Bath By Rail
Explore the beautiful city of Bath at leisure with this handy day trip by rail. Begin at Paddington Station where your the train sets off at 9am. Relax in your seat as you speed through the amazing sights of the British countryside. Upon arrival in Bath, the city is yours to explore for the entire day.

The Roman Baths
Widely accepted to be one of the finest historical sites in the North of Europe, the Roman Baths are thousands of years old and excellently preserved. Britain’s most spectacular hot spring, explore the Roman Bath house, the Sacred Spring and the Roman Temple, before tasting the waters in the Grand Pump Room.

Explore Bath
The rest of the day can be spent however you wish. Why not pay a visit to the breath-taking Bath Abbey or walk across the impressive Pulteney Bridge? With such a rich and unique selection of independent cafes, boutiques, bars, gift shops, restaurants and artisan food shops, you’ll be spoilt for choice for places to see and visit! Trains return to London every 30 minutes until approximately 10pm, you will be contacted to arrange the return journey departure time.

Bath Hop on Hop off bus
This Hop-on Hop-off bus tour of the beautiful Georian city of Bath, allows you to board the bus at any of the 37 stops.

Two different routes have been specially designed to immerse you into Bath's unique charm; the City Tour takes you to all major tourist attractions and is the perfect way to discover Bath city centre. Step off the bus to visit the Roman Baths, the Abbey, the Theatre Royal Bath or simply enjoy an original and delicious Bath Bun at Sally Lunn’s, one of the oldest houses in the city. Don't miss the opportunity to stop at Pulteney bridge a great example of Bath's Georgian architecture and one of the most instragramable spots in the city.

Once you have covered the city centre, jump on The Skyline Tour to explore the other side of the river Avon and the amazing views of the city from its outskirts! We will take you past Prior Park Landscape Gardens, The University of Bath and the American Museum.

Listen to our knowledgeable and enthusiastic local guide, ready to tell you all about Bath’s rich history. Or tune in to our multi-lingual audio commentary.

Bath Christmas Market
Meander through the streets of Bath adorned with over 150 twinkling chalets and discover some of the best crafters that the South West and beyond has to offer. With stylish homeware, handmade jewellery, personalised presents and more, bathe in the sights and smells of Christmas whilst ticking everything off your shopping list.

It wouldn't be Christmas without a festive treat. At Bath Christmas Market, pick up your favourite winter warmers to enjoy as you explore everything the market has to offer. Grab your Christmas market favourites or a comforting hot drink to keep you toasty whilst you wander around the Market.

Days of Operation: Monday to Sunday

Train schedule times:
Please meet your Golden Tours representative by the Information Desk (located at Platform 2) in Paddington Station.
Meeting Time: 8:30am
Departure (approx.): 9:00am*
Arrival to Bath: 10:25am*

Return time*: Trains return to London every 30 minutes until approximately 10pm. Please select your preferred return time at the time of booking. Your info pack including train tickets will be emailed to you, so please leave your contact details on the checkout page.

Journey time: 80-90min approx.

Hop on Hop of the City of Bath: The City Tour: 1st June to 30th Sept:
First Tour: 9:40am
Last Tour: 6:30pm
Frequency: every 6 to 12 minutes

1st Oct to 30th Nov:
First Tour: 9:30am
Last Tour: 5:30pm
Frequency: every 15 minutes

1st Dec to 31st Dec:
First Tour: 10:00am
Last Tour: 5:00pm
Frequency: every 20 minutes

Departure location: Bath Abbey

The Skyline Tour: 1st June to 30th Sept:
First Tour: 10:30am
Last Tour: 5:30pm
Frequency: every 15 minutes

1st Oct to 30th Nov:
First Tour: 10:30am
Last Tour: 5:00pm
Frequency: every 30 minutes

Departure location: 23 Manvers St, Bath BA1 1JW

Tour runs daily, except on 25th & 26th December and 1st January.