Welcome to Bristol: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour
Bristol is a vibrant and creative city on the River Avon, with fascinating medieval and maritime history combined with a thriving contemporary modern culture. It has two universities and is the home of Banksy and the explosion of the street art movement, alternative bands like Portishead and Massive Attack, as well as the medieval Old City lined with cobblestone streets, Gothic spires and Georgian terraces that speak of a history rich in global trade. Enjoy a privately guided tour of the highlights of the city followed by a drink on us at a local traditional pub.
Wander the medieval cobblestone streets of the Old City, stroll the avenues of Georgian terraces, admire the Gothic architecture of St Mary Redcliffe as you learn of the fascinating maritime history of the city. Enjoy the contemporary and creative buzz of the modern city, as you walk down Nelson Street with its explosion of street art, and several Banksy’s, before stopping in at the pub for a well-deserved drink on us!
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Welcome to Bristol: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour
What's included in Welcome to Bristol: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bristol
Stroll the atmospheric streets of Bristol’s Old City, rich in medieval history and packed with maritime character.
Bristol Cathedral
Walk to the beautiful Bristol Cathedral, and admire its unique and historic architecture - first built in 1140, and also see the now world-famous mural of Banksy's Well Hung Lover, also called the Naked Man on Frogmore Street, the first legal piece of street art in the UK.
Wander along the historic Corn Street in the heart of Bristol, lined with majestic Georgian and Edwardian architecture, cocktail bars and lively restaurants. See the old Corn Exchange - the former economic hub of the city, and now a thriving indoor market.
Inclusions
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink
- Transportation, and hotel pickup/drop-off
- Donations are accepted at St Mary Redcliffe Church but not included
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your guide will meet you outside the 'We the Curious" sign - Canon's Marsh, Bristol BS1 5DB, UK.
End Points
- The finish point will be at a pub along the route, and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
