The 5 Best Tours in Bristol

1.Blackbeard to Banksy – The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,961 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Walk central Bristol from the cathedral area to Narrow Quay with guides such as Mike, Owen, Luke, and Henry. You’ll see Banksy works, other street art, ruined churches, old buildings, and reminders of Bristol’s changing past. Expect an easy-paced two-hour introduction in English, with practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“A lovely informative tour of the city .A full on tour interesting look at the history and the influence of Banksy and the street art culture .Henry the tour guide kept us all interested despite the mixed weather (heavy rain ad sunshine) during the two hour long tour. You deffinately would not have found out sk much a out the city without his tour.”

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2.Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

Meet at Bristol’s Corn Exchange for a two-hour guided visit to hidden passageways, rooftop viewpoints, World War II air raid shelters, and former music rooms. Guides including Duncan, Theresa, and Owen bring the site to life before you finish among the food stalls of St. Nicholas Market. Expect stairs, some standing, and confined underground spaces.

“This is a fascinating and entertaining tour. While the wartime stories may be familiar to some of us, the experience of visiting such a hidden part of Bristol just underneath a well known landmark is fantasic. Our guide Theresa was passionate, very knowledgable and ensured that everybody got the most out of the tour. She also pressed on in the outdoor part of the tour despite the gale force winds and rain!”

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3.Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,422 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

Walk from Bristol Cathedral to Arnolfini with an English-speaking guide such as Owen, Mike, Luke, or Henry. Expect Banksy art, medieval streets, Blitz scars, Blackbeard stories, Brunel, historic markets, and practical Bristol tips. The route is wheelchair accessible, though old-city cobbles are uneven and one set of steps can be avoided.

“Our guide was so well informed and very personable, as well as entertaining. The tour was very well planned.”

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4.Stonehenge and Cotswold Villages Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 717 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $120

Travel from Bristol in a 16-seat minibus to Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, and Castle Combe. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and shares local history, folklore, music, and practical tips. You explore each stop independently, with Stonehenge admission included. Guides such as Alan, Alex, Esther, Tom, and Iggy are known for lively storytelling.

“We really enjoyed the day trip with our guide Ester. She was very entertaining and the ride was never boring with her great playlist selection and lots of fun facts about the region. The locations were also amazing!”

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5.Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 320 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $16Best value

Start at the Corn Exchange with an English-speaking guide such as Owen, Duncan, or Theresa. Walk Bristol’s Old City, see Blitz damage, enter the untouched WWII air raid shelter beneath the market, and hear about rooms linked to 1960s bands. Finish at St. Nicholas Market, where food and souvenirs are available to buy.

“A really interesting tour made all the more so by our guide Owen. zzHHe was so we'll informed and enthusiastic and had us totally captured from the moment the tour began. Would highly recommend this tour anyone visiting Bristol.”

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