Quick Details
1-3 Passengers
Price per group
£ 750
4-6 Passengers
Price per group
£ 775
Admire Breathtaking Cheddar Gorge & Visit an Artisan Cheese Maker before Discovering the Historic City of Wells
Enjoy this unforgettable private tour from Bath to Cheddar Gorge, famed for its towering limestone cliffs and natural beauty. Discover how the original Cheddar Cheese is still made by hand in the village of Cheddar. Thereafter, explore the tiny mediaeval City of Wells, recently voted the UK’s top visitor destination!
Highlights
- Private driver-guided tour in a luxury Mercedes vehicle
- Stop at Cheddar Village and visit the Cheddar Cheese factory
- Enjoy a walk up Britain’s largest gorge to admire the stunning views
- Alternatively, explore the quaint village centre with its tea rooms and gift shops
- Visit magnificent Wells Cathedral and the moated Bishop’s Palace
- Discover the oldest street in Europe and the historic market square
Itinerary
Visit Wells
Wells is a hidden gem that takes its name from the three freshwater springs found here and the beauty of England’s smallest city is only beginning to gain wider recognition. Its centrepiece is the awe-inspiring, Early Gothic Cathedral, considered by many to be the finest in the country. Wander through the historic Marketplace and along Europe’s oldest residential street. The award-winning Bishop’s Palace gardens are a true oasis with stunning views of the Cathedral and the surrounding countryside.
Visit Cheddar Gorge & Village
Cheddar Gorge is one of England’s most iconic and spectacular landscapes – it makes for a breathtaking sight. Expect stunning views as we drive through and stare up at the towering cliffs on either side, passing wild goats and sheep on the roadside. An optional 30 minute hike offers panoramic vistas from the top (suitable weather, fitness and footwear required). Cheddar village nestles at the bottom of the Gorge, where the famous cheese has been made by hand for almost a thousand years.
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- Private tour for up to 6 people;
- Fully qualified, insured & licensed local guide;
- Travel comfortably by private, air-conditioned Mercedes V Class vehicle;
- Cheddar cheese tour & tasting experience;
- Admission to Wells Cathedral;
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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- Lunch and refreshments;
- Gratuities
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- Only children aged 12 years + are permitted;
- Moderate fitness level required if wishing to climb the Gorge;
- The vehicle is not wheelchair accessible;
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately;
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You’ll learn all about the local nectar, called ‘scrumpy’ and get to try some on this tour.
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Yes, if you wish you can choose to explore one of the jaw-dropping caves inside the Gorge (charges apply), swing by a local cider farm, or just see more of Wells at a leisurely pace.
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There are public restrooms in Cheddar village, several as we walk around little Wells and at our lunch stop.
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A public road runs straight through the middle of Cheddar Gorge – it’s a spectacular drive – so it’s always open unless heavy rains have caused rock falls. One side of Cheddar Gorge is owned by the National Trust and is freely accessible, the other is privately owned and hiking access is charged.
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Yes, cheddar cheese originates from the village of the same name, nestled at the bottom of the Gorge. It has been made here by hand for roughly 1,000 years.
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Wells was voted the UKs number 1 visitor destination in 2023 and it’s easy to see why – a beautiful mediaeval Cathedral containing the world’s oldest clockface, a picturesque palace surrounded by a moat and beautiful gardens, plus the oldest inhabited street in all of Europe. There is extra colour, however, on Wednesdays and Saturdays when the market runs.