Grand Castles & Ruined Abbeys Along the Welsh Border

   
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mark Abdelnour 
 
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A great way to begin our visit to Bath!

Justin, our guide, gave us a wonderful personal tour of Bath. He has a deep understanding of the area and its history, from ancient Roman times, through the Engish Reformation, to the Edwardian Era and the present. He is a congenial gentleman scholar who genuinely enjoy showing us the highpoints of the town. I highly recommend him.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
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 Gwendolyn W. Young 
 
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Chris was excellent. He was knowledgeable, an entertaining and informative storyteller and full of English culture and Bath insights
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Gary Mosholder 
 
3 days ago
 
 
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What a great experience we had! This is a tour that is unlike other standard tours. The tour guide makes everyone feel welcomed and is very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend! So impressed that I booked 2 more tours in 2026 for my family.  Owner is a wonderful, thorough guide, and anyone looking for the best tours should inquire with this company!

Owner's reply
Thanks Gary! 

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, and so soon afterwards too!

It was such a pleasure meeting you and Allen and I hope that the rest of your trip is a lovely as our day together was yesterday.  

Wishing you all the best and hoping we'll see you again some time! 

Jules M
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kevin Tyne 
 
14 days ago
 
 
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Max was a wealth of knowledge and our experience was very, very enjoyable. We would highly recommend a tour with In and Beyond Bath to anyone coming to the area and specifically would recommend Max!!!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much, Kevin! 
We're absolutely delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable time, and it's wonderful that Max's knowledge made such an impression on your tour. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to him, and we have so much more to show you on a future visit!

All the best, 
In and Beyond Bath Team
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Thomas N 
 
19 days ago
 
 
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Cotswolds special area , great flexibility
We had a unique full day tour of a special area the Cotswolds with Jules. My wife and I were not sure what we appreciated more - his enthusiasm, extensive knowledge, or easy-going nature. Wonddrful experience, highly recommend.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Miketravelsworld 
 
19 days ago
 
 
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An Enjoyable and Informative Tour of Bath!
Today we had the pleasure of attending a walking tour of Bath with Justin of “In & Beyond Bath” tours. Justin is a wonderful and friendly tour guide who made us feel comfortable and at ease from the moment we met until the completion of the tour. He is very knowledgeable about all of the past and present history of Bath and its neighborhoods and architecture. He also customized the tour to our liking. We highly recommend walking Bath with him!

Owner's reply
Hello, thank you so much for such a lovely review! We're delighted to hear Justin made you feel comfortable and at ease right from the start, and that he tailored the tour to suit what you were after. His knowledge of Bath's history and architecture really shines through, and we've passed your kind words on to him, they'll make his day! We hope to welcome you back to explore even more of Bath and beyond soon.Warm regards,In and Beyond Bath Team
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jeff Barton 
 
20 days ago
 
 
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An Absolutely Outstanding Tour — Ask for Chris!
Our In & Beyond Tour with Chris was truly one of the highlights of our trip to England. From beginning to end, the experience was exceptional.
Chris picked us up right on time from our hotel in Bath and immediately made us feel comfortable and excited about the day ahead. Rather than simply taking us to the typical tourist stops, he introduced us to several fascinating, off-the-beaten-path historical locations that we likely never would have discovered on our own.
This was a full-day tour, and Chris packed it with an incredible amount of history, interesting facts, stories, and details. His knowledge of the area and its history was remarkable, but what really made the experience special was his ability to bring that history to life. It never felt like we were simply listening to facts — we felt like we were actually experiencing the history of the places we visited.
The entire day was extremely well organized, informative, interesting, and enjoyable. Even after spending the whole day together, we found ourselves wishing we had more time.
If you are visiting Bath and want to experience something beyond the usual tourist attractions, I highly recommend the In & Beyond Tour. And if you have the opportunity, specifically request Chris as your guide. He made an already wonderful experience truly memorable.
Five stars without hesitation!

Owner's reply
Hi both,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a delight to take you both on our tour of the more hidden spots of the Cotswolds. You were both so engaging, interested, inquisitive and great fun, which makes my job so worthwhile. I hope your stay at Thornbury Castle was fabulous and you got to feel as regal as Henry and Anne! (Jealous, moi?)

Please come back again soon, I have so much more to show you!

Warm regards,
Chris
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Joe Arciniega 
 
22 days ago
 
 
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Our two touring days with Simon "in and around Bath" were extraordinary in every possible way, and well beyond our expectations. Simon picked us up at our hotel, The Royal Crescent, and guided us on foot and in a touring car through the worlds (past and present) of Bath, the Cotswolds countryside, Castle Combe, La Cock, and Stourhead House and Gardens. Simon's deep knowledge and unbridled enthusiasm for the area made the facts and history of each place vibrantly alive for my wife and me. We learned so much and enjoyed every place we visited all the more. We are ever so grateful and recommend Simon and In and Around Bath to anyone that wants a deep and satisfying travel experience.

Owner's reply
Hey Joe,

It was so nice to get to spend a couple of your precious holi days with you, especially on the double celebration (!!!!), and it genuinely felt an honour to be your guide on such an auspicious occasion.

Thanks so much for being such fun, easy and engaged company. I really hope we get to explore together again some time, there's so much more to see!

All the best, 
Simon
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Joe A 
 
23 days ago
 
 
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History and Travel Made Fun
From the first, our experience with Simon was superb. Simon's knowledge of the places we toured is extraordinary, and he delivers it all with such enthusiasm that we couldn't help but be dazzled. At every place and moment, we felt solidly in the hands of a highly skilled travel professional. On time every time, well prepared and informed, Simon delivered total white glove handling befitting a luxury travel experience. Thank you, Simon, and thank you In and Beyond Bath company. We will be back.

Owner's reply
Hey Joe,Thanks so much for your kind words and for being such a fun, easy and engaged couple. It genuinely felt an honour to be your guide on your Wedding Anniversary AND your birthday (!!!!), and a pleasure to spend a couple of your precious holidays with you!I'm so pleased you intend to come back, as I really hope we get to explore together again and show you more of our amazing regionAll the best,Written by Simon (posted on his behalf)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Janet S 
 
24 days ago
 
 
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In & Beyond Bath: Avebury, Lacock, Castle Combe and more!
Roland was personable and knowledgeable and took us to all the places we desired to see (and that were suggested by our tour company McKinlay Kidd). We really enjoyed having him as a guide!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much, Janet! We're delighted to hear Roland was personable and knowledgeable, taking you to all the places you desired to see, including those suggested by McKinlay Kidd. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him, as we're so pleased you enjoyed your time exploring our corner of the country. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more adventures with us! Best wishes,Will from In and Beyond Bath Team
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sarah Manchester 
 
26 days ago
 
 
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Simon provided us with two memorable tours- one of the Uffington White Horse and one of Wells Cathedral.  Wells wasn’t even on our radar, but it is a gem of a little city- stunning cathedral, bishops palace and a library with some real treasures.  Simon was extremely knowledgeable and informative and very good company.  We highly recommend In and Beyond Bath.

Owner's reply
Hi Sarah,

Thank you so much for your warm words and great, easy company over two days.

I'm pleased the mizzle (misty drizzle) didn't dampen your evident enthusiasm for everything we experienced together (along with the odd surprise thrown in along the way).

I was very impressed you were happy to 'gamble' on seeing Wells, its Vicars Close and Bishops Palace, and enjoyed it so much. It's very special despite being off most West Country tour itineraries

Come and see us again. I've so much more to show you!

All the best,
Simon
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Christina Tarvin 
 
26 days ago
 
 
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This is the company to hire if you want to see Stonehenge and get a detailed description of the history of the area and the engineering it took to build the site. Our tour guide, Max, contacted us a few days before our tour, picked us up on time, and gave an interesting overview of the area we were driving through. I recommend In and Beyond Bath for any tour in the region

Owner's reply
Thank you so much, Christina, for your wonderful review. We are delighted that Max gave you such a thorough and engaging explanation of Stonehenge's history and the engineering behind it, and that his early contact and timely pickup got your tour off to such a smooth start. We have so much more to show you across the region, so we do hope to welcome you back soon.

Warm regards,
In and Beyond Bath Team
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Katherine Marumoto 
 
29 days ago
 
 
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My husband and I booked a half day Stonehenge experience from Bath for our anniversary. Our tour guide, Chris, was incredibly communicative from the start. His knowledge of Stonehenge and the surrounding areas made the trip not only enjoyable but informative. We really appreciated not only the Stonehenge specific information but also the additional regional knowledge. Our only complaint is we wish we’d booked a longer tour with some of the additional areas he mentioned as well!

Owner's reply
Hi Katherine,

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you both enjoyed your trip to Stonehenge, especially on your anniversary. I hope we made you inquisitive enough about our region for you to come back on another special occasion. Hope to see you soon, I have so much more to show you!

Warm regards,
Chris
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Madalina Andreea Bizon 
 
31 days ago
 
 
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Fantastic day with our guide, Roland ❤️ best private trip!

Owner's reply
Thank you, Madalina! We're so pleased Roland made your private trip such a fantastic one, we've passed your kind words on to him directly. Hope to welcome you back again soon.

Warm regards, In and Beyond Bath Team
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Nelly Sia 
 
32 days ago
 
 
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Guests Florencio Sia, Nelly Sia and Giselle Yap

Our guide Mr. Simon Whittaker was very good, entertaining and knowledgeable.
He drove us to Bath and gave us a half day walking tour which was very interesting and informative.
We were impressed with his knowledge and his enthusiasm in imparting the history and beauty of Bath to us.
We also went to STONEHENGE and he gave us a nice lecture about the meaning of of the rocks.
We also went to the Roman Baths at night, upon his advice, and indeed, it looked better because of the lights and music.

Overall, we really enjoyed his company, the drive was smooth and his stories were interesting.

I will give him a 5 star rating!!!

Owner's reply
Hi Nelly,

Thanks so much for choosing In and Beyond Bath and myself as your guide for your once in a lifetime GB trip.

It was such a privilege to show you round, and refreshing to be able to visit unusual sites like Caerleon with you!

I'm so glad you were also able to see the Roman Baths at night, it's very special isn't it!

Take care,
Simon
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ellen Wawryk 
 
40 days ago
 
 
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We took a full day 8 person (7 adults, one infant) private tour with Simon of In and Beyond Bath, and it was all we had hoped for and more. Simon was fun, friendly, and outstandingly knowledgeable about the places we visited (Stonehenge, Avebury and the Cotswolds.) From the early planning stages (where he was always just an email away to help us plan not only our day, but other logistics as well) to helping us get the absolute most out of each of our stops, it was clear that Simon knows the area and the history intimately and he shared it all in an approachable, engaging way. We felt truly immersed! I cannot recommend Simon and In and Beyond Bath Tours highly enough. We all agree that of the 3 weeks we spent in the UK, our day with Simon was a true highlight.

Owner's reply
Dear Ellen,
Thank you so much for this fulsome, glowing and thorough review of your day with us! 

It was so great to help you plan and then spend the day with three generations of your lovely family and show you the best of the region. Your little grandchild was so patient and good on the day - amazing!

Come and see me again, as I've so much more up my sleeve to show you, that is both historic and remarkable...

Best wishes and thanks again,
Simon
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Margaret E 
 
41 days ago
 
 
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An amazing Trip in the Cotswolds
Yesterday we visited The Cotswolds. It was a place I had wanted to visit for many years. Chris told us about the history of the area and the peaceful, picturesque towns and villages that we visited. He is an extremely knowledgeable guide, so it was a meaningful trip for me. I enjoyed the trip very much. HIROKO OSADA
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bridget M 
 
44 days ago
 
 
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Jane Austen fan? Don’t miss this tour!
We had a wonderful Jane Austen Walking Tour of Bath with Justin today. He was very knowledgeable and engaging and did a fantastic job of connecting the historical and cultural influences of the Georgian period with Jane Austen’s time living in Bath. We felt like we were walking in the footsteps of Jane Austen as we traversed the city of Bath, enjoyed the Georgian architecture, and learned so much about her time here. Highly recommend this tour! Loved it!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for this, it's genuinely lovely to read. We're so pleased you had such a great time on the Jane Austen Walking Tour, and that Justin's way of tying the Georgian period into Austen's own time in Bath came through so well, that's exactly the kind of storytelling he's brilliant at. He's an exceptional guide and we've passed your review straight on to him, it'll mean a lot. Come back and see more of our region with us when you can!Warm regards, In and Beyond Bath Team
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 TheHaze 
 
46 days ago
 
 
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Two Superb Day Tours with this Top-Notch Team!
We had two incredible full-day tours with In & Beyond Bath. One was a tour/transfer which immersed us in Stonehenge, Avebury, neolithic history, and the English countryside on a journey from Southampton to Bath. The second was a tour/transfer which brought us across the Southern countryside and coast of Wales on our way from Bath to Cardiff. Each day was amazing, insightful and most enjoyable. We saw wonderful sights (many hidden gems!) and learned a great deal. Also, with In & Beyond Bath, there's always a great opportunity for an authentic local food experience. Our guides, Max and Simon, were superb - gracious, wise and witty. We've done many tours on international trips; the two days with In & Beyond Bath rank at the top of our experiences. We highly recommend this terrific team for your next tour/transfer/adventure.

Owner's reply
Thank you for this review, it's made our day reading it. I'm so pleased you had such a brilliant time across both tours! Max and Simon are wonderful guides and we've passed this straight on to them, they'll be chuffed. We have so much more of the Southwest to show you, come back and explore with us again soon!Warm regards, In and Beyond Bath Team
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Z C 
 
74 days ago
 
 
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Excellent bespoke experience
This is a long overdue review for the great team at In & Beyond Bath. I suppose that gives away the plot. My mother and I had a lovely four days in and around Bath and the Cotswolds, thanks to the enthusiastic and entertaining Simon, the thoughtful and engaging Chris, and the hospitable and insightful Gavin. Simon took us to Wells to see the town and the cathedral, and the scenic Stourhead Garden. On the following tour day, Chris and Justin (?) took us around to the significant sights around Bath, making the most of things despite the rain, and into Sapperton and the surrounding areas. Simon took over again for our trip into the bucolic Cotswolds, where we had a full day visiting cute towns that were not swarmed with other tourists, as well as Malmesbury. Gavin took us on our last leg through several other Cotswolds towns, including Chipping Camden and the bustling Stow-on-the-Wold, before finishing with a brief but insightful tour of Oxford on the way to our final destination. In & Beyond Bath did an excellent job of creating a bespoke tour for our interests, in this case history and beautiful landscapes. I’d also have to say each of our guides had excellent palates, as we enjoyed each restaurant and pub they suggested along the way. It is not a budget proposition, but I feel you do get value for money in the personable and knowledgeable guides, comfortable transportation, recommendations that travelers from abroad might not normally have on their lists (for me, Wells Cathedral, Stourhead Garden and Malmesbury), and the ability to be flexible ad hoc. Very highly recommended for a worry-free, full and fulfilling itinerary.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 charlotte 
 
78 days ago
 
 
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Stonehenge Private Half Day tour
We did the Stonehenge, Private Half-Day tour. Max our tour guide was brilliant! We were collected and dropped off at our hotel which was also very convenient. Brian & Michelle
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Brian C 
 
78 days ago
 
 
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Stonehenge Private Half Day Tour
We did the Stonehenge Unearthed Private, Half Day Tour and were picked up and dropped off at out hotel. Max our tour guide was brilliant! Brian & Michelle
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Debbie H 
 
86 days ago
 
 
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Short and Sweet Tour
Justin showed my 88 year old mother and I around Bath. He was so very kind, warm and attentive to both of us but especially my mother. Our visit was just long enough to get the highlights of the city and short enough to enjoy every single moment.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 AlvaroGD 
 
98 days ago
 
 
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Such a sweet and knowledgeable guide. Thank you, Justin. See you at The Cube!

Owner's reply
Thank you, AlvaroGD! We're so glad Justin gave you such a sweet and knowledgeable tour, and we'll pass your kind words on to him. We hope to welcome you back to Bath again soon!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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