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A historic building with a dome and columns, surrounded by trees and a clear sky. 1
A seaside promenade with ornate buildings, a clear sky, and a distant ship. 2
A beach with waves, a pier, and a lighthouse. 3
By Red Thread
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The previous price was £6 and current price is £4 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 56m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step back into the 19th century and discover how a desolate, smuggler-infested heathland was masterfully engineered into England's premier sanctuary for health, wealth, and seaside hedonism. On this immersive walking tour, you will uncover the fascinating, and sometimes medically bizarre, origins of Bournemouth. From grand hotels built as giant therapeutic machines to cliff-top promenades designed for the Victorian elite, explore the architectural triumphs and tragic ironies of a town built entirely on the promise of a cure.

    • A 3.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 116 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Town Hall
    • Town Hall Bourne Avenue
    • BH2 6DY, Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Town Hall
    • Town Hall Bourne Avenue
    • BH2 6DY, Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

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Podcast Tour Bournemouth The Victorian Vision in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 56 minutes1h 56m
    1h 56m
  • Opening hours: Sun 00:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
£5.14
£4.11 x 1 Adult£4.11
Total
The previous price was £5.14 and current price is £4.11
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Town Hall

  • 10m
A magnificent building originally constructed in 1881 as a grand health spa, encapsulating the town's origins as a medical resort.

Royal Exeter Hotel

  • 10m
Originally built in 1812 as the private mansion of Lewis Tregonwell, marking the genesis of the town.

Lower Gardens

  • 10m
A specific path in the Lower Gardens planted with pine trees, designed for invalids to breathe in 'health-giving' pine-scented air.

Bournemouth Pier

  • 10m
Evolving from a simple wooden jetty to a grand iron structure, the pier represents the shift to seaside leisure and entertainment.

Royal Bath Hotel Spa

  • 10m
Opened in 1838, this was Bournemouth's first luxury hotel, cementing its status as a premier resort for the upper classes.

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

  • 10m
Built in 1901 by the owner of the Royal Bath Hotel, this extravagant villa showcases the immense wealth and eccentric tastes of the Victorian elite.

East Cliff ZigZag

  • 10m
Offering sweeping views of the bay, this location provides a concluding perspective on how the natural geology was harnessed to create the Victorian seaside vision.

Location

Activity location

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    Town Hall
    • Town Hall Bourne Avenue
    • BH2 6DY, Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Town Hall
    • Town Hall Bourne Avenue
    • BH2 6DY, Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

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