Market & old town
Bristol’s rich history has a sweet side, with a proud chocolate making heritage.
From the Georgian’s first imports of sugar and cocoa, to Fry’s producing the first chocolate bar, Bristol’s history is intertwined with the sweet stuff.
Join us for a historic ramble through the Old Town sampling delicious treats along the way. The perfect tour for those with a sweet tooth.
We also pass world class street art and the best architecture in town.
Your tour begins at the bottom of Christmas Steps – a street as pretty as its name. Your guide will describe hidden rivers, past battles, and buildings which date back to the origins of the city.
You’ll then wander towards the old town, passing 300 year old sugar houses, medieval streets, and the 18th century financial district nibbling chocolatey delights along the way.
Your chocolate tour then finishes amongst the magical independent traders of St. Nicholas Market, where you can spend the rest of the day exploring in your own time.
Tours run on Fridays and Saturdays at 11am.
Duncan McKellar is the founder of our air raid shelter tours and museum space. Duncan has battled hard for 6 years to preserve and open the space to the public. His perseverance has paid off and now Bristol has another world class heritage attraction for all to enjoy!
Owen is a trained Actor with a passion for history! Owen has been head warden at our air raid shelter for two years and is a weath of knowledge for all things WW2.
Theresa has many years experience guiding in both Bristol and Bath. She is a trained actor with a history degree and particular interest in WW2 and the French Resistance. She has performed on stage and T.V and currently teaches Georgian dance classes!
Want something a little more exclusive? Perfect for celebrations, team building, days out or just because – book a private tour that’s been made just for you.
