The Harbourside’s Hidden History: A Bristol Walking Tour

Home 2025 Walks and Events The Harbourside’s Hidden History: A Bristol Walking Tour
Starts
9:00 am Wed 1 May 2024
Ends
9:00 am Fri 31 May 2024
Description

Bristol is a city brimming with hidden treasures.

This tour takes you off the beaten track to reveal some of the city‘s best-kept secrets, from lesser-known alleyways to hidden underground vaults.

Visit the cobblestone streets of Bristol‘s harbourside and be transported through centuries of quirky history.

You‘ll discover some of Bristol‘s iconic landmarks, including the awe-inspiring St. Mary Redcliffe Church.

You‘ll pass hidden medieval alleyways and discover ancient burial grounds.

You’ll hear share stories about the Bristol Old Vic Theatre and discover a discrepancy with the statues outside St. John‘s Church.

You’ll also discover where and why, 800 years ago, you‘d have seen bare bottoms hanging out of gaps in a wall.

Whether it‘s your first time in Bristol or you‘re a curious local interested in the alternative tales the city has to offer, this tour is a valuable introduction to its humorous history, quirky facts and hidden surprises.

Booking Email
hello@voicemap.me
Link to Walk
Distance
1.6 miles
Cost
Approx £6
Event facilities

Accessible by public transport, Accessible toilets, Buggy friendly, Dogs on leads welcome, Family friendly, Frequent rest stops, Refreshments available to purchase, Take a packed lunch, Toilets, Visually impaired friendly

Booking Required
Yes
Walk Grade
Fairly easy – mainly flat on paved surfaces with some features such as step and hills. Walking at gentle pace

Walk organiser

Published
Wed 26 February 2025
Last Updated
Wed 26 February 2025