Delve into the eerie past of Bristol on this private walking tour, exploring the shadowy tales that shaped the city. Over 1.5 hours, unravel stories of gruesome executions, ghostly encounters, and notorious criminals as you stroll through the historic streets. From the chilling history of College Green to the haunted Rummer Tavern, this tour offers a unique glimpse into Bristol's dark side with a knowledgeable local guide. Public punishments, haunted taverns, exploding coffins, and duels to the death… Bristol’s past is anything but ordinary.
- Flexible start times available to suit your schedule - Discover haunted locations, tragic tales, and dark secrets - Meeting point at College Green, w...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A local, friendly guide
No food and drink included
No admission fees to any other attractions included
Meeting Points
Departure
College Green
Please meet your guide outside Bristol Cathedral at College Green. They will be wearing something orange
Return
St Nicholas Market
The tour will end on Wine Street, outside St Nicholas Markets.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join your guide at College Green and learn about the blood shed here on this beautiful part of Bristol. Watch out for ghostly monks and soldiers!
15 minutes
2
Bristol Harbour
Stroll down to the Harbour, but be sure not to fall in! Discover the grim truth behind this body of water at the heart of Bristol
10 minutes
3
Bathurst Basin
Discover the history of the Duck Hunt, Edward Teach and the Bristol Bleeper!
10 minutes
4
Redcliffe Caves
Peer into the darkness as you hear stories of mining here and their repurposing as wartime prisons (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
5
St Mary Redcliffe Church
Discover an old Quaker Burial ground, complete with a hermits cave, and listen as the surprising features of this beautiful church are revealed (exterior visit only)
15 minutes
6
Hole In The Wall Bristol
Originally called the Coach and Horses, admire the pub which is famous for its ‘hole in the wall’ - a window where a lookout could keep watch for press gangs (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
7
Victoria Street & Bristol Bridge
View the bridge that gave this city it's name, and it's own dark history as a place of crossing and convenience
10 minutes
8
Saint Nicholas Market
Finish the tour with the surprising truth behind Wine Street, and disastrous executions (exterior visit only)
10 minutes
Private Bristol Dark Side Walking Tour
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About
Delve into the eerie past of Bristol on this private walking tour, exploring the shadowy tales that shaped the city. Over 1.5 hours, unravel stories of gruesome executions, ghostly encounters, and notorious criminals as you stroll through the historic streets. From the chilling history of College Green to the haunted Rummer Tavern, this tour offers a unique glimpse into Bristol's dark side with a knowledgeable local guide. Public punishments, haunted taverns, exploding coffins, and duels to the death… Bristol’s past is anything but ordinary.
- Flexible start times available to suit your schedule - Discover haunted locations, tragic tales, and dark secrets - Meeting point at College Green, w...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A local, friendly guide
No food and drink included
No admission fees to any other attractions included
Meeting Points
Departure
College Green
Please meet your guide outside Bristol Cathedral at College Green. They will be wearing something orange
Return
St Nicholas Market
The tour will end on Wine Street, outside St Nicholas Markets.
