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15 Bristol Tours Worth Booking

34 tours  ·  from $6

Good bristol tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol - Starting near Bristol Cathedral and Bristol BS1 5TJ
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Blackbeard to Banksy – The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

1.Blackbeard to Banksy – The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,961 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Walk central Bristol with guides such as Mike, Owen, Luke, and Henry, linking Banksy originals and local street art with the city’s past. Expect an easy-paced two-hour route from BS1 5TJ to Narrow Quay, with practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“Our guide Henry was terrific. He does a great job sharing his knowledge of Bristol’s history and its art scene. Most entertaining.”

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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour - The shelter rooms and underground passageways
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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

2.Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

Meet at Bristol’s Corn Exchange for a two-hour guided walk through its underground passageways, World War II air raid shelters, historic rooms, and rooftop viewpoints. Guides including Duncan, Owen, and Theresa bring Bristol’s Blitz story to life, then return you to St. Nicholas Market and its street food.

“Very informative and the guide made it Interesting for all the age groups in our party making it a very worthwhile experience”

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(9pm) The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show - Smoke & Mirrors - Pre-show magic before the curtain
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(9pm) The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show – Smoke & Mirrors

3.(9pm) The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show – Smoke & Mirrors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · from $38

Spend an evening at Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors Comedy & Magic Theatre Pub, where a house magician mixes close-up tricks with adult humor. Arrive early for table allocation and pre-show magic, then settle in for an 8:45 pm performance lasting about 90 minutes.

“Absolutely without doubt the best comedy/magic show I’ve been too & my partner proposed so a night we won’t ever forget.”

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West Country Games - the most popular group activity in the South West! - A realistic timetable for your Saturday
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West Country Games – the most popular group activity in the South West!

4.West Country Games – the most popular group activity in the South West!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

At Gatcombe Farm near Bristol, groups of 8 to 40 tackle nine themed outdoor games with inflatables, fat suits, catapults, and plenty of competitive noise. Saturday sessions run at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with hosts such as Saskia, Sam P, Joy, and Charlie keeping the action moving.

“Luca was great. A shame that the weather was cold, would be more fun in the warm. A range of different activities, each person competes against each other.”

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The House Magicians' Comedy Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol (Sat 7pm) - A pub theater with an old-time feel
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The House Magicians’ Comedy Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol (Sat 7pm)

5.The House Magicians’ Comedy Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol (Sat 7pm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $35

Spend about 85 minutes at Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors for an evening show mixing comedy, magic, close-up tricks, and live music. Two house magicians perform in a small 1920s-style theater, with audience participation, drinks, pizza, and snacks available at your own cost. The show is for ages 18 and over.

“Whole experience was great, perfect anniversary treat for my husband. Enjoyed the comedy with the magic.”

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The House Magicians Comedy Magic Shows - What happens inside the 90-minute show
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The House Magicians Comedy Magic Shows

6.The House Magicians Comedy Magic Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Spend about 90 minutes at Smoke & Mirrors Comedy & Magic Theatre in Bristol, a small 1920s-style pub theater with close-up magic, comedy, stage illusions, pizza, and prosecco. Seats are assigned by the box office, the lineup can change, and some audience participation may be part of the show.

“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 ...”

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Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows :The Original Bristol Ghost Walk - Ancient horrors at the first stop
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Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows :The Original Bristol Ghost Walk

7.Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows :The Original Bristol Ghost Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Join See Your City for a roughly two-hour ghost tour priced at $27.73 per person. The advertised Bristol route begins at Queen Square and ends near the Hatchet Inn, though some tour details describe a Zoom presentation about London. Expect dark history, Penny Dreadfuls, quizzes, and a live English-speaking guide.

“The guide was engaging and knowledgable but the experience wasn’t what we expected. It was more of a history lesson rather than a tour. I expected the guide to be in London rather than sat at home showing us historical pictures.”

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Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol - The bus ride and the guide’s role
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Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol

8.Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride an air-conditioned bus around Bristol with guides such as Jimmy, Bill, or Andy, visiting more than 10 Only Fools and Horses filming spots. Recreate the Batman and Robin scene, see Nelson Mandela House and Boycie’s home, and finish at Temple Meads.

“very friendly driver and tour guide,cant believe so many places still to see,only one critisism ,directions for tour meet could be better.”

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The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Friday 8pm - The pub welcome and close-up magic
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The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Friday 8pm

9.The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show at Smoke & Mirrors Friday 8pm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $33

Spend Friday night at Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors for close-up magic on arrival, drinks and food at your own cost, and a 90-minute show from two resident comedy magicians. The cosy theatre seats about 40, audience participation is part of the fun, and the 8 pm performance is for ages 18 and over.

“Fantastic location, a small theatre and pub. Pizzas were really good - the thin authentic version! Show was great, really funny and the ‘magic’ was amazing. Will be back again!”

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Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour - Canon’s Marsh and the working waterfront
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Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour

10.Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Join Mike at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel for a roughly 2-hour-15-minute walk through Bristol Cathedral, the harbourside, Queen Square, King Street, and the Old City. An audio receiver keeps his commentary clear, while historic buildings, street art, docks, and Banksy locations fill the route.

“In depth knowledge that Mike has of the Old Town is amazing. His memory for dates, places and names makes the stories he tells come alive.”

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Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours - College Green and the first old-city clues
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Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours

11.Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Meet your costumed guide at Bristol Cathedral at 7:30 pm for a theatrical walk through Bristol’s haunted heart. Guides such as Tobias Carver, Ms Needles, and Jim Ripper mix gruesome tales, local history, humor, and crowd participation before finishing at Queen Square.

“We both felt as a first ghost walk, it was fantastic, to begin the Guide Tobias Carver was excellent not only was he incredibly factual about the sites and signings but used charming wit and comedy to really get you to listen to all the bloody details. We also found his passion for the topic really infectious as he was more than willing to answer any question in detail and listen to stories and folklore from other regions. I was a bit hesitant when I read there was crowd participation on this walk, however the Guide was really endearing and charming so that none of the interactions which included crowd…”

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Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Bristol with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems - Saint Nicholas Market adds movement and street life
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Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Bristol with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

12.Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Bristol with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Follow Captain Bess through central Bristol on a private, phone-based treasure hunt. Solve clues from Castle Park to Bristol Old Vic, learn local stories, ask for hints, and pause for shops or pubs. You start when you choose, need nothing to print, and finish where you began.

“Nice introduction to the city, with nice little packets of information around each clue, with a not to over the top pirate theme. Unfortunately my phone battery run out, so failed to complete the tour.”

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Guided Walking Tour Suspension Bridge Clifton Splendour & City. - Victoria Square, local lives, and the Battle of Boyces Avenue
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Guided Walking Tour Suspension Bridge Clifton Splendour & City.

13.Guided Walking Tour Suspension Bridge Clifton Splendour & City.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $34

Join Bristol guide Mike for a small-group walk from Clifton Suspension Bridge to College Green. Over 2.5 to 3 hours, you’ll see Royal York Crescent, Goldney Hall, Brunel’s SS Great Britain, Bristol Cathedral, Banksy’s work, and the Old City, with audio devices to keep every story clear.

“Mike is an amazing tour guide. Lots of interest facts and he brought the history of Bristol to life as we walked. Mike was punctual and professional and made sure that I found my way back to my hotel at the end. The tour is definitely good value for money - and the headphones make it easy to hear Mike. I highly recommend the tour to everyone.”

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Bristol Paddleboarding Tour - Kneeling, Standing, and Finding Your Balance
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Bristol Paddleboarding Tour

14.Bristol Paddleboarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $62

Join SUP Bristol for a 2.5-hour paddleboarding trip around Bristol Floating Harbour. You’ll learn kneeling and standing techniques, basic strokes, turning, and self-rescue with a qualified guide such as Lexi, Alice, Bee, or Josh. Groups are capped at eight per instructor, with wetsuits, lifejackets, changing rooms, and hot showers provided.

“SUP Fundamentals. Great course to learn more about the intricacies of SUPing. Lexi was a really awesome teacher, and I learnt loads of new tips/tricks/paddle-strokes. So nice that the course is held in Bristol harbour too - it's both an easy cycle from the centre, and a great, safe place to learn!”

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Oxford and Cotswold Small-Group Tour from Bristol - Leaving Bristol through the North Wessex Downs
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Oxford and Cotswold Small-Group Tour from Bristol

15.Oxford and Cotswold Small-Group Tour from Bristol

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Bristol through the North Wessex Downs to Oxford, then continue to Burford and Bibury in the Cotswolds. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Alan, Dan, Barney, or Matt, provides stories along the way, while you explore each stop independently. Expect a comfortable Mercedes mini-coach, a maximum of 16 people, and a full seven-hour day.

“Oxford said 3 he but we got 2, I assumed we where going to the university but it’s the town, next 2 stops where 45 minutes apart, not enough time to do anything as if the crowds, 50 minutes get u up and down a hill and if your lucky a bathroom. Travel time up 2 hr back 1 1/4 seems like most if drive in bus, you should offer water and maybe a portable bathroom.. price good but I won’t be going again, driver nice but I don’t know his name”

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