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Bath and Jane Austen Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

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Overview

Discover Bath on your day trip from London, and explore the history of this city with our immersive audio guide! Narrated by an expert literature historian, we’ll discover the secret stories of this wonderful city with the ‘Welcome to Bath’ and ‘Jane Austen Walking’ tour pack. 

Explore iconic key attractions at your own pace, such as the popular Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein and Jane Austen Centre, among many others. Learn about the secret tales of Jane Austen’s life, the city’s Roman origins, curious natural waters and beautiful architecture. 

Whether you’re after a cake at Sally Lunn’s or enjoying the Thermae Spa, this city will transport you to a fantastic adventure from the Regency era.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

What's Included

  • Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Access to your self-guided audio tour
  • Headphones
  • Entrance ticket to Mary Shelley House of Frankenstein (from £12.50)
  • Entrance tickets to Jane Austen Centre (£10)
  • Admission to Sally Lun's Museum (from £5) and Bath Abbey (from £5)
  • Mobile device
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Hot Bath Street
Bath BA1 1SJ, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Gay Street
Bath BA1 2NT, UK

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Opening Hours • Daily Midnight - 11:30 PM

What To Expect

Parade Gardens

Our guides, Katie and Colm, will give you an overview of what to expect on this tour including the development of Bath and its early history up to the end of the 17th century.We will then meander down to look down towards the river Avon and the spectacular view of Parade Gardens and surrounding hills as Katie sets the scene of Bath in 800BC and the legend of King Bladud.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sally Lunn's Museum (Pass By)

After taking in the view, we will go past one of Bath’s major institutions - Sally Lunn’s tea shop – a key point of interest on our Jane Austen tour. The tea shops have become a key part of Bath’s history as it became a fashionable spa town.
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The Roman Baths (Pass By)

Next, we stop at Bath’s most famous landmark – the Roman Baths – formed shortly after the Romans arrival.
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Bath Abbey

Around the corned from the Roman Baths is Bath Abbey – we discover how the Baths were forgotten, how Bath changed during the Saxon period, the Christianisation of the country, Abbey foundation and crowning of King Edgar the Peaceful in 973AD – the birth of England!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hospital Of St. John The Baptist (Pass By)

As we continue through bath, we reach St John’s Hospital – a hospital steeped in history, particularly during medieval life in Bath.
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The Cross Bath

We then reach the Cross Bath – Colm and Katie will tell the story of Mary of Modena and Bath’s reluctant role in the Glorious Revolution 1688!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thermae Bath Spa (Pass By)

We continue onto the Bath Thermae Spa where you can explore the Spa for yourself and “take the waters”
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The Pump Room Restaurant (Pass By)

We then continue onto the Pump Room/Roman Baths. Katie and Colm will discuss the rise in popularity in Bath as a spa resort during the 18th century. They will also introduce you to some of the more interesting stories about Jane Austen and here time in the city.
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Theatre Royal Bath (Pass By)

Built in 1805, this theatre was the heart of Bath's evening pursuits and the spiritual home of Beau Nash
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Queen Square

Next, we move to Queen Square and one of Jane Austen’s main residence. We’ll also discover John Wood the Elder and the unique architectural design of houses in the area.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Georgian Garden

Wander through the Georgian Gardens and onto the Royal Crescent, walking in the footsteps of 18th century aristocracy. We’ll explain the reason behind the wide streets and the role of “taking the air” in Bath life.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

No. 1 Royal Crescent

Once you reach the Royal Crescent, take a moment to marvel at this world-renowned architecture.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Circus

As we continue our tour, we discover the Circus where we learn more about John Wood the Elder and neo-classical Georgian style.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Assembly Rooms (Pass By)

We then come across the Assembly Rooms and gain a fascinating insight into evening life in Bath in the 18th and 19th centuries – from dances to card games. Jane Austen loved these social events and there was a strong emphasis placed on young women to gain husbands here.
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Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein (Pass By)

We visit Gay Street – another one of Jane Austen’s residences and then explore the fascinating world of Mary Shelly and her best-known fictional character, Frankenstein
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The Jane Austen Centre (Pass By)

We finish outside the Jane Austen Centre where you can continue to learn more about the history of one of Britains most famous women
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bath and Jane Austen Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 3.14 out of 5 stars based on 7 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Access to your self-guided audio tour
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • Audio tour provided by a local or historian
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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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