Bristol pub hopping tour with local guide: Beer included

Riverside pubs, local beer, and centuries of theatre history in one afternoon

A private guided pub hopping tour of Bristol where you taste locally produced beer at independent pubs while visiting the city's riverside landmarks, historic streets and smallest pub. Your guide speaks English and meets you at the Hippodrome or your hotel. The tour runs two to three hours and includes all beer or soft drinks. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bristol pub hopping and sightseeing

• Stop at atmospheric Bristol pub
• See Bristol riverside and nearby pub
• Taste craft beer in College Green park area

The experience

You arrive in Bristol with an afternoon free and no plan to fill it. A local guide meets you at the Hippodrome or collects you from your hotel, and the two of you set out on foot through the city's oldest quarters. The route threads through atmospheric streets and down to the riverside, stopping at independent pubs where you taste craft beer or a drink of your choice, included in the price, while your guide points out the sights. The Cascade Steps, the Harbour, Denmark Street with its 18th-century buildings, the Llandoger Trow (the pub where Daniel Defoe met Alexander Selkirk around 1711 and based Robinson Crusoe on his life): these landmarks anchor the walk, each one a reason to pause and look.

The tour takes in Theatre Royal, the oldest working theatre in the English-speaking world, built in 1766. You'll see Saint Nicholas Market, Old Bristol and Saint John on the Wall Church. One stop is Bristol's smallest pub, a detail your guide will explain as you stand inside it. The itinerary moves between the riverside, College Green (where you taste craft beer in the pubs nearby), and the historic streets that make up Old Bristol. Two to three hours is the full span, enough time to walk without rushing and to linger over a drink at each stop.

The guide is a local who speaks English and knows why each pub and street matters to the city. Service animals are welcome. Public transport runs near the meeting point if you need it before or after.

What’s included

• Locally produced beer or soft drink of your choice at each pub.
• private guide in English.
• access to all stops including the Llandoger Trow, Theatre Royal, Saint Nicholas Market and Bristol's smallest pub.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 14:00, 17:00 and 18:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “In front of Hippodrome Bristol”

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Intsol Ltd

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary comfortably even if you're new to Bristol or pub culture. Book this if you want a local's perspective on the city's history woven into a relaxed afternoon rather than a fast-paced sightseeing sprint.

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Top questions

What is the Llandoger Trow and why does the tour stop there?

The Llandoger Trow is a historic pub where Daniel Defoe met Alexander Selkirk around 1711. Defoe based his novel Robinson Crusoe on Selkirk's life. It's one of the key stops on the tour because of its literary significance to Bristol's history.

Can I choose a soft drink instead of beer at the pubs?

Yes, you can order a drink of your choice at each pub. Beer and alcohol are included, but the guide will accommodate non-alcoholic preferences.

Where do I meet my guide, and can they pick me up from my hotel?

The usual meeting point is the Hippodrome in the city centre, but the operator will contact you after booking to arrange a hotel pickup if you prefer.

How old do I need to be to join this tour?

You must be at least 18 years old to participate, since the tour involves visiting pubs and tasting beer.

What is Theatre Royal and when was it built?

Theatre Royal is the oldest working theatre in the English-speaking world, opened in 1766. You'll see it as part of the walking route through Bristol's historic landmarks.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or I walk slowly?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a walking tour through the city, but the pace is set by the group and includes stops at pubs where you can rest.