"Thank you for the wonderful tour our delgates enjoyed last week. Everything was quick and easy on arrival and they had a lovely afternoon around Bristol. The weather was on our side and we really appreciated the open top!"
Lizzi Zukowski, Science Learning Centre South West
Corporate hire
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We cater for anything from work-dos for 20-plus people to large delegate groups. Our booking team can deliver corporate events for delegate downtime as well as the finely tuned logistics required for the movement of large groups in short timescales. Guided tours can provide relaxed entertainment, a ’taste of Bristol’, or even a ‘wind in your hair’ experience for conference-weary delegates.
Recently our buses have provided: transport for delegates between their hotel and ss Great Britain for a gala evening; a guided tour for an international conference; a treasure-hunt for a corporate group; and transport to an evening meal for a staff leaving-do.
"Thank you very much for your excellent service."
Private hire customer, 2010
♦ GUIDED TOURS
Tours with live commentary provided by a local guide.
- Relaxing, informative commentary
- A great window into the city for newcomers, and always offering a new perspective for local people
- Can be incorporated into travel between locations: station, office, hotel, conference facilities; or an evening out
- Usually 1hr 30min duration, but flexible
- Flexible route
- Choose from any of the following 5 themes
1. Bristol history
A trip with one of our experienced tour guides on our hugely popular tour encompassing Bristol’s rich and vibrant history, the city’s varied landscape and many other sights. (Shortlisted for ‘Best Tourism Activity’ at Bristol Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2011). Prices from £5 to £17.50 per person depending upon group size.
(Also available with an hour’s afternoon Cream Tea interval on Avon Gorge Hotel’s terrace (weather permitting) with an unrivalled view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Combined price for tour and tea from £13.90 to £26.50 per person depending on group size.)
2. Brunel’s Bristol (2hr–2hr 45min tour)
Delivered by a Blue Badge Guide with extensive Brunel knowledge, the tour takes in Temple Meads Railway Station, ss Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge, and the site of the original Great Western Hotel; also covered are Brunel's role in improving the Bristol Docks and his contribution to the establishment of Bristol Zoo. (An optional extra is a walking tour of Clifton Suspension Bridge; this requires an additional 40 minutes.)
3. Bristol’s part in the history of Christianity
Explore the people and ideas that have shaped Bristol and the history of Christianity with our specialist local guide Mark Van De Poll. Covering the Medieval period, Reformation and Spiritual Enlightenment, this is a great tour offering historical and Christian interest for adults and older children.
4. Captain Barnacle’s Big Bus Adventure
(for children AND adults!)
Captain Barnacle is a friendly pirate, and one with a wealth of experience entertaining children of many ages and adults too! His captivating pirate story is woven around this special open-top bus tour around Bristol. With the aid of puppets, mimicry, plenty of pirate jokes and a good old pirate sing-song he keeps his audience captivated and entertained! Prices from £11 to £15 per person depending upon group size. Pirate dressing-up is very much encouraged!
5. Bristol Rock and Reel
The tour features many tv and film locations used in Bristol over the past 40 years, legendary music venues past and present, and celebrity hangouts and stories. (There are even a few haunted buildings en route too!) Commentary is provided by John Hughes, who has been involved in the Bristol music scene for more than 20 years as a band member, promoter and manager.
- Tailored to your age group
- Interactive
- Optional fancy dress
TRANSFERS / TOURS
We can provide either one or a number of buses to transport groups between locations, to act as a mobile venue for your own commentary tour / mystery tour / treasure hunt, or to offer some valuable ‘downtime’ within a busy conference schedule.
- Flexible route with the option to be tailored to places of interest to you
- PA system available (only on the modern open-toppers)
For your information
- Modern open-top buses and classic buses are available
- Our buses carry parties of between 31 and 80 people
- Our modern open-top buses carry between 35 and 50 people on their top decks, which are either fully or partially open
- All prices cover city centre pick up and drop off. Anywhere outside the city centre might incur an additional charge
- Pick-up and drop-off points that we are not familiar with might require checking for height clearance and parking restrictions
Enquiries / bookings
For more information about private hire please contact Nicola Padden:
nicola@citysightseeingbristol.co.uk
0117 367 0208
Please provide as much information as you can to help us supply you with an accurate quote and to check availability:
- possible date and time (and alternatives)
- pick-up and drop-off places
- approximate size of party
- whether or not you require a guide
- any preference for our standard open-topper or classic bus
Please note! We do not take parties that are under 21 years of age, or cater for hen and stag events.
