Discover Bath: Historic Pubs & Local Ales
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36 Ratings
Bath and North East Somerset

Explore Bath’s historic sights and pubs. Discover Roman and Georgian heritage, sample local ales, and enjoy stunning views on this guided tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Crescent - The journey begins with a refreshing pause before exploring the historic Queen Square and enjoying the breathtaking views of the Royal Crescent.
  • The Circus - Next, the tour proceeds to John Wood’s architectural marvel, The Circus, where insights into Georgian social life are shared upon reaching the magnificent Assembly…
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What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • English speaking trained and qualified tour guide
  • Guided walking tour of Bath
What's Not Included
  • Pick up and drop off from accommodation
  • Gratuities or tips
  • Food
Additional Information

Explore the beautiful city of Bath and savor local ales and cider at our excellent pubs with a knowledgeable guide. Discover the finest Georgian landmarks and gain insights into the society of the past during this delightful city tour.

  • Explore three charming historic pubs and get acquainted with local ales and cider
  • Enjoy a personalized, entertaining…
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Location
Bath Abbey
Outside the large, ornate wood doors at Bath Abbey
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jan_h
May 16, 2026
James lead a fun and very... - James lead a fun and very informative tour. He pointed out sights we would’ve miss and was great with local history. Wonderful beer & cider too! Highly recommended,
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Companion49984903326
May 14, 2026
Bath tour - Very informative tour, knowledgeable guide.
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Mariajose_c
May 7, 2026
Great way to know Bath - This tour was great. We visited really nice places around the city with a lot of historical context from our guide James, Drank great beer and cider from cool pubs, Took nice photos during the tour. James is a great guide, we enjoyed it very much. I recommend it 100%. Also, we did it at 1pm so after that we had time to meet the Roman Baths.
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Pam_a
Apr 22, 2026
Fantastic introduction to Bath - We had an amazing time on this tour with James! He was a very engaging guide who made the history of Bath incredibly interesting and easy to follow. The tour included stops at three different pubs, where James selected a great variety of local beers and ciders for us to try. It was a perfect way to experience the local atmosphere while learning about the city. Walking all over Bath at the start of our vacation was a brilliant move. It really helped us get our bearings and learn the layout of the city, which made navigating on our own over the next few days so much easier. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting for the first time!
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Davebf9899yr
Feb 5, 2026
Outstanding historic tour of Bath - My wife and I were the only two to take the tour on a cold and wet day. James turned up full of beans and full of Bath knowledge. He was a very personable person with obviously a passion for Bath. We visited places that a lone tourist would not visit and we learnt so much about Georgian architecture. In between the history of Bath’s architecture we visited quant historic public houses that served excellent beers and cider. I can not recommend James’s tour enough. It was without a doubt the highlight of our trip to Bath. Thank you James.
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Lisa_b
Dec 31, 2025
Bath History and Pub Tour - James is a gifted story teller of the history of Bath! He took us to three pubs on the tour that had great beer and cider. We highly recommend this tour with James!
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Craftycatem
Nov 26, 2025
Great tour when staying in Bath with a great guide! - Highly recommend this tour with James. Really interesting, he was very knowledgeable but also personable. Lovely idea to stop at pubs on the way. He was engaging and interested and the 3 hours flew by. It was a great insight into the history of Bath and we both really enjoyed it. Definitely recommend you book this tour when staying in Bath 🙌👌
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David_r
Nov 20, 2025
In Bath...take this plunge! - James was an excellent guide, an authoritative source of information and a heck of a dry wit! We really enjoyed this tour, it spanned everything that we wanted to know about Bath and you get to see things that the tour buses won't have a chance to show you. The pub stops perfectly punctuate the walking tour. Bath is a gem of a place to visit and this tour is highly recommended. Just for the curious, it does not include a tour into the Roman baths, that would be separate tour that you would have to arrange, but this tour does start right in front of it (at the Abbey).
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Michael_l
Nov 16, 2025
This is the best way to see Bath - Fantastic tour, James is an excellent guide and flexible with tailoring the tour to out interests with a blend of old and recent history, the best way to see Bath hands down.
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Simon_p
Oct 28, 2025
Charming and... - Charming and knowledgeable host. We had a great time and learned a lot about the History of Bath - and had some lovely local drinks.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).