Bristol's Old Market is one of the city's oldest and most storied neighbourhoods, and this 75-minute audio walking tour brings its layered history to life.

Starting at Castle Bridge, you'll follow in the footsteps of Anglo-Saxon settlers, uncover the remnants of a once-mighty medieval castle, and trace nearly a thousand years of trade along streets that still hum with independent spirit.

Along the way, you'll pass coaching inns, hidden priest holes, a repurposed Victorian gin palace, and the country's first designated cycle route.

GPS technology keeps you on track at your own pace, with Heather's commentary playing through your earphones as you walk. The app works offline, so there's no need to worry about connectivity as you explore.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time resident, this tour reveals a side of Bristol that most people walk straight past.

Why you’ll love this…

You will discover one of the city's oldest and most storied neighbourhoods
The tour takes you to explore the Old Market Assembly, once a bank, now a thriving cultural centre that helped revitalise the neighbourhood
There's the opportunity to discover the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, the country’s first designated cycle route, built along the former Midland Railway line
During the way, you will learn about Bristol’s craft beer renaissance, including Left Handed Giant Brewery

Important to know

Know in advance:

Smartphone and headphones required
The tour works offline, so you won't need a signal to explore. GPS tracks your position throughout, making it easy to follow even in the winding medieval lanes.
Download before you go while on strong WiFi
Simple instructions emailed upon booking
Flexible start time (can pause and resume anytime)
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next

Remember to bring:

Your own headphones
Comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

What’s included

Audio-guided tour
Audio guide
Downloadable APP

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Individual headset

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Bristol Bot Builders Shop, East Tucker Street, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6WF, United Kingdom

Meeting point:

This self-guided audio tour starts at Castle Bridge. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.