Jane Austen's Bath And History Trail
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Bath, England
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about Bath’s history and the city’s connection to English novelist Jane Austin from a local guide as you explore the UNESCO World Heritage site. See Bath Abbey, Queen Square, The Circus, and much more of the city’s famous architecture on this small-group walking tour. Just don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes.
- See an old residence of Jane Austin’s
- Learn how the city of Bath shaped her writing
- Learn of the history of Bath Abbey and special hidden features
- Sightsee and learn at the same time
What's Included
- Multilingual Guide English or German
- Entrance fees for museums (including #1 Royal Crescent)
- Jane Austen Centre’s internal tour guides
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pulteney Bridge Coffee Shop17 Pulteney Bridge, Bath BA2 4AY, UK
In front of No 17
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Pulteney Bridge
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
The Jane Austen Centre
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
No. 1 Royal Crescent
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Bath Abbey
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Thermae Bath Spa (Pass By)
Queen Square (Pass By)
5
The Circus
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Assembly Rooms
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Roman Baths (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Covid restrictions apply if/whenever applicable
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 85 reviews
Amy_M, Apr 2026
We had such an enjoyable afternoon! While we booked the Jane Austen tour, we learned so much about her and her life , but as a bonus we also we got to learn about Roman history, the Normans, architecture, the Beatles and more! What a delight, even in the rain!
Chris_A, Apr 2026
Lovely tour of the city with knowledgeable guide. We were the only ones on his first tour of the day so it felt more like a private tour which was nice. Learned a lot about Jane Austen’s life but also about the city. Weather was beautiful which made it a perfect day.
Fiona_S, Apr 2026
My family and I had such an enjoyable and informative Jane Austen tour of BathThe time passed so quickly because of Ulrecht’s great knowledge and company.Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you Fiona!You we’re all very inspirational!
Victoria_M, Apr 2026
It was a beautiful walk through Bath filled with great information. Our tour guide was the sweetest gentleman.
Susan_F, Mar 2026
My morning tour with Ulrich was a delight. As it happens I was the only booking so it was a personalized experience. He is very knowledgeable and yet not overwhelming. The pace was just right as was the mix of Jane Austen tidbits and Bath history. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much Susan for this great review.
Barb_H, Feb 2026
It is walking around. I cannot walk far. The guide told me about sights and I used a toot bus to see them. He also gave me a great map
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Barbara
I just hope that you’ll get better soon.
Take care of yourself and select the right practitioner for your health needs
Ulrich
Daniel_C, Feb 2026
Ulrich was very well informed and friendly. The weather was very poor, but Ulrich was happy to give us the tour anyway - at our discretion, with options to shelter and do a 'virtual tour' if we wanted to. We didn't, however, and had a nice time walking around Bath and hearing about the foundations of the city along with lots of Jane Austen titbits.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Daniel
Many thanks for this wonderful review, much appreciated.
Ulrich
Sarah_S, Feb 2026
Excellent tour of Bath with a very knowledgeable guide! I learned so much about the city of Bath and Jane Austen. It was very cool to walk the same streets Miss Austen did and imagine the city through her eyes.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much Sarah it was truly inspirational having had you on the tour!
Laurel_S, Jan 2026
I was fortunate enough to have the guide all to myself! We grabbed our umbrellas, and off we went. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area, the architecture and architects, and, of course, Jane Austen and her family! It was a wonderful experience that I highly recommend. There is no better way to spend 2.5 hours in Bath!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Glad you truly appreciated the tour and thanks to have been such a wonderful traveler!
Kassidy_H, Dec 2025
Covers some of the best spots of bath with a very interesting and knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot of about Jane Austen’s live and also general history about Bath.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank u Kassidy You were truly inspiring!
Sharrianna_R, Dec 2025
This was an amazing walking tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. We learned so much about both Bath and Jane Austen.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you Sharriana. You were all a great Inspiration!
Ulrich
Shiksha, Nov 2025
Had a lot of fun learning about the city of Bath and of course Jane Austen. The tour lasted about 2 hours and spanned the main attractions
Leslee_O, Nov 2025
I had a lovely Jane Austin tour of bath with friendly tour guide who made the experience both personal and pleasurable. I really learned a lot about not only Jane Austin in Bath, but about the City itself.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Many thanks Leslee . It was a great pleasure having had you on the tour!
Kerry_C, Nov 2025
We had a super tour and would highly recommend. I feel that I have seen all of the places in Bath associated with Jane Austen and I have heard all of the background details of where she stayed. If you are interested in Jane Austen, you should go on this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much Kerry . I’m glad you both enjoyed the tour .
William_B, Oct 2025
Do not go to the Jane Austen Centre pictured on the ads. We made the mistake of thinking it commenced there, so missed the tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi William
As you certainly recall I called you at 10:35 asking where you were and you revealed that you were at the Jane Austen Centre thinking the tour would start there.
I explained to you that you obviously did not look at the tour booking site location description and Google map for the meeting point because if you did you would have noticed that the meeting point is in front of No 17 Bridge Coffee Shop on Pulteney Bridge.
I explained that it takes abt 20 min walk from the Jane Austen Centre to Pulteney Bridge and that I can’t wait any longer since I had five more travellers wanting to start the tour .now.
It therefore was unfortunate that you could not join .
However your review comment that the main tour photo is misleading is incorrect.
Correct is that you did not look at the description and map for the meeting point on the Viator booking site because if you did you would not have missed the tour.
I offered that you can rebook the tour any time for a free of charge tour since a refund is not possible for the missed tour in accordance with policy
Kind regards
Ulrich
Jackie_B, Oct 2025
A long, lovely walk with a very knowledgeable, friendly guide. Ulrich was very interactive, answering all our questions.
Anastasia_K, Oct 2025
Wear comfortable shoes & bring water. It’s a lot of walking but we covered everything. Uriah was was very thorough.
Tessa_H, Oct 2025
Really good tour with a very knowledgeable guide. A fair amount of walking and some steep steps (both in the description prior to booking) if that’s a concern.
Matt_D, Oct 2025
Great knowledge of Bath, Jane Austen and the Beatles. The best bit explaining the planning and building of the Circle.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Matt.
Happy that you enjoyed the tour and some stories of the Hamburg time of The Beatles.
William_H, Oct 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable and approachable. He actively looked for us when we were a bit late and introduced himself when we were found.
Luke_M, Sep 2025
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and charming. It was a great way to see Bath - and we particularly enjoyed trying out the echoing trees in the middle of the Circus 👏
John_M, Sep 2025
There is a fair amount of walking. Lots of information about Bath. Our guide even shared that he saw the Beatles perform in Munich in 1961 before they were known as the Beatles. Given options of Things to do along the tour. Great tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Great review John many thanks . I saw The Beatles perform in Hamburg though not in Munich
Kindest, Ulrich
Nevena_T, Sep 2025
Guide was very knowledgeable. I was the only person on the tour so it felt personalized which was awesome!
MariaKarina_A, Sep 2025
Ulrich is very knowledgeable, very accommodating, and very sweet. We ended our tour with hugs all around; how many can say that about their tour?
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks Maria It was a great pleasure and fun to having had you all on the tour! I am glad you enjoyed it.
Ulrich
Jennifer_B, Sep 2025
We had a lively time on this walking tour. It was a nice mix of historical facts about Jane Austen and her life in Bath, as well as interesting information about local Bath architecture and history.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Many thanks Jennifer, much appreciated and take care
Kerry_D, Sep 2025
The tour is very comprehensive, and covered many historical and modern aspects of Bath, not only the Jane Austen connection. I feel that if you just have time for one tour, then this one covers most of what you’d need to know. Ulrich was very knowledgeable and also relaxed, allowing time for questions and conversation.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Many thanks Kerry it was a pleasure having had you on the tour!
michael_w, Sep 2025
Ulrich did a fantastic job sharing his extensive knowledge of Bath, its environs and all things Jane Austen.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Many thanks, much appreciated
Ulrich
Zoe_T, Sep 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable wander around Bath learning about Jane Austen with a sprinkling of English history and architecture as well. A great introduction to the town!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Great review from a very inspiring guest Thank you!
Fiona_B, Sep 2025
I was expecting a period dressed guide but met an elderly German gentleman well informed but it not feel right!
Michael_F, Sep 2025
Ulrich is very knowledgeable about Bath so don’t let his German accent confuse you. We visited her residence as well as many other sites in bath. It’s a lot of walking so be prepared for that.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Great review from inspiring guests! Thank you
Ulrich
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