Brunel's SS Great Britain Tours and Activities

A guided walk, for a maximum of six people, between 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.

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.

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.

Join our guided tour, telling the story of Brunel and how his designs have shaped our wonderful city of Bristol. By joining one of our small group tours, you will be in the safe hands of our highly trained tour guide. Who will tell the story of Bristol and Brunel, we have a number of locations you will be able to have your photos taken in front of Brunel’s landmark locations. Along the tour we will take you to locations, including the SS Great Britain, Clifton Seawalls with amazing views along the river Avon and Brunel’s Bridge, we have the chance to walk over the Clifton Bridge, have your photo taken with Brunel’s Statue followed by taking a look at the original passenger shed built for the Great Western Railway. Our tour guides will are on hand to answer any questions you have, and give more information about any points of interest for you. Subject to time and access restrictions, our driver and guide’s maybe able to add additional points of interest onto the tour as requested.