Guided Walking Tour Suspension Bridge Clifton Splendour & City.
Description
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, 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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Walk over, and hear about and see the world famous bridge.
Walk along the Iconic Crescent
Hear about the Battle of Boyces Avenue, see where WG Grace lived
Hear about Woodes Rogers and the Quakers
We view from a little known viewing point in Clifton Wood, the Floating Harbour, see Brunel's Wonderful Ship and walk down to college green.
13th Century Cathedral, St Marks Chapel and Council House
Banksy's well hung lover, the Council House and reputed oldest pub the Hatchet, Harveys Famous Warehouse, Hippodrome...
One of the last Sugar factory's in Bristol, via some Street Art, through the Old City Wall, Hear about Bristol's ancient trade Guilds and 'The Statue'.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and wear clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day.
- Nature breaks are limited, so please plan ahead.
Reviews(102)
We enjoyed Mike’s other tour so much we booked this one as well. There were 20 of us and we covered many suburbs of Bristol - how the very wealthy merchants used to live. Mike’s knowledge of the history is comprehensive. The Suspension Bridge is deceptively simple in construction - and the history fascinating! Highly recommend. (Good tea/coffee stop on the way 😊)
Great information with so many unique sights. Our guide Mike would lead us to wonderful viewing points you would never find on your own. This tour was everything and more than we expected and Mike was extremely generous with his time! Thank you from 2 Aussies.
The Clifton Suspension Bridge offers breathtaking views that stretch for miles—truly a stunning sight. It’s incredibly picturesque, and I highly recommend visiting the nearby Clifton Observatory. Don’t miss the cave experience there—it leads to an unforgettable viewpoint overlooking the gorge.
Great tour. Mike was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Even went to the trouble to show us the best places to eat after. Definitely recommended
Many thanks for the kind review. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Kindest Regards Mike
Mike is experienced and kind. I didn't expect I am the only one in the tour, but he's still willing to operate for me. The tailormade therefore pretty much very interactive and cater my ability and interest. Thanks for Mike's suggestion for St Nicholas market visit during that afternoon and I did enjoy a wonderful day in Bristol
Hi, It was a pleasure guiding you. Glad you enjyed it. Kind Regards Mike
Excellent tour, great fun and very informative. Mike is a wonderful tour guide. Remember comfortable shoes! Thank you.
Hi, Enjoyed taking you around. Thanks for the review. Kind Regards Mike
Mike was an engaging and knowledgable guide that brought Bristol and Clifton to life through an historic and architectural lens. Highly recommend this tour. Great value for money too!
Hi, Many thanks for the kind review. Hope it all went well later ! Mike
Mike is brilliant- incredibly knowledgeable about lots of different things - he crams in loads of interesting facts & he makes the tour good fun too. We loved it. Plus it turned out it was just us two on Saturday morning, so extra special. Would not hesitate to recommend Mike’s tour.
Hi, many thanks for the kind review. I enjoyed taking you guys round. Kind Regards. Mike
Great tour guided by a nice gentleman Mike! He’s knowledgeable and showed us a fantastic part of Bristol where we saw many interesting scenes. My 10-year-old boy really enjoyed it!
Hi, thanks for the kind review. He was a star, i am glad he enjoyed it.
What can I say. You turn up to a guided tour expecting a large group going on the tour but it ends up just being yourself. Must be because it was a Monday! Anyway Mike the tour guide was was really informative and he knew his stuff about Bristol. From the time before Brunel the medieval Bristol to Brunel and the construction of the Clifton suspension bridge. To Banksy all the way to the present with the pulling down of the statue of Edward Colston and Black Lives Matter. Plus much more that hasn’t sunk in yet! Overall this is the perfect introduction to the city of Bristol. Thanks Mike and thanks for the pointers for which pubs to go to in the city.
Hi James, Glad you enjoyed the tour. Many thanks for the kind review. Hope you enjoyed the suggestions. mike
