Bath Food Tour

This walking food tour combines Bath's culinary heritage with local tastings across six carefully selected venues. You'll sample traditional Bath Buns at Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House, taste regional cheeses, and try craft beers while learning about Georgian food culture. The tour covers approximately 1.5 miles on foot through Bath's historic streets. Best for food enthusiasts and social eaters. This is a easy activity lasting 3 hours. Group size: max 12. You meet at Abbey Churchyard tourist information. Key highlights: Original Bath Buns at Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House, Somerset cheese tastings with expert commentary, Local craft beer sampling at traditional Bath pub.

Price: £65

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: easy

Group size: max 12

Minimum age: 12+

Best for: food enthusiasts and social eaters

Best time: Morning tours avoid afternoon crowds at popular venues

Meeting point: Abbey Churchyard tourist information

Languages: English

Here is how the experience unfolds:

10:00am Meet at Abbey Churchyard and introductions - Group introduction and overview of Bath's food history

10:15am Sally Lunn's for Bath Buns and tea - Visit the historic bakery and learn about the original Bath Bun recipe

11:00am Local cheese shop tasting - Sample Somerset cheeses and local dairy products

11:45am Traditional sweet shop visit - Taste Bath Oliver biscuits and regional confectionery

12:30pm Craft brewery or pub for local ales - Learn about Bath's brewing heritage with beer tastings

1:15pm Final stop at artisan food producer - Visit local producer for seasonal specialties and wrap-up

The whole experience takes 3 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Abbey Churchyard tourist information.

• Original Bath Buns at Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House
• Somerset cheese tastings with expert commentary
• Local craft beer sampling at traditional Bath pub
• Georgian food history and culinary traditions
• Small group experience with local guide
• Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible due to historic building access and walking required

What is included: Food tastings at six venues, Local guide commentary, Historical context and stories, Tea or coffee at Sally Lunn's.

Not included: Additional drinks beyond tastings, Full meals, Transportation between venues, Gratuities. You will need to arrange these yourself.

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, Weather-appropriate clothing, Appetite for variety of foods. Having these with you makes the experience smoother.

Best time to go: Morning tours avoid afternoon crowds at popular venues.

Tip: Skip lunch beforehand

Tip: Vegetarian options available

Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible due to historic building access and walking required.

Operator: Bath Foodie Tours

After this activity, these are within easy reach:

• The Roman Baths (2 min walk)
• Bath Abbey (1 min walk)
• Jane Austen Centre (5 min walk)

This activity is run by Bath Foodie Tours.

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 24h before.

Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible due to historic building access and walking required.

Best time to go: Morning tours avoid afternoon crowds at popular venues.

What foods are included on the Bath food tour?

The tour includes Bath Buns at Sally Lunn's, Somerset cheese tastings, craft beer samples, traditional sweets, Bath Oliver biscuits, and seasonal artisan products. Vegetarian options are available at most stops with advance notice.

How much walking is involved in the Bath food tour?

The tour covers approximately 1.5 miles on foot through Bath's city centre over 3 hours. The walking is mostly flat with some cobblestone streets and occasional steps into historic buildings.