Brunel’s Bristol: A Self-Guided Tour from SS Great Britain to Clifton Bridge
Are you looking for a way to see Bristol without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace on this affordable audio walk.
- Find out how a brush with death brought legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Bristol, where he built the first transatlantic steamship and what was the world’s longest bridge
- Hear from producer Ste Russel, an experienced tour guide
- Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
- Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Please note this is a hilly route.
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Are you looking for a way to see Bristol without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace on this affordable audio walk.
- Find out how a brush with death brought legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Bristol, where he built the first transatlantic steamship and what was the world’s longest bridge
- Hear from producer Ste Russel, an experienced tour guide
- Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
- Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Please note this is a hilly route.
Itinerary
The tour starts by the amphitheatre.
The tour goes along Hanover Quay.
The tour passes by Spitfire Barbecue.
The tour passes by Harbour Inlet.
The tour passes by Spoke and Stringer.
The tour passes along Capricorn Place.
The tour stops briefly at the statue.
The tour passes by the landing.
The tour passes by the Pump House.
The tour passes over Cumberland Basin.
The tour passes by Plimsoll Swing Bridge.
The tour passes by Brunel's Swing Bridge.
The tour goes along the Zig Zag.
The tour passes by Old Clifton Rocks Railway.
The tour ends with a view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
The tour ends at the Lookout Lectern.
What's included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Meeting point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Languages
Audio guide: English
Travellers
- Adult (6–99)
Options
- Brunel’s Bristol: A Self-Guided Tour from SS Great Britain to Clifton Bridge
Audio guide: English
Additional information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.