Top Bristol Seasonal & Special Occasions

Join the festivities and experience a spectacular champagne hot air balloon flight during the legendary Bristol Balloon Fiesta, held from 6th - 9th August 2020. Take off in a mass ascent from Ashton Court Mansion House and soar through the air with over 100 colourful balloons. Choose between a magical sunrise or sunset flight and enjoy an exhilarating time floating over Bristol landmarks like Bristol Cathedral, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Harbour. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to take part in one of Europe’s largest balloon festivals!

A fun, informative and educational tour through 1000 years of history and the city's wealth of street art.

Walking around a city, whilst listening to a tour guide, is a perfect form of exercise. 1000 years of Trade and Industry made Bristol the UK’s second city. See the Cathedral, Banksy’s, Harbour, Docks, Georgian Square, Old Vic, ‘Bridge’, Castle site, Old City, corn exchange, markets, Guilds, Street Art, and Sugar House. We take a maximum of six people on our walk. Enjoy a 2-hour guided walk, circa 12,000 steps and 3-4 miles long, listening on to interesting facts, colourful characters, history and anecdotes on the way. Join your guide, who having moved to Bristol in 1980, attended Bristol Poly (UWE), has lived, played rugby, worked off and on in the city for 40 years. He is continually researching the city as a hobby and wants to give something back to the place he adores. The style is interactive, flexible, light-hearted and personal. Nature breaks are limited, so please plan ahead.

A guided walk, for a maximum of six people, between 2 and 2.5 hours long, 12-15,000 steps circa 4-5 miles long, listening to the guide on Audio devices to interesting facts, colourful characters, history and anecdotes on the way. Clifton, a sleepy village in 1700, developed into the ‘Mayfair’ of Bristol. Walk the suspension bridge, view the dramatic ‘Avon Gorge’, Historic Buildings, Grand Terraces, Crescents & Squares, see the Harbour, Banksy’s, University, Museum, Old City Gates, that statue, ending at the Cathedral and Centre. Join your guide, who having moved to Bristol in 1980, attended Bristol Poly (UWE), I have lived, played rugby, worked off and on in the City for 40 years. I am now semi retired, continually research the city as a Hobby and want to give something back to a place I adore.The style is interactive, flexible, light-hearted and personal.

See filming sights from the British television show "Only Fools and Horses" on this tour of Bristol. Exterior locations include the Batman and Robin scene, Nelson Mandela house, the wine bar, Sids Cafe, and more. As you go, listen to behind-the-scenes stories and background info about the show from a guide.

From poems of the ‘bonnie’ landscapes and character of the past to stories of some of the most well-known wizards and detectives of our time, all can in some way thank their beginnings to the streets of the beautiful city of Edinburgh. From the comfort of your own home you can join us as we virtually walk the streets of Edinburgh discovering were some of our favourite authors created their best selling stories and the inspiration behind some of the most well-known characters in literature. This is a tour perfect for all book lover no matter what genre, with a special mention of the Scottish dialect that some of the best Scottish writers and poets favoured over the past 300 years! To start, you will get instructions to log on and join your guide and fellow ‘virtual tourists’ on this fun filled interactive literature themed tour. After virtually meeting your guide at the birthplace of ‘The National Bard of Scotland’ on the west coast of Scotland.

Enjoy an alternative evening of entertainment at a one-man comedy and magic show in Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors pub. Unwind after a day of sightseeing at the intimate venue, located within easy reach of the city center, and prepare to laugh your night away as in-house comedian Mark Bennett guides you into a magical world of off-the-wall adult humor.

A fun and different way to see Bristol! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.

Play a city exploration game where you search your surroundings for ways to solve fun challenges and puzzles that reveal amazing places and stories in the city center of Bristol. There is no guide involved, you just follow an app and play at your own pace. Each challenge will lead you to the next place by providing you with exact directions on screen. As you solve the challenge, the story of that place is unlocked. And the next location is revealed. Highlights: Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. You will search for lost love, explore the city's street art and find out secret stories. If you are part of a group, one person can purchase access for everybody by selecting the total number of people. All group members will be able to play the city game on their smartphones. Alternatively, each person can purchase their own ticket. So, are you up for an exciting city game?

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.

Our cocktail classes are interactive and super fun. Our fun loving cocktail experts will show you how to make a selection of classic cocktails. You and your group will get hands on behind the bar to make and shake your own creations. Every group has exclusive use of the venue for maximum privacy and you get to drink everything you make! Perfect for hens, birthdays or just a girls night out!

All the highlights in one trip, without all the walking! Let the bus to all the work. Small groups and no strict route means we can be flexible and include special interest locations. Live, experienced guides can show you the best of Bristol. All our guides are locals that love Bristol.

Explore the unique riverside city of Bristol while you are embracing the local’s favourite tradition, pub hopping with your very friendly and professional guide. Every one of our guided craft beer tours have all of your locally produced, delicious beers and/or gin with snack included in the price, to be enjoyed in Bristol's best independent pubs, tap rooms, bars and cafes while enjoying the beutiful sights of the city with an expert insight. Your guide will take you to explore a brewery tap room and a traditional pub. We will contact you after booking with exact times and meeting point and your preference of drinks.

Bristol is a diverse, innovative and vibrant multi-cultural city. It is a also very environmentally friendly, green and very artistic. Do you know that Bristol is a UNESCO City of Film? Bristol is known as the UK's most productive tech cluster. This city is full of mysteries. Do you know that Bristol is the world's biggest manufacturer of hot air balloons? The hot air balloon is a classic symbol of Bristol. Bristol has it's own leaning tower, the hidden alley ways within the Old City area, the legendary pirate Blackbeard and his birth house that still stands. With a local charismatic guide you will see the most beautiful parts of the city. Learn a lot of interesting facts about Bristol.

This private day trip is a great way to experience some of the must-see attractions near Bristol. Visit Wells, England's smallest city, and see its magnificent cathedral, buy lunch at a traditional pub and sample Cheddar cheese at its origin. Beyond cuisine and culture, your private adventure includes a scenic jaunt through England's largest and most scenic gorge. • Visit England's smallest city, Wells, and see the world's 2nd oldest working clock • See Europe's oldest residential street • Try authentic Cheddar cheese at a cheese factory in the area where Cheddar cheese was originally invented • Enjoy the spectacular scenery of England's largest gorge • Travel comfortably by private transportation with a local guide

The charming UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath is located a short distance from Bristol and is highly recommended as a place to visit. This tour of Bath will give you a great introduction to the city and has the benefits of being a private tour with private transportation to take you to and from Bath. You will have the added benefit of being taken on the tour by a guide who was born and raised in Bath giving you an insider's perspective on the city. • Private walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath • Be shown around Bath by a local guide who was born and grew up in the city • Private round-trip transportation from Bristol to Bath

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.

The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show. Even our previous guests have rated us Number 1 on TripAdvisor. On entering Smoke & Mirrors you will be greeted by our in house close-up magician who will bamboozle you with great magic and our welcoming staff will be on hand to look after your drinks and food requirements. At 6:50 pm we will invite you to enter our 1920s style theatre seating just 44 it's cosy and the atmosphere is electric. Our theatre host will seat you at your table and take your interval drinks for you. So once we have seated all our guests the show starts at 7:00 pm 2 of our Resident Comedy magicians will entertain and wow you for 60mins no-interval. We pride ourselves in offering full-blown entertainment from the moment you walk through the door to when you leave.

This is a chance to see Bristol's historic Floating Harbour from a truly unique perspective with our expert guides to show you the ropes.

Experience the UK’s fastest growing watersport and see Bristol from a brand new perspective. Explore the exciting waterways of Bristol Harbourside, with our award winning team to show you the ropes.

1.5 hour Life Drawing class held in our exclusive venues for maximum privacy with full bar service available. Tailor made classes for stag and hen groups. Includes an experienced artist to guide you through the session, fully nude model and all the materials provided.

Get acquainted with the vibrant West Country city of Bristol on a private walking tour, and discover its sights and history in just a couple of hours. With a private guide, you’ll get a comprehensive look at the old harbor area, the Clifton neighborhood, and the markets, learning about the architecture and maritime history as you go. Stops for drinks of Bristol’s beloved cider or a proper British cuppa are worked into the tour.

This mystery tour is for 2-6 adults and takes you to four great venues to enjoy seven delicious locally produced beers in, with a short walk in between. Moor Beer brewery tap room is your starting point, where you'll be given your welcome bag. This will contain a craft beer map, pen and paper, a few snacks to enjoy while walking, tokens to exchange for beer later in the tour and a map telling you where you'll be spending them. A member of staff will then take you to your table and pour you three third pints from their extensive range of keg beers and talk you through them as well as tell you about the brewery. Following your map, you'll then venture onto three other brilliant, independent locations in the area. There's a Bristol brewed beer or two in each venue included in the price​ (just hand over your token),​ but feel free to stay for more if you fancy. The great thing about this tour is that after the first venue you can do it at your own pace.

This is your tour! This tour enables you to walk through the city at your own pace. As you keep an eye on our interactive online map with more than enough interesting facts about this wonderful old city. Login free to the website and follow the map. This is a great way to find out about Bristol, its history, stories, buildings and architecture. We also have added local ghost stories and murders to enjoy on the way.