Bristol Rock 'n' Roll Walking Tour

1 hr 45 mins
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One of the many amazing things about Bristol is its wicked music scene. In this fully outdoor tour with distancing observed throughout take a trip down memory lane and stroll around the city’s iconic music venues.

Visit much-loved venues and locations including The Locarno, Hippodrome, Louisiana,- hear all about the famous acts who played there. From The Beatles, Sinatra, to Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, these stars' greatness knows no end. Stop by The Dug Out on Park Row where in the mid-80s, the Bristol music scene kicked off with Wild Bunch and Daddy G.

Your tour will be led by rock fan and former music manager John. He knows all the inside stories behind the greatest rock’n’roll venues in town. Find out how these legendary venues helped shape Bristol today.

Walk ends near The Corn Exchange on Corn Street.

The walk includes some steep steps so please contact the Host re any mobility concerns. Thank you

Minimum fitness level required.

Age restrictions: 16+

Adult Β£9
Student Β£7
Senior Citizen Β£7
Concession (NHS) Β£7

What people are saying

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Robert Evans
Jun 2025

I had this experience as a birthday gift. I went with my wife. Excellent tour. The guide was very...

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Helen Butler
Jun 2025

John was brilliant and so knowledgeable. We had such a fun Sunday afternoon. Thankyou

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Andrea Tucker
May 2025

Excellent tour, loads of information and great guide

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Andy Thorpe
Mar 2025

Very informative & interesting

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How to get there

Facilities

  • Experience takes place outdoors

COVID-19 guidelines

  • This walk is fully outdoors.

On the day

  • Flat shoes, Please note there are some large steps that we walk down at the start of the tour. Please message the guide re any mobility questions, thank you.

  • Closest bus stop: The Triangle

Tour ends on Corn Street Bristol

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 7 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 7 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

John Hughes

John is a seasoned Bristol tour guide with nearly 20 years of experience sharing the city’s hidden stories. His award-winning Haunted and Hidden tour blends eerie local history with sharp humour and has been featured on TV’s Most Haunted and BBC's Point's West earning TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Post-lockdown, he launched Rock’n’Roll Walking Tours, celebrating Bristol’s vibrant music scene, shaped by his decades as a promoter and band manager.
His latest venture, the TV & Film Walking Tour of Bristol, takes guests through iconic filming locations while sharing behind-the-scenes tales and celebrity stories. With his deep local knowledge and engaging storytelling, John continues to offer entertaining and original ways to explore the city.

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