Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour

Walking around a city, whilst listening to a tour guide, is a perfect form of exercise. 1000 years of Trade and Industry made Bristol the UK’s second city.

See the Cathedral, Banksy’s, Harbour, Docks, Georgian Square, Old Vic, ‘Bridge’, Castle site, Old City, corn exchange, markets, Guilds, Street Art, and Sugar House.

We take a maximum of six people on our walk. Enjoy a 2-hour guided walk, circa 12,000 steps and 3-4 miles long, listening to interesting facts, colourful characters, history and anecdotes on the way.

Each person has an audio receiver so they can here the guide above all the city noise.

Join your guide, who having moved to Bristol in 1980, attended Bristol Poly (UWE), has lived, played rugby, worked off and on in the city for 40 years. He is continually researching the city as a hobby and wants to give something back to the place he adores.

The style is interactive, flexible, light-hearted and personal. Nature breaks are limited, so please plan ahead.

Itinerary

1. Bristol Cathedral · 10 min

   Admire the Cathedral, Well Hung Lover, St Marks, Council House, Park Street and other Buildings

2. 10 min

   View Oporto Quay, Limekiln Dock, Cranes and Shipping

3. Bristol City Docks · 10 min

   Walk to the Medieval trench, over Pero's Bridge to Arnofini.

4. 10 min

   Over the Bridge, see the M Shed, Matthew, Container Village, and the Old Prison Ruins

5. 10 min

   See the Old Mill Pond, Guinea Street, A House Through Time, Slave Captains Houses, Redcliffe Church,

6. Queen Square · 15 min

   Work around the docks to King Williams Statue, American Consulate, Spy Glass Inn from Treasure Island

7. Bristol Old Vic Theatre · 10 min

   See the Old Vic, King Street and Welsh Back.

8. 10 min

   View the origination of Bristol as a Saxon Settlement, Castle Park, enter the Old City, see Churches, Law Courts, Merchants Trading Haunts,Corn Exchange, Nails & Guilds meeting places

9. St John on the Wall · 10 min

   Walk through the one of the Old City Gate remaining, view the Conduit and Street Art.

10. 10 min

    Closton's Statue, Cenotaph, and end at the Marriott where we started

What's included

• Audio Recievers

What's not included

• Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting point

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English · Audio guide: English

Travellers

• Child (12–17)
• Adult (18–90)

Options

• Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour

  In-person guide: English · Audio guide: English

Additional information

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and wear clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.