikings, 18th century trading, Second World War - and fascinating details about the actual buildings of the old town and the people who lived there. Its informative and fun and Kate is a relaxed and friendly tour leader.

A Must-Do Tour

Published on Mar, 2025

Kate was a brilliant tour guide on this fascinating journey through Poole’s history from early settlers, quaint medieval streets, Victorian buildings, to the modern town. I particularly enjoyed hearing of all the quirks and unique stories of Poole in its heyday - accompanied by lived experience and local knowledge. A must-do tour for both visitors and locals!

Historic tour of Poole

Published on Feb, 2025

1.5 hours of the most fascinating history of Poole and the surrounding area. Kate was a wonderful guide, I learnt so much. Wonderful way to spend time.

A great walk through Old Town Poole

Published on Nov, 2024

We walked through Old Town Poole. A historical view of the town, pubs, houses and surrounding areas. The town links through fishing and trade really interesting.

A great walk through Old Town Poole

Published on Nov, 2024

We walked through Old Town Poole. A historical view of the town, pubs, houses and surrounding areas. The town links through fishing and trade really interesting.

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