BATH: Private Walking Tour | Blue Badge Guide
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62 Ratings
Bath and North East Somerset

Experience a private walking tour of the World Heritage City of Bath with a Blue Badge Tour Guide. Learn about the history, culture, and famous landmarks of Bath in an informative and entertaining way. Customizable themes available.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bath Abbey - Our tour begins from in front of Bath Abbey, You will see and hear the stories relating to this stunning Gothic church, including previous churches on this site. Also, a summary a Bath’s rich history will be given here to set the scene for the circular walk to come!
  • Queen Square - Architecture, WWII damage from 1942
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What's Included
  • Expert Tourist Guide
What's Not Included
  • Internal visits to venues
Additional Information

Reserve a private exploration of the World Heritage City, Bath, led by the UK’s only officially certified tourist guides. These experts bear the globally recognized BLUE BADGE, fully insured, and Institute of Tourist Guiding endorsed. They offer a comprehensive grasp of Bath, encapsulating its connection within the UK’s overall history and geography….

Location
Abbey Churchyard
Normally, we we meet you in front of Bath Abbey, opposite the entrance to the Roman Baths Museum, however, we can also meet you at your Bath city centre hotel, railway station or arrival car park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Emily_f
Aug 26, 2025
Great tour and our guide... - Great tour and our guide was fantastic! He knew the ins and outs of the town as a local. Would recommend to anyone!
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Wade_l
Aug 18, 2025
Great tour covering a... - Great tour covering a range of subjects and interests. The guide (Andy) was fantastic - very knowledgeable and very nice.
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Paul
Aug 11, 2025
Fab tour with Jim through the wonderful city of Bath! - Jim was great! Easy to arrange and a fab tour. His passion and knowledge told us about the place, the people thru history.
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Michael_m
Jul 21, 2025
Great intro to Bath! - Jim was an excellent guide. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting an introduction to Bath!
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Andrea_f
Jul 1, 2025
Fantastic tour of Bath - We had the absolute pleasure of touring Bath with Jim, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip to England. From the moment the tour began, Jim had us captivated with his incredible storytelling and deep knowledge of Bath’s rich history. He brought the city to life with fascinating tales, hidden details, and a genuine passion for the place that was absolutely infectious. Every stop along the way was made even more special by Jim’s insights — whether it was a fun historical anecdote or a little-known fact, he made sure we were engaged and entertained the whole time. His warmth, humor, and professionalism made the experience feel both personal and unforgettable. We loved every second and can’t recommend Jim highly enough. If you’re visiting Bath, do yourself a favor and book a tour with him — you won’t regret it!
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T2699jqbens
Jun 27, 2025
Amazing private tour with our guide Owen. - Our private tour with our guide Owen was phenomenal. He weaved a charming story about the history of Bath, detailing the architecture and the various people and customs that shaped the city as it is today.
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Geraldine
Jun 14, 2025
Fascinating Bath tour with Jim - Jim managed to pack an incredible number of fascinating facts into just over two hours. I’ve never enjoyed a town walk so much. We explored the full sweep of Bath’s history — from Roman times through to the Georgian era, with its stunning architecture, and even the impact of the Second World War. Jim also shared insights into Jane Austen’s life in Bath, including her residences, sources of inspiration, and favourite walking routes. Highlights included a whistle-stop tour of the Pump Rooms, visits to filming locations, and intriguing details about the city’s rivers, hot springs, and local flora — such as the Handkerchief Tree and the London Plane. Jim also recommended a fantastic restaurant for the evening (The Circus), which we thoroughly enjoyed, and we ended our day with tea and cake at what has to be the best spot in town — The Colombian Company. I couldn’t recommend Jim more highly — and as a bonus, he takes excellent photos too!
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S2386pumelaniea
May 13, 2025
Wonderful tour of bath with an Austen twist - you won't be disappointed! - I visited Bath during the bank holiday weekend in early May with a group of friends and Jim provided the most amazing, informative, fun and interesting tour to our group. The tour was wonderfully personalised as we had a huge Jane Austen fan with us and Jim really took the time to point out some key highlights. There were also lots of fun Bridgerton facts too. Jim has such a vast knowledge of Bath's history and architecture but delivers it with such a fun and engaging manner. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bath, particularly any Austen or Bridgerton fans - you won't be disappointed but just be prepared for a good old chuckle along the way. Thank you Jim for making our visit extra special.
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Jennyd2778
May 13, 2025
Excellent tour guide - What an amazing weekend and Jim McPhee’s tour of Bath was just incredible and a real highlight. His local knowledge and enthusiasm really made the tour personable and the time we spent together flew by. His personal touch tailoring it towards my love of Jane Austen was wonderful. Thank you so much Jim, we all had the best time.
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Laurie_f
Apr 24, 2025
Lucy is a fantastic guide... - Lucy is a fantastic guide and she was amazing answering the myriad of questions my very curious grandkids had for her! Highly recommend!
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From $298 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).