Tours/Bristol/Bristol City Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Viator · group up to 20 pax

Bristol City Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

4.8(25)Bristol1 hour
VIATOR5.0(8)TRIPADVISOR4.8(17)

Description

Discover Bristol - Guided Walking Tour Explore the vibrant heart of Bristol on a 1.5-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide who knows the city inside and out. Hear fascinating stories of pirates, pioneers, and protest as you walk through centuries of history, from the city’s medieval beginnings to its striking modern street art. Along the way, you’ll pass iconic sights including the Bristol Cathedral, City Hall, the Corn Exchange, Pero’s Bridge, and Anchor Square. Your guide will share the real stories behind these landmarks, offering insights you won’t find in a guidebook. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a local looking to see the city in a new light, this tour brings Bristol’s past and present to life.

Tour Options

Bristol City Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Itinerary

90 min

Along the way, you’ll hear captivating tales of pirates and protest, artists and adventurers; from Blackbeard’s legend to Banksy’s graffiti, the secrets of the floating harbour, and the story of Pero’s Bridge. We’ll explore iconic landmarks and hidden corners, wrapping up our journey at the breathtaking Bristol Cathedral.

Highlights

Expert, local guide

What's included

Included
Expert, local guide
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(25)

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LoveTravel523461
April 1, 2026
Excellent walk

Knowledgeable engagable guide. Able to answer questions and share experiences . Made the walk really interesting.

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Allison_G
March 22, 2026
Very cool to see the city...

Very cool to see the city with this tour. Joanne was great. Lots to see and the time seemed like a good amount.

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Ed_C
December 9, 2025
It was a rainy and very...

It was a rainy and very windy day, but the tour was most informative and our guide was friendly and full of information about the city. Learned a lot, and had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this if you want to have a general overview of the city. There's so much history here, and many of the landmarks still stand to this day.

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Andrea E
December 4, 2025
The ultimate history, sightseeing and walking tour of Bristol

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Rob who was a fantastic guide. He was really friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The best way to spend 2 hours if you want to learn about the city's past and present. I highly recommend anyone to do this tour!

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Ida F
October 17, 2025
Fascinating, engaging tour from a knowledgeable guide

Fascinating, engaging tour from a knowledgeable guide We were fortunate enough to be the only two people on this tour and we felt privileged to have Rob as our guide. His passion for Bristol and knowledge of its history made this a priceless introduction to a remarkable city.

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Mark_H
October 6, 2025
Highly recommend this tour!

We’ve visited Bristol several times before, and have done various other tours. However, we’ve particularly enjoyed this tour. Plenty of new information learned, and our guide was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable in Bristol history, was very pleasant, answered all questions appropriately, spoke loud and clearly, and had various pictures, maps and visual aids with him to explain Bristol’s history. Would definitely recommend this tour!

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Wendy_W
September 25, 2025
Extremely knowledgeable...

Extremely knowledgeable and pleasant tour leader, learnt a tremendous amount about Bristols history - past and present. Covered a lot of ground at a leisurely pace - highly recommend. Thank you Rob.

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49Josephine85
September 6, 2025
Fabulous tour of Bristol!

Wow!!!! What a fabulous tour of Bristol. Our guide, Joann, knew so much history and facts about Bristol that we were awed by this great tour. Joann showed great architecture and Banksy Street Art. Joann recommended a great place for lunch and helped us figure out the rest of our day in Bristol. Bristol is not to be missed and you will learn so much on this fabulous walking tour. Thanks Joann!

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lindawU8222AW
August 23, 2025
Fun and informative

Very pleasant guide. She was very patient with us being slow walkers. Fun and informative. Highly reccomend, gave very interesting information

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Stanley_W
August 20, 2025
Easy but fun and informative walking tour of Bristol

This is an easy but very interesting and entertaining walk. Bristol is a big, beautiful, and vibrant city with lots to see and do. It is impossible to experience it all in one day. Joann, our tour guide, took us to important highlights that enabled us to get a feel for the city and all it has to offer. She provided historical information as well as humorous and interesting stories and factoids. Although this was not a Banksy tour, she pointed out locations of Banksy art for us to find on our own.

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