Private Walking Tours in Bristol
For more than 16 years, we’ve delivered private walking tours in Bristol that are as entertaining as they are insightful.
Led exclusively by highly experienced guides, our tours combine deep local knowledge with humour, storytelling and energy — ensuring your group is engaged from start to finish.
From local schools and families to couples celebrating special occasions and corporate teams, every private Bristol tour is thoughtfully designed around your group, your interests and your schedule.
Pricing
Standard pricing is based on a two-hour private walking tour:
- 1–6 people – £120
- 7–12 people – £150
- 13–25 people – £200
If your group exceeds 25 guests, or you require multiple guides, please get in touch and we’ll arrange the most effective format for your event.
Wireless tour guide audio systems are available for larger groups (small per-person supplement).
Enquire
Ready to plan your private walking tour in Bristol?
📞 Call 07811 975275
📧 Email [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp 0117 427 0827
The best private walking tours start with a short conversation. We’ll arrange a quick call to understand your group, interests and schedule — then design the ideal Bristol experience around you.
Been asked to organise a work social or corporate retreat but unsure of the lie of the land? Call Luke for an informal chat and make the most of your time in Bristol.
Popular Private Tour Themes
Each of our private walking tours in Bristol can be delivered as a ready-made experience or tailored specifically to your group. Browse the themes below for inspiration.
🏴☠️ Blackbeard to Banksy (Private Edition)
A private version of our ever-popular public tour is often the perfect starting point. Combining 1,000 years of Bristol’s story with insider insight into the city’s street art culture, this tour connects the age of Blackbeard with the era of Banksy.
Ideal for first-time visitors, families and corporate groups.
🎨 Banksy & Bristol Street Art
From Well Hung Lover on Park Street to lesser-known works hidden in museums and across the city, this private tour explores the early career and global impact of the world’s most famous living street artist.
We also examine Bristol’s wider graffiti movement and its influence on global street culture.
⚓ Bristol Harbour: Trade, Engineering & Transformation
Chart the rise and reinvention of one of Britain’s most significant trading ports. From Saxon river trade and the diversion of the River Frome in 1247 to the engineering of the Floating Harbour and the transformation into today’s vibrant waterfront, this tour uncovers the deeper layers of Bristol’s maritime story.
🔥 Radical Bristol
Bristol has long been a city of protest and reform. This private walking tour explores moments of rebellion and resistance — from early unrest and bread riots to industrial wealth, social change and modern protest movements that continue to shape the city’s identity.
Thoughtful, powerful and often provocative.
🏰 Early Bristol: Castles, Walls & Civil War
Walk the line of the medieval city walls, visit the ruins of Bristol Castle, and explore the foundations of Brigstow — “the place by the bridge.” Discover how Bristol became one of England’s most important historic trading cities.
A deeper historical exploration for those who want context, not clichés.
🏛 Georgian Splendour: Clifton & Hotwells
Explore elegant Clifton Village before descending toward Hotwells, taking in merchant houses and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. Learn how Georgian wealth reshaped Bristol and how figures such as Humphry Davy conducted groundbreaking experiments here in the late 18th century.
Large Groups & Conference Support
We regularly deliver private walking tours for conferences, corporate away days and large-scale group events.
In partnership with Let Me Show You Bristol, we coordinate multiple experienced guides for groups of up to 200 people at one time, with the capacity to accommodate even larger delegate numbers across structured time slots.
If you’re organising a conference or major event in Bristol, we’ll help you structure the most effective format for your schedule and group size.
Private Tour FAQs
How do private tours work?
We begin with a short planning call to understand your group and objectives. From there, we shape the route, themes and pacing around your requirements.
Who are private tours suitable for?
Our private tours are suitable for couples, families, schools, youth groups and corporate teams. We adapt tone and depth to suit the audience.
Can you tailor the tour to specific themes or areas?
Yes. You can choose from our established themes or request a bespoke focus — whether that’s street art, maritime history, protest movements or architectural heritage.
Do you cater for large conferences or events?
Yes. In partnership with Let Me Show You Bristol, we can coordinate large-scale group experiences, including multiple time slots where required.
Are audio systems available?
Yes. Our wireless tour guide systems are available for a small additional per-person fee and are particularly useful for large or international groups.
Let’s Design Your Private Tour
Every group is different — and every private walking tour in Bristol should reflect that.
Whether you already have a clear idea or would like guidance, get in touch to discuss your requirements and we’ll create something exceptional together.