Overview
Get a great introduction to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath on this private tour with a local guide who was born and grew up in Bath. In the afternoon visit a small falconry to have the unique experience of flying a hawk in the countryside. Bath is located 14 miles from Bristol, the tour includes private transportation to and from Bristol.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour with local guide
Private walking tour
Private hawk flying experience
Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• During the hawk flying 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.
What to expect
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Bristol
45 min
You will be collected from your hotel in Bristol and driven, by private vehicle, to the charming UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. Your tour of Bath starts with a visit to your guides' favourite viewpoint to give you a great perspective of the city.
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Bath
3 hours
Your guide, who was born and grew up in Bath, will take you on a walking tour of the centre of Bath. You will be shown all of the city's famous landmarks and you will hear interesting stories about these and the city. You will also be shown the location of the city's hot springs - without these Bath would not be the city that it is today.
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.
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Bath Abbey
10 min
You will hear about the fascinating history behind the Bath Abbey.
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The Roman Baths
10 min
You will hear about the Roman's impact on Bath and the famous Roman Baths. We do not go inside the Roman Baths Museum.
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Thermae Bath Spa
10 min
You will be shown the location of the city's hot springs and Bath's modern spa.
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The Circus
15 min
You will visit the beautiful Circus which has had a number of interesting residents.
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No. 1 Royal Crescent
10 min
You will also visit the magnificent Royal Crescent.
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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. The falconry experience takes between 60 and 90 minutes depending on how quickly you feed the hawk! After the experience you will be driven back to Bristol.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
FAQs about Bath City Tour & Fly a Hawk Experience - Day Trip from Bristol
Can I cancel Bath City Tour & Fly a Hawk Experience - Day Trip from Bristol for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour with local guide
- Private walking tour
- Private hawk flying experience
- Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Bath, Pulteney Bridge, Bath Abbey, The Roman Baths, Thermae Bath Spa, The Circus, No. 1 Royal Crescent.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Bath Insider Tours
