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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, with customizable arrangements available
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide outside Bristol Cathedral at College Green. They will be wearing something orange
The tour will end on Wine Street, outside St Nicholas Markets.
Itinerary
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1
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 • Admission ticket free -
2
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 • Admission ticket free -
3
Discover the history of the Duck Hunt, Edward Teach and the Bristol Bleeper!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Peer into the darkness as you hear stories of mining here and their repurposing as wartime prisons (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
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 • Admission ticket free -
6
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 • Admission ticket free -
7
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 • Admission ticket free -
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Finish the tour with the surprising truth behind Wine Street, and disastrous executions (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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