Small-Group 80 minute Bath Walking Tour and Avon River Cruise

Highlights

  • Get oriented with Bath and its main attractions

  • Small group sizes keep this tour intimate

  • Learn about the city with live commentary from your guide

Summary

Meet at Bath Quays on the riverside in central Bath. Be greeted by your skipper and guide to start this unique land and water tour of the World Heritage city. Cruise for 30 minutes along the Avon River, taking in sights such as the Half Penny Bridge, St. John's Church, Bath Abbey, Parade Gardens, Pulteney Bridge, the Weir and the Mill. The short walking tour will take under an hour, designed to give you an overview of Bath's rich history and orientate you with the city. The tour includes the main sights of the Roman Baths, The Abbey, Guildhall, the Ancient City Wall, the Theatre Royal, and Queens Square. This tour is ideal for those who are looking for an informed, leisurely overview of the city. The total combined tour is approximately 80/90 minutes in duration and will provide plenty of signposting to allow you to explore the city on your own and make the most effective use of your time. Being short this is ideal for families with children and there is a kids quiz to help keep them interested on the walking tour. We have a licenced bar on our small 12 person all weather traditional cruiser, so during this part you can relax with a prosecco or another drink from our hot and cold drinks collection.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 20 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

See the highlights of Bath and take a cruise along the River Avon with this short tour of the Georgian city. You'll pass by landmark sights such as the Bath Abbey and the Theatre Royal, with a local guide on hand to tell you about local history and culture. You'll then hop on a boat for a short cruise along the river, past sights such as Pulteney Bridge and the Weir.

What’s included?

  • Live commentary onboard

  • Sightseeing river cruise

  • Drinks, available to purchase on the river trip

  • Entrance fees. Given the short nature of this tour there will not be any internal visits. These can be explored later in your own time.

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

  • There are no toilets on the boat trip.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 20m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

River Adventures

About operator:

A selection of trips on the River Avon in a traditional river cruiser from Bath Quay, near the Bus Station. Short Trips include a river view of Pulteney Bridge, Bath Abbey, History and Fun Trips. Longer lunch trips to great pubs. We also have combined historic walking and boat trips.

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