Bristol Tours, Tickets & Excursions

From Blackbeard, the notorious pirate, through to Banksy, the globe’s #1 street artist, via Edward Colston, the slave trader whose statue fell during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, the city of Bristol has put itself on the map. Find out exactly how on this fascinating guided tour that mingles centuries of city history with vibrant street art—and leave with tips to make the most of your stay.

See filming sights from the British television show "Only Fools and Horses" on this tour of Bristol. Exterior locations include the Batman and Robin scene, Nelson Mandela house, the wine bar, Sids Cafe, and more. As you go, listen to behind-the-scenes stories and background info about the show from a guide.

Bristol has an abundance of interesting buildings and landmarks—but it can take hours of research to plan a sightseeing itinerary. Save time and let someone else do the hard work instead on this guided walking tour. Get insider tips on where to see hidden artwork by Banksy and stroll past popular sights such as the Bristol Cathedral, the Bristol Old Vic, Queen Square, and Bristol City Docks.

This is the ideal way to see lots of important Bristol landmarks in a day and to learn about its history at the same time. Set off on a walking tour along the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and pass by Royal York Crescent, Victoria Square, the Corn Exchange, and the Christmas Steps. Along the way, hear personal stories from your Bristolian local guide, and learn fascinating insights dating back to medieval times.

With its eclectic food and drinks scene and large student population, Bristol is one of the UK’s top craft beer destinations—and this self-led walking tour offers the perfect introduction to its beery highlights. In the evening, make your way to the first stop (a popular local brewery) for several tastings. Then, continue at your own pace to five other pubs, taprooms, and bars, where you’ll exchange tokens for beer and can rub shoulders with locals.

Discover Bristol's biggest public Air Raid Shelter, explore the historic Old Town and experience the nation's No.1 covered market. Join us for an experience you'll never forget. Our local guides will take you on a unique tour from the height of Bristol's trading past through the swinging 60's to the city's vibrant present. Enjoy privileged access to subterranean passageways, roof top vistas, WW11 air raid shelters and rooms which once rocked to the best bands in the world. Once you've been fascinated and amazed, you'll be spoilt for choice with places to eat, drink and pick up the best local gifts to take back as a lasting reminder of your stay in Bristol.

Enjoy a lively night out in Bristol—and attend a one-of-a-kind performance, which blends comedy and magic—at Smoke & Mirrors. Located in Bristol’s Theatre District, the venue hosts a 1920s-style theater, an array of resident magicians, and also offers delectable food and drink. Book tickets to this late-night performance in advance to guarantee your seats, and get ready for an evening of illusions, jokes, and entertainment.

Learn to draw with the help of a professional tutor and a nude model by signing up for this activity, designed with hen and stag parties in mind. You'll sit down in a private venue with a full bar service and get to drawing, learning techniques and tips from your instructor.

Bristol Ghost Tours provides the only dedicated ghost tour currently available in Bristol. All of our guides are in character and costumed appropriately. Similar to our other ghost tour. This tour is a unique mixture of fun, theatrics, haunted tales and crowd participation.

Enjoy an alternative evening of entertainment at a one-man comedy and magic show in Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors pub. Unwind after a day of sightseeing at the intimate venue, located within easy reach of the city center, and prepare to laugh your night away as in-house comedian Mark Bennett guides you into a magical world of off-the-wall adult humor.

Immerse in Bristol's beautiful historic center with this self-guided escape room style tour—as you and your friends or family work together to crack the clues and unlock the mystery of the sabotaged balloon. Use the 40-page activity booklet, with clues, story, history trivia, and maps, to track down hidden objects, decode symbols, discover hidden messages, and ultimately solve the crime.

Play a city exploration game where you search your surroundings for ways to solve fun challenges and puzzles that reveal amazing places and stories in the city center of Bristol. There is no guide involved, you just follow an app and play at your own pace. Each challenge will lead you to the next place by providing you with exact directions on screen. As you solve the challenge, the story of that place is unlocked. And the next location is revealed. Highlights: Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. You will search for lost love, explore the city's street art and find out secret stories. If you are part of a group, one person can purchase access for everybody by selecting the total number of people. All group members will be able to play the city game on their smartphones. Alternatively, each person can purchase their own ticket. So, are you up for an exciting city game?

Challenge yourself to a pirate-themed treasure hunt in Bristol, which takes place on the city streets, passing shops, pubs, sights, and some hidden gems, too. Using a web link and instructions sent to you by “Bess” after you book, you’ll explore with your personal group, following maps, solving cryptic clues, and learning about Bristol as you go.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Bristol experience when you venture to Smoke & Mirrors for an evening of comedy and magic. Conveniently located in the city center, Smoke & Mirrors is an atmospheric pub and performance venue that hosts a cast of house magicians. Book tickets in advance to the evening performance, and find a seat in the 1920s-style theater. Over the course of the show, you’ll see two magicians perform masterful feats and illusions, and will have the chance to enjoy beer, wine, nibbles and more (own expense).

Discover Bristol’s waterfront by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of someone who has to complete a mysterious photo album of Bristol. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Play on! Highlights include: • Explore Bristol Marina, The SS Great Britain, Llandoger Trow and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Learn about the fascinating story of The SS Great Britain ship. • Visit the gig venue where Dua Lipa and Coldplay have performed • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Bristol, located at the end of the 125-mile Great West Way touring route from London, is a diverse city with a rich history waiting for you to explore. This city has been named the most artistic city in the UK due to its many museums, theaters, large music gigs, and vibrant street art scene. Our bus tour makes 14 stops along the way, giving you the chance to explore Bristol's many attractions. You can visit the home of the famous street artist Banksy or see one of the most important historical ships in the world - Brunel's SS Great Britain. The Bristol Discovery ticket is valid for 2 days and includes entertaining audio commentary in English on all our buses. So sit back and let the city surprise you! During the tour, we will take you past many notable landmarks such as Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol Aquarium, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Cathedral, St Mary's Redcliffe, Brunel's Old Station, Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Hippodrome, Clifton Downs, and Clifton Observatory.

The Espresso Martini was invented by British bar tender Dick Bradsell in London. Legend has it that a ‘top model’ asked for a drink that would ‘wake me up and f**k me up’ at the same time. Bradsell complied mixing vodka with espresso and coffee liqueur and the Espresso Martini was born. This hugely popular cocktail is now considered one of the classics and the the perfect post dinner cocktail. This 2 hour class is perfect for groups looking for a little pick me up after dinner or before hitting the town. Obviously if you are coffee lover this cocktail class is perfect for you but make sure everyone in your group also enjoys coffee! This classic cocktail is simple to make and its all about the crema to get that frothy foam on the top. Our experienced mixologists will show you have to make the perfect Espresso Martini’s. You don’t have to be Kate Moss to enjoy an Espresso Martini and this class work for both hens and stags.

Calling all curd nerds and turophiles – yep there’s a word for your love of cheese – Bristol’s finest cheeses are being wrapped up into one 2 hour walking tour! You have not truly explored Bristol until you tour as a turophile. Get involved in Bristol’s first and grate-est cheese crawl! The crawl is 2 hours of non stop in-curd-edible action. There will be a cheese whizz quiz and of course a little bit of apple fizz. Calling all curd nerds and turophiles – yep there’s a word for your love of cheese – Bristol’s finest cheeses are being wrapped up into one 2 hour walking tour! You have not truly explored Bristol until you tour as a turophile. Get involved in Bristol’s first and grate-est cheese crawl! The crawl is 2 hours of non stop in-curd-edible action. There will be a cheese whizz quiz and of course a little bit of fizz.

This best of Bristol tour introduces you to the most beautiful parts of the city as well as famous landmarks and secret spots that only locals know about. Exploring the city with a private guide means there’s no need to worry about being stuck in crowds and you’ll have direct access to the guide for questions. Highlights include Bristol Cathedral, street art murals by Banksy, St. Nicholas’ Market, and the Old City area.

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If you want to discover some of Bristol’s best pubs and sightseeing spots without spending hours of research time, then this is the tour for you. Visit a selection of great pubs that locals love with beers and snacks included so you don’t have to worry about paying at each venue. As you walk between pubs, the guide points out some of Bristol’s interesting landmarks—such as Saint Nicholas Market, Bristol City Docks, and the College Green.

Cocktail lovers—this one’s for you. Enjoy the luxury of a private cocktail-making lesson with just your group and a mixologist in Bristol. Instead of letting someone else make the cocktails for you, this experience offers the rare opportunity to get behind the bar and find out the secrets of creating delicious cocktails yourself. To make sure you avoid crowds, the class also gives you exclusive use of the venue.

Discover the haunted side of London on a virtual ghost tour that reveals haunted houses, cemeteries, and harrowing historic tales. A great way to learn more about London without leaving the security of your own home, this tour includes an array of interesting details from your guide. Plus, interactive quizzes keep you engaged and ensure you don’t get bored. All tour times are in the British Summer Time timezone.

Get aboard with the paddleboarding craze, and try one of the UK’s most popular water sports for yourself with this stand-up paddleboard (SUP) taster session. You’ll use premium equipment, and paddle around the water of Bristol Harbourside under the supervision on an instructor. Numbers are capped at eight per group, for close-up attention through the experience.