Historic Bath with London Transfer

This private tour starts in London or at Heathrow Airport and takes you to Bath, one of England's most visited historic cities, 115 miles (185km) to the west. Bath takes its name from the natural hot springs, reaching around 116 degrees Fahrenheit (47 degrees C) at their hottest, that have flowed at the site for thousands of years. When the Romans arrived in Britain they built an extensive bathing complex here modeled on those found throughout the Roman Empire. Later, in the Georgian and Victorian eras, the springs drew both visitors seeking treatment and members of London high society for the summer season, whose daily routine typically ran from a morning spa treatment to afternoon high tea to an evening of gambling or gala balls.

Upon arrival you visit the Royal Crescent and the Circus, two of Bath's best known examples of Georgian architecture. The Circus was designed by architect John Wood the Elder, and the Royal Crescent, completed after his death, was designed by his son, John Wood the Younger, as a residence for Bath's fashionable Georgian society.

Next you visit Bath Abbey, a Late Gothic church over 500 years old standing on the site of earlier, larger churches dating back centuries further. Its history is depicted on the west front of the present building, considered one of the last great medieval churches built in England. Donations are requested at the entrance.

Following the Abbey visit you have free time for lunch at a local pub (meal not included). Afterward you visit the Roman Baths, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Romans built a temple and bathing complex fed by the same natural hot springs, still flowing today. The visit includes Roman-era artifacts and an explanation of how the baths functioned in antiquity.

Depending on the time remaining before your drive to Southampton, you may have additional free time to explore the town on your own.

Mobility: this tour does not accommodate wheelchairs.

If this itinerary does not fit your plans, our London tours and London shore excursions can be customized. For larger groups, we can arrange a private tour using a mid-size bus or full-size coach. Contact us with any questions or for a custom quote.