Bath City Tour & Fly a Hawk Experience - Day Tour from Bath

5.0 (14 reviews) 7 h 15 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Hawk flying near Bath — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The afternoon includes a visit to a local falconry — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Get a great introduction to Bath on this private walking tour with a local guide who was born and grew up in Bath and then in the afternoon visit a small falconry in a charming village on the outskirts of the city where you will have the unique opportunity to fly a hawk in the surrounding countryside.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 15 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Bath Insider Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour with local guide
Included: Private walking tour
Included: Private hawk flying experience
Included: Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Bath

3 hours

You will be collected from your preferred pick-up point in Bath and driven to your guide's favourite viewpoint overlooking Bath to give you a great perspective of the city. The tour continues with a walking tour of the centre of Bath. Your guide, who was born and grew up in Bath, will show you the city's famous landmarks and will tell you interesting stories about these and the city. You will also be shown the location of the city's hot springs.

Some of the places visited on the walking tour are listed below.
Pulteney Bridge

15 min

Built in the 1700s Pulteney Bridge is a famous landmark in Bath. You will discover what makes this bridge so famous.
Bath Abbey

10 min

You will hear about the fascinating history behind the Bath Abbey. We do not go inside the Abbey.
The Roman Baths

15 min Admission not included

You will hear about the Roman's impact on Bath and the famous Roman Baths. We do not go inside the Roman Baths Museum.
Thermae Bath Spa

Passing by

You will be shown the location of the city's hot springs and Bath's modern spa. Should you wish to visit the Thermae Bath Spa during your stay your guide will give you some useful tips.
The Jane Austen Centre

Passing by

During the tour you will hear about the connection between Bath and a famous English author: Jane Austen. Your guide will point out the Jane Austen Centre which fans of Jane Austen may like to visit during their stay.
The Circus

15 min

You will visit the beautiful Circus which has had a number of interesting residents.
No. 1 Royal Crescent

10 min

You will also visit the magnificent Royal Crescent.
Bath

3 hours

After your tour of Bath you will have lunch at a charming English pub.

After lunch you will be driven to a non-for-profit falconry located in a small village near Bath.

The falconry is involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of wild birds of prey as well as education of the ancient art of falconry. Under the guidance of a local falconer you will be introduced to their birds and taken on a short walk into the countryside to have the unique experience of flying a hawk. Your guide will be on hand to help take photos.

You will spend approx. 60 - 90 minutes at the falconry depending on how quickly you feed the hawk! After the experience you will be driven back to Bath.

The falconry experience is not suitable for children under 8 and is subject to favourable weather conditions. In the event of unsuitable conditions there may be the opportunity to fly owls indoors instead. If you prefer to fly owls instead of a hawk please let Bath Insider Tours know in advance.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Eight
The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa
The Francis Hotel
Bath Spa Hotel
The Z Hotel Bath
The Black Fox
Abbey Hotel Bath, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Lansdown Grove Hotel
The Yard In Bath
Hampton By Hilton Bath City
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
DoubleTree by Hilton Bath

and 27 more pickup points

If your Bath accommodation is not listed or you prefer to be picked up in a central location in Bath instead of a hotel please send details of the location e.g the Bath railway station.

Using your ticket

During the hawk experience you will be walking in fields so please bear this in mind for your footwear.
The hawk experience is not suitable for children under 8 and is subject to favourable weather conditions. In the event of unsuitable conditions you will have the opportunity to fly owls indoors. If you prefer to fly owls instead of a hawk please let Bath Insider Tours know in advance.
If you have any questions prior to the tour please contact Bath Insider Tours.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A maximum of 4 people per booking
The hawk experience is not suitable for children under 8 and is subject to favourable weather conditions. If you prefer to fly owls indoors instead of a hawk please let Bath Insider Tours know in advance.