See the best of the City of Bath, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds or time wasting—on this private, self-led audio tour. The creator of this amazing experience is Helen, who will be your audio guide and "virtual" companion during the whole experience.
Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like, for up to three weeks. You’ll see neighbourhoods and landmarks like The Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, Parade Gardens, The Circus, Theatre Royal and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration of a Local Expert.
Please note: when booking, you will get a...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
An email with instructions to activate the tour (booking reference isn't the code!)
3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
Helen will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
In-person Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Abbey Chambers
All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!
Return
Thermae Bath Spa
This is the end of the tour, you'll be free to wander around Thermae Bath and the Cross Bath afterwards!
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket!
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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The beautiful city of Bath has been a destination since Roman times. ‘Aquae Sulis’, which is the city’s original name, is thought to have been occupied from around 43AD. The Roman Baths is designated as both a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Monument.
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Bath Abbey
Many people view Bath Abbey as being the centre of the city. The Abbey is one of the most visited attractions in the Southwest.
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York Street
The journey from the Abbey Courtyard to York Street takes you through Kingston Parade, which in reality is more of a square than a promenade as its name suggests. This is a popular place for people to gather and relax, with magnificent views of the cathedral and Roman Baths.
10 minutes
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Sally Lunn's Museum
North Parade Passage, formerly known as Old Lilliput Lane, is one of the few examples of pre-Georgian architecture in Bath. Most of the timber-framed houses have been rebuilt over the centuries, but Sally Lunn’s (number 4 North Parade Passage) still has its timber-framework.
10 minutes
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Parade Gardens
Parade Gardens is a two-and-a-half-acre site beside the River Avon. It dates back to 1709 and is now a Grade II-listed park.
10 minutes
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Pulteney Bridge
Pulteney Bridge is believed to be one of only four bridges worldwide to have shops across the full span on both sides. The idea for Pulteney Bridge came from a man called William Johnston Pulteney.
10 minutes
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Pulteney Weir
Pulteney Weir has been a feature of the city for centuries. It first appeared on maps of Bath in 1603 and was originally built to power two corn mills on both sides of the river.
5 minutes
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Henrietta Park
A little off the tourist trail, Henrietta Park is one of Bath’s hidden gems. The park is a seven-acre site that was opened in 1897 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
15 minutes
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Holburne Museum
The Holburne Museum houses a collection of items previously owned by Sir William Holburne, who inherited a modest fortune, some of which he spent travelling Europe. Here you will discover the story behind the museum and the character who gave life to it.
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Great Pulteney Street
Great Pulteney Street is by far the widest and grandest thoroughfare in the city. The street was designed to have wide pavements, and in some places, these pavements are as wide as the road itself.
10 minutes
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Upper Borough Walls
Upper Borough Walls gets its name as it’s the site of the original town wall of medieval Bath. Many of the houses along this road are listed themselves.
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The Circus
There is arguably no better place to see Bath’s Georgian architecture than the Circus. The Circus was originally called ‘the King’s Circus’.
5 minutes
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No. 1 Royal Crescent
The crescent was built between 1767 and 1775. There are 30 grade I listed houses here. There are several other Georgian crescents found in the city of Bath, including Lansdown Crescent and Somerset Place.
5 minutes
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Royal Victoria Park
Royal Victoria Park was opened in 1830 by Princess Victoria, who at eleven years old was the future queen.
5 minutes
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Gay Street
Gay Street was part of the Circus development, designed by John Wood the Elder and completed by John Wood the Younger after his father’s death. Many of the houses along this stretch are Grade I or II listed.
5 minutes
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Queen Square
Queen Square is a one-acre communal garden surrounded by Grade I listed buildings. The square is dedicated to Queen Caroline, who was the wife of George II.
5 minutes
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Theatre Royal Bath
The Theatre Royal is a Georgian building constructed in 1805 and refurbished in 2010. It is one of the oldest and arguably most attractive theatres in the country.
5 minutes
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Thermae Bath Spa
Built on the site of the former Beau Street swimming baths, Thermae Bath Spa opened in 2006. The spa is heated using the naturally thermal waters of the Minerva Bath.
See the best of the City of Bath, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds or time wasting—on this private, self-led audio tour. The creator of this amazing experience is Helen, who will be your audio guide and "virtual" companion during the whole experience.
Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like, for up to three weeks. You’ll see neighbourhoods and landmarks like The Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, Parade Gardens, The Circus, Theatre Royal and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration of a Local Expert.
Please note: when booking, you will get a...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
An email with instructions to activate the tour (booking reference isn't the code!)
3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
Helen will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
In-person Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Abbey Chambers
All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!
Return
Thermae Bath Spa
This is the end of the tour, you'll be free to wander around Thermae Bath and the Cross Bath afterwards!