The Web Site for Portsmouth Visitor Information Service.

Charter Mark AwardPortsmouth Visitor Information Service has been awarded a Charter Mark for the third time! We are very proud of our achievement underlining our commitment to providing excellent customer care
Historic Dockyard Tickets - 10% discount!
Buy your historic Dockyard tickets through us and save 10% on the normal entry price. Click on Ticket Sales to buy online or contact our Southsea Seafront Visitor Information Office. To check all Historic Dockyard attractions are open when you wish to visit please click here.
Free Guided Tours of Portsmouth Guildhall.
Tours of the Guildhall are available free of charge on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am and 11:30am. Individuals may just turn up for the tour but groups need to book in advance either by email vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or phone - 023 9282 6722. Tours can also be arranged outside of these times at a cost of £35. (Tours not available on Bank Holidays)
Talking Guides
You can hire out handsets for £5.00 from our office at the Hard (next to the Historic Dockyard Gates) and follow a tour of historic Old Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays.
Listen to an audio commentary while you follow the Millennium Trail at your own pace or in a 2 hour round-trip. The Talking Guide is available in English and French.
GET 10% OFF D-DAY MUSEUM TICKETS THROUGH US!

Welcome to Portsmouth!

There's a warm welcome waiting for you in Portsmouth. Here at Portsmouth's Visitor Information Service we can help you make the most of your time whatever your reason for visiting. No one knows more about the city than us so before you make your plans or think about where to stay talk to us - you'll be glad you did. You'll have a great time.

If you are new to Portsmouth and don't know your way around yet or you are planning to move here, e-mail us at vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk asking for a free copy of our 'Moving To Portsmouth Pack'. (Please state if you would like the pack posted or e-mailed.) The pack contains leisure and sports facilities, estate and letting agencies as well as many other useful contacts.

If you are thinking of attending the University of Portsmouth , you can find lots of useful information on their website by clicking here.

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