On Foot

Portsmouth WalkIt!

Portsmouth is now included on the urban walking route planner WalkIt. Get a route map between any two points, including your journey time, calorie burn, step count and carbon saving. It’s quick, free, healthy and green!

Let the experts be your city guide. Trained and full of local knowledge, our guides conduct walks across the city.

Walk in the footsteps of maritime heroes and literary giants and discover a story just waiting to be told.  Why not download our Walks and Talks flier to find out more?

To browse all of the walks that we have to offer in and around the city, choose 'walking tour' as the type in the search box to the right. We also have a number of talks and can arrange a personalised tour to meet your needs.

The Nelson Trail

The Nelson Trail takes you through parts of the old town of Portsmouth, highlighting places and buildings of interest relating to Vice Admiral Lord Nelson and Portsmouth around the time of the Battle of Trafalgar. There are four interpretation panels along the way providng more information.  Download the leaflet for more information. 

The Renaissance Trail - Portsmouth's Millennium Promenade

Follow the Renaissance Trail along Portsmouth's Millennium Promenade. Starting at Spur Redoubt in Old Portsmouth, follow the chain effect paving through Old Portsmouth, into Gunwharf Quays and along to the Historic Dockyard. Interpretation panels along the way will give you an insight into the area's fascinating history. (Please note - in order to complete the trail you currently need to leave Gunwharf Quays once you have reached the Spinnaker Tower - walk towards the Historic Dockyard and you will pick up the trail again after the bus, coach and train station.)

Tours of Portsmouth Guildhall

Tours of Portsmouth Guildhall can be booked Mondays to Fridays between 9am and 5pm at a cost of £35.00, contact the Visitor Information Service for more information.