Britain · BRISTOL TOURS
Good bristol tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Bristol walking tour linking Banksy street art with Blackbeard, medieval ruins, wartime scars, and harbor history in two lively hours.
“Our guide was so well informed and very personable, as well as entertaining. The tour was very well planned.”
Visit Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, and Castle Combe from Bristol on a small-group day tour with local stories and free time.
“Convenient pick up as we stayed at the hotel they picked up from. There is a lot packed into the 1 day so not a ton of time to spend at each stop, but for us it was fine. We were able to see everything and grab a bite or quick pint at a few stops. Our guide Alex was a great story teller, Esther was a great driver and had some cool historical stories about the towns.”
Explore Bristol’s WWII air raid shelter, old city streets, Corn Exchange secrets, and St Nicholas Market on a lively guided walk.
“The guide was knowledgeable, engaged very well with the group, and the tour was well balanced and very interesting. It would be good if there was more museum space but they have made the best of what they have been given. It was a surprise and a delight to find such a gem.”
See Oxford, Burford, and Bibury in one small-group day from Bristol, with scenic drives, local stories, and free time to explore.
“Our tour guide was amazing, it was an inclusive tour.”
Explore Bristol after dark on a theatrical ghost walk through 17 haunted sites, medieval streets, gruesome tales, and lively local guides.
“Was just perfect ❤️ Jimmy was brilliant, best tour ever ❤️”
Explore Wake The Tiger in Bristol, a self-guided art adventure through 40-plus rooms, puzzles, surprises, a café, and the world of Meridia.
“Great, loved it. A lot to do and great for the kids too!”
Explore Bristol Bridge, Castle Park, Banksy murals, Bristol Cathedral, and the docks with a flexible English audio walk for $6.
“Great way to see the city. Liked that we could go at our own pace and stop where we wanted to.”
See Banksy murals, Bristol’s old city, harbourside, SS Great Britain and Clifton Suspension Bridge on an easy 2.5-hour bike tour.
“Perfect combination of histor and fun facts. If you want a great overview of Bristol, and to quickly get a lay of the land, start with this 3 hour tour!”
Explore St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol on a 90-minute tour with medieval graffiti, hidden rooms, stained glass, monuments, and organ music.
“Best thing: personal attention from a knowledgeable guide with interesting information about the church. Suggestion: liked the tales about the historical characters and their activities! Maybe a few more of these stories? Thanks, Paul!”
Explore Brunel’s SS Great Britain, its engine room, class-divided decks, and two museums with a one-day entry ticket in Bristol.
“It was a memorable afternoon for me! I had fun trying the steering wheel, embossing my ticket w/ each new voyage, and exploring the ships quarters below deck. 🚢🌊🏴”
Bristol’s House Magicians pairs live magic, comedy, pizza, and Prosecco in a cosy 1920s-style theatre for a lively two-hour night out.
“Absolutely brilliant show!the magicians were fantastic I cnt rate this show highly enough 10/10 well done guys I can’t wait to go back”
Explore Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, and Stonehenge on a four-day small-group tour from Bristol with Tintagel, St Ives, and Dartmoor.
“Our tour guide Alan was excellent and did its best to show us as many places as allowed in the time we had. I’d have like to have ahead of time more information about which places and attractions to be visited in each city as well as which hotels or B&B’s we’ll be staying to have an idea of what to expect and what to do in the areas surrounding them.”
Explore Bristol Zoo Project’s lemurs, giraffes, bears, and wolves, with parking, play areas, conservation exhibits, and a full day to roam.
Paddle Bristol’s Floating Harbour past SS Great Britain and the Matthew, with expert tuition, small groups, gear, and free photos.
“Awesome way to see the harbour. Lovely guide. Good fun for a group activity”
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