There's a guided bike tour of Bath, but there isn't a Segway tour inside the city itself. Guided cycle tours run from the city centre from around £35 per person, taking you past the main Georgian sights and out along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Segway Bath, despite the name, is actually based at Avon Valley Country Park near Keynsham, about 15 minutes outside Bath by car, and it's a countryside safari and games experience rather than a tour of the city's streets and landmarks.
The honest version, at a glance
| Activity | Is it in Bath itself? | What it actually is | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided bike tour | Yes, starts in the city | City sightseeing tour plus a canal towpath ride into the countryside | £35 for 2 hours, £39 for 3.5 hours |
| Segway experience | No, about 15 minutes away near Keynsham | Countryside safari and games on a rural site, not a city tour | £28-£45pp depending on package |
Guided bike tours of Bath
Bath Cycle Tours (also bookable through its sister site, Wild Swim Bike Run) runs locally guided cycle tours that genuinely start and finish in the city. The guides are British Cycling-qualified Trail Cycle Leaders with outdoor first aid training, and tours are pitched as suitable for most riding abilities.
Two options run regularly:
- Bath City Cycle Tour, 2 hours, starting at 2pm, £35 per person including bike hire and a safety helmet. It takes you through the city's oldest streets to see Georgian architecture, Victorian public gardens, the medieval city walls and the legacy of Bath's Roman history, before views over the city from the Kennet and Avon Canal. Guides also point out wildlife along the way, including kingfishers, peregrine falcons and grey herons.
- Bath City & Countryside Tour, 3.5 hours, starting at 10am, £39 per person including bike hire and a helmet. This covers the same city highlights before joining the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath out along the Avon Valley, past the Dundas Aqueduct, and back through the Two Tunnels Path, Britain's longest cycling tunnel, which has an interactive light and sound installation inside. The full route covers about 18km (11 miles) with roughly 160m of climbing, rated easy.
Both tours run with a maximum ratio of one guide to eight riders, and e-bike upgrades are available for an extra £25 per bike, subject to availability. Children aged 13 and over can join the standard tours, and private family tours can be arranged for younger children.
Is there a Segway tour of Bath itself?
Not inside the city. Segway Bath operates from a site at Avon Valley Country Park on Pixash Lane, which the company's own site describes as "15 minutes from Bath," and it's genuinely closer to Keynsham, roughly between Bath and Bristol. You won't be gliding past the Royal Crescent or the Roman Baths on a Segway; the experience is a countryside safari and skills session on the park's own grounds, with on and off-road routes through woodland.
Packages there include a Segway Olympics games session (£28pp, 1 hour, built around time trials and group games rather than a tour), a Scenic Safari (£30pp, 30-40 minutes, on and basic off-road), a full Safari On & Off Road (£35pp) and a Mega Safari including hill climbs (£45pp, 75 minutes). A £10pp deposit secures a booking, and if you also want to visit Avon Valley Country Park itself, Segway riders get 50% off park entry.
If what you actually want is a Segway tour that shows you Bath's streets and sights, that isn't currently available; the closest genuine match for seeing the city itself is the guided bike tour above.
Which to choose
If your priority is seeing Bath's actual landmarks, book a guided bike tour: both routes are built specifically around the city's Georgian and Roman history, with a route and commentary designed for visitors. If you want a fun, active group activity and don't mind travelling out to the countryside for it, the Segway sessions near Keynsham work well for stag and hen groups or a family day out, just budget travel time and, realistically, a car or taxi to get there.
For other ways to see Bath on wheels, see our guide to cycling in Bath, and for other self-guided options, our free walking tour guide covers the on-foot alternative.