Savouring Bath

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Discover the UK’s UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath by using your taste buds, while strolling through its elegant 18th century streets and alleyways. Your local guide will lead you from ancient pubs to artisanal coffees, breweries to bread, and farmers' markets to falafels, where residents and visitors, alike, will discover the top food hot spots of Bath. All tastings are included, along with plenty of dining, drinking and shopping tips.

"Food Heroes"
In recent years the UK has been transformed into one of the most exciting food cultures in the world and Bath, being no stranger to this, has become a popular destination for everyone on the culinary trail of the UK. You'll find out why on this 3 hour tour, which brings you up close to two types of Bath “food hero”: the legendary specialities that have left their mark on the city, AND the innovative individuals who are driving the current culinary scene.  Let your tastebuds do the walking!
Schedule: Weds to Fri daily at 9:45am (private tours available on request)
Capacity: min. 2 / max. 8 participants (limited to 6 participants while social distancing rules are in place)
Duration: 3 hrs.      Tickets: £65 per person (Book online)

"Guilty Pleasures"
Discover some of the best of Bath’s culinary artisans, on this 3 hour tour which focuses more on food & drink rather than heritage.  Each of the artisans you'll visit are experts in that something special which would add to your waistline if indulged a-plenty, but amidst our selection of specially curated samples, will simply act as fleeting temptation, ensuring you know where to come for your special moment that’s all about you!
Schedule: Tues to Fri daily at 2pm (private tours available on request)
Capacity: min. 2 / max. 8 participants (limited to 6 participants while social distancing rules are in place)
Duration: 3 hrs.      Tickets: £65 per person (Book online)

"Culinary Comforts"
This is our mystery tasting tour for which we book the best range of samples and suppliers available on the day of your tour.  We'll curate a range of food & drink to sample which showcases the best available of Bath's culinary artisans and provides a meals worth of samples over the course of the tour.  This 2.5-3 hr tour is especially useful for first time visitors to Bath or those looking to combine a tour of the city with an overview of the city's culinary industry, and find out about great places to eat & drink.
Schedule: Sat only at 2pm (private tours available on request)
Capacity: min. 2 / max. 8 participants (limited to 6 participants while social distancing rules are in place)
Duration: 3 hrs.      Tickets: £65 per person (Book online)

"Local Flavours"
Nowhere will you experience such an extensive range of local agricultural produce than at the famous Bath Farmer’s Market. Join this 3 hour tour to graze the stalls from top to bottom and discover producers and creative artisans. The sampling won’t stop there: you’ll also be treated to a bakery, a coffee expert, and yet another of Bath’s artisan food producers, all of which are popular neighbourhood hot spots!
Schedule: Saturdays only at 9:30am from 3rd July 2021 (private tours available on request)
Capacity: min. 2 / max. 6 participants
Duration: 3 hrs.      Tickets: £65 per person (Book online)

"The Cheese Tour of Bath"
Our newest and most exciting tour is an exploration of cheese focussing on those produced in the West Country! You'll be taken through a taste experience, beginning with a 'palette-training' by a Member of The Academy of Cheese, followed by a cheddar tasting highlighting the differences between the highest quality cheddars. Then you'll head out on a short walking tour to discover where to find the best cheese in the city, along with some anecdotes on Bath's culinary heritage. There'll be more cheese to try, of many different styles, and you'll finish with a pairing experience (pair with wine on the 1pm & 3:30pm tours, and with orthodox teas on the 10:30am tour). Great for turophiles, curd nerds, and cheese lovers, as well as a wonderful way to learn about and experience some of the best British cheeses for those with a passing interest.
Schedule: Saturdays only at 10:30am, 1pm, and 3:30pm from 3rd July 2021 (private tours available on request)
Capacity: min. 2 / max. 8 participants
Duration: ~1.5 hrs.      Tickets: £40 per person (Book online)

"Food Heroes - Virtual Tour!"
Our classic and popular Food Heroes tour is now available to join online from anywhere in the world!  Over 1.5 hours you'll join one of our passionate tour guides via the Zoom meeting platform on virtual stroll through Bath's culinary heritage with anecdotal tales of the foods and people who have created the city's culinary legacy.  There are opportunities to interact, and the option to purchase a sample box (UK only) so you can sample products covered during the tour.  We'll also share our dining and drinking recommendations in the city, making this a great way to prepare for a visit to Bath or just a fun activity to take from the comfort of your own surroundings.
Schedule: this tour is currnetly avalable on request only.
Capacity: offer you group a chance to join from up to 100 devices per tour
Duration: ~45mins (without samples); ~1.5 hrs (with samples)
Tickets: £85 per group + £50/optional sample box (includes samples for up to 8 people in 1 household)

Covid-19 update:  Tours are available to book now and operate on a weekly basis. We have flexible booking terms, which are detailed on our website. You will be asked to fulfil government social distancing requirements while they remain in place.  We have been awarded the "Safe, Clean and Legal" accreditation by Quality in Tourism showing that our tours comply with the highest values in safety. We have also been awarded the "We're Good To Go" marque by Visit England, showing that we follow government & industry Covid-19 guidelines, and we have a Risk Assessment in place, and a process to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.