Audio tour of Bristol's hidden harbourside history
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Highlights

  • Explore Bristol’s hidden harbourside history with an engaging audio tour crafted by a local inhabitant, revealing industrial tenacity and maritime splendour.
  • Navigate tranquil inlets and historic dockyards seldom visited by large groups through this digital exploration, unlike conventional tours.
  • Experience the waterfront's intricate history as you approach emblematic cranes of the floating harbour and the bustling Arnolfini arts centre.
  • Journey from renowned SS Great Britain to lively M Shed, past ancient Wapping Wharf and medieval city walls remnants.
  • Feel like a true insider by the end of your walk, deeply connected to Bristol’s defiant and inventive spirit.

Your Experience

Unlike conventional tours that adhere to monotonous scripts and crowded routes, this digital exploration guides you through tranquil inlets and historic dockyards seldom visited by large groups. As you approach the emblematic cranes of the floating harbour and the bustling Arnolfini arts centre, the waterfront's intricate history morphs into a vivid personal experience.

Duration

Lasts up to 0 day

Visitor Experience

Crafted by a local inhabitant and seasoned raconteur, this engaging audio tour unveils the industrial tenacity and maritime splendour of a city forged by water. The narrative escorts you from the renowned SS Great Britain to the lively M Shed, journey past the ancient Wapping Wharf and the medieval remnants of the city walls.

By the end of your walk, you'll feel like a true insider, deeply connected to the city's defiant and inventive spirit.

General Information

This self-guided audio tour begins outside the North Porch of St. Mary Redcliffe Church. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading (St Mary Redcliffe Church, Colston Parade, Redcliffe, Bristol, UK).

To ensure a smooth experience, download the VoiceMap app and the specific tour while you have a strong Wi-Fi connection. Further instructions will be emailed to you upon booking confirmation.

Once downloaded, the tour works entirely offline via GPS, so you won't need an active data connection during the tour. This is a self-guided experience; you can start, pause, or resume the tour at any time that suits your schedule. Without any breaks, the tour takes around 90 minutes.

The recommended minimum age for this tour is 6 years. It's recommended wearing comfortable walking shoes and checking the local weather forecast before you head out.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: This self-guided audio tour begins outside the North Porch of St. Mary Redcliffe Church. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.(St Mary Redcliffe Church, Colston Parade, Redcliffe, Bristol, UK)
  • Know in advance:To ensure a smooth experience, download the VoiceMap app and the specific tour while you have a strong Wi-Fi connection. Further instructions will be emailed to you upon booking confirmation
  • Once downloaded, the tour works entirely offline via GPS, so you won't need an active data connection during the tour
  • This is a self-guided experience; you can start, pause, or resume the tour at any time that suits your schedule. This means you can stop for lunch or even to visit a nearby museum and pick up where you left off whenever you're ready
  • Without any breaks, the tour takes around 90 minutes
  • The recommended minimum age for this tour is 6 years
  • Remember to bring:You must have a smartphone and your own set of headphones to experience the audio tour
  • It's recommended wearing comfortable walking shoes and checking the local weather forecast before you head out.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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