Bath Insider Tours Wells and Cheddar Tour
The magnificent Wells Cathedral
The famous scissor arches inside Wells Cathedral
The world's second oldest working clock - Wells Cathedral
Europe's oldest residential street
Cheddar cheese being made
The road through the Cheddar Gorge
The cliffs of the Cheddar Gorge
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Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge Tour

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Bath, United Kingdom
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About this activity

Escape Bath's crowds on this exclusive private 8-hour journey through two of Somerset's most underrated gems: the cathedral city of Wells and the dramatic Cheddar Gorge. Combine medieval history, artisanal food heritage, and spectacular limestone landscapes in one immersive day.

This private day-trip is a great way to experience some of the wonderful destinations near Bath which have yet to be discovered by the big tour buses: Wells and Cheddar. The tour includes:

- A private walking tour of England's smallest city, the charming cathedral-city of Wells.

- A visit to the magnificent 13th century Wells cathedral with its beautiful architecture and a clock which is said to be the 2nd oldest working clock in the world.

- A walk down Europe's oldest residential street.

- A tasty insight into the area's most famous creation - cheddar cheese with a visit to a small cheddar cheese factory in the village of Cheddar which still produces cheddar cheese using traditional techniques.

- You will witness some of the region's most spectacular scenery with a visit to Cheddar Gorge, England's largest gorge. The road through this gorge has been awarded the title of the most scenic drive in Britain.

- You will have the opportunity to climb to a fantastic viewpoint on the gorge where you will be rewarded with amazing panoramic views of the gorge and area. The walk is a 1 hour round-trip (approx.) and includes an ascent up a steep uneven dirt path which can be slippery when wet and so the viewpoint is optional as it is not recommended for those with mobility difficulties.

During the day there will be a stop for lunch at an English pub.

Highlights

  • ✓Private walking tour of England's smallest city with a 13th-century cathedral housing one of the world's second-oldest working clocks
  • ✓Europe's oldest continuously occupied residential street in Wells
  • ✓Visit a working cheddar cheese factory using traditional production methods
  • ✓Cheddar Gorge — England's largest gorge with Britain's most scenic drive
  • ✓Optional 1-hour round-trip hike to panoramic gorge viewpoint (steep terrain)

Insider tips

  • ★The cheese factory visit offers genuine insight into cheddar production; arrive early in the day if you want to see active cheesemaking
  • ★Cheddar Gorge's scenic drive is best appreciated in afternoon light for photography
  • ★Wells Cathedral's cloisters are quieter and less crowded than the main nave — explore both
  • ★Wear sturdy waterproof footwear if attempting the gorge viewpoint hike, especially after rain

Good to know

  • •Private car transport included; hotel pickups from Bath arranged
  • •Gorge viewpoint hike involves steep, uneven dirt terrain — not suitable for mobility-impaired visitors; optional to skip
  • •Lunch stop at a traditional English pub (meal costs separate)
  • •Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and sun protection; weather can change rapidly in open gorge areas

Who it's for

History and architecture enthusiasts exploring medieval EnglandFood tourists interested in artisanal cheese productionActive travellers seeking hiking and scenic landscapesCouples and small groups wanting private, personalized experiences away from large tour groups

Best time to visit

Visit April–October for optimal weather and easier hiking conditions. Late morning departure allows time to see active cheesemaking before lunch, and afternoon light enhances Cheddar Gorge scenery.

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