Bristol tours, things to do and tickets

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

Calling fans of all things spooky!

Do you love hearing wicked, twisted, and macabre tales from years gone by? Combine your love of frights and thrills with a historical tour of the hauntingly beautiful city of Bristol – with our ghost expert guide.

A city renowned for its mystery, eery settings and secrets, our tour of Bristol will see your live tour guide bravely battle the country’s harsh elements and scary locations.

Then you’ll go on a terrifying journey through Bristol where you’ll learn of wicked witches and ghosts that haunt the city and plague its castle. In fact, our immersive guides will make you feel as if you’re really there at the time, and allow you to soak up every chilling nook and cranny. Will you sense the presence of any ghosts or ghouls?

So, what are you waiting for? Book our Bristol tour today to unearth some of the best kept and darkest secrets of Scotland.

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 8:20 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 8:30 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.

Owned by local entrepreneur and magician Mark Bennett, Smoke & Mirrors Bar is located within Bristol’s theatre district. During this 85 minute comedy magic show with two of the House Magicians will have you entertained all night long. Smoke & Mirrors also always strives to offer the very best in award winning bar food, fine wines and real ales.

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.

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.

West Country Games is Bristol and Bath's most popular group activity day. You will compete in 9 hilariously themed games that will decide who is the king or queen of the West Country!

Wrestle, whack, chuck and wobble your way around our unique set of games that are suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

We are especially popular with stag dos, hen parties and any other celebration that will bring a group of you together.

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 6:45pm am we will invite you to enter our 1920s style theatre seating just over 35 people 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 7pm

Our resident family magician will entertain and wow you for 85mins with interval.

We pride ourselves in offering full-blown entertainment from the moment you walk through the door to when you leave.

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 to interesting facts, colourful characters, history and anecdotes on the way.
Each person has an audio receiver so they can here the guide above all the city noise.

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.

With this unique bus tour of filming locations from classic British comedy Only Fools and Horses you'll spend the afternoon visiting scenes from some of TV's funniest moments. This tour of exterior locations includes Nelson Mandela House, the Batman and Robin scene, Sids Cafe, the wine bar where Del falls through the hatch and many other memorable moments with your guide giving you the background and behind the scenes to the show.

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.

A guided walk, for a maximum of six people, between 2.5 - 3 Hrs 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.

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.

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.

Hop and off on this open-top bus tour of Bristol's major attractions. Enjoy 14 stops along the route and hop off to explore the many parks, attractions, restaurants and family-friendly venues.

Discover the very best that Bristol has to offer on this self-guided audio tour. See some of the city’s most famous landmarks, learn about Bristol’s history and culture, admire two Banksy artworks, and receive recommendations for your vacation.

Shoot amazing Instagrams,

On Bristol's #1 Photography Tour on TripAdvisor, you will meet a local Instagram Influencer/expert photographer who will bring you to 5-7 spots of Bristol city over 90 minutes.

During the tour:
- You will go you to the most Instagrammable spots of Bristol
- You will be shown photography techniques
- You will be taught great Instagram skills
- You will hear stories about Bristol

At the end you will have several great photos as memories of your tour of Bristol and be ready to try out your new photography skills on your next set of locations!
Learn the secrets of the influencer.

This mystery tour is for 2-6 adults and takes you to six great venues to each enjoy seven delicious locally produced beers in, with a short walk in between.

Moor Beer brewery tap room is your starting point. A friendly member of staff will give you you a guided tasting of three pints from their extensive range of beers and tell you all about the brewery.
Then open your welcome bag containing 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. There's also pen and paper for noting your favourite beers of the day and a booklet with interesting local facts.

Following your map and booklet, you'll then venture onto up to 5 other brilliant pubs, brewpubs and bars in the area. There's a Bristol brewed beer or two, included in the tour price, at 3 of these 5 venues (you choose which ones as you go),​ but feel free to stay for more if you fancy. The great thing about this tour is that you set your own pace.

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?

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!