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WALKING TOURS OF BRISTOL & OUR BRILLIANT CRAFT BEER SCENE
Hello!
I'm Heather. I live in the brilliant area of Old Market, Bristol. I'm not a historian or a brewer, but I spent several years taking guided tours of Bristol and our craft beer scene and am excited to be able to show your around, at your own pace.
Below are my three clever, GPS enabled, audio tours that are all packed with interesting facts and plenty of beer stops. Take them at a date and time that suits you.
Each tour costs around £6.
You can click here to go straight to the Voicemap site to view my profile, tour details, and easily purchase, or select a tour below to view on this website
The Best of Bristol: A Guide to the Old City and it's Brilliant Pubs
Explore and learn about the oldest parts of the city and maybe stop for some locally brewed beers at some of the many brilliant pubs recommended as you pass. A great way to see and learn about the city's best sights, street art, parks and the harbourside.
Originally created in 2021 and remade in late 2025, this tour now has a total of over 450 reviews with a rating on 4.6/5
Perfect for:
-First time visits to the city (take this tour on arrival to get your barings, see lots of the key sights and get tips for the rest of your time here)
-Long term residents (an excellent chance to learn the city's history, go off the beaten-track to find hidden gems and learn some interesting facts to impress your visitors)
-Civilised pub crawls (With so many, mostly historic, pubs recommended, there's days of entertainment to be had. Take the tour in just one day, or over multiple days)
A City of Craft Beer: A Walking Tour of Bristol's Brewery Taprooms
Looking for the best beers in Bristol? This tour of Bristol's brewery tap rooms will take you straight to the source and immerse you in the brilliant Bristol craft beer scene.
Recorded in April 2026, this tour has been remade a few times since it's launch in 2022. So much has changed!
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Perfect for:
-Beer lovers (whether you enjoy a traditional cask ale, a crafty IPA or a lip-smacking sour, there are plenty of beers for you all. Although, cider or wine is also available)
-Sunseekers (As well as plenty of indoor space, most of the taprooms have outdoor spaces that really catch the sun )
-Those interested in the brewing process (not only will you learn about the six breweries that we visit, by the end of the tour you'll know some brewing basics and get to see some brewing kits. Some breweries may also offer brewery tours - feel free to message me about this)
Explore Old Market: A Neighbourhood Rich in History and Pubs
Old Market is an important part of Bristol's story, from its time as a medieval trade destination, to the vibrant cultural hub it is today.
You‘ll explore Bristol‘s oldest neighbourhood and find out what makes this area unique. You’ll pass historical pubs, parks, independent breweries and music venues, each with their own fascinating layers of history and culture.
Brand, spanking new for 2026! Come and check out my own stomping ground.
Perfect for:
- Bristol residents looking to explore a different area (discover the interesting past and the fabulous independent food and drink scene)
-Visitors looking to explore off the beaten-track and experience a local area.
-New (or soon-to-be) Old Market residents. (learn about the area from me, a local. You'll also get tips about hidden beer gardens, happy hours in historic pubs, etc)
-Civilised pub crawls (There's loads of historic pubs, independent bars and brewery tap rooms)
Why take an audio tour?
I'm so pleased to be able to share Bristol's captivating history and our vibrant craft beer scene with you, whenever it suits you!
These audio tours are packed with more insights than a traditional guided tour, allowing me (Heather) to chat with you you stroll. With the fantastic app, audio plays automatically based on your location, so you can journey at your own pace and soak up as many sights or beer stops as you desire—no rushing, no distractions!
When to take your tour:
You can take the tours at any time you like.
All of my tours will have you actually walking for up to 90 minutes, but if you love to take photos of the sights, mooch around unique shops or markets, relax in one of the parks or grab a drink at one of the brilliant independent venues, then I suggest setting aside an entire afternoon or evening for an unforgettable experience!
How it works:
If you're taking the tour yourself, you can use the direct link or QR code to take you straight to VoiceMap.
For gifts, you can purchase the tour from the top right of this page and you'll receive an email that you can pass on, with a unique code and easy instructions to download the tour.
Either way, once downloaded it unlocks the tour for unlimited offline use. Once it's on your phone, it's yours forever—though keep in mind it won’t receive updates after that! Enjoy the adventure!
Why VoiceMap?
VoiceMap have created a great platform for GPS enabled audio tours. Once the app has guided you to the starting point and you press play, you can put your phone away and let my voice guide you through the streets of Bristol. If you accidentally go off track, VoiceMap will let you know.
Once you have the app, you'll see that individuals all over the world have recorded tours, so whenever you visit a new city you can check the app to see if there's a tour to take.
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