Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath
Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath
This private day trip is a great way to experience some of the must-see attractions near Bath. After a drive through the English countryside you will have a guided walking tour around the cathedral city of Wells, England's smallest city and home to the 2nd oldest working clock in the world and Europe's oldest residential street. After lunch you will get a tasty insight into the area's most famous creation - Cheddar Cheese and witness some of the region's most spectacular scenery with a visit to Cheddar Gorge, England's largest gorge.
The road through this gorge was recently awarded the title of the most scenic drive in Britain. Throughout the day you will be looked after by a local guide who was born and grew up in the West Country.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Wells
You will be taken on a private walking tour of Wells' historic centre. Some of the places visited are listed below.
3 hoursWells Market Place
The market place is the hub of the city. If you are visiting on a Wednesday or Sunday you will be able to experience the local market that takes place here every week. Fans of the cult film "Hot Fuzz" may recognise their surroundings as the Market Place featured a number of times in this film.
20 minutesWells Cathedral Cathedral Green
You will visit the magnificent 13th Century Wells Cathedral. Its beautiful interior has a number of unique features including the world's second oldest working clock.
1 hourVicar's Close Street
The picturesque Vicar's Close in Wells is the oldest residential street in Europe.
10 minutesCheddar
After lunch at an English pub you will be driven to Cheddar, the birth-place of the famous Cheddar cheese.
1 hourThe Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company
At the end of the visit you will have the chance to taste different varieties of the cheese they produce, including a cheese which is matured in the local caves. Should you wish there will be an opportunity to purchase cheese as souvenirs or to enjoy on the rest of your holiday.
30 minutesCheddar Gorge
At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Bath.
1 hourIncluded
- Private tour with local guide
- Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission into Wells Cathedral and the Cheddar Cheese Factory
- Entry/Admission - Wells Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company
Not Included
- Lunch and refreshments
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Bath Insider Tours has been awarded the "We're Good to Go" certification by the National Tourism Board of England to recognise it is following government and industry COVID-19 guidelines.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.