Rock and roll Through Time Bath’s Hidden Music History

I went on the Rock & Roll tour in Bath yesterday, and honestly, I had the most fabulous time. From the moment I met my guide, John, he was completely engaging. He didn’t just show us around Bath — he took us on a journey through music, stories, history and his own incredible experiences. We heard fascinating stories about Muse, Glastonbury, Van Morrison, Tears for Fears, The Beatles and so much more. There were moments that left me thinking, “Wait… I need to look that up when I get home!” — including a particular Beatles photograph that is now firmly on my research list! But what really made the experience special was John’s passion for music. Hearing about his own musical journey, his connection with Tears for Fears, his time in The Graduate, and being able to ask him questions along the way made this feel so much more than a walking tour. I would recommend this to anyone who loves music. You don’t need to be a superfan of any particular artist. If you love discovering stories, celebrating music, having real conversations and experiencing a city in a more unique and memorable way, this is absolutely for you. Walking around Bath with an incredible musician, hearing these stories and celebrating the power of music through real-life experiences was just brilliant. If you’re visiting Bath — or you live nearby and fancy doing something completely different — go and book yourself onto the Rock & Stroll tour. 🎶 Seriously, don’t just walk around Bath… experience it through the stories and soundtrack of the people who have shaped music. 👉 Book your Rock & Stroll experience with John and prepare to see Bath in a whole new way. Thank you, John — what a fantastic afternoon. ❤️🎸🎶 Freedy and I loved it

Highly recommend this tour, especially if you love music or enjoy experiences that are a little different from the usual Bath sightseeing. This was such a fun and unexpected highlight of our time in Bath! We came away with a whole new appreciation for the city and its incredible musical history. Our guide, Shaun, was fantastic. His knowledge, enthusiasm and personal connections made the stories come alive in a way that you simply wouldn’t get from a standard walking tour. You get the stories, the personalities, the venues, the history and all those fascinating little details that make you feel like you’re getting a glimpse behind the scenes. Definitely worth adding to your Bath itinerary!

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with a very knowledgeable guide made the afternoon memorable for us. Thank you!

As an ex Bathonian, living there in the 1980's, I really enjoyed this tour, along with my husband. An easy, flat, circular walk, with interesting facts about music in Bath throughout the years. Particularly liked hearing about the Bath Arts Workshop. Shaun was a great tour guide with a wealth if information. Thoroughly recommended. Thanks Shaun! Jacqui and Pete

This tour was fabulous. John is just the nicest guy. Very warm and personable. In addition to all of the great info. for TFF fans, he also included in the tour other tidbits as well, like movie filming sites and bits of Bath's history. On the day I went (May 23, 2026), there was just me and one other lady on the tour. Small and intimate. The tour lasted about two hours, which was a perfect amount of time; never felt rushed. I can't believe how inexpensive this tour is. John, you and Shaun should charge more! Seriously! Well worth it! Ivy from DC

What an amazing experience this tour is. Today it was Shaun Smith (Curt Smith of Tears for Fears brother) that took the tour. So much information l, delivered in a great way by man who really knows his stuff. As a major Tears for Fears fan for more years than I care to remember, to have Curts brother lead me through the streets of Bath, giving out lots of great information at all the sights we visited. All topped off with a pint in the iconic Bell Inn Pub. Where both Graduate and Tears for Fears played back in the day. Thank you Shaun. An amazing day out in your home city. For any Tears for Fears fans. This is a tour you need to do. I am already considering doing the tour again with John Baker, who was in the band Graduate with Curt and Roland to hear his take on the boys.

I booked the Bath "Rock 'n' Stroll" tour for part of my wife's Christmas present in 2025 as she is a huge "Tears for Fears" fan and, living in Bristol, we're always aware of the impact the duo had on the City of Bath. However, having now attended the Tour, we were largely unaware of Bath's contribution to the fledgling music industry and found that our host, Shaun, brought it to life and immortalised it for us. Concentrating not only on music, the afternoons stroll around Bath is literally jam packed full of knowledge, anecdotes, memoirs and personal accounts - taking you to some wonderful Bath heritage and stopping along the way to recount personal memories or those that are of specific importance. This was such a fantastic way to spend a couple of hours around such a historic city which has always been on our door step. Thank you to the Rock 'n' Stroll team for making it such an enjoyable afternoon.

Excellent walking tour with a guide well-versed in the music scene in Bath! We learned from 1st hand and close to 1st hand stories about musicians and bands from 1960’s to 2000’s that played in clubs, festivals and other venues in Bath. John Baker, currently with the Korgis and formerly the Graduate, shared inside info on music organizers who created weekly concerts with now big name bands. And finally interesting stories about the venues and spaces, many now defunct, where the music happened. Fantastic tour and experience. Highly recommend.

This is absolutely fantastic and definitely a must for music fans we did it again for the second time on Saturday, the 6th of December a special Tears for fears tour and it was fantastic absolutely amazing thank you John and Shaun and Juilian & we met some wonderful people we will be doing it again xxxxx❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Absolutely wonderful Experience Bath was great to experience. Especially the knowledge I gained from John Baker re Tears For Fears plus many iconic bands / singers Highly recommend