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Explore Bath & Stonehenge Self-Guided Audio Tours

New To The Site! Bath, England

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Overview

Take a day trip out of London, and discover the prehistoric UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge, as well as explore Bath's medieval history and Jane Austen's home.

Learn about the origins of Bath’s Roman Baths as a spring for pigs to bathe in, the story of the Roman invasion of Britain, and the mystical properties of Bath's water.

In the first two Bath tours, listen to expert historians guide you through the most famous historical and cultural sightseeing spots such as Bath Abbey, home to the coronation of the first King ‘of all England’, as well as the history behind the home of Jane Austen.

In the second tour, get an in-depth insight into Stonehenge's history that spans over 10,000 years. Learn about the Neolithic Village, Cursus Barrows, Aubrey Holes and the many rituals and mythical tales that surround the site.

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
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • Earphones
  • Mobile device
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Terrace Walk
Bath BA1, UK

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

End point

Salisbury SP4 7DE
UK

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

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

National Trust - Bath 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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Stonehenge

The tour starts at the Visitor's Centre. As we walk, we dig through some theories and learn of neolithic life. We learn more about this burial site and the "Beaker People". We discover an ancient legend involving a giant.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Bath & Stonehenge Self-Guided Audio Tours?

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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  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
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  • Earphones
  • Mobile device

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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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