Preface: A couple of the one-star reviews on Google were very unfair to Lion Tours. One of the…read morereviewers clearly never went on the tour (writing on behalf of others) and the other reviewer was merely repeating the former reviewer's review. It seems that the only person "lacking variety" is the latter reviewer. I usually don't call out other reviewers but something had to be said before someone stepped on either of these landmines. Now, on with the review. Paul was the greatest tour guide in the history of tour guides... maybe ever. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the surrounding area and we were completely blown away by his attention to detail. Did you know that Thomas the Tank Engine was conceived on this route? Wild! Paul knew. He also accompanied us to Stonehenge itself and gave us an in-person walk-through of the site, which I hear the competition doesn't do. The other tours just drop you off and wait in the cafe for you to be done. A bit impersonal if you ask me. Paul even keeps spare rain jackets in case you didn't bring one to the Henge. What a saint. Need recommendations for what to do in Bath? Surprise, Paul's got them. If the other tours are Bieber and Swift albums, then Lion Tours would have to be Peter Gabriel's Solsbury Hill, an absolute classic. Would book again!

We toured Stonehenge, Avebury, Lalock and Castle Combe. Paul was knowledgeable about the area and…read moreprovided us a unique and personal experience. He provided a special tour in Castle Combe that others could not show! We had a great day and recommend this tour

We had a private tour with Simon Whittaker to a small portion of the Cotswolds. Not only was he…read moreprompt for our pick up he was full of historical information about the whole area. We were able to see and walk through a few villages and really see what makes this area a wonder. Not to mention many of the villages we visited were used in filming a lot of television and movie productions. We were able to stop and have a coffee at an historical hotel and lunch at a lovely spot far from the beaten path. Very enlightening! Simon was very personable. I highly recommend a tour with this Company and with Simon.

We hired Simon to give us a private 2 day tour of Bath, Stonehenge and the surrounding area. He was…read moreexcellent; helpful, knowledgeable, organized and with the sweetest disposition. He picked us up at the Bath train station and took us straight to Stonehenge. From there we did a half day walking tour of Bath. The next day he took us to Lacock to show our kids all the Harry Potter filming locations, not to be missed if you're a HP fan! Then he drove us through a few quaint villages on our journey to Highclere Castle to live out our Downton Abbey fantasy. He even found a way to surprise us with a stop at Avebury on the way! We had the best time with Simon and learned a lot, but he also taught us there is so much more to see! We'll be back again one day and will definitely be sure to hook up with Simon again.

Great idea! Without a local to show me the sights (and to be honest, how many locals really know…read morethe city?), the open-topped double-decker bus was the best choice I could make. It stops at over a dozen of Bath's hot spots and with a non-stop history lesson. And as you're on this 45 minute ride around the city, the tour guide is going on about all the interesting spots and the background of each as you go past. The ticket is good for two days, so if you want to hop off at a few of the stops along the way, you can still hop back on later. And the best part is that the ticket actually covers two routes - the urban city tour and the "skyline" tour around greater Bath. Definitely do this. One tip: the tour guides each have their own patter, so if you really want to learn about Bath, I'd recommend taking the tour twice. Adrian on my first run had completely different tidbits from Paul, on my second trip. The bus has free headphones available - if you can't hear the guide from where you are seated, or if you prefer a language other than English - pick up a set. (My iPod headphones didn't fit.)

Highly recommended. For 26 pounds, two adults and a child (or up to three children) can ride the…read moredouble-decker city sightseeing bus all around Bath and take in the sights from high above the street. Our tour guide was a live person (some tour buses use a pre-recorded audio track) who sat along with us on the second deck of the bus. It was a nice reprieve from all of the walking we had been doing, and it was especially good for the kid we were with to take a break and just take in all of the beautiful surroundings.

Pulteney Cruisers run a 1 hour round trip up and down the Avon River. It goes under the Pulteney…read moreBridge and exits Bath quite quickly, and into more of a nature river cruise than a city cruise. You'll some lovely greenery, private back yards of the wealthy riverfront homeowners, and some beautiful majestic swans...and a few average looking ducks. While not a "must do" during your Bath explorations, it is very relaxing to take in a bit of nature, and sit for an hour if your legs and feet are exhausted after so much walking in Bath. £14/$19 seems just about right.

Review Title: Disappointing Cruise Experience - Not Worth the Money…read more We queued for 40 minutes with my child, only to be met with rudeness from staff who insisted he finish his ice cream before boarding. Once on the boat, the promised commentary was inaudible -- we couldn't hear a single word over the microphone. This was particularly frustrating as we had hoped to learn some history of Bath together. Instead, the focus seemed to be on selling drinks and snacks, with little care for the advertised experience. When several of us raised concerns afterwards, staff dismissed them and hurried us off. The seating was uncomfortable, and overall the short cruise felt poorly managed. Sadly, this was a complete waste of money. I would not recommend this company to anyone looking for an enjoyable or informative trip.

Recently we used the services of Bath Private Car Hire for our transfer from Bath to Heathrow…read moreairport via Stonehenge. I arranged this transfer prior to my departure from the United States and the owner, Steve was very prompt in emailing with rates and confirmation. On the day of our departure, Steve arrived early prior to our scheduled departure and assisted us with the luggage. The car was very clean inside/out, bottled water and we had a leisurely drive to Stonehenge. Steve was very engaging in conversation with answering many questions we had re the surrounding areas enroute to our destination - he was an extremely careful and alert driver. I would strongly recommend using his services whether it is for an airport transfer/sightseeing or full day tours.

From the owner: Airport transfers between Bath and Heathrow Airport, Bath and Bristol Airport, Bath and Gatwick…read moreAirport and other UK International Airports. Transfers between Bath and Seaports, Southamption, Dover and other UK seaports. Eurostar St Pancras and Folkestone. Long distance transfers from Bath to London, Stratford Upon Avon and other UK destinations. Popular sightseeing destinations to Cotswolds, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Wye Valley and Tintern Abbey, Welsh Castles, Highclere Castle.

I am pleased to do the first Yelp review for this tour! We…read morewere picked up at the agreed upon time/place by Graham. The van was a Vauxhall van with plenty of room. He is a friendly guy, and we were immediately put at ease. He showed us a couple places around Oxford to get our bearings and then off we went! Blenheim Castle was our first stop. It was jam packed that day because of a car show, but it was an added bonus to see all the vintage Rolls, Ferraris, and a lot of other cars. Gorgeous vehicles! The castle itself is stunning, and the Churchill memorabilia is very interesting. Graham knew all the stories behind the estate, and pointed out the things of interest. We also took a short walk around the grounds because it was a beautiful day. Then he took us to some nearby village for lunch. Best meal of the whole vacay! Afterwards, we drove to the Cotswolds and walked amongst the thatched houses. From there, he took us to another village where we got some candy and then we headed for home. He was very amenable to our schedule, very easy going, and knows the area well. We had such an enjoyable day letting him do all the driving. I highly recommend this tour!

From the owner: At Undiscovered Cotswolds we offer small group tours and private tours of the Cotswolds and…read moresurrounding areas including Bath, Stonehenge, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and more