Excursions in Bath

“Great local taxi company. Driver Craig arrived on time for airport run, and collected from airport on return, even when plane was delayed. Always a relief to make the start and end of a holiday stress free. Have used them for 5 years now for airport runs and always a pleasure.”

“We lucked into the most magical day on our Cotswolds tour with Chris as our guide! What to say? We were excited for it but the tour so exceeded even our most hopeful expectations. Chris brought us to several villages-- and on the fly curated the trip around our expressed interests and those of the additional guest (who was also an amazing human and like a friend by the end of the tour!). He is unbelievably knowledgable. But what sets Chris apart is the way he distills complex history into an understandable story that very quickly facilitates enhanced appreciation for the deep significance of these places beyond their obvious beauty. I took pages of notes and came away with an intense desire to learn more about the place and British history. As an added bonus, Chris is funny, witty, helpful, kind, and interested. He is passionate about history and traveling and that all just enhanced is story telling. It truly was an experience of a lifetime and we are so grateful to Chris for that gift. On the more business like side-- pick up was prompt, van was great, water appreciated, tea and lunch spots authentic and wonderfully charming. Can't stop looking at the pictures! if you're on the fence about this tour-- don't be-- GO!!!!!! THANK YOU CHRIS!!!!! :)”

“It was incredibly fun, cleverly spooky, and genuinely entertaining. We wandered through the city at night, exploring corners with eerie stories and legends that made Bath feel magical and mysterious. What truly made the experience outstanding was the guide’s amazing sense of humour and storytelling skills. The way he narrated each story kept us hooked suspenseful when it needed to be, and absolutely hilarious when we least expected it. You could tell he loved what he was doing, and that energy was contagious. The atmosphere was friendly despite the creepy stories, and the guide made an effort to interact with everyone in the group, which added a personal and engaging touch. I laughed so much and still learned quite a bit about the city's dark history in the most entertaining way possible. Whether you're into ghost stories or not, this is a must-do experience in Bath. I’d definitely do it again. It’s a perfect mix of local legend, humour, and theatrical fun. If you're looking for something different, this tour will absolutely surprise you.”

“With only a short amount of time in Bath this weekend, we were advised to join one of the Mayor of Bath’s Honorary Guides’ free walking tours, which depart from outside the Pump Room - which was an excellent recommendation. Our guide for the two-hour tour was Simon, whose enthusiasm, warmth, and depth of knowledge brought the city’s history to life as we explored its back streets, landmarks, and hidden corners. He made a genuine effort to connect with everyone in the group, tailoring anecdotes and facts to people’s interests whether related to geography, culture, or simply where they were from. The tour was informative, entertaining, and surprisingly unique, especially considering the challenges of navigating Bath’s narrow lanes, busy roads, hills, and uneven pavements. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it. We were also delighted and a little astonished to learn that the guides do not accept tips. It’s a wonderful way to discover a city from people who share its stories purely out of passion for the place they call home.”

“I did my research on various Bridgerton Bath tours available before traveling there from Chicago, this particular one by Paul was highly recommended with great reviews. My best friend and I were not disappointed by this one in the slightest. Paul was very informative and charismatic and I truly enjoyed his little extra details and information about both Bath and Bridgerton. I would GLADLY book this tour again should I i return to london for a 3rd trip.”

“Fantastic tour!! A must do in Bath!! Ed our guide was knowledgeable and fun! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the food establishments we went to were top notch!! Definitely worth doing every visit to Bath!”

“Such a fun hen do experience! There were 13 of us on the boat, with our chosen songs playing on the stereo system, and we were singing out hearts out on the microphone! The captain and skipper were great fun and they let the bride drive the boat - a hilarious and really fun hen do activity!”

“Great fun. Very friendly staff.”

“Myself & a friend went on the Cotswold tour on March 31st. Richard was our guide & he was excellent, with some great stories. We got to see lovely small towns such as Castle Combe and Bourton-on-the-Water which would have been difficult to reach otherwise without a car. Given the width & winding nature of some of the roads we travelled, I was very glad that someone else was doing the driving! Maddy's recorded pieces were really enlightening. As a keen Tolkien reader, I was interested to see the two trees either side of the church door in Stow - definitely reminiscent of the doors to Moria. Having just a small group certainly made a difference - and was much more manageable.”

“This was such a great tour! Dan was a fantastic driver and knew a lot. I appreciated that he pointed out landmarks on the drive and how organized he was. The bus departed and arrived on schedule and everything went smoothly. I felt that two hours at Stonehenge was the perfect amount of time. I will recommend this tour to anyone I know that wants to visit Stonehenge!”

“Lovely gardens behind the Holbourne museum. A play area for children and walks along with benches for you to sit and read or relax and pass the time on a sunny afternoon. Gardens are well maintained and beautifully presented.”

“We had a lovely time on the boat tour. The tour guides were friendly and very informative. Lovely relaxing way to spend an hour in Bath”

“We had such a lovely afternoon with Sam on Sir John Knill. It was so chilled and relaxed and even with the weather being on and off it was brilliant! Would recommend for any event!”

“As a caving club (Mendip Nature Research Committee or MNRC for short), we have used Arleen Coaches for a number of years now to take us to our annual dinner and the service has been exceptional every time we have used them. Always bang on time and really friendly. We will continue to use for years.”

“The river cruise was a relaxing and scenic experience, offering beautiful views along the way. The atmosphere was peaceful, and the staff were friendly and welcoming.”

“I moved into Noble House a few years ago. I struggled to find somewhere suitable, that was also dog friendly. I’ve been blown away by how lovely the apartment is and how helpful all of the management are. Everyone is very friendly and reliable and the location is ideal. The social events are also brilliant.”

“I highly recommend the service Chris and Bath Tours And Travel provide. Chris is always quick to reply, punctual on the day and a careful driver with an immaculate people carrier. He’s reasonably priced and I can’t recommend his services enough. 5 stars without question.”

“Myself and some friends are planning a trip to Carrefour Européen du Patchwork in Alsace in Sept 2024. We contacted ECT Travel who specialise in group tours, and I cannot speak highly enough of them. Nothing has been too much trouble for them - even when Ryanair cancelled the original flight we were scheduled to travel on, ECT reorganised and rearranged our package overnight, with no fuss and at minimal additional cost to us. Our contact there is Emily and she has gone above and beyond to look after us, and is always helpful, responsive and patient. All we have to do now is sit back and enjoy our trip.”

“Lovely, relaxing boat tour and very informative. A great start to a special birthday, thank you.”

“I stayed with Ski Basics last Christmas and the whole experience was amazing and far from basic! I will certainly be returning and would highly recommend!”

“Lovely hold house! Great place to stay”

“What a pleasant surprise. An understated guiding approach ; genuine professionalism. Reassuringly confident in their advices, based on experience. I will use Miles Morgan again. And probably always. A round of applause for Jo Fee.”