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Home/Destinations/Bristol/Walking Tours

Bristol Walking Tours

Bristol is a city of layers you only see on foot: the medieval Old City around Corn Street, the brass ‘nails’ where merchants paid on the nail, the Georgian terraces climbing to Clifton, and the Floating Harbour that made all of it possible when the tidal river was dammed in 1809. Guided walks run two to three hours and cost £12–£22, with local guides who tell the uncomfortable parts of the story too.

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Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour
Bristol
Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour
4.9(169)·2h 15min
from$29/ person

Walking Tours in Bristol — FAQ

What does a Bristol walking tour cover?
Most routes link Corn Street and the ‘nails’, St Nicholas Market, the Floating Harbour and King Street's 17th-century pubs, with the city's merchant and slave-trade history told along the way. Longer walks climb to Brandon Hill and Clifton.
How much is a walking tour in Bristol?
Guided walks cost £12–£22 for two to three hours; private highlights walks run about £37. Self-guided audio versions start from £4.37 if you would rather set your own pace.
Is Bristol walkable?
The centre and harbourside are compact and flat. Clifton is a genuine climb — about 25 minutes uphill from the centre — so many walking tours either start up there or take the bus for that stretch.

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Guided Walking Tour Suspension Bridge Clifton Splendour & City.
Bristol
Guided Walking Tour Suspension Bridge Clifton Splendour & City.
5.0(103)·2h 30min–3h
from$162/ person
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Bristol Harbourside Self-Guided Walking Tour
Bristol
Bristol Harbourside Self-Guided Walking Tour
4.5(15)·2–3 hours
from$12/ person
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Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol
Bristol
Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol
4.9(2,301)·2 hours
from$19/ person
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Bristol City Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Bristol
Bristol City Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide
4.9(29)·1h 30min
from$16/ person
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Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours
Bristol
Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours
4.8(207)·1h 45min
from$24/ person
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Bristol’s Old Market: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bristol
Bristol’s Old Market: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
1h 15min–1h 30min
from$9/ person
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Bristol’s Brewery Taprooms: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bristol
Bristol’s Brewery Taprooms: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
40 min–1h
from$9/ person
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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Bristol
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
5.0(2,238)·2 hours
from$17/ person
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Brunel’s Bristol: A Self-Guided Tour from SS Great Britain to Clifton Bridge
Bristol
Brunel’s Bristol: A Self-Guided Tour from SS Great Britain to Clifton Bridge
4.7(14)·1h 20min–2h 40min
from$9/ person
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Bristol Self Guided Treasure Hunt & Outdoor Exploration Game
Bristol
Bristol Self Guided Treasure Hunt & Outdoor Exploration Game
4.7(3)·3 hours
from$39/ person
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TOP Bristol: Private Guided Tour with Your Mobile
Bristol
TOP Bristol: Private Guided Tour with Your Mobile
2–3 hours
from$6/ person
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Bristol Waterfront: Brunel to Banksy Self-Guided Puzzle Walk
Bristol
Bristol Waterfront: Brunel to Banksy Self-Guided Puzzle Walk
3.7(7)·2h 30min–3h
from$7/ person
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Private Historic Bristol Walking Tour Through Cultural Heritage
Bristol
Private Historic Bristol Walking Tour Through Cultural Heritage
5.0(1)·2h 30min
from$619/ person
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Private Historic Bristol Walking Tour and Suspension Bridge
Bristol
Private Historic Bristol Walking Tour and Suspension Bridge
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$619/ person
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Private Bristol Dark Side Walking Tour
Bristol
Private Bristol Dark Side Walking Tour
1h 30min
from$183/ person
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Welcome to Bristol: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour
Bristol
Welcome to Bristol: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour
2h 30min
from$220/ person
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Craft Beer Tour Bristol
Bristol
Craft Beer Tour Bristol
4.9(60)·3h 30min
from$61/ person
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Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide
Bristol
Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide
5.0(6)·2–3 hours
from$141/ person
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