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The 15 Best Tours in Bristol

29 tours  ·  from $6 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 tours in Bristol worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol - Banksy without reducing Bristol to one artist
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Blackbeard to Banksy – The Ultimate Walking Tour of 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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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour - Going below ground into the World War II shelter
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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

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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Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Bristol Cathedral on College Green
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Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

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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From Bristol: Stonehenge and Cotswold Villages Day Tour - Avebury and its enormous stone circle
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From Bristol: Stonehenge and Cotswold Villages Day Tour

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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(9pm) The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show - Smoke & Mirrors - What happens before the 8:45 pm show
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(9pm) The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show – Smoke & Mirrors

5.(9pm) The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show – Smoke & Mirrors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · from $38

Spend an evening at Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors, where a house magician mixes close-up tricks with adult comedy in an intimate pub theatre. Arrive early for table seating and pre-show magic, then settle in for an 8:45 pm performance lasting about 85 minutes. The show is for ages 18 and up and may include audience participation, swearing, smoke, and strobe lighting.

“Absolutely without doubt the best comedy/magic show I’ve been too & my partner proposed so a night we won’t ever forget.”

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Bristol: Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour - Starting at Bristol’s Corn Exchange
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Bristol: Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

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

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

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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West Country Games - the most popular group activity in the South West! - Arriving at Gatcombe Farm near Bristol
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West Country Games – the most popular group activity in the South West!

7.West Country Games – the most popular group activity in the South West!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

At Gatcombe Farm near Bristol, groups of 8 to 40 tackle nine comic West Country themed games with inflatables, fat suits, and catapults. Saturday sessions run at 10:30am and 1:30pm, lasting about two to three hours. Hosts including Saskia, Sam P, Luca, Joy, Charlie, and Tom have led lively sessions, so expect plenty of banter and friendly competition.

“Went on stag do and had a blast! Amazing way to spend your day didn’t stop laughing the whole time! Shout out to our host Saskia for being an absolute g she was amazing 🙌🏼 5 ⭐️ would recommend 👌🏼”

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The House Magicians' Comedy Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol (Sat 7pm) - What happens during the 85-minute show
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The House Magicians’ Comedy Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol (Sat 7pm)

8.The House Magicians’ Comedy Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol (Sat 7pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $35

Spend Saturday evening at Smoke & Mirrors in central Bristol, where two house magicians combine close-up magic, stage illusions, comedy, and live music. Doors begin around 6:30 pm for the 7 pm show. Expect audience participation, assigned seating, drinks and food at your own cost, and a small theater limited to 44 people.

“More comedy than magic as each trick had a 10 min build up. Entertaining but the audience will determine how good a show you get.”

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The House Magicians Comedy Magic Shows - What happens during the 90-minute show
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The House Magicians Comedy Magic Shows

9.The House Magicians Comedy Magic Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Spend about 90 minutes at Smoke & Mirrors Comedy & Magic Theatre Pub in Bristol, moving from close-up magic to a comedy magic show. Your admission includes pizza and prosecco, with a small-room setting, assigned seating, and a maximum of 44 people. Expect changing performers, audience participation, and occasional strong language.

“Certainly not a perfect show but very sympatic entertainment on local level. Althought we could follow the magician's tongue only partially we had a lot of fun with his card tricks and especially the location, the backroom of a bar and the possiblity to have a snack or a beer while the show goes on were an unforgettable experience ...”

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Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows :The Original Bristol Ghost Walk - Key points to know before booking
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Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows :The Original Bristol Ghost Walk

10.Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows :The Original Bristol Ghost Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Join See Your City for an English-language ghost experience priced at $27.73 per person. The published details combine Bristol meeting points with a Zoom format and London ghost stories. Expect a live guide, haunted-history tales, Penny Dreadfuls, images, questions, and an interactive quiz.

“If you’re looking for an hour of fun interaction during lockdown, this is for you. The host was knowledgeable and energetic and did a great job. However, I think the description of what you’re actually paying for needs a few alterations as I assumed a guide would be taking us around London and actually showing us these places. We were quite disappointed that this wasn’t the case and didn’t feel this kind of tour was our cup of tea. Also, why did I pay £10 for 2 ppl when it really wouldn’t have mattered how many were watching !!”

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Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol - The bar, Batman and Robin, and a classic street scene
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Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol

11.Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Join Brit Movie Tours at Bristol Temple Meads for a roughly three-and-a-half-hour bus tour of more than 10 Only Fools and Horses filming locations. Guides such as Jimmy, Andy, and Bill bring the show to life with clips, stories, photo stops, and a chance to dress as Batman and Robin. The tour returns to Temple Meads.

“We had a FANTASTIC day. A dream experience for an OFAH fan. Enjoy being whisked around Bristol and seeing filming locations first-hand with a super enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. We had Bill, he was great. Being from Bristol already and a long-term fan, I still discovered new locations and new information. The fancy dress section was an added bonus. A nice flow to the day with refreshment breaks and a good balance between coach and walking. A thoroughly great experience that any OFAH fan would love.”

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From Bristol: Oxford and the Cotswolds Full-Day Tour - Oxford in two and a half hours
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From Bristol: Oxford and the Cotswolds Full-Day Tour

12.Oxford and the Cotswolds Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 244 reviews · 1 day · from $78

Travel from Bristol by comfortable small-group van to Oxford, Burford, and Bibury. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares stories on the road, then gives you free time to explore each stop. Expect about two and a half hours in Oxford, one hour in Burford, and 45 minutes in Bibury, with the route sometimes reversed.

“It was an incredible day! It was a comfortable bus. I can't find words for the villages.”

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The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Friday 8pm - The 7:45 pm arrival and pre-show welcome
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The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Friday 8pm

13.The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Friday 8pm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $33

Spend Friday evening at Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors, where a close-up magician greets you before two resident comedy magicians take the stage for 90 minutes. The intimate 40-seat theatre brings the action close, with audience participation, food, drinks, and a 7:45 pm seating before the 8 pm show. The experience is for ages 18 and over.

“Fantastic location, a small theatre and pub. Pizzas were really good - the thin authentic version! Show was great, really funny and the ‘magic’ was amazing. Will be back again!”

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Bristol: Guided Ghost Tour - Starting outside Bristol Cathedral at 7:30pm
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Bristol: Guided Ghost Tour

14.Guided Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 193 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Meet your costumed guide outside Bristol Cathedral at 7:30pm for a family-friendly walk through Bristol’s medieval centre. Guides such as Mrs Needles, Tobias Carver, Jimmy, and Jim Reaper lead you past up to 17 haunted locations, from Christmas Steps to Bristol Old Vic, mixing gruesome tales, local history, humour, and theatrical surprises.

“A fun way to spend a few hours exploring central Bristol. Tobias our guide was very entertaining, lots of interesting ghost stories told with humour, Tobias interacted with the locals as they walked past our group with great wit. We laughed lots, while walking past pubs we’d never seen before and will now visit. We were a group of 10, all of us enjoyed the experience and would recommend this tour. We all wish we’d had cash on us to be able to tip Tobias, he did a great job.”

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Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour - College Green, Bristol Cathedral, and Park Street
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Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour

15.Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Join Mike for a 2-hour-15-minute walk from Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel through the cathedral quarter, harbour, Queen Square, Old City, and surviving medieval gate. An audio receiver keeps his commentary clear, while photos and drawings help explain Bristol’s changing story. Expect a brisk but manageable route, comfortable shoes, and a group of no more than eight.

“Mike was a nice guide to show you the sights of Bristol. The headsets made all the difference to the walking tour and was one of the reasons for booking with him. He was very knowledgeable and crambed alot into the two hours we were in his company. If in town for your first time it's worth booking the tour as you won't be disappointed.”

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New in Tours in Bristol

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★ 4.7St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided TourFrom $867 reviews
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