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Bath: City Boat Trip and Walking Tour

1. Bath: City Boat Trip and Walking Tour

Enjoy an informed, leisurely overview of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath. Discover the city's main sights on both a river cruise and a guided walking tour with a local guide. Meet at Bath Quays on the riverside in central Bath. Be greeted by your skipper and guide to start your unique land and water tour. Begin with a 25-minute river cruise along the River Avon, taking in sights such as the Half Penny Bridge, St. John's Church, Bath Abbey, Parade Gardens, Pulteney Bridge, the Weir, and the Mill. During your cruise, head to the onboard bar to purchase a soft drink or an alcoholic beverage to enjoy as you watch the sights go by. Once back at the mooring, take a short 50-minute walking tour with a crew member. Get an overview of Bath's rich history and learn how to orientate yourself within the city. The tour includes the main sights of the Roman Baths, The Abbey, Guildhall, the Ancient City Wall, the Theatre Royal, and Queens Square. There won't be time to enter the sights, but you will be able to explore these on your own at the tour's conclusion. The tour includes a kid's quiz to help keep them entertained on the walking tour.

Bath: Short Orientation Walking Tour

2. Bath: Short Orientation Walking Tour

Experience a unique perspective of this World Heritage City on foot, perfect for families and those who prefer shorter tours. This 50-minute central city walking tour will give you an overview of Bath’s rich history and attractions — without the boring bits.  There is also a fun photo quiz for the kids. Your savvy guides will not leave you in the past, with an insider's view on what is hot in Bath today so you can make the most of your visit. The tour will include the main sights of the Roman Baths, the Abbey, Guildhall, Ancient City Wall, Theatre Royal and Queens Square.  This tour is ideal for those who are looking for an informed, leisurely overview of the city with local and friendly hosts.

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What people are saying about Bath

Relaxing boat tour with nice, knowledgeable guides as was the walking tour guide. Lasted the right amount of time and gave a good amount of information into Bath. Highly recommend, great prices too.

Really good boat and walking tour. The boat journey was about 30mins and the walking tour was about 50mins. I would definitely recommend, it’s a good way to get to know the immediate area.

Guides were friendly, knowledgeable and did in fact go off the beaten track to share current times aswell. My thanks for a fun morning

Very informative, friendly cruise and walking tour around Bath. Staff were amazing.

Informative and enjoyable. A great introduction to Bath.