Jane Austen's Bath And History Trail
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
During my time in Bath I studied the history of Bath, its architects and residents who made this UNESCO World Heritage City a historical jewel. The legacy of Jane Austen’s writing and reading her novels inspired me to gain extensive knowledge about her time before and while she lived in Bath and after leaving Bath as well as the significance Bath had on her writing.
Tour reviews underline my unique approach catering to individual personal or group needs, expectations and appreciations .
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Covid restrictions apply if/whenever applicable
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pulteney Bridge
Here is where we meet. The Pulteney Bridge is a replica of the Ponte Veccio in Florence with shops lining both sides and was designed in 1769. We continue along Argyle Street and stop to looking at Laura Place and Great Pulteney Street. This stop takes about 15 minutes during which the magnificant town house architecture Great Pulteney Street is explained and its famous residents in the 18th and 19th century. The Holburne Museum of Art is visible from this stop. A walk along Pulteney Street towards the Holburn Museum can be undertaken and at the same time viewing the front of No. 4 Sydney Place where a name plaque commemorates Jane Austens first dwelling in Bath (no admission, museum or centre).
The Jane Austen Centre
Celebrating Bath's most famous resident The Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in Bath affected Jane Austen's life and writing. A tour through the centre can be booked separately by guests , however my tour does include entering the centre free of charge and visiting the book shop .
What‘s Included
Multilingual Guide English or German
Entrance fees for museums (including #1 Royal Crescent)
Jane Austen Centre’s internal tour guides
Options
Jane Austen's Bath And History Trail
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thanks Ulrich
LJ1115,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well researched guide, who gave even a long time Austen fan, a new perspective & great new nuggets of information.. worth a walk if you want to connect to Jane’s Bath.
Bath tour
Voyager31054736389,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a treat to have a lovely experience! Ulricht was so knowledgeable and very considerate of our need to get back to the car park on time ! He’s a lovely man ! Thoroughly recommend
Ulrich was very well...
Daniel C,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ulrich was very well informed and friendly. The weather was very poor, but Ulrich was happy to give us the tour anyway - at our discretion, with options to shelter and do a 'virtual tour' if we wanted to. We didn't, however, and had a nice time walking around Bath and hearing about the foundations of the city along with lots of Jane Austen titbits.
Lovely walking tour
Sarah S,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour of Bath with a very knowledgeable guide! I learned so much about the city of Bath and Jane Austen. It was very cool to walk the same streets Miss Austen did and imagine the city through her eyes.
The Best Way to Spend 2.5 Hours in Bath!
Laurel S,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I was fortunate enough to have the guide all to myself! We grabbed our umbrellas, and off we went. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area, the architecture and architects, and, of course, Jane Austen and her family! It was a wonderful experience that I highly recommend. There is no better way to spend 2.5 hours in Bath!
Wonderful historical walk around Bath.
W5715DBkeithw,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ulrich provided us with a wonderful couple of hours showing us the history of Bath. He was able to answer our numerous questions with a depth that reflected his enthusiasm for the city. He also went at a pace that was comfortable for us in our sixties. Jane Austen association with Bath was discussed in depth. Highly recommended.
Covers some of the best...
Kassidy H,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Covers some of the best spots of bath with a very interesting and knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot of about Jane Austen’s live and also general history about Bath.
Brilliant Jane Austen in Bath tour
Sharrianna R,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing walking tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. We learned so much about both Bath and Jane Austen.
Had a lot of fun learning...
Shiksha,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a lot of fun learning about the city of Bath and of course Jane Austen. The tour lasted about 2 hours and spanned the main attractions
Jane Austin and Bath
Leslee O,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a lovely Jane Austin tour of bath with friendly tour guide who made the experience both personal and pleasurable. I really learned a lot about not only Jane Austin in Bath, but about the City itself.
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