Bristol's Brilliant Pubs: A Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour of the Old City
Explore Bristol's historic pubs with a self-guided GPS tour. Discover local beers, hidden gems, vibrant markets, and fascinating history including stunning street art. Cheers to adventure!
10 meals
Experience Details
Explore the oldest parts of Bristol with a passionate local city guide who’ll show you the best places to grab a beer and a bite to eat.
On this self-guided GPS audio tour, you’ll walk through the oldest parts of Bristol, explore various markets, relax in a park and pass through the last remaining city gate. You’ll see some fantastic street art including two Banksy's, the cathedral and historic docks. Along the way, you’ll discover how Bristol began, what happened to the city’s castle, why there’s a clock showing two different times and why so many things are being renamed.
You’ll also have an opportunity to stop for a drink in the city's oldest pub. This tour points out a number of traditional pubs that stock locally brewed beer. You get to see a few of Bristol’s breweries too and hear the stories behind them. Whether you've been in Bristol for five minutes or five decades, you'll go away with a smorgasbord of new, independent places to grab a drink and something to eat.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Service animals allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
What You’ll Experience
Castle Park (Pass By)
St Peter's Church (Pass By)
The Nails (Pass By)
Saint Nicholas Market (Pass By)
Christmas Steps (Pass By)
The Hatchet Inn - JW Bassett Pub (Pass By)
Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky (Pass By)
Bristol Cathedral (Pass By)
College Green (Pass By)
Bristol City Docks (Pass By)
Bristol Old Vic (Pass By)
Start Time
Start Time / Opening HoursMeeting & Pickup
Meeting PointBella Vista, Victoria Street, Bristol City England, United Kingdom, GB, BS1 6DT
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End Point61 Queen Charlotte Street, King Street, Bristol City England, United Kingdom, GB, BS1 4ER
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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