Join a professional brewer for a two-hour walking tour through Bath’s pubs, sampling five beers and learning the city’s brewing history. Expect short walks, historic sights and practical tasting notes from Georgian crescents to microbreweries.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The first sip comes as you step from a cobbled lane into an amber-lit pub, the air carrying yeast, hops and the low murmur of local conversation. Over two hours a professional brewer leads you through Bath’s compact centre, moving between timbered taverns and Georgian crescents while five curated samples mark a timeline of the city’s brewing character.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking on paved, urban streets; suitable for most fitness levels
Wildlife
History
Bath evolved from a Roman spa into an 18th-century Georgian city; its public houses have long been social hubs reflecting shifts in brewing practices.
Conservation
Many local pubs participate in waste-reduction and source local ingredients; support sustainability by using public transport and avoiding single-use plastics.
Reserve your spot on the Bath: Guided Walking Tour with Beer Tastings today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring ID
This tour serves alcohol; carry valid photo ID (passport or driving licence) to avoid being refused service.
Wear sturdy shoes
Flagstones and cobbles are uneven—closed-toe, grippy shoes keep you comfortable during short walks between pubs.
Hydrate between samples
Alternate beer tastings with water to stay hydrated and keep your palate fresh for each style.
Book early for small groups
Tours are capped at small sizes—reserve in advance for preferred dates and times, especially weekends.
Photo ID
Required to verify legal drinking age at venue entrances.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects feet on cobbles and short uphill/downhill stretches.
Light rain jacket or layer
Bath weather can change quickly; a packable layer keeps you dry between pubs.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Refill between tastings to stay hydrated and pace your drinking.
summer