Private Bristol Dark Side Walking Tour

Delve into the eerie past of Bristol on this private walking tour, exploring the shadowy tales that shaped the city. Over 1.5 hours, unravel stories of gruesome executions, ghostly encounters, and notorious criminals as you stroll through the historic streets. From the chilling history of College Green to the haunted Rummer Tavern, this tour offers a unique glimpse into Bristol's dark side with a knowledgeable local guide. Public punishments, haunted taverns, exploding coffins, and duels to the death… Bristol’s past is anything but ordinary.

• Flexible start times available to suit your schedule
• Discover haunted locations, tragic tales, and dark secrets
• Meeting point at College Green, with customizable arrangements available

Itinerary

1. College Green · 15 min

   Join your guide at College Green and learn about the blood shed here on this beautiful part of Bristol. Watch out for ghostly monks and soldiers!

2. Bristol Harbour · 10 min

   Stroll down to the Harbour, but be sure not to fall in! Discover the grim truth behind this body of water at the heart of Bristol

3. 10 min

   Discover the history of the Duck Hunt, Edward Teach and the Bristol Bleeper!

4. Redcliffe Caves · 10 min

   Peer into the darkness as you hear stories of mining here and their repurposing as wartime prisons (exterior visit only)

5. St Mary Redcliffe Church · 15 min

   Discover an old Quaker Burial ground, complete with a hermits cave, and listen as the surprising features of this beautiful church are revealed (exterior visit only)

6. 10 min

   Originally called the Coach and Horses, admire the pub which is famous for its ‘hole in the wall’ - a window where a lookout could keep watch for press gangs (exterior visit only)

7. Victoria St & Bristol Bridge, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6AA, UK · 10 min

   View the bridge that gave this city it's name, and it's own dark history as a place of crossing and convenience

8. Saint Nicholas Market · 10 min

   Finish the tour with the surprising truth behind Wine Street, and disastrous executions (exterior visit only)

What's included

• A local, friendly guide

What's not included

• No food and drink included
• No admission fees to any other attractions included

Meeting point

Start time

09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00 · 13:30 · 14:00 · 14:30 · 15:00 · 15:30 · 16:00 · 16:30 · 17:00 · 17:30 · 18:00 · 18:30 · 19:00

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Traveler (0–120)

Options

• Large Groups (7-15 people)from €243.98

  Group Size

  Start time: 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00 · 13:30 · 14:00 · 14:30 · 15:00 · 15:30 · 16:00 · 16:30 · 17:00 · 17:30 · 18:00 · 18:30 · 19:00

  In-person guide: English

• Small Groups (1-6 people)from €164.69

  Group Size

  Start time: 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00 · 13:30 · 14:00 · 14:30 · 15:00 · 15:30 · 16:00 · 16:30 · 17:00 · 17:30 · 18:00 · 18:30 · 19:00

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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