Top Bristol Audio Guides

Bristol has an abundance of interesting buildings and landmarks—but it can take hours of research to plan a sightseeing itinerary. Save time and let someone else do the hard work instead on this guided walking tour. Get insider tips on where to see hidden artwork by Banksy and stroll past popular sights such as the Bristol Cathedral, the Bristol Old Vic, Queen Square, and Bristol City Docks.

This is the ideal way to see lots of important Bristol landmarks in a day and to learn about its history at the same time. Set off on a walking tour along the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and pass by Royal York Crescent, Victoria Square, the Corn Exchange, and the Christmas Steps. Along the way, hear personal stories from your Bristolian local guide, and learn fascinating insights dating back to medieval times.

Situated at the end of the Great West Way, a 125 mile touring route from London, the diverse city of Bristol has an amazing amount of history just waiting for you to discover. Bristol has been named as the most artistic city in the UK with many museums, theatres, large music gigs and street art in and around the area! With 14 stops along our route why not explore the home of Banksy, visit one of the most important historical ships in the world Brunel’s SS Great Britain or sample one of the great restaurants at Bristol’s harbourside and soak up the atmosphere. The Bristol Discovery ticket is valid for 2 days with entertaining audio commentary in English on all our buses, so sit back and let this city take you by surprise. Whilst on board, we will take you past Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol Aquarium, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Cathedral, St Marys Redcliffe, Brunel's Old Station, Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Hippodrome, Clifton Downs, Clifton Observatory.

Are you looking for a way to see Bristol without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace on this affordable audio walk. • Find out how a brush with death brought legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Bristol, where he built the first transatlantic steamship and what was the world’s longest bridge • Hear from producer Ste Russel, an experienced tour guide • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. Please note this is a hilly route.

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.

From Blackbeard, the notorious pirate, through to Banksy, the globe’s #1 street artist, via Edward Colston, the slave trader whose statue fell during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, the city of Bristol has put itself on the map. Find out exactly how on this fascinating guided tour that mingles centuries of city history with vibrant street art—and leave with tips to make the most of your stay.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Please note: This tour is best done completed on the weekend. _______ Learn about Bristol's beer industry at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Pass by seven of the city’s best taprooms and learn about the people behind them and how beer is made along the way • Hear from producer Heather Goodford, owner of Bristol Hoppers - a company that runs beer related tours • Do it all in 40 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Swap crowded group tours for a more relaxing way of exploring Bristol at your own pace—a self-guided audio tour. No need to worry about getting lost—the tour includes an interactive online map that provides fun facts about Bristol’s history, architecture, and even some tales of hauntings as you explore the city on foot. Along the way, pass by Bristol Harbour, Clifton Suspension Bridge, and plenty of famous sights.