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Bath self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $10 / person
- Location
- Bath, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tourist Scavenger Hunt
- Meeting point
- Once you're standing outside the perimeter (near the entrance to) Parade Gardens in Bath, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Description
Are you looking for things to do around Bath? Try our 3-hour self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt to walk this historic city. Buy either a single or a group ticket. Walk from Parade Gardens to the Royal Crescent via the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Center, various museums, and monuments. Solve challenges at every stop to learn your next destination. You’ll also learn some local history and fun facts. The Bath walking tour is a 3.7 km / 2.3 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete. A fun learning experience See the sights! Learn some local history Challenge your knowledge Fun for all ages, kids included Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout Pets are welcome throughout. Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Group price
- $10 per group of up to 6
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Parade Gardens
This is the starting point to your adventure. Learn about this private garden and see some of its main attractions. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes.
Alkmaar Garden
Cross the street to a much smaller park and learn about Bath's twin city, a city its soldiers liberated from Nazi occupation in World War II. Solve 2 challenges here
Bath Abbey
Learn about this grand Abbey as you walk about it. Notice many hidden exterior features. Solve several challenges as you walk around it. Spend 15 minutes here
Marshal Wade's House
Learn about this house museum, and its primary occupant, near the Bath Abbey. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes
The Roman Baths
Learn about this long history of the Roman Baths here. Solve 2 challenges. Spend 10 minutes
Statue King Edgar And King Cole
Notice these 2 statues hidden away near another famous Bath. Learn about their history, real and otherwise. Solve a challenge here.
The Cross Bath
Learn about this other important bath, used for a hospital's medicinal purposes. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes
See this very small movie theatre in old Bath. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes.
Hospital Of St. John The Baptist
Learn about this old hospital by admiring its very old buildings and their features. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.
Theatre Royal Bath
Learn about this 19th-century theatre and its history. Solve a challenge here Spend 5 minutes.
Learn about another theatre and how it differs from the Royal Theatre Bath. Solve a challenge here, Spend 5 minutes.
See and learn about a different type of theatre, set at the rear of the Royal Theatre Bath. Solve a challenge here Spend 5 minutes.
Queen Square
Spend a little time walking around and through Queen Square, learning about its history and monuments. Solve 2 challenges here.
See and learn about this significant cenotaph honoring Bath's fallen combatants in several conflicts. Solve a challenge here.
Walk in Jane Austin's, and her characters', footsteps on the Gravel Walk behind many beautiful Georgian-style homes. Learn about her inspirations and see typical Georgian-style gardens. Solve a few challenges here
The Royal Crescent
Approach and admire the Royal Crescent, a crescent-shaped row of townhouses. Learn about their history and role in several major Films. Solve a few challenges while you are here.
The Circus
Make your way to a large, open circular park and roundabout, called a circus here. Learn about the many personalities that have occupied the homes here in the past. Solve a few challenges here.
Museum of East Asian Art
See and learn about this very small museum. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes
Admiral Arthur Phillip Memorial Globe
See this important memorial to a Royal Navy officer, 1st Governor of Australia. Solve a challenge here.
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein
Walk by and learn about Mary Shelley, who wrote Frankenstein here in Bath back in 1816. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.
The Jane Austen Centre
Walk by and learn about this small museum set in what is believed to be her old house. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.
Victoria Art Gallery
Walk by and learn about this very large 19th-century building that houses the Victoria Art Gallery. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.
Pulteney Bridge
Walk across and learn about this commercially lined bridge. Solve a challenge here,
Pulteney Weir
Learn about this horseshoe weir from the 17th century which prevented the flooding of Bath.
Beazer Garden Maze
Walk by and learn about this fun little maze in the park by the River Avon. Solve a challenge here.
What's included
Included
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
24/7 customer support
Not included
This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
1 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bath self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt take?
Bath self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 25 stops.
How much does Bath self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt cost?
Prices start at $10 per person for this Bath experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Bath self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Bath self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Once you're standing outside the perimeter (near the entrance to) Parade Gardens in Bath, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Bath self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Bath self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourist Scavenger Hunt.
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