Bristol Self Guided Audio Walking Tour (self distanced)

Bristol, GB

Highlights

  • Explore Bristol at your own pace
  • Discover fascinating facts about the city
  • Immerse yourself in Bristol's history and architecture
  • Experience thrilling ghost stories along the way
  • Enjoy a self-guided tour with flexible itinerary

Meeting Point

There are many stories, histories and points of interest on this tour. Once you have paid for your tour, open the map in snikkit.com walk towards the nearest icon as you get close it will change colour and you can click it to listen. It's up to you where you want to go and what you want to see.

Meeting point

Bristol , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

There are many stories, histories and points of interest on this tour. Once you have paid for your tour, open the map in snikkit.com walk towards the nearest icon as you get close it will change colour and you can click it to listen. It's up to you where you want to go and what you want to see.

Meeting point

Bristol , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

Bristol Beacon

This is the now infamous location of the statue of slave trader Edward Colston.

2

M Shed

M Shed is home to displays of 3,000 Bristol artefacts and stories, showing Bristol's role in the slave trade and items on transport, people, and the arts. Admission is free.

Duration 45 minutes
3

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship, which was advanced for her time. She was the longest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1854. She was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806–1859), for the Great Western Steamship Company's transatlantic service between Bristol and New York City.

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Christmas Steps

The steep-slanted steps were constructed in September 1669 and were paid for by wealthy wine merchant, Jonathan Blackwell. Prior to this there had been a steep, muddy and narrow street leading from the bridge over the Frome outside the city walls near the old St Bartholomew's Hospital, towards St Michael's church.

Duration 30 minutes
5

Bristol Harbour

Find out about Bristol's maritime history.

Duration 20 minutes
6

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

The museum includes sections on natural history as well as local, national and international archaeology. The art gallery contains works from all periods, including many by internationally famous artists, as well a collection of modern paintings of Bristol.

Duration 45 minutes
7

Clifton Suspension Bridge

The Clifton Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset.

Duration 30 minutes
8

Queen Square

A popular place for visitors and office workers to relax, and receives an estimated 1.6 million visitors per year. It regularly hosts outdoor theatre and cinema, music concerts, business exhibitions and other major events.

Duration 20 minutes
9

Bristol Beacon

This is the now infamous location of the statue of slave trader Edward Colston.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What our experts say

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    Download the audio guide before starting.
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    Visit M Shed for local history exhibits.
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    Stop by Clifton Suspension Bridge for photos.
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    Grab lunch at a café near Queen Square.
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    Check out nearby street art in Stokes Croft.

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