Explore Bath & Lacock Village: Private Day Trip from London

11 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Beautiful Bath! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Harry Potter fans in Lacock Abbey. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Rural Wiltshire countryside is the place to park your wheeled vehicle and walk under big blue skies until your legs groan for mercy. But your heart will say, ’go on’. In the historic village of Lacock, you step back into the past, share notes with a 200-year old local…literally everything is unchanged. Stone houses, medieval barn, village church, Abbey and The George Pub… frozen in time. Any Harry Potter fans? Lap up the movie location sites in these rickety old lanes. Ditto Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice movie buffs. One good thing leads to another. The city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, does justice to its immodest description…’a drop of golden honey in a sea of green’. The walking tour is your best bet to ogle shamelessly at the best Georgian architecture in all of Britain, including the Gothic Abbey and ancient Roman Baths. This stop would easily bag the showstopper title of your entire trip. The Somerset countryside is a stone’s throw away, but that is another story.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Black Cab Heritage Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by London Taxi in black or other available colour
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Central London
Included: English-Speaking Driver Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Bath

2 hours

The short hop to the beautiful City of Bath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) – once described as ‘a drop of golden honey in a sea of green’ will be a great way to explore our nation’s heritage among the country’s most classic of stunning architecture plus it Gothic Abbey. Our circular walk will be a memorable tour experience in this unique setting – and a visit to the Roman Baths is optional.
The Roman Baths

45 min Admission not included

Accredited Private Driver Guide to lead a day excursion to the English Countryside - which will include the Roman Baths.
Cotswolds

Passing by

Bath lies within the south-western tip of the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Wiltshire

Passing by

Wonderful Wiltshire! Rural landscape characterised by its high downland and wide valleys - includes the Salisbury plain.
Bath Abbey

15 min

Founded in the 7th century - enjoy a moment of tranquillity and stillness in a vibrant city.
Theatre Royal Bath

10 min

Impressive Regency place of entertainment - which also has a ghost story!
Queen Square

10 min

One of Bath's architectural gems - which includes a hotel which once had the Beatles as overnight guests!
Royal Victoria Park

15 min

Beautiful expanse of parkland named after the monarch Queen Victoria who made a visit there - and your Guide will have an amusing anecdote from that event.
No. 1 Royal Crescent

15 min

One of Great Britain's most iconic landmarks - a stunning piece of architecture.
The Circus

10 min

Historic street of Georgian houses forming a unique circle with 3 entrances - where your Guide will tell of famous residents and more recent celebrity homeowners.
Assembly Rooms

10 min

Georgian Bath in all its finery - this Grade II listed building is one of Bath's finest buildings with sumptuous interiors.
Milsom Street

30 min

Back in time to a bygone age where the grand town houses are now quaint shops - perfect for gifts and souvenirs.
Pulteney Bridge

10 min

Exceptional Palladian architecture - a bridge with shops built across its full span on both sides!
River Avon

20 min

Winding its way through Bath from the Cotswolds - we find some quintessentially English tearooms along its riverside.
Kennet & Avon Canal

5 min

Impressive navigation system - this waterway in Bath is an absolute gem.
Stop 16

10 min

One of many picturesque locations for those treasured photos from a memorable experience in a really special City.
Stop 17

10 min

Delightfully unspoiled village high street which is a real favourite for movie makers - Harry Potter and Downton Abbey among them.
Lacock

3 hours

Let us take you on a journey to the English Countryside out to wonderful Wiltshire and the historic village of Lacock, untouched by modern alterations and a firm favourite for movie makers. Your Private Tour Guide will show you around this quintessential English location of charm and tranquillity with its Abbey, quaint cottages, medieval barn and village church – and there is always a welcome in The George pub! Harry Potter fans especially are in for a real treat as you Guide will show you the many movie location sites here.
Stop 19

10 min

Splendid ancient architecture - with the Sign of the Angel restaurant and hotel which may hide a little secret (your Guide will reveal) for fans of The Crown!
St Cyriac's Church

15 min

One of the finest examples of a 14th century Norman church built on the site of a previously established Saxon church - an architectural gem.
Lacock Abbey

30 min Admission not included

13th century Nunnery well preserved and maintained by the National Trust - also has some secrets for fans of Harry Potter.
Stop 22

35 min

Just one example of 3 fine traditional English pubs in Lacock village - this one a 13th century half-timbered stone building with an amazing history and famous for its medieval open fireplace.
Stop 23

20 min

Timeless thoroughfare which includes the old blacksmith's cottages for antiques and souvenirs - and an award-winning chocolate shop called CoCo Chemistry.
Stop 24

10 min

Famous for its hugely impressive Tithe Barn and it's 'Blind House' - your Guide will explain ALL!