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Jane Austen Self-Guided Tour

Discover Jane Austen’s Bath in this captivating self-guided tour.

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Highlights

  • Discover the tales of Bath in the Georgian and Regency periods and learn all about Jane Austen and other personalities of her time like the legendary master of ceremonies, Beau Nash.
  • Visit the 18th century aristocracy’s favourite places, like the Georgian Gardens and the Royal Crescent.
  • Learn about the Theatre Royal and Assembly Rooms, the best spots to relax during the Regency times.
  • Celebrate two of Bath’s most famous writers in the House of Frankenstein, a new museum about the character of the first science fiction novel ever, and the Jane Austen Centre on Gay Street.

What's included

  • Interactive self-guided tour
  • Jane Austen experts’ commentary

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • This tour is appropriate for children of all ages.

Accessibility information

  • Please contact our team should you require further accessibility information.

Ticket restrictions

  • Users must download the Vidi Guides app to their smartphones in order to access the interactive digital audio guides.
  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Additional information

  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable and suitable clothes and shoes for walking and being outdoors. Rain is possible throughout the year.
  • The tour can be started at any time.

Departure point

  • Tour starting point: Opposite The Pump Room, Stall Street, Bath BA1 1LZ
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Tour finishing point: The Jane Austen Centre, 40 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 1SJ

Covid-19 preventive measures

  • This self-guided tour allows you to discover the different stops safely at your own pace as you follow the guides’ visual references and geo-localised maps.
  • Face covers must be worn if indoors.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain. A link to download your mobile guide will be then emailed to you within 72 hours.