Bath Food Tour with Cheese Tasting: Five Independent Food Shops

Award-winning British cheeses paired with local wines and ciders across Bath's independent food shops

A three-hour walking food tour of Bath led by a local food writer, visiting five independent food purveyors and enjoying a guided cheese tasting with award-winning artisan cheeses, English wines and local ciders. You'll explore Milsom Street and other parts of the city while learning about Bath's food culture and Jane Austen's culinary preferences.

Step-by-step itinerary

Walking food tour and cheese tasting

• Visit shops on historic bridge
• Walk along Milsom Street
• Enjoy guided cheese tasting
• Sample English wines and ciders
• Learn about Bath's food culture

The experience

The tour centers on a cheese lover's masterclass: you'll taste award-winning British cheeses expertly paired with English wines and local ciders, guided by someone who writes about food for a living. Over three hours, the route takes you to five independent food shops across Bath, including stops on Milsom Street (one of four shop-lined bridges in the world, finished in Palladian style), and the city's historic high street. The food writer weaves in stories about Bath's culinary history and Jane Austen's connection to the city's food scene, so you're learning as you taste.

Each stop is chosen for what it sells and what it represents in Bath's food culture. The cheeses are the centerpiece, but the tour also covers other artisan products from the shops you visit. Vegetarian and non-alcoholic options can be arranged with prior notice, so dietary preferences don't mean missing out. The walking pace is steady but not strenuous, and you'll spend time at each location rather than rushing through.

What’s included

• Local food writer guide.
• award-winning British cheeses.
• English wines and local ciders.
• visits to five independent food purveyors.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDepartures at 10:30 and 14:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Bath Food Tours

Is this one for you?The tour starts on Bath's streets and requires no car: ideal if you're staying in the city center or relying on public transport, which is available nearby. The three-hour window fits between other activities without dominating your day.

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Top questions

What cheeses will I taste on this tour?

The tour features award-winning British cheeses selected to pair with the English wines and local ciders you'll sample. The specific cheeses change based on what's available and in season at the independent shops you visit.

How much walking is involved over the three hours?

You'll walk between five independent food purveyors across Bath, including Milsom Street and the historic high street, but the pace allows time to stop, taste and absorb the stories at each location.

Can I do this tour if I don't drink alcohol?

Non-alcoholic options can be arranged with prior notice, so you can participate fully without the wine and cider pairings.

What is Milsom Street and why does it matter?

Milsom Street is one of only four shop-lined bridges in the world and is finished in Palladian style. It's a famous, elegant shopping street in the heart of Bath and one of the stops on the tour where you'll visit independent food shops.