Enjoy an overnight stay in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath on this 2 day private tour. Includes a private tour of Bath and a private tour of Stonehenge. Overnight accommodation is included as is your pick-up from Southampton and a private transfer to your next destination on the second day.
• Private tour by a local guide who was born and grew-up in Bath
• Explore 2 famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Stonehenge and Bath
• Benefit from the insider knowledge of a local guide
• Round-trip transfers and personalized service of a private tour
• All costs, except meals and souvenirs, included
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transfer to your next destination (within 3 hours drive of Bath)
✔ Private tour with local guide
✔ Cruise ship/hotel pick-up from Southampton
✔ Breakfast
✔ Overnight accommodation in Bath in a boutique guest house
✔ Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
✔ All admission prices (Stonehenge, Roman Baths)
✖ Meals and refreshments (except breakfast at the hotel)
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour
2. Ibis Budget Southampton Centre Hotel
3. Premier Inn Southampton West Quay hotel
4. Highfield House Hotel
5. Southampton
6. The Blue Keys Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
7. Leonardo Hotel Southampton - Formerly Jurys Inn
8. The Star Hotel Southampton
9. Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel
10. Travelodge Southampton
11. Elizabeth House Hotel
12. ibis Southampton Centre Hotel
13. Novotel Southampton Hotel
14. Premier Inn Southampton City Centre hotel
15. Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel
16. room2 Southampton Hometel
17. Premier Inn Southampton (Cumberland Place) Hotel
18. Travelodge Southampton Central Hotel
19. The Flying Dutchman Southampton
20. Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa
Itinerary
Southampton to Bath via Stonehenge
1
Southampton
Your private guide will meet you at your cruise ship/hotel in Southampton and will drive you to Stonehenge - one of Britain's most famous monuments. The journey will take approximately 1 hour.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Stonehenge
Your guide will take you around the Stonehenge Visitor Centre and the ancient stone circle and will bring the stones to life with interesting stories about its construction and history. Your guide has attended talks by some of the leading archaeologists at Stonehenge and will share with you their latest discoveries.
After exploring Stonehenge you will be driven to the beautiful city of Bath. There will be a stop on route at a historic English pub for lunch.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Bath
Your guide was born and grew up in Bath giving you the chance to be shown around the city by a local.
You will be taken to your guide's favourite viewpoint over Bath to give you a great perspective of the city. You will then have a private walking tour of Bath where your guide will show you all of the city's famous buildings and landmarks and will tell you interesting stories about these and the city.
At the end of the tour you will be taken to your accommodation in Bath where your evening will be at leisure.
Some of the places visited during your walking tour are listed below.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Pulteney Bridge
Built in the 1700s Pulteney Bridge is a famous landmark in Bath. You will discover what makes this bridge so famous.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Bath Abbey
You will hear about the fascinating history behind the Bath Abbey.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Thermae Bath Spa
You will be shown the location of the city's hot springs and Bath's modern spa. Should you wish to visit the Thermae Bath Spa during your stay your guide will give you some useful tips.
7
The Jane Austen Centre
During the tour you will hear about the connection between Bath and a famous English author: Jane Austen. Your guide will point out the Jane Austen Centre which fans of Jane Austen may like to visit during their stay.
8
The Circus
You will visit the beautiful Circus which has had a number of interesting residents and has an interesting connection to Stonehenge.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
No. 1 Royal Crescent
You will also visit the magnificent Royal Crescent.
Duration: 10 minutes
Roman Baths and transfer to your next destination
1
The Roman Baths
In the morning your guide will escort you to the Roman Baths museum. The museum contains one of the best-preserved remains of a Roman spa which was built thousands of years ago over the city's hot springs. Today the museum is Bath's most popular attraction.
Guides are not allowed to guide inside the museum so this will be an unaccompanied visit where you will have use of the museum's excellent audio guides.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Bath
After visiting the Roman Baths your guide will drive you to your next holiday destination (if you would like more time in Bath before leaving please just let your guide know).
All destinations within 3 hours drive of Bath are included in the price of this tour e.g. London, Heathrow Airport, Southampton, Cotswolds. Please contact Bath Insider Tours for destinations beyond 3 hours.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• There is luggage space for a maximum of 4 large suitcases and 4 carry-on bags.
• Accommodation facilities: Bath has a number of charming boutique guest-houses. Due to their size these guest-houses do not have the same facilities as large hotels i.e. there is no on-site restaurant for lunch/evening meals, no gym and receptions are not manned 24/7. If these facilities are important to you please state at the time of booking.
• Accommodation stairs: A number of the boutique guest-houses are located in historical buildings which do not have a lift and thus may require a number of steps to reach your room and the breakfast room. If you prefer your room to be located on a lower floor, please request at the time of booking.
• Accommodation rooms: Rooms are based upon the size of your group (1 person: 1 single room, 2 people: 1 double room, 3 people: 1 double room and 1 single room, 4 people: 2 x double rooms). All rooms are en-suite. Please advise at the time of booking if you have any additional room requirements e.g. twin bed format.
• Accommodation: If you prefer to make your own accommodation arrangements please notify Bath Insider Tours in advance of booking.
