Bristol City Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Overview
Discover Bristol - Guided Walking Tour
Explore the vibrant heart of Bristol on a 1.5-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide who knows the city inside and out. Hear fascinating stories of pirates, pioneers, and protest as you walk through centuries of history, from the city’s medieval beginnings to its striking modern street art.
Along the way, you’ll pass iconic sights including the Bristol Cathedral, City Hall, the Corn Exchange, Pero’s Bridge, and Anchor Square. Your guide will share the real stories behind these landmarks, offering insights you won’t find in a guidebook.
Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a local looking to see the city in a new light, this tour brings Bristol’s past and present to life.
What's Included
- Expert, local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
The Old Council House
Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1JG, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
College Green
Bristol BS1 5TJ, UK
What To Expect
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-335218P26
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Expert, local guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bristol City Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bristol City Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Expert, local guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
