Bath Ghost Tour: Scented Stories, Dark Humour & Haunted History
Description
Looking for a Bath ghost tour that feels genuinely different? Perfect for couples, friends, solo travellers and dark humour lovers. This is NOT your typical ghost tour. It's an immersive experience that draws you into the darker side of Bath through vivid storytelling, dark humour and unexpected moments that are both fun and unsettling. At key points, specially chosen scent cards pull you deeper into the stories - sometimes comforting, sometimes unsettling, and occasionally something you may wish you had not smelled. These sensory moments make the stories and experience feel more vivid, memorable and real. Shared with the group around you, it becomes a night of laughter, tension, surprise and something far more memorable than a standard walking tour. Created by Bath-based storytellers with experience in performance, ghost stories, and immersive audience interaction.
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Meet your guide at the main entrance of Bath Abbey and step straight into the darker side of the city’s history. After a short introduction, your ghost tour begins through Bath’s atmospheric streets.
See the exterior of one of Bath’s most famous landmarks while uncovering darker stories connected to its ancient past. Beneath the beauty lies a history of ritual, superstition and lingering unease.
Stop in this elegant Georgian square to hear a chilling story linked to the area - where appearances of beauty hide unsettling events from the past.
Pass by this iconic curved terrace as you discover that even Bath’s most prestigious addresses have their share of strange occurrences and unexplained stories.
View the exterior of the house where Jane Austen once lived for 5 years, while hearing lesser-known and slightly darker aspects of life in Georgian Bath from our accredited guide.
Pass by the House of Frankenstein and briefly explore the story behind Mary Shelley’s creation and why it still resonates with themes of fear, death and the unknown.
See the modern spa built around Bath’s ancient thermal waters and hear how these waters have long been associated with mystery, healing and superstition.
Explore the exterior of this historic theatre while hearing ghostly tales linked to the building - where performers and visitors have reported strange and unexplained experiences.
Pause briefly to take in views of the famous bridge and weir while uncovering darker stories connected to the river and the lives that once depended on it.
Visit the exterior of one of Bath’s oldest buildings while hearing the strange and atmospheric story connected to its past - blending history, legend and a touch of the unexpected. Travelers may go inside (if time permitting) to eat or drink if finishing just before 9pm.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
I would give this a ZERO, but lowest I can do is 1. My Scented Ghost Tour (starting at Bath Abbey) guide DID NOT show up 18th June at 7pm. I had a confirmation email at 7am, but they did NOT show up at Bath Abbey at all for 19:00 tour. We were at Bath Abbey well before 18:45, as we had dinner 50 feet away from the Abbey, within site of the meeting location. Another ghost tour guide did show up at 19:30 (and it was the woman in the cover photo of the advert). She was carrying a lantern as we'd be led to expecte they woul. She was looking sheepish when we approached her and asked if she was the guide for the Scented Ghost Tour. She said no, and quickly hid her lantern under her cape. She made some quick excuse and went around the side of the Abbey and met 6 other people waiting for a tour. We looked up the confirmation I had on my emails and HER photo was on it. We approached her again, and she said that someone named Simon had stolen her photo and used it. We called the phone number on the confirmation email and left a few voicemails from 7pm thru to 8:15pm. We texted on the night as well, and the next day, and have had NO REPLY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY with this very unprofessional level of service. I replied to Viator's email, but this bounced back. This is all VERY disappointing. We want to know what happened. Where was our guide. Why did they not show up. ... and we require a refund and compensation for a totally wasted evening on our 2 day trip to Bath. My ref : 1411335701
Really fun and innovative ghost tour with great storytelling and an engaging guide. A unique way to explore the city’s history.
We were greeted by Morgan Scream-man and Terror Swift who instantly captured our attention. They gave us lots of spooky and amazing grim tales, unusual scents & with a side of comedy. He did great to stop hecklers and keep us all engaged. Would definitely 100% recommend!!
Excellently guided by Terror Swift, with a good narrative by her co-host😁. Seriously well worth 2 hours spent on this good fun for all ages. Innovative and with great stories.
