Jane Austen Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Bath

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50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Take a city break from London to discover the secret stories of Bath in the Georgian and Regency periods, from Jane Austen's writing to Beau Nash's parties.

With this private self-guided tour, wander through the Georgian Gardens and onto the Royal Crescent, one of the filming locations of the famous hit Netflix series “Bridgerton”.

Poke your head in the Theatre Royal and Assembly Rooms to get a taste of how people from the Regency era liked to kick back and relax. 

Transport yourselves in this adventure of literature and history by finishing off the tour at the Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein and the Jane Austen Centre, two of Bath's best-known writers.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

What's Included

Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Access to your self-guided audio tour
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Earphones
Mobile device
Entrance ticket to Mary Shelley House of Frankenstein (from £12.50)

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Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Discover the rise in popularity in Bath as a spa resort during the 18th century. Learn about the Pump Room and Jane Austen's visits

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Theatre Royal Bath

    Built in 1805, this theatre was the heart of Bath's evening pursuits and the spiritual home of Beau Nash

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Learn about John Wood the Elder and his mansion style of housing

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Take the air and explore the gravel paths and shortcuts of Bath's 'Sedan Chair' carriers.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    No. 1 Royal Crescent

    Marvel at the Royal Crescent's stunning architecture and learn about aristocratic life in the 18th & 19th centuries.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    The Circus

    What is Bath's bizarre connection to Stonehenge? Realise how John Wood's neo-classical design relates to ancient architecture. (We do not enter this venue - only pass the exterior)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Assembly Rooms

    Dances, card games, Jane Austen and Charles Dickens - the Assembly Room holds plenty of surprises. (We do not enter this venue - only pass the exterior)

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Marvel at the view of Bath while learning about Jane Austen's time in this city.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Explore the fascinating world of Mary Shelly and her best-known fictional character, Frankenstein

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    The Jane Austen Centre

    Finish with a trip to the Jane Austen Centre

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
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