Bath Self-Guided Private Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Bath Self-Guided Private Tour

Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Bath
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  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Bath
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See the best of the City of Bath, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds or time wasting—on this private, self-led audio tour. The creator of this amazing experience is Helen, who will be your audio guide and "virtual" companion during the whole experience.

Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like, for up to three weeks. You’ll see neighbourhoods and landmarks like The Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, Parade Gardens, The Circus, Theatre Royal and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration of a Local Expert.

Please note: when booking, you will get a separate email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: The Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard, Bath BA1 1LZ England

The beautiful city of Bath has been a destination since Roman times. ‘Aquae Sulis’, which is the city’s original name, is thought to have been occupied from around 43AD. The Roman Baths is designated as both a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Monument.

Pass By: Bath Abbey, Bath BA1 1LT England

Many people view Bath Abbey as being the centre of the city. The Abbey is one of the most visited attractions in the Southwest.

Stop At: York Street, York St, Bath BA1, UK

The journey from the Abbey Courtyard to York Street takes you through Kingston Parade, which in reality is more of a square than a promenade as its name suggests. This is a popular place for people to gather and relax, with magnificent views of the cathedral and Roman Baths.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sally Lunn's Museum, 4 North Parade Passage, Bath BA1 1NX England

North Parade Passage, formerly known as Old Lilliput Lane, is one of the few examples of pre-Georgian architecture in Bath. Most of the timber-framed houses have been rebuilt over the centuries, but Sally Lunn’s (number 4 North Parade Passage) still has its timber-framework.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Parade Gardens, Orange Grove, Bath BA1 1EE England

Parade Gardens is a two-and-a-half-acre site beside the River Avon. It dates back to 1709 and is now a Grade II-listed park.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pulteney Bridge, Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT England

Pulteney Bridge is believed to be one of only four bridges worldwide to have shops across the full span on both sides. The idea for Pulteney Bridge came from a man called William Johnston Pulteney.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pulteney Weir, River Avon Ba2 4ay, England Uk., Bath BA2 4AY England

Pulteney Weir has been a feature of the city for centuries. It first appeared on maps of Bath in 1603 and was originally built to power two corn mills on both sides of the river.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Henrietta Park, Henrietta Road, Bath BA2 1EE England

A little off the tourist trail, Henrietta Park is one of Bath’s hidden gems. The park is a seven-acre site that was opened in 1897 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4DB England

The Holburne Museum houses a collection of items previously owned by Sir William Holburne, who inherited a modest fortune, some of which he spent travelling Europe. Here you will discover the story behind the museum and the character who gave life to it.

Stop At: Great Pulteney Street, Bath England

Great Pulteney Street is by far the widest and grandest thoroughfare in the city. The street was designed to have wide pavements, and in some places, these pavements are as wide as the road itself.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Upper Borough Walls, Bath BA1, UK

Upper Borough Walls gets its name as it’s the site of the original town wall of medieval Bath. Many of the houses along this road are listed themselves.

Stop At: The Circus, At the Convergence of Brock, Bennett, and Gay Streets, Bath England

There is arguably no better place to see Bath’s Georgian architecture than the Circus. The Circus was originally called ‘the King’s Circus’.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: No. 1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR England

The crescent was built between 1767 and 1775. There are 30 grade I listed houses here. There are several other Georgian crescents found in the city of Bath, including Lansdown Crescent and Somerset Place.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Royal Victoria Park, Bath England

Royal Victoria Park was opened in 1830 by Princess Victoria, who at eleven years old was the future queen.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gay Street, Gay St, Bath BA1, UK

Gay Street was part of the Circus development, designed by John Wood the Elder and completed by John Wood the Younger after his father’s death. Many of the houses along this stretch are Grade I or II listed.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Queen Square, Bath England

Queen Square is a one-acre communal garden surrounded by Grade I listed buildings. The square is dedicated to Queen Caroline, who was the wife of George II.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1EY England

The Theatre Royal is a Georgian building constructed in 1805 and refurbished in 2010. It is one of the oldest and arguably most attractive theatres in the country.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Thermae Bath Spa, Hetling Pump Room Hot Bath Street Hetling Pump Room, Bath BA1 1SJ England

Built on the site of the former Beau Street swimming baths, Thermae Bath Spa opened in 2006. The spa is heated using the naturally thermal waters of the Minerva Bath.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
  • Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
  • Helen will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
  • Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
  • An email with instructions to activate the tour (booking reference isn't the code!)

Exclusions
  • In-person Guide
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket!
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Abbey Chambers, Church St, Avon, Bath BA1 1LZ, UK


Departure Time

Bath Self-Guided Private Tour
12/19/2022 - 3/27/2025

Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM


Return Details

Thermae Bath Spa, The Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath St, Bath BA1 1SJ, UK

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 to 3 hours


User's Reviews

georgesS2380LR

03 Sep, 2023

Rather than join an inexpensive but large group tour or to pay high fee for smaller private tour, I opted for a self-guided option with Pandemic Tours. I simply downloaded the app, paid a small fee, and pressed start. I could start/stop/browse as I wished, and I could choose my own order of sights. The brief narratives at each site were detailed enough to understand what I was experiencing and to decide if I wanted to learn more. For example, after listening to “Helen” describe the Roman Baths, I decided to pay the entrance fee and explore in more depth. I also was able to revisit a couple of sights and re-listen to the narrative. Fortunately, I was there when they opened, and no lines and no crowds were wonderful. I had one minor glitch with the app which was providing incomplete audio narratives; however, simply reloading the app solved that issue. In addition, I inadvertently double booked my tour, and the support line quickly corrected my double payment. Everything was tweaked quickly and satisfactorily. So taken as a whole, I would w/o reservations recommend Pandemic Tours to anyone who likes to tour solo and make their own adjustments.

S3372XOsantiagor

15 Apr, 2023

I would recommend anyone who visits this beautiful town to take this bath self-guided tour. The tour guide was always giving extra info and details about each neighbourhood and even apartments. Excellent value for money and good luck in the future!

888Sharon88

11 Apr, 2023

We would definitely recommend this tour. It was very well organised, with clear instructions and interesting information. My husband and I had never visited Bath before, but this tour seemed to take us around every important landmark in a manageable way. The explanations about each place were clear and entertaining. Much better than other self-guided tours we’ve done. You get a lot for your money with this tour. Would definitely recommend!!

O7713YLb

11 Apr, 2023

Very good value for money, takes in all the sights of the city in a manageable way. We're very pleased we chose this tour and will recommend to our friends and family.

harj83

12 Mar, 2023

Brilliant tour, we loved it! Interesting information that we’d never have known if we were walking the city ourselves. There’s plenty of time to complete the tour and we really liked the fact that we could do a couple of sites and then come back and do more the next day. The guide was easy to listen to and led us from one site to the next very well. All in all, very pleased.

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