Private Day Tour from Bath to Glastonbury and Wells with Pickup

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This sensational private tour to the City of Wells and to mystical Glastonbury can’t fail to delight you. Discover Wells, the smallest city in England and a true gem of the South West. It boasts one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country and a moated Mediaeval Palace. Glastonbury will inspire and intrigue you with it’s Myths, Mystery and Arthurian Legends. Two treasures in one unforgettable day.

What's Included

Private tour for up to 6 people
Fully qualified, insured and licenced local guide
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Parking Fees
Other refreshments
Gratuities
Wells Cathedral & Bishop's Palace (including gardens)
Glastonbury Abbey

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your guide will pickup from Bath Spa Train Station if travelling from London - please specify. Your guide will meet you at your selected pickup point 10 minutes before the tour departs. The guide will hold up a digital sign with your name on it. Please notify the guide by WhatsApp if you are likely to be delayed. The guide will wait no longer than 15 minutes beyond the scheduled departure time. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Surrounding pickup locations will be considered but may incur a surcharge. This is a private tour and only your group will participate.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The tour starts with a private walking tour of the historic centre of Wells, the smallest city in England, famous for its mediaeval streets, magnificent Cathedral, picturesque Bishop's Palace and Marketplace. The city, which can be traced back to Roman times, takes its name from the freshwater springs which continue to well up in the gardens of the moated Bishop’s residence.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This magnificent early English Gothic Style Cathedral has been described as “the most poetic of the English Cathedrals” and it is famous for its scissor arches, clock, stunning chapter house and stained-glass windows. Tickets will be purchased on arrival.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Adjoining the Cathedral is Vicars’ Close, a charming cluster of houses frozen in time from the 14th century and believed to be the oldest residential street in England.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We cross the atmospheric Marketplace to view the only mediaeval palace in Somerset, which has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for more than 800 years. Walk over the beautiful moat and drawbridge, where you might catch the resident swans ringing a bell for lunch as they have done for generations.

    Admission ticket free
  • Glastonbury (Pass by)

    After lunch in a traditional English pub the tour continues on to Glastonbury, a town that is steeped in mystery and legend. This former market town turned New Age hangout is full quirky shops, where alternative is the norm. Visit the Abbey or climb the iconic Tor to savour the panoramic views over the Somerset Levels.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Glastonbury Abbey

    The walking tour starts from the grounds of the impressive ruined Abbey, which is reputed to be the burial place of King Arthur. According to legend this is also where Joseph of Arimathea arrived with the Holy Grail to establish the first English Christian church. Thereafter, enjoy an entertaining stroll through this lovely town centre or climb the Tor. Admission tickets will be purchased on arrival.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Glastonbury Tor

    This iconic hill dominates the surrounding landscape and has been a spiritual magnet for centuries, for both Pagans and Christians. The views from the summit are breath-taking and the experience is unforgettable. This is where prehistoric history, ancient folklore and Arthurian legends all merge.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Only children over 12 years are permitted on this tour.
  • Moderate fitness level required if wishing to climb Glastonbury Tor.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
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