Walking Tour of Bath: Explore Georgian Bath's Dark and Humorous Side

Uncover the dark and humorous side of Georgian Bath on this engaging walking tour. Explore the city’s corrupt past and hear tales of gamblers, thieves, and rogues.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Circus - Architecture and history
  • No. 1 Royal Crescent - Architecture and history
  • Pulteney Bridge - Architecture and History
What's Included
  • Experienced local guide
Additional Information

Embark on an amusing and enlightening walk around Bath, Georgia exploring all the noteworthy locations. Learn about the city’s darker side, as characterized by Methodist minister John Wesley who described it to be one of the most immoral and debauched places in the nation.

Get engrossed in stories about a city teeming with punters, pilferers, exploiters, scoundrels, and nightwalkers.

Location
Abbey Churchyard
Outside the front of Bath Abbey
Cancellation Policy

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

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Suzyp86
Aug 27, 2024
Best tour guide in bath - Simon was an excellent tour guide, he really made an effort for everyone to feel included. I was on my first solo trip and got lost trying to park, the group kindly waited for me which I greatly appreciated. The tour was most enjoyable, Simon was very engaging with his interesting facts about the darker side of bath and his jokes. The bad of bath is such an interesting take, which no other guide is offering. Simon was a breath of fresh air and kept me entertained, he even kindly gave some tips about other sites and showed us some extra sights at the end of the tour. I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and it was lovely meeting Simon and the lovely family who had travelled from Brazil. The tour is must give it a go you won’t be disappointed.
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Emma_h
Aug 15, 2024
Super Simon - Simon was an absolute superstar! We were the only people on our tour and it was such a treat. We learnt so much and walked the length and breadth of Bath! We saw all the best sites (including Nicholas Cage's old house.) Would highly recommend - Simon was engaging, knowledgable and an all round nice guy. Thanks Simon!
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148kate
Aug 14, 2024
Breath of fresh air.Would 100% recommend. - We found Simon to be a good mix of facts, jokes and very interesting. You can clearly see he loves his job and is passionate about Bath which we could see. Great way to see the city and the sights. Would 100% recommend to any one of all ages. Huge thank you Simon ☺️
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Brady_family_md
Aug 12, 2024
Fun and entertaining tour of Bath - We spent an enjoyable 2 hours with Simon on the Bad Of Bath tour. He’s got some corny jokes to be sure, but he weaves them into his interesting tour of Bath. Recommend this tour that covers the main attractions of Bath with memorable stories of the seedier side of this lovely town’s history.
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Camelsp
Aug 9, 2024
Fun and informative and educational - We love walking tours filled with fun, fact-filled stories. This tour did not disappoint. We laughed and we listened. We sympathized with the poor people who supported the rich. Don't miss a great and educational time! 1
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T7235zyiant
Aug 4, 2024
The real walking tour of Bath. - There are plenty of walking tours to choose from in Bath. If you want a boring talk on architecture and royals go with them. But if you want the real history of Bath warts and all, Simon is your man. A nice mixture of the history of the city combined with the dark past that made it (in his words) the Las Vegas of the 1700’s with a tale of the characters that drove its development. Well worth a morning walk.
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945saulr
Jul 27, 2024
Excellent as always. - I have done this tour multiple times over the years. Simon is a great font of knowledge and his delivery is always spot on. He is very accommodating with times and different people. This time I was in a large group, and we were on a timetable, so he adapted it to suit. Thank you for a great time, again.
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Judymkingston
Jul 18, 2024
Brilliant tour - Many thanks to Simon for a very informative and entertaining walking tour around Bath. We thoroughly enjoyed it and are happy to recommend.
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Alanwh1306pp
Jul 12, 2024
Great tour - Very entertaining guide with great knowledge giving lots of interesting facts and stories about Bath. Would highly recommend.
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155sareb
Jul 4, 2024
Really enjoyed this - A cracking tour run by a lovely man. Simon is very engaging and informative and really looks after you while you're on his tour. Lots of interesting information you wouldn't otherwise know. We really enjoyed it and would highly recommend.
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