Tours

GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS

WALKING

Take in a mixture of the latest cutting-edge street art combined with some classic Banksy on a guided tour by Where the Wall or Graft (the Blackbeard to Banksy tour throws in a bit of Norman history and Long John Silver too). Cactus Apps offer several themed self-guided tours including Banksy’s Bristol trail and the Seven Saints of St Paul’s heritage trail.

Get your pirate on and follow the barrels of the Treasure Island Trail around the Old City streets. Be introduced to the local craft beer scene with Bristol Hoppers (guided and self-guided available).

Show of Strength Theatre Walks offer a fun and interactive way to discover stories of Bristol’s past. Free guided tours of Clifton Suspension Bridge are available at weekends and bank holidays (seasonal). Find ideas for seasonal walks on the Visit Bristol website blog and don’t miss the annual Bristol Walk Fest in May, offering special themed and guided walks all around the city.

CYCLING

The Adventurous Activity Company runs organised tours for groups with bike hire included. For longer rides there are dedicated routes such as the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, the Strawberry Line and the Avon Cycleway.

BUS

Tootbus open-top bus tours (bottom) start at Broad Quay with numerous stops to hop on and off along the way, including all major city centre attractions. Only Fools and Horses fan? You can now take a mini coach tour of iconic scenes filmed in Bristol.

HOP ON A BOAT

Bristol Ferry Boats and Number Seven Boat Trips operate regular ferry services to and from waterfront attractions along the Harbourside. The Matthew (above) runs regular harbour trips, and some cruises include a cream tea or fish and chips. They also run four-hour trips along the Avon Gorge. The Bristol Packet offers guided trips around Bristol and along the River Avon to Bath.