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Guided tours

Mary Rose Museum guided tours are available to book; choose from one of our options.

Please note: All tours are an add-on to your existing attraction ticket; please ensure you have your ticket to gain access to the Museum. If you are on a Premium Tour or Premium Family Tour, access to the balcony will be weather permitting. We have a selection of tours available.

Highlights tour

A perfect way to take your visit to the next level and explore the Museum’s collection in more detail, led by one of our expert tour guides. This tour includes:

  • 1 hour highlights tour of the Museum and collection, by one of our expert guides
  • Guided exploration of Main and Lower Decks
  • Perfect for those looking to find out a little more about the Museum and enhance your visit with us
Book your highlights tour here

Premium tour

This tour is designed to give you a truly memorable Mary Rose experience, perfect for Tudor fans and history buffs alike. This tour includes:

  • Tour of the Museum and collection with an expert guide
  • Exclusive look at artefacts in our reserve collection, not on public display
  • Enjoy views from our private balcony across Portsmouth Harbour
  • Ample time for questions and answers
  • Receive 10% discount in our shop & café
  • Complimentary guidebook and cotton bag, worth £7.99

Group enjoying a guided tour at the Mary Rose Museum, taking place in the Main Deck Context Gallery

Book your premium tour here

Family tour

Enhance your family’s day out to the Mary Rose with one of our tailored tours.  This tour includes:

  • Enjoy a family-friendly tour of the Museum, led by a costumed crew member – where possible. To guarantee a costumed guide for your family tour, please book in advance. Tours booked on the day may not be led by a costumed guide
  • Spend time with the family at our interactive handling tables and mini game screens
  • Guided exploration of the Main and Lower Decks
  • End your visit on a high by experiencing the atmospheric Upper Deck with your family
  • Take home one of our guidebooks worth £5

 

Book your family tour here

Premium family tour

Make your family’s day out at the Mary Rose extra special with one of our Premium Family Tours. This tour includes;

  • Enjoy a family-friendly tour of the museum, led by a costumed crew member – where possible.  To guarantee a costumed guide for your family tour, please book in advance
  • Guided exploration of the Main and Lower Deck and Upper Deck
  • View items in our Reserve Collection that are not on public display
  • Enjoy views from our private balcony across Portsmouth Harbour
  • Spend time with the family at our interactive handling tables and mini game screens
  • Take home one of our guidebooks & cotton tote bag (worth £7.99)
  • Take advantage of a 10% discount in our Mary Rose shop & café

Book your premium family tour here

The Mary Rose Ship Hall Experience

An exclusive, behind the scenes VIP tour into the Weston Ship Hall, home of Henry VIII’s ship.

Our Ultimate Ship Hall Experience gets you up close and personal with history. Smell the Mary Rose’s timbers, experience incredible new perspectives while learning from our team of experts.

For full details, visit the Ship Hall Experience page here.

People on a Ship Hall tour at the Mary Rose Museum

Book your Ship Hall tour here