Where does the tour start?

You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.

Do I have to book my Free Tour?

Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!

Can I contact my guide?

Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.

Can I make a booking for a larger group?

Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.

Are Free Tours really Free?

Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.

Essential Free Tour Bristol | Strawberry Tours

Essential Free Tour Bristol

Take in the superb views across Bristol’s bustling Harbourside.
Find great street art and graffiti, including murals by Banksy.
Learn why some of Britain’s most famous pirates are thought to have been Bristolians.

FAQs for Free Tours

Bristol is a peculiar city with both futuristic and ancient buildings rising together in a distinctive mix — the proof of how a city can take steps forward without losing its identity! Luckily some of the most popular places to visit in Bristol are all within walking distance of each other, so the Essential Free Tour of Bristol is perfect to discover the history and architecture of the city. Your local guide will take you for a walk along Bristol Harbourside, a colourful neighborhood in Feeder Canal with great views, an aquarium, museums, eateries and old ships. It has everything you need to brighten your day! A walk along the Bristol Harbour Railway would help you understand the industrial legacy of a city that was key to the economic development of the UK.

In the old town, walking through charming cobbled alleys and Georgian style mansions, travelers will also find Bristol University, the Wills Memorial Building Tower, and Cabot Tower. This is a delicate and remarkably high construction commemorating John Cabot and his famous journey in 1497 to find new land (the now well-known Canada!). Travelers will have the opportunity to listen to stories about swashbuckling pirates and the crucial role Bristol played in the Golden Age of Piracy. You will also learn about the involvement of Bristol in the tobacco, sugar and slave trading with North America and the Caribbean. Not far from this area, the group will find the Bristol Cathedral, admired for its Gothic stained-glass windows and organ.

The Essential Free Tour of Bristol will also help guests to understand the modern development of the city. Your local guide will explain how Bristol has been making progress to become one of the most ecological and environmentally friendly cities in the UK, as well as a cultural hub with hundreds of museums, music venues, craft markets, and more. Along your free walk, you will also discover why Bristol is thought to be the birthplace of the UK's graffiti scene and is the home of Upfest (Europe's most important street art festival). Depending on your group interests, your guide might adapt the walk so you can visit some of the most relevant graffiti in the city, including several designed by Banksy. Are you ready for the best introduction to Bristol? Book the tour today!