Private Guided Coaching Road to Bath
Albiontouring
Discover the beauty and history of West England on this full‑day journey through Avebury, Lacock, and Bath. Travel the old coaching road in a traditional London Black Cab or luxury Mercedes minicoach as you explore charming thatched villages, ancient monuments, and rolling countryside. Visit Avebury, home to the world’s largest prehistoric stone circle, and enjoy a guided walk through this remarkable Neolithic landscape. Continue to the 13th‑century village of Lacock, famed for its historic cottages and timeless character, before experiencing a panoramic driving tour of the Roman city of Bath. Along the way, hear captivating stories of legendary kings, ancient Romans, and England’s past while enjoying scenic stops, historic sites, and expert commentary throughout this unforgettable day.
Duration
12 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - German
- Audio guide - Korean
- Audio guide - Japanese
- Human tour guide - English
- Audio guide - Chinese Simplified
- Audio guide - Italian
- Audio guide - French
- Audio guide - Dutch
- Audio guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Hungerford
Hungerford
We drive over the a rare chalk river and through the town of Hungerford, know as the antiques capital of England.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Froxfield
Froxfield
Continuing our driver on the old coaching road to Bath, we pass through the charming village of Froxfield, home to Somerset hospital, a retirement home for widows of the clergy built in the seventeenth century.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Savernake Forest
Off the A4, Marlborough
Before passing through the market town of Marlborough, we'll drive through the ancient royal forest of Savernake,
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Marlborough
Marlborough
The market town of Marlborough has the widest street in England with some splendid examples of Georgian architecture. The town is home to Marlborough college attended by some of England's great and the good, (and not so good!) Look out for the ancient mound in the school grounds, said to be the burial place of Merlin the Magician and the round table.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Ridgeway Path National Trail
Wiltshire
We stop briefly on the ridgeway path to see up close some ancient Bronze age burial mounds and "The Sanctuary" - part of the dramatic Avebury stone circle landscape.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Avebury Henge and Stone Circles
Avebury, England SN8 1RF
Here we will take a walk amongst the stones of Avebury, as old as Stonehenge itself to take in the largest pre-historic stone circle in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cherhill White Horse and Monument
Off A4, Calne
Overlooking Cherhill is the dramatic Lansdowne memorial and the White Horse, a chalk figure carved into the hillside. Nearby are the remnants of an old iron Age fortress
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sandy Lane
Sandy Lane
Off the beaten track we see some splendid examples of thatched cottages before heading to our first official stop.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lacock
Lacock
This remarkably well preserved medieval village features Lacock Abbey, the home of the pioneering photographer, William Henry Fox Talbot. We will take a walk around the town to see the old tythe barn, the old gaol, the church, the old workhouse and some old pubs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Box Tunnel
Box tunnel, built by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel was part of his project to link London to Bristol.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bath
Bath
We will have a panoramic tour of Bath taking in all the great sites including the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Queen's Square, the Abbey and Pulteney bridge before visiting the Roman Baths.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Roman Baths
Abbey Church Yard, Bath
Your audio guide will take you back 2,000 years through the restored Roman Baths where you can sample the spring water for yourself.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Beckford's Tower
Beckford Tower Lansdown Tower, Lansdown near the Park and Ride carpark, Bath
On our way back to London we pass by Beckford's tower, built by the former Lord Mayor of London 200 years ago.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument
Bath Road, Near Bath Racecourse, Bath
This marks the spot where Sir bevil Grenville met his gruesome end during England's civil war in the mid 17th century.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bottled water
Traveler Pickup Information
Look out for a genuine London Black taxi cab
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Albiontouring in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Discover the beauty and history of West England on this full‑day journey through Avebury, Lacock, and Bath. Travel the old coaching road in a traditional London Black Cab or luxury Mercedes minicoach as you explore charming thatched villages, ancient monuments, and rolling countryside. Visit Avebury, home to the world’s largest prehistoric stone circle, and enjoy a guided walk through this remarkable Neolithic landscape. Continue to the 13th‑century village of Lacock, famed for its historic cottages and timeless character, before experiencing a panoramic driving tour of the Roman city of Bath. Along the way, hear captivating stories of legendary kings, ancient Romans, and England’s past while enjoying scenic stops, historic sites, and expert commentary throughout this unforgettable day.
Duration
12 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - German
- Audio guide - Korean
- Audio guide - Japanese
- Human tour guide - English
- Audio guide - Chinese Simplified
- Audio guide - Italian
- Audio guide - French
- Audio guide - Dutch
- Audio guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Hungerford
Hungerford
We drive over the a rare chalk river and through the town of Hungerford, know as the antiques capital of England.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Froxfield
Froxfield
Continuing our driver on the old coaching road to Bath, we pass through the charming village of Froxfield, home to Somerset hospital, a retirement home for widows of the clergy built in the seventeenth century.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Savernake Forest
Off the A4, Marlborough
Before passing through the market town of Marlborough, we'll drive through the ancient royal forest of Savernake,
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Marlborough
Marlborough
The market town of Marlborough has the widest street in England with some splendid examples of Georgian architecture. The town is home to Marlborough college attended by some of England's great and the good, (and not so good!) Look out for the ancient mound in the school grounds, said to be the burial place of Merlin the Magician and the round table.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Ridgeway Path National Trail
Wiltshire
We stop briefly on the ridgeway path to see up close some ancient Bronze age burial mounds and "The Sanctuary" - part of the dramatic Avebury stone circle landscape.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Avebury Henge and Stone Circles
Avebury, England SN8 1RF
Here we will take a walk amongst the stones of Avebury, as old as Stonehenge itself to take in the largest pre-historic stone circle in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cherhill White Horse and Monument
Off A4, Calne
Overlooking Cherhill is the dramatic Lansdowne memorial and the White Horse, a chalk figure carved into the hillside. Nearby are the remnants of an old iron Age fortress
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sandy Lane
Sandy Lane
Off the beaten track we see some splendid examples of thatched cottages before heading to our first official stop.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lacock
Lacock
This remarkably well preserved medieval village features Lacock Abbey, the home of the pioneering photographer, William Henry Fox Talbot. We will take a walk around the town to see the old tythe barn, the old gaol, the church, the old workhouse and some old pubs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Box Tunnel
Box tunnel, built by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel was part of his project to link London to Bristol.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bath
Bath
We will have a panoramic tour of Bath taking in all the great sites including the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Queen's Square, the Abbey and Pulteney bridge before visiting the Roman Baths.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Roman Baths
Abbey Church Yard, Bath
Your audio guide will take you back 2,000 years through the restored Roman Baths where you can sample the spring water for yourself.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Beckford's Tower
Beckford Tower Lansdown Tower, Lansdown near the Park and Ride carpark, Bath
On our way back to London we pass by Beckford's tower, built by the former Lord Mayor of London 200 years ago.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument
Bath Road, Near Bath Racecourse, Bath
This marks the spot where Sir bevil Grenville met his gruesome end during England's civil war in the mid 17th century.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bottled water
Traveler Pickup Information
Look out for a genuine London Black taxi cab
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Albiontouring in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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