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Private Self-Guided Audio Tour of Bath: Explore Ancient and Medieval History
3.2
16 Ratings
Bath and North East Somerset
Immerse yourself in Bath's ancient and medieval history with our self-guided audio tour. Discover the origins of the Roman Baths, explore iconic attractions, and visit filming locations of popular TV shows and movies.
Duration:
35 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parade Gardens - Through the trees of Parade Gardens, you can glimpse the banks of the River Avon, where Bath’s history began in 863BC.
- Sally Lunn’s Museum - A teashop with its own museum. Learn about the history of monk’s dining halls and the tale of Sally Lunn.
- The Roman Baths - The renowned Roman Baths! Step inside to tread the same pavements that Roman residents of Bath walked on 1800 years ago.
- Bath Abbey - Marvel at this magnificent abbey, the site of the coronation of the first person crowned King ‘of All England’.
- Hospital Of St. John The Baptist - A medieval hospital that now houses around 100 elderly residents of Bath.
- The Cross Bath - One of Bath’s three hot springs: the Cross Spring, the Hetling Spring, and the King Spring.
- Thermae Bath Spa - Opened in 2006, the Bath Thermae Spa uses hot water from all three of Bath’s springs.
What's Included
- Offline Mode available for listening to tours without needing WiFi
- Location-Aware GPS map to navigate sites with ease
- Access to your self-guided audio tour
- Guidance to Instagram-worthy photo spots
- Tours narrated by locals or historians
What's Not Included
- Earphones
- Entrance tickets to Sally Lunn’s Museum (from £0.50), Roman Baths (from £15)
- Entrance Ticket to Hospital Of St. John The Baptist (£1), Bath Abbey (from £2.50)
- Entrance Ticket to Thermae Bath Spa (£35), The Cross Bath (£5)
Additional Information
Embark on an enlightening audio journey as we delve into Bath’s antiquated and mediaeval past. Uncover the roots of the Roman Baths as a watering hole for pigs, the saga of the Roman conquest of Britain, and the enigmatic attributes of Bath’s waters.
Be guided by a knowledgeable historian as you traverse famous historical and cultural landmarks such as the Bath Abbey, where the inaugural all England’s King was crowned.
Visit renowned key spots such as Sally Lunn’s, Bath Thermae Spa, the Parade Gardens, as well as well-known shooting sites for the smash Netflix show “Bridgerton” and other cinematic projects.
Note: This is a self-led audio walk tour and does not come with entrance passes
Location
Terrace Walk
The tour starts opposite the Visit Bath Information Centre
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.2
(16 Ratings)
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Janet_b
May 12, 2023
Wow - Bath is so breathtaking audio guide great help for what you are seeing as you walk through this historic city
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Kimberleyhill74
Apr 8, 2023
Wonderful experience - Amazing how well preserved the exhibit is. Guided tour by headphone and go at own pace. Allow a good 2-3 hours
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Carlori6967ng
Jun 27, 2022
Fun and interactive audio guide - Really enjoyed this tour of Bath and it was very easy to download and listen to. We’re not the most tech savvy but the app was easy to navigate, and we really enjoyed the audio tour. One thing to note though, is that entrance tickets to the sights are to be paid separate, as this is just the audio guide. Nevertheless, the price was good and we enjoyed it very much!
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Miguelgz8246me
Jun 11, 2022
Best tour in bath - The best tour in Bath. I was in bath for 2 days so did lots of tours and experiences and this was my favourite. I loved the independence and flexibility as well as the great content
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Eileen_c
Sep 7, 2023
Guide for solo Travellers - Great commentary and good route
Shame that starting point hasn't been updated. Information Centre no longer exists.
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Judy_l
Apr 13, 2024
Do not purchase - It is a con the purchase doesn't include entrance fee? Why would I pay for audio tour when it's included in the entrance fee at the venue!!! The listing is very misleading and not obvious!!! I still not got my refund back!!!
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Leekraushaar
Feb 24, 2024
No good - Very disappointed as we were having trouble identifying the start point from their directions - which sent us to an abandoned shop - and although there was an email to contact them, which I did, I heard nothing back
We obviously had to change our plans that day and I asked for a refund
Despite emailing again after our trip there has still been no reply to apologise, clarify or refund
Would not recommend
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Jijo_m
Jun 3, 2023
It’s a scam - It’s a scam. Do not fall prey to the scam. No one picks up the phone. The audio doesn’t work. It has nothing to do with the roman bath trust. They have nothing to do with the viator website or app.
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Antonio_n
Oct 13, 2022
M - We suppose to get in but nobody answer our call The service was fake and I also didn’t get refund
I’m really disappointed
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Sabra_a
Jul 26, 2022
It’s a scam. I turned up... - It’s a scam. I turned up to bath to get my tickets and couldn’t download them. I had to repay at the door of the Roman baths to get in. This is the 2nd tour I have booked through this company and not been able to do it
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