Brunel’s Bristol: A Self-Guided Tour from SS Great Britain to Clifton Bridge

4.7
(10 reviews)

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Are you looking for a way to see Bristol without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace on this affordable audio walk.

• Find out how a brush with death brought legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Bristol, where he built the first transatlantic steamship and what was the world’s longest bridge
• Hear from producer Ste Russel, an experienced tour guide
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Please note this is a hilly route.

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food/Drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts by the amphitheatre.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour goes along Hanover Quay.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Spitfire Barbecue.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Harbour Inlet.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Spoke and Stringer.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes along Capricorn Place.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops briefly at the statue.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the landing.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Pump House.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes over Cumberland Basin.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Plimsoll Swing Bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Brunel's Swing Bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour goes along the Zig Zag.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Old Clifton Rocks Railway.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends with a view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends at the Lookout Lectern.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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