About

Fred Mawer Tours offers entertaining and informative guided tours of Bath and South West England for individuals and for groups. The tours are led by Fred, a Bath resident and award-winning, professional tour guide with Blue Badge accreditation, the UK's highest guiding qualification. Fred is also a long-established travel journalist, and is The Daily Telegraph's travel expert on Bath.

Fred's guided tours of Bath give insider insights into what makes the city so special, from its magical thermal waters and fascinating Roman remains to its stunning Georgian architecture. Options include introductory walking tours that are ideal for first-timers wanting to focus on the unmissable sights, to more in-depth half- or full-day explorations. These can include guided visits of the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, and off-the-beaten-track itineraries, such as visiting Bath's lesser-known crescents. 

Fred also offers special interest themed tours of Bath, including on TV and film locations (especially the Netflix hit Bridgerton), Jane Austen’s Bath, and the city's intriguing medical and spa history. Fred's detailed knowledge of best places to eat and drink in Bath will also ensure you get the most out all of your precious time in the city.

Fred also provides guided tours of nearby Bristol – covering its maritime heritage, Brunel sights such as the SS Great Britain and Clifton Suspension Bridge, street art (Banksy and others) and slavery associations. Other places in easy reach of Bath that Fred can bring to life on guided tours include Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, Castle Combe,Bradford-on-Avon, Glastonbury, Wells, Cheddar and Salisbury. Tours beyond Bath can be arranged by coach or private chauffeur-driven vehicle, or Fred can meet you for a tour in your chosen destination.