About this tour
Escape Bath's Georgian terraces for a day exploring Somerset's finest. Your private guide—someone who knows these lanes intimately—drives you through rolling countryside to Wells, England's tiniest city, where you'll wander past the medieval cathedral and Britain's second-oldest functioning timepiece. After lunch (your choice), head to Cheddar Gorge, a dramatic limestone chasm carved into the Mendip Hills. This 8.5-hour loop includes transport, a local's insights, and roads recently crowned Britain's most scenic route.
Highlights
- Medieval Wells Cathedral and Europe's oldest continuously inhabited street
- Second-oldest working clock mechanism in the world, still keeping time
- Cheddar Gorge: England's largest gorge with limestone cliffs and walking trails
- Recently voted Britain's most scenic driving route through the gorge
- Local West Country guide shares area knowledge throughout the day
- Hotel collection and return in air-conditioned private transport
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your Bath hotel early morning and driven through Somerset countryside towards Wells, arriving with time for a guided walking tour of this compact cathedral city. Expect cobbled streets, historic architecture, and your guide explaining the significance of sights including the astronomical clock and residential medieval alleyways. After a lunch break (not included), you'll travel to Cheddar Gorge, where you can explore the dramatic gorge on foot and take in the limestone landscape. The return journey follows the recently acclaimed scenic drive. The pace is leisurely but involves sustained walking on uneven terrain.
Good to know
Bring sturdy walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing—tours operate rain or shine. Lunch isn't provided; eat in Wells town centre. The gorge has steep sections and loose stones. Maximum group size is 6 people. Inform the operator of dietary needs when booking. Strollers work in Wells but are less practical at the gorge.
Frequently asked
- How long does Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath take?
- Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath runs for approximately 8h 30m.
- How much does Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath cost?
- Prices start from AUD $1159 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.