Stroll around Cheltenham at your own pace, or learn about the history, heritage and architecture with a guide, we have a range of guided and self-guided tours around Cheltenham. There are also a number of tour guide businesses, including Brewerism Brewery Tours who we can highly recommed. Brewery Tours, Walking Trails, Cycling Routes, Driving the Romantic Road; there is tons to choose from!
Art Galleries & Museums
The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum, regularly offer guided tours on topics such as current collections within the galleries, and the Arts & Crafts Movement. Tickets are £5 and run on selected Thursday and Saturday dates. They are also the meeting point for a number of other tours including the Regency Walking Tour and The Curry & Colonels Tour.
The Holst Birthplace Museum is home to everything Gustav Holst, including the piano he used to compose 'The Planets'. The museum offer guided tours booked by appointment starting at £5.50 for adults.
Guided History Tour
Regency Cheltenham Walking Tours are available on a Saturday at 11am between April and October, and in July and August are also available on a Sunday at 11am. Tickets can be booked at The Tourist Information Centre, and will leave from The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum.
Food & Drink
There are a number of food & drink tours available which run at different times throughout the year. Two of our favourite picks are:
The Romantic Road - Driving Tour
The Romantic Road takes you out of Cheltenham and into the surrounding countryside, with the option to do one or two routes or both. It's a fantastic drive, with the option for classic car hire or chauffeur driven luxury too!
Self-guided routes
The Tourist Information Centre has a number of self-guided walking and cycling routes to help you explore the Town. Pop in and see them for more information.
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Guided by a friendly beer expert, each tour includes three stops at unique venues, samples of beer at each stop, and a snack along the way...
Join Captain Skillicorne (tour guide – Phil) on a leisurely promenade through Cheltenham, stopping to admire the beautiful buildings, glorious gardens and sites of many of its spas. Hear anecdotes and stories about the people who visited and lived in the town – George III, The Duke of Wellington, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Charles Dickens, to name but a few - and explore the town's unique connection with the East India Company and the British Raj.
If you are coming to Cheltenham as part of a group, here are some ideas of places to visit
