Magna Carta, English Castle and Stately Home Tour - Private Tour from Bath

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8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A trip to England is not complete without seeing one of its castles and magnificent Stately Homes. This private day-trip from Bath takes you to the region's best example of a moated castle and one of the region's finest Stately Homes. The house is still lived in today by the Marquess & Marchioness of Bath. The tour also includes a visit to the historic 13th century Salisbury Cathedral. At the cathedral you can see a rare copy of the 1215 Magna Carta - a document that changed life in this country and many others.

• See a rare copy of the 1215 Magna Carta
• Explore the romantic ruins of a small moated 14th century castle
• Visit a grand country home that has entertained Kings and Queens over the centuries
• Throughout the day enjoy the benefits of a local private guide and private transportation
• All admissions included
• Tour available Monday to Saturday between March and October

What's Included

Private tour with a local guide
All admission fees into the attractions
Transport by private vehicle with air-conditioning
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

This tour picks-up and drops-off at locations In Bath – ideal for visitors staying in Bath or visiting Bath for the day. If your accommodation in Bath is not listed or you would like to be picked up from a central location in the city e.g. the Bath Spa railway station - please provide the details.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta

    After being collected from Bath you will be driven by private vehicle to Salisbury for a private tour of the 13th century cathedral. You will be shown its unique and unusual features and see the world's oldest working clock. You will also visit the Magna Carta exhibition which has an original copy of the 1215 Magna Carta on display. There are only 4 remaining copies of the 1215 Magna Carta, the one at Salisbury is the best preserved.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    After lunch you will be driven to the village of Nunney to explore the romantic ruins of a small 14th century castle. The castle is the best example of a moated castle in the region and was built by a knight who had fought in the wars in France. It saw action in the country's Civil War.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    After exploring the castle you will be driven to the magnificent Stately Home of Longleat House. Built in the late 1500s this grand country home has been home to 15 generations of the same family and is still lived in today. Over the centuries it has entertained Kings and Queens, including our current Queen. We will explore the rooms of the house that are open to the public and the gardens before driving back to Bath. You will return to Bath around 5pm.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bath Insider Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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