Banksy, Blackbeard and Beyond: Bristol Self-Guided Walking Tour

Walk Bristol's street art and hidden stories without waiting for a group

This self-guided audio walking tour takes you through 14 stops across Bristol, from the Banksy mural that changed the city's relationship with street art to the medieval clock with two minute hands and the market where "pay on the nail" was born. You control the pace and timing—start whenever you like, pause for a drink, and pick up where you left off. Available in 9 languages with offline access, the tour includes an interactive map, images to identify each stop, and 1-year access on your phone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bristol's historic and artistic sites

• Discover a 1000-year-old hall church
• See Banksy's iconic street art
• Walk 17th-century stone steps and shops
• Visit an elegant Georgian square
• Explore the See No Evil murals
• Learn about the Methodist movement origins
• Stroll riverside park with Norman castle traces
• Visit historic trading hub and market
• End at harbourside, Blackbeard's pub, and M Shed museum

The Experience

The tour opens at a 1,000-year-old hall church and moves through 14 stops that span from medieval Bristol to the present day. You'll stand in front of the Banksy mural that 97% of residents voted to keep in 2006, walk down 17th-century stone steps lined with quirky shops, and reach the harbourside where a famous pub sits—the one Blackbeard is said to have frequented. The audio guide tells you what you're looking at and why it matters, so you're not guessing at a blank wall or a historic building.

Because there's no fixed schedule and no group to keep pace with, you set the rhythm. Two to three hours is the typical length, but you can stretch it across a morning or break it into pieces over several days—the tour stays on your phone for a full year. The offline access means you don't need data or wifi once you've downloaded it, and the in-app map shows you where to go next. If you want to stop for a pint at a 17th-century inn or linger at a Georgian square with a complicated history, you just pause and resume when you're ready.

The tour is available in 9 languages and comes with written descriptions alongside the audio, so you can read or listen depending on where you are and what works for you. Over 20,000 travelers have used these self-guided tours, and every booking includes a full refund guarantee—if the tour doesn't land for you, write to Tourific and they'll send your money back.

What’s included

• Audio and written guide in 9 languages.
• offline access once downloaded to your phone.
• interactive in-app map and images to identify each of the 14 stops.
• 1-year access on iOS and Android so you can listen anytime.
• 100% satisfaction guarantee with full refund if the tour doesn't work for you.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tourific

Is this one for you?Since you're walking at your own pace with no guide or group keeping time, this tour suits anyone who wants to explore Bristol's history and street art without being herded between stops or locked into a fixed schedule. If you'd rather have someone explain things in person as you walk, a guided tour would be the better choice—this one is built for travelers who like to linger, backtrack, or take a break whenever they feel like it.

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Top questions

What is the Banksy mural Bristol voted to keep?

In 2006, Banksy painted a cheeky mural on a Bristol wall, and the city held a vote on whether to preserve it. 97% of residents voted to keep it, and it became the moment Bristol's relationship with street art changed. The tour takes you to see it and explains what made it matter so much to the city.

How long does the self-guided walking tour take?

The tour covers 14 stops and typically takes two to three hours to complete, but you control the pace entirely. You can finish it in one stretch, break it into smaller walks over several days, or pause as long as you like at any stop—the tour stays on your phone for a year.

Can I download the tour and use it without an internet connection?

Yes. The tour includes offline access, so once you download it to your phone, you don't need data or wifi to listen to the audio or navigate between stops. The in-app map and images work offline too.

What languages is the tour available in?

The audio guide is available in 9 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and five others. Each version includes the same 14 stops and stories, so you can choose whichever language works best for you.

What happens at the harbourside stop?

The tour ends at Bristol's harbourside, where you'll pass by a famous pub said to have been frequented by Blackbeard the pirate and explore the M Shed museum. The harbourside is also where the tour connects to Bristol's maritime history and its role as a historic trading hub.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the tour is suitable for ages 14 and up. There's no upper age limit, and the tour is designed for all physical fitness levels—you walk at your own pace and can rest whenever you need to.