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Offered languages
- English
Bristol tore down a statue, left the plinth empty on purpose, and has a Banksy above a sexual health clinic — it's that kind of city.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through central Bristol on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Follow clues to Bristol Old Vic, the Empty Colston Plinth, and Banksy's Well Hung Lover — three landmarks that make the city's complicated, creative history impossible to ignore
• Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure
• Perfect for friend groups and curious travellers; photo challenges at each stop tend to spark good conversations
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English.
Bristol has never been short of things to say — your phone has the first word.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
What to expect
Bristol Old Vic — founded in 1766 and the oldest continuously running theatre in Britain — stands at the heart of the cultural quarter; challenges here explore the theatre's history, its Georgian auditorium, and the celebrated names that have performed on its stage.
At the Empty Colston Plinth on the harbourside, where a statue of slave trader Edward Colston stood until protesters toppled it into the harbour in 2020, riddles probe the debate about whose history cities choose to celebrate.
Banksy's Well Hung Lover — a stencil of a man hanging from a window ledge above a sexual health clinic — invites challenges about the artist's Bristol origins and the guerrilla method behind the image.
The trail takes around two hours at your own pace, with no guide and no fixed schedule.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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