Brunel’s Bristol: A Self-Guided Tour from SS Great Britain to Clifton Bridge

Bristol City Trip Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Bristol without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace on this affordable audio walk.

• Find out how a brush with death brought legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Bristol, where he built the first transatlantic steamship and what was the world’s longest bridge
• Hear from producer Ste Russel, an experienced tour guide
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Please note this is a hilly route.

Additional Info

Duration: 60 to 75 minutes
Starts: Bristol City, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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What to Expect When Visiting Bristol City, England, United Kingdom

Are you looking for a way to see Bristol without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace on this affordable audio walk.

• Find out how a brush with death brought legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Bristol, where he built the first transatlantic steamship and what was the world’s longest bridge
• Hear from producer Ste Russel, an experienced tour guide
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Please note this is a hilly route.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Lloyds Amphitheatre Bristol, Explore Lane Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TY England

The tour starts by the amphitheatre.

Pass By: Hannover Quay, Bristol BS1, UK

The tour goes along Hanover Quay.

Pass By: Spitfire Barbecue, 1 Hannover Quay, Bristol BS1 5JE, UK

The tour passes by Spitfire Barbecue.

Pass By: Harbour Inlet, Bristol BS1 5SY, UK

The tour passes by Harbour Inlet.

Pass By: Spoke & Stringer, The Boathouse, Unit 1 Lime Kiln Rd, Bristol BS1 5AT, UK

The tour passes by Spoke and Stringer.

Pass By: Capricorn Place, Capricorn Pl, Bristol, UK

The tour passes along Capricorn Place.

Pass By: Statue of Samuel Plimsoll, Canon’s Marsh, Bristol BS8 4UA, UK

The tour stops briefly at the statue.

Pass By: Pumphouse Landing, Bristol BS8 4YB, UK

The tour passes by the landing.

Pass By: The Pump House, Merchants Rd, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4PZ, UK

The tour passes by the Pump House.

Pass By: Cumberland Basin, Bristol, UK

The tour passes over Cumberland Basin.

Pass By: Plimsoll Swing Bridge, A3029, Bristol BS3 2LE, UK

The tour passes by Plimsoll Swing Bridge.

Pass By: Brunel’s Swing Bridge, Spike Island, Bristol BS8 4NW, UK

The tour passes by Brunel’s Swing Bridge.

Pass By: The Zig Zag, Clifton, Bristol BS8, UK

The tour goes along the Zig Zag.

Pass By: Old Clifton Rocks Railway, 1 Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4DQ, UK

The tour passes by Old Clifton Rocks Railway.

Pass By: Clifton Suspension Bridge, Suspension Bridge Road Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 4AP England

The tour ends with a view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Pass By: The Lookout Lectern, Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BL, UK

The tour ends at the Lookout Lectern.



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