Lacock and Castle Combe: Private Afternoon Tour with English Cream Tea Experience

Explore the picturesque villages of Lacock and Castle Combe on a private afternoon tour. Immerse yourself in their timeless beauty and enjoy a traditional English cream tea experience.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lacock - You will be collected at 1:30pm and driven to the village of Lacock, approximately 45 minutes from Bath. Your guide will take you on a walking tour of this charming village which has featured in numerous films and TV series (e.g. Downtown Abbey, Harry Potter). Your guide will point out traditional village features and show you some of the locations for the films.
  • Castle Combe - The village of Castle Combe, once voted the prettiest village in England, is a great example of a Cotswold village. Your guide will take you on a walking tour of this tiny village and will explain about the history of the Cotswolds and the village. At the end of the tour there will be a stop to enjoy a culinary experience which all visitors to England should try - the traditional English Cream Tea! (Scones with cream & jam and a pot of tea).
What's Included
  • Private tour with local guide
  • English Cream Tea (scones with cream & jam and a pot of tea)
  • Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • During the tour we do not visit Lacock Abbey. Should you wish to visit admission fees will apply.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This excursion provides an opportunity to explore the enchanting hamlets of Lacock and Castle Combe in the latter part of the day, freeing up your morning for other pursuits in Bath. These villages have preserved their old-world appeal over the years, making them an ideal location for shooting historical movies and television dramas. As an exclusive tour, you’ll gain the advantage of a personal guide (a native of Bath) and individualized transportation. The trip features the opportunity to taste the celebrated classic English cream tea – a must-try experience for all tourists in England!

  • For groups of 4 or less there is space in the car for a fold-up pram/stroller
Location
Lacock
Cancellation Policy

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

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Canuckcraft
Jul 6, 2024
The perfect Cotswolds afternoon - The best afternoon of our trip to England. Daniel was the perfect guide. Took the time to find out about our interests and catered the trip to be exactly what we were looking for. The perfect story teller, my teens were completely engaged the entire time, from stories about the locations we were visiting to the people who lived there, not to mention the Harry Potter filming lore (loved that Daniel had an iPad with footage of the films to accompany what we were seeing). So many interesting bits of information along the way (from the history of the area to seeing Salisbury Hill whilst listening to Peter Gabriel sing about it). The cream tea at Fosse Farmhouse was the best I’ve had and the stories of Caron’s adventures were a perfect way to end the afternoon. All in all, worth every penny and then some. Would absolutely recommend to anyone else coming to Bath!
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Katja_h
Jun 25, 2024
Nice trip with a top Guide! - We had an amazing, full informed and absolutely joyful trip with Daniel. This tour is also worthy for the outstanding natural beauty of this area. It was so pleasant and we couldn‘t have wished for a better guide! Thanks Daniel, for the best last day of our trip to England - and of course the best scones :)
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Katjahv2060go
Jun 25, 2024
Nice trip with a top Guide ! - We had an amazing, full informed and absolutely joyful trip with Daniel. This tour is also worthy for the outstanding natural beauty of this area. It was so pleasant and we couldn‘t have wished for a better guide! Thanks Daniel, for the best last day of our trip to England - and of course the best scones :)
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Candice_w
Jun 20, 2024
A great taste of the Cotswalds! - Our tour guide, Daniel, made this tour the 5 star experience. He was knowledgeable, funny, great with our kids 7, 9 and 10. They had a great time and will remember lots about this tour, thanks to Daniel’s amazing story telling. The adults will remember lots as he made our tour an enjoyable and educational experience, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. We loved both towns and the cream tea was a joy to sit down to! A great day out! Thanks again to Daniel, our wonderful tour guide.
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Christine_k
Apr 19, 2024
Excellent tour - Dan provided interesting insights and good information. The tour flowed well. We did not feel rushed, and Dan was flexible in taking time to answer questions. The Tea was great fun, and tasty, too! Very well done.
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Tc99
Apr 5, 2024
One of the best tours ever! - We took a tour with Dan and it was wonderful! He's very knowledgeable, friendly and witty. We learned so much - everything from British history to how to locate fire hydrants. The towns were beautiful as well. We were a little apprehensive about the tea visit since my husband doesn't care for tea and I've never thought dry, cold scones were worth eating. Were we ever wrong! The visit with Karen (Fosse Farmhouse BnB) was something we couldn't have expected. What a charming woman. And her homemade jam and scones were soft, moist and obviously very fresh. Would definitely recommend!
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Sunshine63233699299
Mar 13, 2024
Great Tour, Even Better Guide!! - My wife and I enjoyed our tour to the Cotswolds, specifically Lacock and Castle Combe with our guide Daniel. The drive through the English countryside to visit each of the villages was exactly what we had hoped for in our adventure. The quaint villages were peaceful and quiet without too many people. The buildings were picturesque as were the cobblestone pathways and churches. Daniel was a fantastic host on our tour and is really what made the time spent on our adventure as great as it was. He was punctual on our pickup, delightful in conversation, and witty to share a story. The pace was perfect to share a small story between stops, loads of information on each of the locations and in between. Thank you Daniel for our wonderful adventure!
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882mikaelak
Oct 29, 2023
The best tour guide EVER - Always an A++++ with Daniel! I travel a lot and I have never had a better tour guide. Full of information and also exceedingly kind.Do not hesitate to book with him.
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Latoya_r
Oct 19, 2023
Great Tour - We had a great time even on a rainy day. Daniel played the movie clips for us so we could see what was filmed at the areas we visited, which made the areas come to life. He had so much information on the history of Bath, Lacock, and the Cotswolds as well. Highly recommend this tour!
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Adili_s
Sep 21, 2023
Great tour - Daniel was an excellent private guide with a ton of great stories . Fabulous views and delicious homemade scones from Karen !
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