The Pump Room, Bath

Explore historic attractions in the West of England on this full day bus trip from London. Stop at at Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, village of Lacock and the city of Bath. Savor local flavors with a traditional pub lunch. Be picked up from the centrally-located meeting point in London. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned bus to Windsor Castle, home to the English royals for more than 900 years. Perched high above the River Thames, the castle holds royal secrets from the days of William the Conqueror to the current Queen. Discover the largest continuously occupied castle in the world as you admire splendor of St. Georges Chapel and the sumptuous State Apartments. (Entry included if option selected) Drive to Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain and learn the mysteries of the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years, but it still confounds historians and archaeologists to this day. Try to unlock some of its secrets for yourself at the new Visitor Centre. (Entry included if option selected) Journey to the picturesque National Trust village of Lacock. Stroll down the town's cottage-lined cobbled streets. See for yourself why is is used for film shoots for productions like “Harry Potter.” Enjoy hearty English lunch in a 14th-century pub. Make your way to the city of Bath which is full of Georgian architecture in crescents and terraces. Have free time to visit Bath Abbey and the romantic Pulteney Bridge, or to purchase tea in the historic Pump Rooms, while being serenaded by a string quartet. Return to the meeting point in London at the end of your tour.

Head out of London in a comfortable coach to uncover the charms of the English countryside on a full-day tour that takes you to famous, historical sites. See Windsor's charming streets, Bath's iconic Roman baths, and Stonehenge's impressive stone structure with your guide. After leaving in the morning, drive straight to Windsor. Discover the 17th-century historical monuments that line its cobbled streets. Also, visit the home of Queen Elizabeth II and enjoy a through-the-keyhole experience of the world’s largest and oldest castle. Then make your way to Stonehenge. Discover its monolithic rocks rising up against the skyline on Salisbury Hill. Continue on to Bath on the slopes of the River Avon. It was the first city in England to be designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the 15th-century Bath Abbey and the romantic Pulteney Bridge, modeled on Florence's Ponte Vecchio.

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath on this guided walking tour. Your expert guide will bring history, people, and architecture to life with their commentary. See the ancient Roman Baths at the end of your tour. First, meet with your guide before heading to the Pump Room, the Royal Crescent, The Circus, Queen Square, Pulteney Bridge, and Bath Abbey. Then, walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen and hear about the filming of the Netflix hit, Bridgerton. From here, wander through the city as your guide brings the history, architecture, and the people of Bath to life through a lively and enjoyable commentary. Get insider information on the best times to revisit certain sights. Finally, visit the world-famous Roman Baths after your tour -- Bath’s most popular attraction. Be surprised by the complexity of society in the Roman town of Aquae Sulis.

Start your tour with pick-up at your London hotel. Then, take a seat in your vehicle and relax on the onward journey to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Bath. Make your first stop at the mysterious monument of Stonehenge. As you marvel at these millennia-old standing rocks, learn about the various theories for their function long ago.   Your second stop is Bath, the first city in England to become a UNESCO World Heritage site. See exquisite Roman and Georgian architecture, and tour the famous Roman baths fed by the city's natural hot springs. Then, visit the Pump Room, a neo-classical salon in which you can try a sip of Bath's waters. Next, explore the pretty streets as your private guide sheds light on over 2,000 years of Bath history — from the Roman era to today. Along the way, admire fine examples of Georgian architecture such as the famous 18th-century Royal Crescent. Learn how the city’s thermal waters attracted the Romans and stroll along original Roman streets.  Following your visit to Bath, head back to London to end your eventful day.

Our talented Blue Badge Guides will bring the city to life in an informative and light-hearted style. During the 90-minute walk you'll see the wonderful Georgian architecture and hear about the events and people who make Bath such a special place. At the end of the walk, you'll enter the Abbey with your guide, and they will provide a first class introduction to the building and its history Ask your guide lots of questions and maybe even test the edges of their knowledge. Get insider knowledge on the best times to revisit certain sights. Hear about..... Bath Abbey - inside and out The Pump Room Queen Square The Hot Springs The Royal Crescent The Circus Pulteney Bridge Tour of Bath Abbey Over the years we have been asked by many guests if we can also provide a guided tour of the wonderful Bath Abbey. So, working with the Abbey we have added a 30-minute tour of this amazing and historic church. This means we are able to bring to life the main features of the building and also contribute to the Abbey financially. We will also highlight the importance of the church in the history of the monarchy of England Please note from time to time the Abbey will not be accessible at short notice. It is the parish church of Bath and plays a full part in the life of the city. If this is the case we will refund the difference between the daily walking tour and your fee This tour is accessible to all and but only assistance dogs.

Enjoy an outing with a full-day trip to visit Stonehenge and Bath. Discover the famous listed city of Bath, marvel at Roman architecture, and see the mysterious monument of Stonehenge in the flesh. Start your day trip with a pickup at your London hotel. Take a seat in your vehicle and relax on the onward journey to the World Heritage-listed city of Bath. Make your first stop at the monument of Stonehenge. Marvel at these millennia-old standing rocks and learn about the various theories for their function long ago. Stop at your second destination in Bath, the first city in England to become a World Heritage site. See exquisite Roman and Georgian architecture, and tour the famous Roman baths fed by the city's natural hot springs. Continue on with a visit to the Pump Room, a neo-classical salon in which you can try a sip of Bath's waters. Explore the pretty streets of Bath history — from the Roman era to today. Admire fine examples of Georgian architecture such as the famous 18th-century Royal Crescent. Learn how the city’s thermal waters attracted the Romans and stroll along original Roman streets. Following your visit to Bath, head back to London to end your eventful day.

I will meet you in Queen Square or at your central Bath hotel. Firstly I will give you a 1650 map of Bath and explain how and why Bath became the second most important social centre in the 18th century. You will receive a printed list of the order of the locations we will visit. After the introduction the private group and I will walk towards The Royal Crescent with questions answered and explanations given at all points. I will also, throughout the tour be pointing out to you unique angles to capture the glorious beauty of Bath and it’s buildings. After the Royal Crescent we visit The Circus where I will tell you about famous residents both past and present, we then proceed to The Assembly Rooms, Alfred St. and on towards Walcot St. Then we walk beside the river Avon towards Pulteney Bridge and on to Laura Place. Our walk then takes us through the city where we will see the Abbey and many fascinating streets and buildings including Sally Lunn’s House (the oldest in Bath) and the outside of the Roman Baths and The Pump Room. The tour is highly comprehensive and with an incredible amount of fascinating observations and comments. This tour is exclusive and rightly boasts of being the most complete tour of Bath available. The tour takes between 3.5 and 4.5 hours and is adaptable to your individual needs and time constraints. The tour usually starts at 9.30am which gives you time for a leisurely breakfast beforehand and lunch afterwards. All the locations we visit are outside. You will see the outside of The Abbey, The Pump Rooms and The Roman Baths but entry to these is not included in the tour. I can take photos for you throughout the tour and this can be arranged separately.