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

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: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
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.

Customer Ratings
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Bubagigi3
Nov 8, 2025
A darker tour of Bath - It was a great tour, we learnt a lot about the darker side of Bath in the georgian period, It was nice for it not to be all about Jane Austen and to focus more on every day life.
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Rachel_s
Oct 29, 2025
Fascinating! Fun! Engaging! Must do! - Greatly entertaining and lots of fascinating facts about the Georgian era in Bath. Highly recommended in any weather! Covered lots of ground. Very personable and engaging. Loved it!
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Robyn571
Oct 29, 2025
Great Bath Walking Tour - Really enjoyed this tour highlighting a little know side of Bath. Simon is an entertaining and informative guide. Thank you for a delightful morning walking tour.
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Elizabethg2245
Oct 29, 2025
Funny, interesting and engaging! - Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Simon. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining, managing to engage the whole group, picking up on everyone's interests, Jane Austen, Bridgerton etc. A great way to spend a couple of hours in the beautiful city of Bath!
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Michaeljp5666wc
Oct 26, 2025
Fun and Well Worth It - This is a wonderfully fun and insightful tour. Simon is a raconteur - his stories about Bath's history and notable 'characters' are entertaining and insightful. He took us to all the key stops in Bath, as well as several off the beaten track. I highly recommend!
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Savo0923
Oct 23, 2025
Perfect start to your visit to Bath! - We had the most fun walking the streets of Bath with Simon, whose fun and energetic nature shine through the entire two hours. A perfect start to a stay in Bath.
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Wenjie
Oct 21, 2025
A must do in Bath - A must do in Bath! The tour was super storytelling about the life details back to the 18th. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the walk and get a lot from it.
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Kimberley
Oct 19, 2025
Great tour!! - Great tour, Simon our guide was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and obviously loves the city he lives in. The tour lasted just over 2hrs but felt like an hour. I’ve been to Bath many times and certainly learnt a thing or three. I liked the small group feel and Simon was more than happy to answer any questions on the tour but be warned he has some terrible jokes!! Kim & Steve
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Justin_t
Oct 17, 2025
Fun & Interesting Walking Tour - Simon is a very engaging and informative guide, who clearly knows his stuff around Bath. Some tours can be a bit dry, but this one is fun and interactive. I would have no hesitation in recommending Simon to anyone who wants a guide with lots of humour and lesser known stories about the history of Bath.
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Dante_c
Oct 14, 2025
Absolutely brilliant and... - Absolutely brilliant and intimately sized tour. Hitting all of the important stops with loads of humour and a very savvy guide. 10/10
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