Top 7 Walking 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.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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5.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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6.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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7.Guided Walking Tour Suspension Bridge Clifton Splendour & City.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $34

Join Mike, a Bristol guide with more than 40 years of local experience, for a 2.5 to 3-hour walk from Clifton Suspension Bridge to College Green. You will cross the bridge, explore Clifton streets, see views of SS Great Britain, visit Bristol Cathedral, spot Banksy’s Well Hung Lover, and hear stories of Bristol’s trade, guilds, architecture, and people through supplied audio devices.

“Excellent nothing else but excellent. Mike certainly knows his stuff. Seeing and finding out more about the suspension bridge was a highlight for my husband.”

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