Brunel’s Bristol: A Self-Guided Tour from SS Great Britain to Clifton Bridge
Description
Are you looking for a way to see Bristol without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace on this affordable audio walk. • Find out how a brush with death brought legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Bristol, where he built the first transatlantic steamship and what was the world’s longest bridge • Hear from producer Ste Russel, an experienced tour guide • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. Please note this is a hilly route.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour starts by the amphitheatre.
The tour goes along Hanover Quay.
The tour passes by Spitfire Barbecue.
The tour passes by Harbour Inlet.
The tour passes by Spoke and Stringer.
The tour passes along Capricorn Place.
The tour stops briefly at the statue.
The tour passes by the landing.
The tour passes by the Pump House.
The tour passes over Cumberland Basin.
The tour passes by Plimsoll Swing Bridge.
The tour passes by Brunel's Swing Bridge.
The tour goes along the Zig Zag.
The tour passes by Old Clifton Rocks Railway.
The tour ends with a view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
The tour ends at the Lookout Lectern.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(13)
Got lost too many times 🤣🤣🤣 first and last time I'll be doing a self guided tour! It was just too much trying to take pictures and listening for directions at the same time! Not worth the faff! Do a guided tour instead .
A really good walking tour experience that automatically tailors to your speed by GPS. Very informative and took us along the riverside and up the hillside to the bridge - which are areas we hadn't previously walked. Highly recommended 👌
I think there should be a more understandable description of the tour eg. Not suitable for disabled , strenuous sections ( which climb up to the bridge certainly is) Why not having a simple rating system as many walking groups use such as. 1 🥾 2 🥾etc. Nevertheless some interesting commentary esp. about Brunel.
Loved the idea and the tour itself. Very informative and the best thing is that you can do it at your own pace. Decided to stop and have lunch on the way then proceed with the tour. Small glitch along the path due to construction closure but figured out a workaround to continue. Highly recommended! Be prepared for a steep hike towards the end of the tour :)
This was a great view of Bristol as a port city with interesting and humorous facts about the architecture of the bridge and the engineer himself.
Unfortunately the starting point of my tour and some of the route were obstructed by building works and the programme had difficulty understanding this. The tour was interesting and the commentary was clear. I did not like the fact that I could not cancel the tour without forfeiting the fee: I had a nasty fall 48 hours beforehand and very nearly did not make it.
Interesting details. Liked the GPS as told me if I went wrong. In-depth knowledge. Clear instructions Enjoyable
Great tour very informative and easy to follow. Good value. As said in other reviews, it is a steep climb at the end but worth it.
The docks, The Bridge & dinner at the white lion with amazing views of the bridge , so much to do, needed more time
This audio tour is packed with a lot of interesting information. It was great value for the amount charged. To avoid climbing the steep hill, I chose to take a bus to the top and start at Clifton Observatory. So I was going in the opposite direction. I wish the audio clip for each location could be more "standalone", i.e., not so dependant on the direction of travel. Note that descending the steep hill might not be such a good idea after all. Maybe I should have gone in the direction of this audio tour....
