Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour – South West England, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

Uncover Bristol’s historic downtown area on a two-hour tour with an expert guide. Begin your tour outside Bristol Cathedral on College Green, an imposing medieval church built in the 12th century.

As you walk through the downtown core, hear about the origins of the city, where it first started, and its medieval center. You’ll then continue on to the Norman castle site, situated strategically between the River Avon and River Frome. See evidence of blitz damage, perpetrated by the Nazis against Bristol during the Second World War. 

Throughout, you’ll learn about Banksy, Brunel, Blackbeard, and many other of Bristol’s famous residents (whose names may or may not start with a B). Hear bizarre echoes and finally finish on Bristol’s historic harborside after seeing the smallest, largest, and most beautiful pieces of street art in the city.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Learn about over 1000 years of Bristol’s history
Listen for underground rivers and bizarre echoes
See the best street art Bristol has to offer

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