England · BRISTOL TOURS & ACTIVITIES
The shortlist you would send a friend: 15 bristol tours & activities worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 2-hour guided walking tour in Bristol that connects 1,000 years of city history to Banksy and other street art, with a small group pace.
“Very informative. Henry the tour guide is great. It is a good walking tour and highly recommended. Thanks.”
Step inside Bristol’s Corn Exchange wartime tunnels, explore WW2 air-raid shelters, then end in St Nicholas Market for street food, in 2 hours.
“Very interesting snd informative. Chap who gave us the talk very approachable. Good value for money.”
Bristol farm games with 9 hilarious inflatable challenges, fat suits, and catapults. 2 hours on Saturdays, mobile tickets.
“Great day out. Great day to celebrate Sara’s Hen party. We were booked for the Cardiff branch but due to circumstances out of their control we had to move but were given snacks. Thank you to luka for taking such great care of us.”
Small-team comedy magic in a Bristol pub theatre, with pizza and prosecco included, plus close-up tricks and a fun, no-drama vibe.
“Certainly not a perfect show but very sympatic entertainment on local level. Althought we could follow the magician's tongue only partially we had a lot of fun with his card tricks and especially the location, the backroom of a bar and the possiblity to have a snack or a beer while the show goes on were an unforgettable experience ...”
Join a Bristol ghost walk on Zoom for 2 hours of London haunt stories, Penny Dreadful clues, and an interactive quiz with a live guide.
“Didn't get to see the tour. I couldn't access the virtual tour as wasn't given the relevant password. Nobody answered the helpline contact number. Was left to converse with somebody over Whatsapp, who while helpful couldn't help either.”
See Only Fools and Horses filming locations on a half-day bus tour of Bristol from Temple Meads, with live guide and photo stops.
“We had a FANTASTIC day. A dream experience for an OFAH fan. Enjoy being whisked around Bristol and seeing filming locations first-hand with a super enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. We had Bill, he was great. Being from Bristol already and a long-term fan, I still discovered new locations and new information. The fancy dress section was an added bonus. A nice flow to the day with refreshment breaks and a good balance between coach and walking. A thoroughly great experience that any OFAH fan would love.”
Guided walking tour of Bristol Old City and harbour, small group of up to 8 with audio headsets, great value at $29.86.
“Our second tour with Mike, having joined the excellent Clifton bridge to city centre tour in 2023. This tour started close to where the previous tour finished, covering the central areas of Bristol. MIke's knowledge of the history of this facinating city remains impressive, with the detail often enhanced by photos or drawings of the city to show how it has evolved. Apart from the history, the tour touched on the social and economic changes to the city, including street art by Banksy and others. We took this tour shortly after arriving in Bristol for a long weekend, and found it highlighted many interesting areas we returned to the next…”
Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock Abbey, Castle Combe, and Cotswolds villages from Bristol in a small-group day tour with included Stonehenge entry.
“This was such a good experience. Tom was so nice and gave a great tour. We heard so much history and fun facts. Nice amount of walking vs in the van and the sights were beautiful and unique.”
A costumed, fully guided 1h45 Bristol ghost walk through haunted landmarks, ending at Queen Square, with mobile tickets.
“Jimmy had lots of information but he appeared rather nervous and the Ghost side of the walk was a bit light on detail. Jimmy needs to be a little bit believable. He obviously doesn’t believe that spirits are possible because of the way the talk was given. It may be he’s just rather young. It was also daylight which didn’t give it atmosphere.”
Play a Bristol urban treasure hunt with Captain Bess: mobile clues, flexible start times, and a 2.5-hour route through key landmarks.
“What a lovely way to see and learn about this area of Bristol. Great clues and lots of titbits of info. Been to Bristol many times, but still learnt more about it.”
Walk Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Cathedral, Banksy art, and Brunel ship views in 3 hours with a local guide and audio headsets.
“The great tourist spots which are outside the city centre, the history and fascinating trivia from origin of Bristol, bridges to Banksy art, and patience and vast knowledge of Mike of retelling the story and answering our questions!”
Solve 16 clues on a self-guided Bristol mystery walk, hit Old Vic, markets and Queen Square, and get 10% off at Cafe Revival.
“We had great fun working our way round Bristol trying to figure out the answers. Really good way to visit a town.”
Visit Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol, exploring the dockyard, museum, glass dry dock, and Brunel’s rooms with an all-day ticket.
“If you have an interest in sailing shops, early technology, or Bristol history, this is a must see. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The presentation of the ship and associated information is excellent.”
Bristol 1.5-hour life drawing with a professional tutor and nude model in a private venue with bar service, all materials included.
“Both myself and all of the people within our hen do group, would highly recommend Bristol Stag and Hen, from when originally booking the activities all the way up to the week before we were due to do the activities, Carrie and Georgia were really helpful and their customer service skills are amazing.”
One day from Bristol to Oxford and the Cotswolds on a comfy small-group tour, with a guide, easy timing, and time to explore Burford and Bibury.
“Alan was super funny and kind and the tour was well organized, so me and my friends had a fantastic time”
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