Top Bath Day Trips

See UNESCO World Heritage sites, Cotswolds villages, and more on this full-day tour from Bath. Depart early in the morning and head to the world-famous Stonehenge (entry own expense), where you’ll skip the crowds and explore with an audio guide. Continue to other nearby highlights, including Avebury Stone Circle and Silbury Hill, before visiting the Tudor–era Lacock Abbey. End the day at Castle Combe: one of the Cotswolds’ prettiest villages.

Our award winning tours from Bath are thoughtfully organised, allowing you time to explore freely as well having the benefit of our local driver guides who are full of knowledge and passionate about the area. Being in a small minicoach allows you to see over the hedges and walls but still allows access along narrow country lanes, so you can sit back and enjoy the wonderful Cotswold countryside. We have been in the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame for many years, please read our heart warming reviews!

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds represent the picturesque tranquility of the English countryside. Don’t worry about finding your own way there: this small-group tour makes it easy to explore the region. See charming villages, visit historical churches and stately homes, enjoy lunch in a traditional country pub, and otherwise soak up the ambiance of this one-of-a-kind destination. Round-trip transit from Bath is included for your convenience.

Tick off a top England attraction and discover Somerset’s secret villages on this full-day tour of Stonehenge from Bath. In a small group limited to eight travelers, you’ll breeze past long lines, often in advance of one hour, at the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge before discovering the secluded villages and quaint countryside of Somerset. Listen to commentary enriched with literary and historical information, and enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bath are included. 

Travel back in time to the unspoiled English corner of the Cotswolds on this private day trip from Bath. Be captivated by the stunning scenery of rolling hills and villages of honey-colored stone.

See the best of Bath, including the Roman Baths, on a morning or afternoon walking tour. As you walk between the sites, hear about this UNESCO-listed city and its Roman and Georgian heritage. Admire landmarks like Bath Abbey and the Royal Crescent, and visit the Roman Baths to see the baths and artifacts left by Britain’s Roman occupiers almost 2,000 years ago. Upgrade to include the baths' admission fee.

Explore the breathtaking city of Bath—arguably England’s most beautiful city—from the comfort of an open-top double-decker bus. With your 24-hour pass, witness the city’s grand Georgian architecture and create your own civilized itinerary with multiple stops on two different routes near the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, Georgian Garden and more!

Maximise your time in Bath and enjoy an overview of the UNESCO World Heritage listed city on this 80-minute small-group tour. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the Avon River and admire landmarks such as Bath Abbey, Parade Gardens, and Pulteney Bridge from the water, then follow your guide on a walking tour of attractions such as the Roman Baths, the Guildhall, and Queens Square.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be introduced to the World Heritage City of Bath by the UK's only qualified tourist guides. They are the internationally respected Blue Badge registered / fully insured / Institute of Tourist Guiding qualified guides. They will ensure you take away a full understanding of Bath, and show you the must-see highlights. The walking tour will be enjoyable, informative, interesting, entertaining, and historically correct!

Unwind after a long day of sightseeing on a 1-hour cruise down the River Avon. Advance purchase allows you a guaranteed spot on your desired date. The leisurely cruise offers a different perspective of Bath’s picturesque attractions, including Halfpenny Bridge, the Abbey, and Pulteney Weir. Sip a courtesy glass of prosecco with your friends or special partner.  Snap photos of the famous monuments or simply relax.

Get outside and discover the highlights of Bath without being stuck in a tour group on this self-guided treasure hunt. Solve clues and access maps on your phone that guide you around the city. Along the way, learn fun facts and historical information about Bath, get your bearings of the city, and pass by famous landmarks too.

Instead of a predictable walking tour that only covers Bath’s history and top landmarks, this tour allows you to experience a completely different side of the city. Hear stories about crimes, corruption, and hidden sins of Bath that visitors don’t usually find out about. From thieves to gamblers to an infamous preacher—John Wesley, this tour provides humor, history, and sinful stories while walking between key sights such as the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge.

Get more out of your time in the Bath area by traveling to explore another regional highlight of South England—the Cotswolds. This “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” is known for its picturesque countryside and pretty villages, but it can be hard to get to the small villages without your own transport. Instead of driving, enjoy the perk of having a driver for the day. Highlights on the tour include Tetbury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, and Bibury.

Explore Stonehenge and more of England’s historical highlights on a private customizable tour from Bath. Take a guided tour of Stonehenge, the UNESCO-listed stone circle on Salisbury Plain, and discover its history and secrets. Then, personalize your sightseeing to visit castles or gardens, or take a film location tour of medieval villages featured in ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Downton Abbey,’ and other hits. Private air-conditioned transport, plus hotel pickup and drop-off in Bath and surrounding areas included.

Enjoy a private guided tour of the extraordinary prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury. All tours are by air conditioned car and include pick up from your local* hotel or arrival point. Full day (minimum 8 hours) or half day (minimum 5 hours) tours are available. Full day tours include visits to both Stonehenge and Avebury. West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill and Durrington Walls are also on route. Your expert local guide has a degree in archaeology and classical studies. As a local he knows the most scenic routes and the more hidden and unusual sites along the way. He also knows the best places to eat and drink including traditional English pubs and the best spots for a picnic lunch. *local means local to the Stonehenge and Avebury area west of London. Local towns include Salisbury, Bath, Swindon and Marlborough. Pick ups outside of this area including London are possible but may bear an extra cost. Pick up and drop off points can differ to suit you.

This privately guided, exclusive tour from Bath enables you to explore two of England's most popular visitor attractions in one memorable day. Visit Stonehenge, the greatest and most iconic marvel of prehistoric Britain. Your visit includes Skip The Line admission tickets. Explore the Stonehenge landscape at leisure and discover more about the Bronze Age burial mounds located nearby. Visit Salisbury Cathedral and be inspired by the scale and grandeur of this magnificent Gothic masterpiece. Thereafter visit the inspirational 1215 Magna Carta Exhibition. Old Sarum is one of the most enthralling and historically important sites in southern England. The site used to include a royal castle and a cathedral within an Iron Age fortification.

Make the most of your limited time in the area—and visit two of England’s highlight destinations—in one seamless, private tour. Depart in the afternoon from your Bath accommodation, and head first to Lacock, where you’ll tour the village's historical streets, spy its many filming locations, and more. Then, continue to Castle Combe (said to be one of the Cotswolds' prettiest villages), for a tour and traditional English cream tea.

This private tour is a great way to experience one of the most unique places near Bath. Glastonbury is unlike any other town in England. The small town is steeped in legends relating to King Arthur, Jesus and the Holy Grail and today it is a popular place for yoga, meditation and New Age spiritualism. During this tour you will visit its key attractions and hear about its fascinating stories. • Explore sites related to the legends of King Arthur • Visit the picturesque gardens and ruins of Glastonbury Abbey • Enjoy panoramic views from one of the region’s most famous landmarks: Glastonbury Tor • Throughout the day enjoy the benefits of a local private guide and private transportation • All admissions included

Private tour with private transportation exploring one of Britain's most famous monuments - Stonehenge and the beautiful city of Bath. • Explore the famous site of Stonehenge with your private guide • Your guide will share interesting stories on Stonehenge, how it was built and the latest archaeological discoveries • Your private walking tour of Bath will give you a great introduction to the city • You will be shown around Bath by a guide who was born and grew up in Bath • Throughout the day enjoy the benefits of a local private guide and private transportation • All admissions included This tour picks-up and drops-off at locations In Bath – ideal for visitors staying in Bath or visiting Bath for the day.

Visit Highclere Castle & Gardens, home to the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and the iconic setting for the drama series Downton Abbey. Explore one of England's most remarkable stately homes and walk in the footsteps of Lord Grantham and his family as you explore the gardens. Continue your journey back into a bygone era by wandering through the Cotswolds village of Lacock, frequently used as a Downton Abbey filming location.

The beauty of your private Cotswolds Tour from Bath is the freedom and flexibility that it gives you on the day.  This tour has a set itinerary where we have a recommended route. Here we have combined idyllic villages with the more famous Cotswold towns. This gives you a wonderful overview and experience of what the Cotswolds is all about. As it is a private tour we are totally flexible as to how long you would like in each place. We are also very flexible and are more than happy to modify the itinerary on the day if you would like. 

Exploring the prehistoric sites around Bath is difficult in a day without resorting to a hire car. This private tour delivers: covering three sights in a single morning and afternoon. Admire England’s rolling countryside as you leave Bath for the world’s largest neolithic stone circle at Avebury, and stroll among its ancient stones. Then, continue to see the West Kennet Long Barrow tomb before visiting Stonehenge and making your return.

Explore the top attractions surrounding Bath with ease on a private day tour. Private transportation allows you to visit multiple locations in just one day, which would otherwise involve sluggish and indirect bus routes. See Wells Cathedral, buy lunch at a traditional pub, and sample Cheddar cheese at its origin. Beyond cuisine and culture, your private adventure includes a scenic jaunt through England's largest and most scenic gorge.

On this all-inclusive, full-day excursion from Bath, you’ll venture deep into the English countryside to discover picturesque, under-the-radar attractions. Enjoy a relaxing, small-group journey filled with hidden highlights, from TV and film shooting locations to one of the country’s most enigmatic prehistoric sites. Exclusive day trips include a traditional lunch in a local inn, afternoon tea, and hotel transfers.