Jane Austen Tour in Bath with Brit Icon Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on mostly flat, paved city streets.
Overview
Walk in Jane Austen’s footsteps on a focused 2.5-hour tour of Bath’s Georgian landmarks and literary sites. Discover how the city shaped her timeless novels with Brit Icon Tours.
Jane Austen Tour of Bath plus City Highlights
For all ages! • 1-20 people • 2.5 hours • Private Tour!
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 2.5-hour Jane Austen Tour of Bath, exploring the city's rich Georgian history and key sites from her life and novels, including Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. Led by a passionate local guide, discover iconic locations, ask questions, and immerse yourself in the charm of Bath's literary heritage.
Bath as your expert local guide shows the main attractions of this beautiful Georgian city
Duration
2.5 hours
About
The Jane Austen Tour of Bath will feature Jane’s visits to Bath, and five years of residence from 1801-1806 in the city of Bath, with reference to her two ‘Bath novels’ – Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. The tour will focus on what she and her characters got up to and where within the city.
The tour is also a great way to see Bath as your expert local guide shows the main attractions of this beautiful Georgian city.
Your guide can meet you at your hotel or other location in central Bath. Your Jane Austen Tour of Bath can also start or finish at the Jane Austen Centre (additional charge; free entry to Gift Shop/Tea Room) or Bath Abbey (voluntary donation optional), subject to your schedule.
In this two and a half hour walk, you will visit as many of the principal Jane sites as possible, including the Pump Room, Bathing Establishments, Pulteney Bridge, Great Pulteney Street, Queen Square, the Circus, the Royal Crescent and Gravel Walk, as well as (subject to availability, as it is a working building) the interior of the Assembly Rooms. Many locations you will also recognise from some of the many screen adaptations of her novels.
Here you can see where Jane, her beloved sister Cassandra and family lived. You will also see the pretty canal that Jane walking along and other unusual sights.
There will be plenty of time during your tour for you to ask questions on present-day Bath, shopping, eating and drinking or whatever you wish to know, as well as discuss special interests or enthusiasms.
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Your guide is a Jane Austen enthusiast and has a lifelong enthusiasm for the architectural and social history of Bath.
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable footwear
The tour involves walking on city pavements and cobblestones—choose sturdy shoes for comfort.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during your 2.5-hour walk, especially in warmer months.
Arrive on time
Tours depart promptly from the meeting point; arriving early helps start smoothly.
Dress for variable weather
Bath’s weather can be unpredictable—layer up and pack a light rain jacket.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mute swans along the River Avon
- Urban foxes spotted near Bath’s park areas
History
Bath grew around its thermal springs with Roman baths established over 2,000 years ago, later evolving into a vibrant Georgian city that greatly influenced Jane Austen’s writing.
Conservation
Efforts in Bath focus on preserving its UNESCO World Heritage status while balancing tourism and protecting historic architecture from wear.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports long periods on feet and uneven city pavements.
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during the walking tour.
summer|spring|fall specific
Layered clothing
Adapts to Bath’s variable weather throughout the year.
all specific
Light rain jacket
Prepares you for sudden showers typical in Somerset.
all specific