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Blackbeard to Banksy:
Bristol Walking Tour

Featured by The Times Newspaper as the #1 thing to do in Bristol and one of the 7 best walking tours in the UK, our passionate local guides bring Bristol’s stories to life. From Saxon origins to Norman castles, medieval city walls to modern street art murals.

Join us and discover Bristol’s extraordinary story on this 2-hour, 2 miles (3.2km) guided walk through 1000 years of history and street art. Follow the footsteps of seafarers, authors, engineers, graffiti writers and others who shaped the place we walk in today.

Find Banksy artworks, learn about notorious pirates and see their old haunts. From our beautiful cathedral, through the new city centre to the bustle of St Nicholas Market and on to the harbourside, this fun-filled, fact-packed and story-driven tour will leave you with hints and tips and other things to do to make the most of your time in the city.

Just a Few Highlights:

  • Find the smallest and largest street art in the city and Banksy originals
  • Tales of pirates, merchants and voyages of discovery
  • Visit the places that inspired literary legends
  • Local insights from guides featured on BBC’s “The Banksy Story”
 
With over 3,000 five-star reviews across TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide and Google, this city tour offers the perfect introduction to Bristol’s culture, creativity, and fascinating history.

Tour Times

Walking Tours running EVERY DAY at 1130.
& THURS, FRI, SAT at 2:30PM
BOOK IN ADVANCE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

£12 adults £5 children

Can’t find the right time or have a large group? Contact us to organise a private tour!

Facilities

Establishment Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly

Key Features

  • Families
  • Groups

Suitability

  • Families

Map & Directions

Blackbeard to Banksy the Ultimate Bristol Walking Tour

Type:Walking Tour

outside Bristol Cathedral entrance, College Green, Bristol
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Tel+44 (0)7811 975 275

Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* Tours run daily, check website for details.

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