Fully Guided Bath History and Scandals Tour

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 Inclusions 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.