Lacock and Castle Combe afternoon tour from Bath with cream tea

Two film-famous villages, a cream tea, and a guide who knows them both

A private afternoon tour from Bath to the villages of Lacock and Castle Combe, with a local guide, private transportation, and traditional English cream tea. Pickup starts at 1:30pm, leaving your morning free for other Bath activities. The tour runs five hours and includes walking tours of both villages, where your guide points out filming locations and Cotswold history.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Lacock and Castle Combe villages

• Collected at 1:30pm in Bath
• Drive to Lacock village
• Walking tour of Lacock village
• Drive to Castle Combe village
• Walking tour of Castle Combe village
• Enjoy traditional English cream tea

The Experience

The pickup happens at 1:30pm from your Bath hotel, giving you the morning to explore the city before heading out. A 45-minute drive in a private air-conditioned car takes you to Lacock, where your guide, a local born in Bath, leads you on foot through a village that has barely changed in centuries. You'll see where Downton Abbey, Harry Potter and other period films were shot, and your guide will point out the traditional features that make the village a favorite with filmmakers.

Castle Combe comes next, a tiny Cotswold village once voted the prettiest in England. Another walking tour covers the village layout and its history, then the day ends with the cream tea experience: scones with jam and clotted cream, plus a pot of tea. This is the traditional English version, and it arrives as part of the booking, not an extra charge.

Because this is a private tour, the pace and the stops are yours to shape within the afternoon. Your guide adjusts to your interests, whether you want to linger on film locations, dig into Cotswold architecture, or move through both villages at a steady clip. The car waits for you, and there's no group schedule to follow.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your Bath hotel.
• a local guide born in Bath who leads walking tours of both villages.
• traditional English cream tea with scones, jam, clotted cream and tea.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bath Insider Tours

Is this one for you?This tour is built for the afternoon slot, so it leaves your morning free for Bath's own attractions: the Roman Baths, the Abbey, the Georgian streets. The private guide and car mean you move at your own pace and stop where you want, rather than waiting for a group to gather or move on.

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Top questions

How much time do I spend walking around each village?

Lacock and Castle Combe are both small enough to explore on foot in an afternoon. Your guide leads you through each one, pointing out the key sights and film locations, but the exact pace depends on your interests and how long you want to spend at any one spot.

Can I visit Lacock Abbey while I'm there?

Lacock Abbey is not included in the tour. If you'd like to visit, admission fees apply separately and can be arranged with your guide on the day.

What if I'm traveling with a baby or small child?

Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and for groups of four or fewer, there's space in the car for a fold-up pram. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the drive.

Does the tour run every day, and can I book for a specific date?

Pickup is at 1:30pm from your hotel in Bath. The tour is private, so it runs on the dates you book. Confirm your hotel location and preferred date at checkout.