Sightseeing

Bristol has several amazing sights to see during your visit to this magical and historic city. From engineering masterpieces like the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and Brunel’s ss Great Britain to Bristol’s historic churches and cathedrals. And although the best way to see Bristol is from a hot air balloon, we also recommend a City Sightseeing tour or Bristol Ferry Boat tour.

If your boots were made for walking, download our free MP3 tour and walk the Brunel Mile. Or dress up like a pirate and take a Bristol Pirate Walk through the Harbourside to learn more about Bristol's pirating past. Whatever your pleasure, Bristol offers fun for everyone, young and old.

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  1. Banksy

    Banksy walking tour

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    Some of Banksy's most famous Bristol works combined to make for a great walking tour of the city.

  2. See No Evil, Nelson Street

    See No Evil

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    Before 20 August 2011, Nelson Street in Bristol city centre was a nondescript corridor of bleak, grey buildings. Now it hosts the most...

  3. The Matthew - copyright Destination Bristol

    The Matthew

    Location:

    Harbourside

    Based in Bristol’s floating harbour for much of the year, the Matthew is popular for harbour tours as well as longer sailing trips.

  4. A canoeing trip on Bristol's Harbourside

    Adventurous Activity Company

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    A range of outdoor activities in central Bristol, including mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, canoeing and orienteering.

  5. Pirate Pete

    Bristol Pirate Walks

    Location:

    Harbourside

    Join Pirate Pete for a one-hour guided walking tour of Bristol's historic harbourside, with tales of discovery, slavery and piracy.

  6. Clouds over Bridge

    Clifton Suspension Bridge

    Location:

    Clifton

    The world famous bridge and the iconic symbol of Bristol, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1831 and completed in 1864 after his death

  7. Brunel's ss Great Britain

    Brunel's ss Great Britain

    Location:

    Harbourside

    Award-winning attraction showing the world's first great ocean liner and National Brunel Archive, voted UK Large Visitor Attracion of the...

  8. City Sightseeing Open top bus Bristol

    City Sightseeing - The Bristol Tour

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    Hop on board for a fascinating and informative tour around the city

  9. Queen Square - Copyright Destination Bristol

    Queen Square

    Location:

    Old City

    A magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by trees and cobbled streets.

  10. Pero's Bridge - Copyright Mick Kirton

    Pero's Bridge

    Location:

    Harbourside

    A pedestrian footbridge that spans Bristol's floating harbour, named in honour of enslaved African Pero Jones.

  11. Bristol highlights walk

    Bristol highlights walking tour

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    Join the Bristol Highlights walk for a fascinating insight into the city, led by the people who know it best.

  12. Tower Belle

    Bristol Packet Boat Trips

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    Enjoy harbour tours and river trips with Bristol Packet Boat Trips with public timetabled trips and private hire available.

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    Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    The Cemetery offers a range of trails to follow yourself as well as a guided walks programme

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    Bristol Ferry Boat Co.

    Location:

    Harbourside

    Explore Bristol's Harbourside by ferry, go on a trip with friends or colleagues, or simply get from A to B without worrying about traffic

  15. Bristol Cathedral

    Bristol Cathedral

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    Much more than a fascinating building, being a fine example of a hall church, it is a centre of Bristol's history, civic life and culture

  16. Christmas Steps

    Haunted and Hidden Bristol Tour

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    A fun tour around old Bristol and its ghostly buildings and famous film sets taking place each Friday evening.

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    Cheddar Gorge

    Location:

    North Somerset & the Mendips

    Discover one of the UK's most famous beauty spots with the largest natural Gorge and two beautiful stalactite caverns.

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    Avon River Cruises

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    The Silver Salmon is a luxury cruiser, operating from Bristol all year round.

  19. St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol

    St Mary Redcliffe Church

    Location:

    Central Bristol

    One of the most beautiful churches in all England and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the country

  20. Mp3 Audio Tours of Bristol

    Brunel Mile and City Docks MP3 Tour

    Location:

    Temple

    A free audio tour that you can download to your MP3 player, computer or phone, covering some of Brunel's engineering feats

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Featured things to do

Be sure to check out these brilliant attractions in Bristol:

Bristol Aquarium
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Brunel's ss Great Britain
Bristol Zoo Gardens