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A winding mountain road surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs. 1
A cobblestone street leading to a historic building with multiple chimneys and stone walls. 2
Shelves stocked with large, cylindrical containers, likely cheese wheels, in a storage or warehouse setting. 3
A goat with white and brown fur and long horns in a forested area with green foliage. 4
A mountainous landscape with rocky cliffs and a valley below. 5
By Bath Insider Tours

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Overview

  • This private day trip is a great way to experience some of the must-see attractions near Bristol. Visit Wells, England's smallest city, and see its magnificent cathedral, buy lunch at a traditional pub and sample Cheddar cheese at its origin. Beyond cuisine and culture, your private adventure includes a scenic jaunt through England's largest and most scenic gorge.

    • Visit England's smallest city, Wells, and see the world's 2nd oldest working clock
    • See Europe's oldest residential street
    • Try authentic Cheddar cheese at a cheese factory in the area where Cheddar cheese was originally invented
    • Enjoy the spectacular scenery of England's largest gorge
    • Travel comfortably by private transport with a local guide

Activity location

  • Bristol
    • Bristol, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bristol
    • Bristol, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Private tour with local guide
  • Inclusions
    Private transport in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and refreshments
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Wells Cathedral
  • Exclusions
    Cheddar Cheese Factory Visitor Centre

Know before you book

    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • A maximum of 6 people per booking
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Activity itinerary

Bristol

  • 1h
Your guide will collect you from your hotel in Bristol and drive you to the charming cathedral city of Wells.

Wells

  • 3h
You will have a private walking tour of the historic city of Wells. Some of the places visited are listed below.

Wells Market Place

  • 20m
The market place is the hub of the city. If you are visiting on a Wednesday or Sunday you will be able to experience the local market that takes place here every week. Fans of the cult film "Hot Fuzz" may recognise their surroundings as the market place featured a number of times in this film.

Wells Cathedral

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
You will visit the magnificent 13th Century Wells Cathedral. Its beautiful interior has a number of unique features including the world's second oldest working clock.

Vicar's Close

  • 10m
The picturesque Vicar's Close in Wells is the oldest residential street in Europe.

Cheddar

  • 1h
After lunch at an English pub you will be driven to Cheddar, the birth-place of the famous Cheddar cheese.

The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Today there is only one small cheese factory in the Cheddar area that still produces traditional Cheddar cheese. You will visit this to get an insight into how the cheese is made. If you are lucky you may even see it being made whilst you are there. At the end of the visit you will have the chance to taste different varieties of the cheese they produce, including a cheese which is matured in the local caves. Should you wish there will be an opportunity to purchase cheese as souvenirs or to enjoy on the rest of your holiday.

Cheddar Gorge

  • 1h
The spectacular Cheddar Gorge is England's largest gorge. Driving through the gorge you will have the opportunity to stop and walk up to your guide's favourite viewpoint on the gorge. You will be rewarded with fantastic panoramic views over the gorge and the surrounding area. This walk does involve a steep 15 minute ascent on an uneven path which can get muddy when there has been rain so this stop is optional as it may not be suitable for everyone. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Bristol.

Location

Activity location

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    Bristol
    • Bristol, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bristol
    • Bristol, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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