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This is a very special underground experience tour - whether you’re a first-time visitor to the area, or have lived in Portsmouth all of your life, you are bound to be amazed! Join us on a 90 minute, underground adventure to explore some of the vast wartime complex of tunnels hidden deep in the hillside overlooking Portsmouth Harbour. The mile long grid of tunnels were dug by hand in just 9 months by a team from the Royal Engineers in 1942.

Our guide is Samuel, a born and bred proud Portmuthian, with a passion for the city’s history. After gaining a History degree from Portsmouth University, he has been a teacher of History for 17 years. Samuel is the author of 'Serpent in the Wishing Well' – a dazzling historical fiction adventure set amidst Elizabethan espionage, rife in London and Portsmouth. Samuel has led walking tours of Elizabethan London, guided groups at Portchester Castle, conducted ‘war walks’ at the Battle of Hastings, and has run history excursions in New York and Washington D.C During the guided tour, we will aim to unlock some of the secrets of the Underground Headquarters (UGHQ) of D-Day by taking a trip 100 foot underground through the tunnels to see the room that housed the top secret Communications Control Centre.

We'll wander through some of the rest of the labyrinth of tunnels, taking time to hear stories from Samuel and learning a little more about the 600 military personnel who were based there. Those joining this guided, walking tour should be in good health and happy to walk on slightly uneven ground. There are trip hazards during the walk and reduced head height in places.

There is an opportunity to ascend and descent a flight of stairs with 150 steps, although this is not a compulsory part of the walk. This whole tour takes place underground - lit with artificial light in most places. Please bring a small torch for each person. Whatever the temperature outside the temperature inside the tunnel complex remains cool at all times, so please dress appropriately.

Children aged 11 or over are most welcome on this walk. Dogs are not permitted on this walk - sorry.

"So awesome to be able to visit the D-Day tunnels in Portsmouth and escorted by a very knowledgeable guide by the name of Samuel. The tour was well paced, informative, interesting and fun. Thank you to Samuel and Experience Hampshire and would defo recommend this" "Please pass on my thanks to your guide, Samuel, for making our D-Day Tunnel Tour so informative and interesting. He’s clearly passionate about the history of the tunnels and their importance to the outcome of WWII"

"I'm still getting over how amazing this tour was yesterday evening - bloody marvellous. Please pass on my thanks to Samuel – he's great!"

"These tunnels are very interesting indeed! A real hidden gem tucked away, with restricted access. Guide was informative, and didn’t get lost in the rabbit warren of tunnels! Would definitely recommend a visit"

"We attended the D Day tunnel tour last night which we thoroughly enjoyed and the whole experience was excellent. The tour guide was exceptional and his depth of knowledge was first class and we would absolutely recommend this step back into history simply superb"

"A fascinating 2 hours of history presented in a light hearted manner with just the right amount of humour. 5*. Highly recommended!" "A fascinating, eye opening tour of a city you think you know. Samuel is a delightful, enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide, who created a picture of historic Portsmouth. Highly recommended"

"I’m more than happy to give feedback on the guided tour last night - what a brilliant experience! We thoroughly enjoyed the event and found Samuel engaging, personable and very knowledgeable. He made the history accessible and not preachy and bought the facts to life with his delivery and clear enthusiasm for the subject and the city. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone"

You will be sent comprehensive joining instructions a few days before the tour. There is free car parking on site If you have any queries about this experience, before or after you book it, please email hello@experiencehampshire.uk

Available sessions

Tuesday June 16

Tuesday July 07

Tuesday July 14

Tuesday July 14

Tuesday June 16

Tuesday July 07

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