Britain · BRISTOL TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 bristol tours that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Bristol’s medieval core, Banksy art, Blackbeard lore, and harborside landmarks on a lively two-hour walking tour for $17.
“Our tour guide Luke was fantastic. The tour was jam packed with interesting information. Luke was engaging and put everyone at ease. One of the best tours I have ever taken, an absolute must for anyone visiting Bristol.”
Review of the Bristol Stonehenge and Cotswold Villages tour, with Avebury, Lacock, Castle Combe, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Our guide Tom was amazing. He is local to the area and very knowledgeable. He shared an amazing amount of information and answered all of our questions on a very helpful manner. We had multiple steps including areas you would not normally see on a bus tour. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. The smaller stops were a great addition to our visit to Stonehenge. We enjoyed it so much we cancelled a tour to zLoch Ness with another company and rebooked with Rabbies.”
Explore Bristol’s wartime air raid shelter, Old City streets, Corn Exchange music rooms, and St Nicholas Market for $16.
“Entertaining and learned a lot (and when you book tours in a town you’re familiar with, they can often be entertaining OR informative, but it takes a skilled tour guide to make them both!) Tour was just about the right length of time at 1 1/4 hours. Loved seeing the fledgling museum and hope that the city council encourages this endeavour.”
Review of Rabbie's Bristol tour to Oxford, Burford, and Bibury, with practical advice on timing, transport, value, guides, and what to expect.
“Great day. The guide was funny and also gave some interesting facts. I was really satisfied. For a better experience I would change the first Costwold if possible. It gives totally the feeling that this place has been built for tourism as it's so full of tourist-oriented shops by the road.”
Explore Bristol after dark on a theatrical ghost walk through 17 haunted sites, with historic tales, costumed guides, and practical tips.
“Brilliant, highly informative and enjoyable. Not too far to walk between highlights and great fun”
Explore Wake The Tiger in Bristol, a surreal self-guided art adventure through 40-plus rooms, with puzzles, cafés, and family fun.
“Great, loved it. A lot to do and great for the kids too!”
Explore Bristol’s landmarks, Banksy art, markets, pubs, and docks at your own pace with an affordable English audio walking tour.
“Loved the realness of the tour. I especially thought it was funny when at some point during the recorded tour I ran into a physical tour talking about the same thing on site. I thought my info was more informative lol. The only thing I wish would happen is that the recording could be updated as it was, as mentioned in the recording, recorded during COVID.”
Explore Aerospace Bristol, step aboard Concorde, enjoy hands-on exhibits, family activities, expert talks, and a full day of flight history.
“More than just Concorde History of aviation including other planes including a Harrier jump jet . Also your ticket gives unlimited re entry for a year”
See Banksy murals, Bristol’s harbourside, Clifton Suspension Bridge, and the Old City on an easy 2.5-hour guided bike tour.
“Luke was a very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating guide. Highly recommended”
Explore St Mary Redcliffe’s medieval art, hidden rooms, graffiti and organ on a lively 90-minute guided tour in Bristol.
“A full and comprehensive tour of the church with an excellent history of its foundations to the present day. We have visited the church on many occasions but found the presentation was very informative, well paced, insightful and responded to our questions and interests with an inclusive and humorous delivery. We were able to see elements of the church in a new way, found out lots of new information and it was especially exciting to visit the Chatterton room and areas above the porch. My husband was delighted to be shown the grave of Tom the cat after having searched for it on several previous visits! It was interesting to…”
Explore Brunel’s SS Great Britain, its engine room, class-divided decks, two museums, and Bristol’s historic waterfront in one day.
“The feeling of what it would have truly been like and the recreated atmosphere. The audio interactions were fun and interesting.”
Bristol’s House Magicians pairs live comedy, magic, pizza, and Prosecco in an intimate 1920s-style theater.
“Great entertainment and live interactions on stage. Pizza and Prosecco was perfect. Definitely a must do if visiting Bristol”
Explore Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, and Stonehenge on a four-day small-group tour from Bristol, with Tintagel, St Ives, and coastal views.
“Our tour guide Alan was excellent and did its best to show us as many places as allowed in the time we had. I’d have like to have ahead of time more information about which places and attractions to be visited in each city as well as which hotels or B&B’s we’ll be staying to have an idea of what to expect and what to do in the areas surrounding them.”
Review Bristol Zoo Project, with lemurs, giraffes, Bear Wood, play areas, parking, food, conservation work, and practical visit tips.
Explore Bristol’s Old Market with seven local beers, four independent venues, a brewery tasting, snacks, and a self-guided route.
“Great tour if you want to try some fantastic local beers and dive into the atmosphere of the local pubs. Highly recommend!!!”
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