• Pulteney Bridge - This is our meeting point. The Pulteney Bridge, inspired by Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, features shops on both sides and was designed in 1769. We proceed along Argyle Street, pausing to admire Laura Place and Great Pulteney Street. This stop lasts about 15 minutes, during which the magnificent townhouse architecture of Great Pulteney Street and its notable 18th and 19th-century residents are discussed. The Holburne Museum of Art is visible from this location. A stroll along Pulteney Street towards the Holburne Museum is possible, offering a view of No. 4 Sydney Place, where a plaque commemorates Jane Austen’s first residence in Bath (no admission, museum, or center).
• The Jane Austen Centre - Celebrating Bath’s most renowned resident, The Jane Austen Centre provides a glimpse into Regency life and examines how living in Bath influenced Jane Austen’s life and writing. Guests can book a separate tour of the center, but my tour includes complimentary entry and a visit to the bookshop.
• No. 1 Royal Crescent - The most photographed building in Bath and the largest crescent in Europe, built in the latter half of the 18th century, consists of 30 terraced houses dramatically linked by giant Ionic columns. No. 1 is a museum where guests can see the interiors of these grand Georgian houses. Museum entry and tour are not included.
• Bath Abbey - This grand medieval cathedral, initiated in the early 12th century, underwent restoration by Bishop Oliver King in 1499 and was completed under Elizabeth I in 1611. The Abbey is renowned for its memorials, wall plaques, and the crowning of England’s first king, Edgar I, in 977. Details will be explored and explained, and guests can visit its interiors.
• Thermae Bath Spa - The only place in Britain where you can swim in natural thermal waters, featuring a rooftop pool heated to 35 degrees Celsius, open year-round. The Hetling Spring, Cross Spring, and King’s Spring will be explained, with origins dating back 10,000 years.
• Queen Square - In addition to the square’s unique architectural achievements, guests will learn about Jane Austen’s brief stay at No. 13 in 1799.
• The Circus - A masterpiece by the John Wood architects, inspired by prehistoric stone circles and designed to emulate Rome’s Coliseum. Guests will discover more about this iconic site’s uniqueness. Construction began in 1754.
• Assembly Rooms - Grand public and ballrooms where the fashionable Regency period society gathered. The ballrooms, octagon, card room, and tea room continue to host numerous events.
• The Roman Baths - Bath’s main landmark, dating from the 1st century AD, features the impressive Roman temple of Sulis Minerva and pools. It is recommended that guests book audio tours for the Roman Baths separately, either before or after the tour. Adjacent to the baths is a symbol of the city’s Georgian Period golden age - the Pump Room - where the fashion-conscious elite gathered for balls, tea, and to ‘take the waters.’ It was here that Catherine and Isabelle often met in Jane Austen’s novel ‘Northanger Abbey.’

• Multilingual guide (English/German)

• Entrance fees for museums (including #1 Royal Crescent)
• Jane Austen Centre’s internal tour guides

During my time in Bath, I delved into the city’s history, exploring its architects and residents who contributed to making this UNESCO World Heritage City a historical gem. Jane Austen’s literary legacy and her novels inspired me to deeply understand her era in Bath and the city’s influence on her writing.

This tour is a sister tour to “The Bath History And Beatles Memory Tour,” featuring reviews that highlight my distinctive approach and the appreciation expressed by guests.

• Tour duration includes travel time
• Covid restrictions apply if/whenever applicable

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