Medieval Bath: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the City Wall

4.3(3)1 h 30 minBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

This self-guided audio walking tour of Bath will open your eyes to a hidden world of yesteryear. Following the line of the ancient city wall, you'll hear about people who have walked this route before you. They include the Celtic Britons and French Normans, along with the Saxons, Vikings and yes, everyone's favourites, the Romans. Why not 'lend me your ears' for a walk and talk covering 1700 years?

You'll hear about:

• How the Romans joined two Goddesses together

• When one river becomes two

• A funny story of a French girl and her secret recipe

• Bath’s hidden cathedral

• Burial sites beneath Bath Abbey

• What remains of the ancient wall and what was thrown from it

• The only true hot water springs in Britain

• A famous Bath delicacy or two and some ideas of great gifts

And so much more!! - so allow 1 -1.5 hours for the walk and more if you visit the Abbey and the Roman Baths.

What's included

✓VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
✓Lifetime access to this tour in English
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

✕Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
✕Smartphone and headphones
✕Transportation
✕Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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