Top 20 Experiences in Bristol
Stonehenge and Cotswold Villages Full-day Tour from Bristol
It’s a day of magic, imagination, and inspiration. Many have gazed upon Stonehenge and wondered how the enormous standing stones ended up like that. Some believe the wizard Merlin worked his magic to create them. Others imagine aliens are involved. While some agree it was the Romans. Standing stones constantly inspire the imagination and on this tour you get to see not just one, but two of these amazing constructs. And it doesn’t stop with these monuments. Many know the Cotswolds as a place of quintessential beauty and it’s time for you to see for yourself. From movie set locations to fascinating history, you’ll love exploring this beautiful region.
Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol
Join us for a fantastic fun filled and fact packed tour of Bristol, take in world leading street art by Banksy and others, nestled in 1000 years of city history.
4 Day Tour in Cornwall, Devon and Stonehenge from Bristol
From Minack Theatre to Durdle Door, Stonehenge to St Ives, you won't believe the beauty of Cornwall and Devon. The beauty in this part of Great Britain truly is something to marvel at. From the peaceful seaside town of St Ives to the intriuging mystery that is Stonehenge, you're going to love this this part of the world steeped in myths and legends. You get a bit of everything on this tour. Small, beautiful towns. Stunning coastlines. Dramatic castles. Fascinating history. Unfathomable structures - both natural and man (and woman) made. What are you waiting for? Join us on this four day tour and see what you've been missing.
Oxford and Cotswold Small-Group Tour from Bristol
Embark on a journey through the heart of England, where academia meets timeless charm. Explore the hallowed halls of Oxford, where history whispers through ivy-clad walls. Then, venture into the picture-perfect landscapes of the Cotswolds, where quaint villages and rolling hills paint a storybook setting. Immerse yourself in the allure of cobblestone streets, thatched cottages, and a tapestry of cultural richness. Uncover the magic of Oxford and the Cotswolds in this full day tour from Bristol
The House Magicians' Comedy Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol (Sat 7pm)
Owned by local entrepreneur and magician Mark Bennett, Smoke & Mirrors Bar is located within Bristol’s theatre district. During this 85 minute comedy magic show with two of the House Magicians will have you entertained all night long. Smoke & Mirrors also always strives to offer the very best in award winning bar food, fine wines and real ales.
Food & drink Tour: Bristol Hotspots & Hidden Treasures
From burgers to gin, pie to wine, discover some of the city center's best-known independents and best-kept secrets. Starting at the top of Park Street, we will wind our way down through the center, ending up at the Harbourside, eating and drinking our way through some of Bristol's most inspiring and delicious stories. As well as sampling delightful goodies, we’ll hear about what these fabulous businesses are up to behind the scenes to create positive change in the food and drinks sector. Your tour will be hosted by local food expert, Florence, who loves nothing more than to share her passion for fantastic flavors and game-changing businesses!
The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Friday 8pm
The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show. Even our previous guests have rated us Number 1 on TripAdvisor. On entering Smoke & Mirrors you will be greeted by our in house close-up magician who will bamboozle you with great magic and our welcoming staff will be on hand to look after your drinks and food requirements. At 6:45pm am we will invite you to enter our 1920s style theatre seating just over 35 people it's cosy and the atmosphere is electric. Our theatre host will seat you at your table and take your interval drinks for you. So once we have seated all our guests the show starts at 7pm Our resident family magician will entertain and wow you for 85mins with interval. We pride ourselves in offering full-blown entertainment from the moment you walk through the door to when you leave.
St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour
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.
Bristol Waterfront Outdoor Escape Game
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.
Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol
With this unique bus tour of filming locations from classic British comedy Only Fools and Horses you'll spend the afternoon visiting scenes from some of TV's funniest moments. This tour of exterior locations includes Nelson Mandela House, the Batman and Robin scene, Sids Cafe, the wine bar where Del falls through the hatch and many other memorable moments with your guide giving you the background and behind the scenes to the show.
Banksy Street Art Graffiti Outdoor Escape Game in Bristol
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?
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.
Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours
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.
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Bristol with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
A fun and different way to see Bristol! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.
(Thur 7pm) Comedy Magic Show includes 1x Pizza & 2 glasses of Prosecco
The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show. Even our previous guests have rated us Number 1 on TripAdvisor. On entering Smoke & Mirrors you will be greeted by our in house close-up magician who will bamboozle you with great magic and our welcoming staff will be on hand to look after your drinks and food requirements. At 6:50 pm we will invite you to enter our 1920s style theatre seating just 44 it's cosy and the atmosphere is electric. Our theatre host will seat you at your table and take your interval drinks for you. So once we have seated all our guests the show starts at 7:00 pm 2 of our Resident Comedy magicians will entertain and wow you for 60mins no-interval. We pride ourselves in offering full-blown entertainment from the moment you walk through the door to when you leave.
Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide
Explore the unique riverside city of Bristol while you are embracing the local’s favourite tradition, pub hopping with your friendly and professional guide. Every one of our private guided tours have all of your locally produced, delicious beer in the price to be enjoyed in Bristol's best independent pubs and tap rooms while enjoying the beutiful sights of the city such as the Cascade Steps and the Harbour, Denmark Street (18th Cebtury Bristol) Llandoger Trow, the famous pub where Daniel Defoe met Alexander Selkirk around 1711 and based his book Robinson Crusoe on the life of Selkirk. Your tour will continue to Theatre Royal/Old Vic, the oldest working theatre in the English speaking world (1766). After visiting this pub you will see the unique Saint Nicholas Market, Old Bristol, Saint John on the Wall Church and a visit to Bristol's smallest pub. We will contact you after booking with all information of your guide. Meeting point: Hippodrome.
Guided Walking Tour Suspension Bridge Clifton Splendour & City.
A guided walk, for a maximum of six people, between 2.5 - 3 Hrs long, 12-15,000 steps circa 4-5 miles long, listening to the guide on Audio devices to interesting facts, colourful characters, history and anecdotes on the way. Clifton, a sleepy village in 1700, developed into the ‘Mayfair’ of Bristol. Walk the suspension bridge, view the dramatic ‘Avon Gorge’, Historic Buildings, Grand Terraces, Crescents & Squares, see the Harbour, Banksy’s, University, Museum, that statue, ending at the Cathedral and Centre. Join your guide, who having moved to Bristol in 1980, attended Bristol Poly (UWE), I have lived, played rugby, worked off and on in the City for 40 years. I am now semi retired, continually research the city as a Hobby and want to give something back to a place I adore. The style is interactive, flexible, light-hearted and personal.
Bristol Cheese Crawl with Cider!
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.
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.
2 Hours Private Walking to Bristol Cider Tour with Cheese
Join your enthusiastic hosts for a cider-filled tour of historic Bristol as they share stories of heritage, craft and passion of craft cider, with plenty to taste too. We'll meander through Bristol's historic harbourside, delving deep into the world of cider, with a stop at Bristol cider institution The Orchard for a cheeky half or 2. (Only the best, mind you!) This real West Country experience includes a stop for a craft cider at tasty new joint, The Junction plus a tasty pit stop at specialist cheese shop the Bristol Cheesemonger, known for their delicious array of locally sourced and hand-selected cheeses. Because cider and cheese really are a match made in heaven. With both these delights in your belly, you’ll wind your way back to Wapping Wharf, where you’ll finish the experience with a toast of well-earned Somerset Cider Brandy. Familiarize yourself with the finest independent producers in the land and taste the best cider this side of the globe. Cheers!