Britain · BRISTOL TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 bristol tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Walk from Bristol Cathedral to the harborside with an English-speaking guide such as Owen, Mike, Luke, or Henry. Expect Banksy works, medieval Bristol, Blackbeard, Brunel, wartime damage, street art, and practical tips, all at an easy pace over two hours.
“tour guide was really great, knew his stuff and really entertaining”
Travel from Bristol in a 16-seat minibus to Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, and Castle Combe. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Alan, Alex, Esther, or Tom, shares local stories while you explore each stop independently. Stonehenge admission is included, but food and other attraction fees are not.
“An amazing and fun adventure. Dan and Alex were wonderful, well knowledge, good story tellers, both historically and a little not. Would recommend this trip, guides and touring company to everyone.”
Begin at Bristol’s Corn Exchange, walk through the Old City, then enter a preserved WWII air raid shelter beneath St Nicholas Market. Guides including Owen, Duncan, and Theresa bring wartime Bristol to life, with access to old music rooms and time for market food afterward.
“That’s my second tour with Owen and once more a great experience with this passionate and very professional guide. The tour is well organised, capturing and informative at the same time. Definitely to be recommended”
Travel from Bristol in a comfortable small-group van with a guide such as Dan, Alex, or Barney. Spend about two and a half hours in Oxford, then visit Burford and Bibury for classic Cotswold scenery, local stories, and free time to explore.
“Dan was a great guide, he explained the itinerary for the day. As we started our journey explained parts of the country enroute. When he wasn’t chatting provided some great music to listen to. Everyone got a map for Oxford which gave the main sites and he explained how long it would take you to get round that itinerary which was also helpful. The drive to the Cotswolds was also great and had some time in a couple of villages. All in all a fabulous day.”
Meet your costumed English-speaking guide outside Bristol Cathedral at 7:30pm for a family-friendly walk through up to 17 haunted sites. Hear gruesome tales around Christmas Steps, Bristol Bridge, the Old Vic, and more, with guides such as Tobias, Jimmy, and Mrs Needles keeping the mood lively.
“Tobias was an excellent guide, a perfect mix of laughs and historical information and getting the group involved. Would highly recommend!”
Enter an abandoned paint factory and pass through portals into Meridia, the Dream Factory, and the OUTERverse. This self-guided Bristol attraction leads you through more than 40 interactive rooms filled with local art, puzzles, illusions, and surprises. Allow 1.5 to 2-plus hours, then stop at the Guildhall Café Bar.
“The complexity of the place is amazing. How anyone came up with the idea I'll never know. I took my daughter for her 50th as something different to do. She enjoyed the experience but was very confused as to what it is all about. I think the experience would benefit from an explanation at the beginning. There is nothing to actually explain what the exhibition is.”
Start at Bristol Bridge and follow Heather’s English-language audio through Castle Park, the Old City, Saint Nicholas Market, Christmas Steps, Banksy murals, Bristol Cathedral, and the Docks. GPS-triggered commentary lets you walk at your own pace, pause for food, and use the tour anytime within one month.
“Really enjoyed it. A bit of fiddling with the app etc first of all - I advise you do all the downloading BEFORE going to the start point as the 4G by the start point is pretty congested and it wasn't downloading. But went for a drink elsewhere, tried again, and it was perfect. Tour is a good length and right level of detail. We timed it so we got to the cascade steps just as the ferries were about to cast off, so added in a boat tour of the docks for a further £8 each. Would definitely recommend it as an initial introduction tour.”
Cycle Bristol’s quiet streets and car-free harbourside paths on a Bristol-built Temple bike. An English-speaking guide such as Katelyn, Mike, or Owen leads you past Banksy murals, St. Nick’s Market, SS Great Britain, and Clifton Suspension Bridge in a relaxed 2.5-hour ride.
“Fabulous! I highly, highly recommend! I saw more of Bristol than I ever could have imagined in my short 2-3 hour bike tour and learned so much about the city's history.”
Spend 90 minutes exploring St Mary Redcliffe with an English-speaking guide such as Bryan, Sarah, or Paul. See medieval art, Cabot’s whalebone, merchant tombs, stained glass, hidden spaces, and the Chatterton Room, reached by a 75-step spiral staircase.
“A full and comprehensive tour of the church with an excellent history of its foundations to the present day. We have visited the church on many occasions but found the presentation was very informative, well paced, insightful and responded to our questions and interests with an inclusive and humorous delivery. We were able to see elements of the church in a new way, found out lots of new information and it was especially exciting to visit the Chatterton room and areas above the porch. My husband was delighted to be shown the grave of Tom the cat after having searched for it on several previous visits! It was interesting to…”
Step aboard the restored SS Great Britain in Bristol’s original dry dock. Explore the 1,000-horsepower engine room, class-divided decks, two museums, and passenger stories from the 1840s. This self-guided visit lets you move at your own pace, with one-day entry and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
“On a awful wet day, the dry dock was an interesting and welcome reprieve. The museum was full of information and the ship itself stunning.”
Spend two hours at Smoke & Mirrors Comedy Magic Theatre in Bristol, where two live magicians mix jokes, audience interaction, and close-up style tricks in a cozy 1920s theater. Your ticket includes a 9-inch pizza to share and a glass of Prosecco. The show is for adults 18 and over.
“Great entertainment and live interactions on stage. Pizza and Prosecco was perfect. Definitely a must do if visiting Bristol”
Travel by 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach from Bristol to Tintagel, St Ives, Land’s End, Dartmoor, Durdle Door, and Stonehenge. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and adds local stories, while three nights in small B&Bs keep the trip personal. Expect full days, scenic roads, and limited luggage space.
“disponibilità ed efficienza della guida, comodità, del pullman, hotel di buon livell”
Spend a full day at Bristol Zoo Project, a conservation zoo near Junction 17 of the M5. Walk among five lemur species, meet giraffes at head height, and follow a raised path through Bear Wood to see bears, wolves, lynxes, and wolverines. Parking is included.
Start at Moor Beer Co. for three guided tastings, then use tokens and a Bristol beer map to visit three independent Old Market venues. You’ll sample seven local beers or ales over four hours, with cider available at the final two stops. The route is relaxed, social, and self-paced.
“Great tour if you want to try some fantastic local beers and dive into the atmosphere of the local pubs. Highly recommend!!!”
At KIT FORM in Jamaica Street Studios, Bristol artist Cai Burton leads a relaxed 1.5 to 2 hour dog life drawing class. You will sketch several breeds, try timed exercises, meet the dogs during a break, and share your work. Basic supplies, music, and a bar are provided.
“Bellissima attività, é stato molto divertente disegnare vari cani diversi e seguire gli esercizi che Cai ci indicava. Se venite a Bristol e amate i cani, assolutamente da fare!!”
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