Wells City Tour: Discover England's Smallest City and Its Historic Architectures
Wells
Embark on a private half-day tour of Wells, England's smallest city, and discover its historic architectures, including a stunning 13th Century cathedral and Europe's oldest residential street.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wells Cathedral - Your guide will take you on a private walking tour of the magnificent Wells Cathedral and will point out its special features including one of the oldest working clocks in the world.
  • Vicar’s Close - We will visit the picturesque Vicars Close which is said to be the oldest continuously lived-in residential street in Europe.
  • Wells Market Place - We will visit the Wells Market Place which has been hosting the city’s market for hundreds of years. Fans of the cult film “Hot Fuzz” may recognise it from the movie! Today the market takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
  • The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens - The Bishops Palace is renowned for its charming gardens and the springs which originally provided the city with its clean water. You will have time to explore the beautiful gardens before returning to Bath.
What's Included
  • Entrance ticket to the historic Bishop’s Palace and Gardens
  • Donation-based entry to the majestic Wells Cathedral
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Get off the beaten track during your stay in Bath and enjoy a private half-day tour of Wells, England’s smallest city.
Explore the beautiful 13th Century cathedral renowned for its architecture and a clock which is one of the oldest working clocks in the world.
See Europe’s oldest continuously-lived in residential street.
Explore the picturesque gardens of the Bishops Palace.
Tour includes round-trip transfer from Bath with an award-winning local guide.

  • Travel time is included in the total tour duration.
Location
Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral Cathedral Green
Cancellation Policy

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

Select Date and Tickets
up to 6 guests
1
Adult
June 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today