Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour
Overview
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Audio Recievers
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ England
Admire the Cathedral, Well Hung Lover, St Marks, Council House,
Park Street and other Buildings
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Canon's Marsh, Bristol, UK
View Oporto Quay, Limekiln Dock, Cranes and Shipping
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bristol City Docks, Bristol England
Walk to the Medieval trench, over Pero's Bridge to Arnofini.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Prince Street Bridge, Prince Street, Bristol England
Over the Bridge, see the M Shed, Matthew, Container Village, and the Old Prison Ruins
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bathurst Basin, Bristol BS1, UK
See the Old Mill Pond, Guinea Street, A House Through Time, Slave Captains Houses, Redcliffe Church,
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Queen Square, Off Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4NH England
Work around the docks to King Williams Statue, American Consulate,
Spy Glass Inn from Treasure Island
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bristol Old Vic, Theatre Royal King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED England
See the Old Vic, King Street and Welsh Back.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baldwin Street (R11), Bristol BS1 1QZ, UK
View the origination of Bristol as a Saxon Settlement, Castle Park, enter the Old City, see Churches, Law Courts, Merchants Trading Haunts, Corn Exchange, Nails & Guilds meeting places
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St John on the Wall, 35 Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EZ England
Walk through the one of the Old City Gate remaining, view the Conduit and Street Art.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Christmas Steps, off Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 5BS England
See the last Sugar House, Medieval Steps, Alms Houses, Closton's Statue, Cenotaph, and end at the Marriott where we started
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ England
Admire the Cathedral, Well Hung Lover, St Marks, Council House,
Park Street and other Buildings
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Canon's Marsh, Bristol, UK
View Oporto Quay, Limekiln Dock, Cranes and Shipping
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bristol City Docks, Bristol England
Walk to the Medieval trench, over Pero's Bridge to Arnofini.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Prince Street Bridge, Prince Street, Bristol England
Over the Bridge, see the M Shed, Matthew, Container Village, and the Old Prison Ruins
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bathurst Basin, Bristol BS1, UK
See the Old Mill Pond, Guinea Street, A House Through Time, Slave Captains Houses, Redcliffe Church,
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Queen Square, Off Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4NH England
Work around the docks to King Williams Statue, American Consulate,
Spy Glass Inn from Treasure Island
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bristol Old Vic, Theatre Royal King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED England
See the Old Vic, King Street and Welsh Back.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baldwin Street (R11), Bristol BS1 1QZ, UK
View the origination of Bristol as a Saxon Settlement, Castle Park, enter the Old City, see Churches, Law Courts, Merchants Trading Haunts, Corn Exchange, Nails & Guilds meeting places
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St John on the Wall, 35 Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EZ England
Walk through the one of the Old City Gate remaining, view the Conduit and Street Art.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Christmas Steps, off Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 5BS England
See the last Sugar House, Medieval Steps, Alms Houses, Closton's Statue, Cenotaph, and end at the Marriott where we started
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and wear clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- We have to follow Government Guidelines ie Hands, Face & Social Distancing and fresh Air. All equipment is Sanitised with Ear Bud Coverings for the receivers. I am limiting the groups to a max of 6 travellers currently.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
MNM70
September 2021
We were very fortunate as the tour we wanted was fully booked. However Mike Crook very kindly fitted us in for just the 2 of us. In spite of our late arrival ; getting lost in Bristol, Mike was very relaxed and welcoming. We did the full walking tour taking in all the major sites in Bristol inclu...
We were very fortunate as the tour we wanted was fully booked. However Mike Crook very kindly fitted us in for just the 2 of us. In spite of our late arrival ; getting lost in Bristol, Mike was very relaxed and welcoming. We did the full walking tour taking in all the major sites in Bristol including the famous graffiti. Mike was incredibly knowledgeable about Bristol history and got it over to us in such a relaxed and pleasant way. Also, unlike some guides, if there was a question he didn't know the answer to he said so instead of making it up! All in all an excellent and informative introduction to Bristol which we can strongly recommend.sallybZ26QE
September 2021
Excellent informative tour. If you wish to see Bristol...if you want to get to know Bristol and it's history do this tour.
Excellent informative tour. If you wish to see Bristol...if you want to get to know Bristol and it's history do this tour.Martyn B
September 2021
Mike was an excellent guide with an excellent supply of quirky and interesting facts.I have lived in Bristol all my life and learned many new facts about the city on this tour.
Mike was an excellent guide with an excellent supply of quirky and interesting facts.I have lived in Bristol all my life and learned many new facts about the city on this tour.332margaret
September 2021
The walking trip was very good, our guide funny, well informed and could answer all questions... its a must for visiting Bristol.
The walking trip was very good, our guide funny, well informed and could answer all questions... its a must for visiting Bristol.Flyer12346721794
September 2021
What a great way to explore the local area. Really informative and friendly. Mike had a wealth of knowledge, and made it easy to listen to everything by providing an earpiece. Would definitely recommend signing up to one of Mike’s tours.
What a great way to explore the local area. Really informative and friendly. Mike had a wealth of knowledge, and made it easy to listen to everything by providing an earpiece. Would definitely recommend signing up to one of Mike’s tours.Flyer06851448433
September 2021
Well organised, the ear pieces were a bonus you could hear Mike clearly ,talking as we walked around the city and harbour area.Refreshing to have a tour from a lovely, funny and informative man like Mike.His font of knowledge of Bristol is astounding. Certainly recommend it, Mike makes Bristol co...
Well organised, the ear pieces were a bonus you could hear Mike clearly ,talking as we walked around the city and harbour area.Refreshing to have a tour from a lovely, funny and informative man like Mike.His font of knowledge of Bristol is astounding. Certainly recommend it, Mike makes Bristol come alive from the past to present day. Very useful to do this tour at the beginning of your stay in Bristol. Went down many side streets you would normally miss.