Enjoy a self-guided Bath walking tour for families, featuring historic sights, fun activities, and a scavenger hunt to keep children entertained.
Discover Bath at your own pace, with audio narration by a local resident, as you explore landmarks like Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, and the world-famous Pulteney Bridge. Taste the famous Bath waters at the Pump Rooms and capture fun family photos along the way.
The tour also includes interactive activities to keep children engaged, including Beazer’s Maze and a city-wide scavenger hunt. It’s a flexible, family-friendly experience that lets you enjoy Bath’s history and beauty without the pressure of entering paid attractions — perfect for a relaxed day out – making it one of the best walking tours of Bath for families.
Access your family-friendly self-guided Bath walking tour
One code works for your whole family, making it easy for multiple devices to enjoy the tour together. The tour can be downloaded in advance or on the day of your visit, so you can start whenever it’s convenient.
Purchase your self-guided walking tour of Bath for the whole family and download it straight to your phone. Features include:
- Turn-by-turn directions using the Bath walking tour map
- Enjoy family-friendly facts and fables
- Hear local tips on the best activities for children
- Free bonus: printable scavenger hunt for spotting sights along the way
Buy today and explore Bath at your own pace with your family!
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“A fun and engaging family-friendly Bath walking tour — perfect for exploring the city at our own pace!” — Emma, visiting from London
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“Our kids loved the stories and games during this self-guided Bath walking tour — a must-do for families visiting Bath!” — Liam, visiting from Dublin
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“The scavenger hunt kept the little ones entertained while we enjoyed a relaxed Bath sightseeing walk with children.” — Sophie, visiting from Boston, USA
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“Easy to follow, full of landmarks and interactive fun — the best walking tour of Bath for families we’ve tried!” — James, visiting from Birmingham
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“A fantastic stroller-friendly walk in Bath with kids, filled with stories, games, and hidden surprises around every corner.” — Hannah, visiting from New York
What You’ll Need and How the Self-Guided Bath Walking Tour Works
This tour is narrated by a local, offering tips, fun facts, and fables while guiding you through Bath’s most iconic sights — all without the pressure of entering paid attractions.
The GPS-guided route ensures you never miss a landmark and automatically triggers the right audio commentary at each stop. This makes it perfect for a relaxed Bath walking route for families, even if you have buggies or younger children in tow.
What makes this one of the best walking tours of Bath?
- Tour code access: Purchase the tour and receive a code to download it via the free app
- Works without WiFi or mobile data: GPS automatically triggers audio at each landmark.
- Hands Free: Bath Walking Tour Map and audio directions stop you getting lost
- Flexible for families: Pause, skip, or repeat sections to suit your children’s pace.
Top Stops on Your Self-Guided Family Bath Walking Tour
Explore Bath’s most iconic landmarks and kid-friendly attractions in Bath:
- Bath Abbey: Admire the majestic architecture and learn fun, child-friendly facts.
- Pump Rooms: Taste the famous Bath waters and see the fish fountain
- Royal Crescent: Wander the elegant crescent and enjoy open spaces for children to explore.
- The Circus: Learn about Bath’s King Bladud and his pig herding past.
- Guildhall Market: Visit this historic market and old-fashioned sweet shop.
- Pulteney Bridge: See the world-famous bridge and famous film locations.
- Beazer’s Maze: A fun, interactive puzzle to keep kids engaged.
- City-Wide Scavenger Hunt: Spot key landmarks and complete challenges as a family.
Each stop is narrated for an engaging Bath sightseeing walk with children. You will hear stories, fables, and tips for making the most of your visit — all designed for a relaxed, family-friendly experience.
Tips for a Fun Family-Friendly Bath Walking Tour
Make your self-guided Bath walking tour even more enjoyable with these simple tips:
- Bring snacks, water, and comfortable shoes for the whole family.
- Pack headphones and a charged smartphone for the audio narration.
- Take breaks or pause the tour to suit your children’s pace.
- Use the scavenger hunt to make exploring even more interactive and fun.
Consider packing a small backpack with snacks, water, and essentials for kids. Remember to bring pencils and encourage children to mark off items on the scavenger hunt — it makes exploring more interactive and fun for older and younger children alike.
With a few simple preparations, your family can enjoy a fun, stress-free tour, discovering Bath’s history, stories, and hidden gems at a pace that works for everyone.
More Family-Friendly Things to Do in Bath
Extend your visit by combining this self-guided tour with other local attractions for a full day of fun. Pick and choose stops based on your children’s interests, mixing free sights with kid-friendly treats to make your day both memorable and budget-friendly.
Read our guide to family-friendly attractions in Bath to plan a day out that mixes free sights, must-see landmarks, and kid-friendly treats. Designed to make your visit to Bath both memorable and budget-friendly.