Highlights from Bath’s Canal Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.5
(2 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Escape the crowds of the city centre and join me on my favourite scenic stroll through Bath. This walking tour will give you an opportunity to soak up the city’s incredible architecture and meander along the peaceful Kennet and Avon Canal. This walk is ideal for visitors who’d like to see a beautiful, historic side of Bath that’s often missed by tourists.

During our walk, you’ll hear the fascinating stories behind Bath’s famous buildings as well as some of its lesser-known corners, including:

• Pulteney Bridge
• Bath’s longest boulevard, Great Pulteney Street
• The Recreation Ground, a famous spot for sports fans
• Jane Austen’s house
• Sydney Gardens, the place to be seen in the early 1800s

This 90-minute walk is predominantly on flat ground with a few steps in places, so is suitable for all ages. On a nice summer’s day, you could take a picnic to enjoy in the park, or purchase some refreshments at the park café.

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts near the North Parade Bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • Parade Gardens (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Parade Gardens.

    Admission ticket free
  • Pulteney Bridge (Pass by)

    The tour crosses over Pulteney Bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this tour you'll walk through Great Pulteney Street.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour makes a brief stop with a view of Recreation Ground.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour briefly stops outside the Holburne Museum.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour goes through the Sydney Gardens.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour follows the Bathampton Towpath.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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