Fully Guided Bath History and Scandals Tour
Walking Tours of Bath
There are plenty of walking tours available in Bath today, but this is the only tour that gives you the secrets and scandals of this beautiful city. You will of course see all the major sights that this marvellous city has, but it's the stories that are behind the beautiful architecture that makes the history of Bath and its development quite unique.
Duration
1 hour and 45 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Bath Abbey
Bath
We begin our tour outside the Abbey and introduce you to the 3 basic rules, don't worry they are fun. Later in the tour we return to the Abbey from a different direction to discover some excellent scandals.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sally Lunn's Museum
4 North Parade Passage, Bath
A beautiful courtyard with an impressive tree in the middle. This lovely spot is a famous film and TV location but with a very dark past. A new location for the tour, which has been included due to its connection with the hit TV series, Bridgerton as well as a that dark past, not to be missed!
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Pulteney Bridge
Argyle Street, Bath
The famous Sally Lunn's Bun house and Museum. A useful stop before we get to the Pulteney Bridge. This is the oldest house still standing in the city and the buns themselves are part of the history of the development of the city. A wonderful location to return to after the tour, but where the buns part of a scandal back in the 18th century?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Roman Baths
Abbey Church Yard, Bath
One of a kind, the stunning Palladian bridge of Bath. You will discover why Bath is described as a Palladian city and why this bridge is often used a film location on a regular basis.
Duration: 6 minutes
Stop At: Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath Street, Hetling Pump Room, Bath
An integral part of the city toady as well as the history of the city. You will learn why it is such a wonderful museum, the very best in Bath in fact, but there is a scandal to be told, quite shocking.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Royal Mineral Water Hospital
Gascoyne House Upper Borough Walls, Bath
We stop outside this remarkable building and stunning cafe, You well discover that this is indeed the first major piece of Palladian architecture but more importantly how this building became the centre piece of one of the greatest scams invented, one that brought wealth and fame back the Bath.
Duration: 6 minutes
Stop At: Theatre Royal Bath
Sawclose, , Bath
We stop outside this wonderful attraction opened in 2006, and today brings visitors from all over the country. You will discover that the Thermae is indeed a modern version of the Roman Baths, with incredible views from the rooftop pool. But there is as always a scandal to be told.
Duration: 6 minutes
Stop At: Queen Square
Bath
No longer functioning as a hospital, this building serves as our introduction to the 3 main identities who shaped the city, both in reputation and in architectural reality. It has a rich history to be sure but one with quite a scandal attached which is still viewable today.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Royal Victoria Park
Marlborough Lane, Bath
A true treasure of the city. You will discover that this glorious Royal theatre has an even more interesting story to tell. The building was part of a network of gambling establishments active throughout the city. It was the gambling that set the tone for the city in the early 18th century, and helped create an early Las Vegas in Bath.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal Crescent, Bath
One of the first major pieces of architectural development and expansion of the city. You will learn of the 2 major figures who quite literally built Georgian Bath and we celebrate them both. But there is scandals to be told here and a scam to uncover.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: The Circus
Gay Street, Bath
We traverse through part of the park in order to get to the fantastic Royal Crescent. But new for 2022 on the tour, we stop to discover an incredible location in the park which was used by certain gentlemen in the early 1700s to fight their duels of honour!
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: Assembly Rooms
Bennett Street, Bath
One of the most recognisable sights of the city and indeed one of the most beautiful. Simply stunning and as impressive today as it was when first built. But nothing this beautiful gets built and lived in without some scandals, and there are a few to be told.
Duration: 7 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Fully guided History and Scandals Tour of Bath
Exclusions
- Gratuities
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 Walking Tours of Bath 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.
There are plenty of walking tours available in Bath today, but this is the only tour that gives you the secrets and scandals of this beautiful city. You will of course see all the major sights that this marvellous city has, but it's the stories that are behind the beautiful architecture that makes the history of Bath and its development quite unique.
Duration
1 hour and 45 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Bath Abbey
Bath
We begin our tour outside the Abbey and introduce you to the 3 basic rules, don't worry they are fun. Later in the tour we return to the Abbey from a different direction to discover some excellent scandals.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sally Lunn's Museum
4 North Parade Passage, Bath
A beautiful courtyard with an impressive tree in the middle. This lovely spot is a famous film and TV location but with a very dark past. A new location for the tour, which has been included due to its connection with the hit TV series, Bridgerton as well as a that dark past, not to be missed!
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Pulteney Bridge
Argyle Street, Bath
The famous Sally Lunn's Bun house and Museum. A useful stop before we get to the Pulteney Bridge. This is the oldest house still standing in the city and the buns themselves are part of the history of the development of the city. A wonderful location to return to after the tour, but where the buns part of a scandal back in the 18th century?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Roman Baths
Abbey Church Yard, Bath
One of a kind, the stunning Palladian bridge of Bath. You will discover why Bath is described as a Palladian city and why this bridge is often used a film location on a regular basis.
Duration: 6 minutes
Stop At: Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath Street, Hetling Pump Room, Bath
An integral part of the city toady as well as the history of the city. You will learn why it is such a wonderful museum, the very best in Bath in fact, but there is a scandal to be told, quite shocking.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Royal Mineral Water Hospital
Gascoyne House Upper Borough Walls, Bath
We stop outside this remarkable building and stunning cafe, You well discover that this is indeed the first major piece of Palladian architecture but more importantly how this building became the centre piece of one of the greatest scams invented, one that brought wealth and fame back the Bath.
Duration: 6 minutes
Stop At: Theatre Royal Bath
Sawclose, , Bath
We stop outside this wonderful attraction opened in 2006, and today brings visitors from all over the country. You will discover that the Thermae is indeed a modern version of the Roman Baths, with incredible views from the rooftop pool. But there is as always a scandal to be told.
Duration: 6 minutes
Stop At: Queen Square
Bath
No longer functioning as a hospital, this building serves as our introduction to the 3 main identities who shaped the city, both in reputation and in architectural reality. It has a rich history to be sure but one with quite a scandal attached which is still viewable today.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Royal Victoria Park
Marlborough Lane, Bath
A true treasure of the city. You will discover that this glorious Royal theatre has an even more interesting story to tell. The building was part of a network of gambling establishments active throughout the city. It was the gambling that set the tone for the city in the early 18th century, and helped create an early Las Vegas in Bath.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal Crescent, Bath
One of the first major pieces of architectural development and expansion of the city. You will learn of the 2 major figures who quite literally built Georgian Bath and we celebrate them both. But there is scandals to be told here and a scam to uncover.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: The Circus
Gay Street, Bath
We traverse through part of the park in order to get to the fantastic Royal Crescent. But new for 2022 on the tour, we stop to discover an incredible location in the park which was used by certain gentlemen in the early 1700s to fight their duels of honour!
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: Assembly Rooms
Bennett Street, Bath
One of the most recognisable sights of the city and indeed one of the most beautiful. Simply stunning and as impressive today as it was when first built. But nothing this beautiful gets built and lived in without some scandals, and there are a few to be told.
Duration: 7 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Fully guided History and Scandals Tour of Bath
Exclusions
- Gratuities
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 Walking Tours of Bath 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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