Haunted & Hidden Bristol Walk & Pub Stop

2 hrs 15 mins
(35)

Uncover Bristol’s Haunted Past on a Hidden Walking Tour with a Pub Stop

Step into Bristol’s darker side and hear the stories that still linger after dark.

This experience is part of City Uncovered: Bristol, taking place from 18-31 May - a limited-time series of unique, under-the-radar experiences designed to help you see the city differently.

Explore the hidden corners of Bristol’s Old City on this guided evening walk, starting outside the cathedral at College Green. Led by an expert local storyteller, you’ll visit haunted buildings, centuries-old streets, and eerie landmarks while hearing chilling tales of ghostly monks, poltergeist-filled pubs, and the UK’s most haunted cinema. Midway through, you’ll pause at a historic 17th-century pub for a drink before continuing deeper into Bristol’s past. Expect a fun, atmospheric mix of history, folklore, and surprising local secrets.

This experience is perfect for

  • Curious locals

  • Fans of history and ghost stories

  • Date nights or small groups

  • Visitors looking for something a little different

What’s included

  • Guided walking tour with an expert local host

  • Stories of Bristol’s haunted history and hidden sites

  • Stop at a historic pub (drinks not included)

  • Insights into local landmarks and film locations

Good to know

  • Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

  • Location: Bristol Old City (starting at College Green)

  • Age restrictions: 18+

  • Accessibility: Includes steps and uneven streets

  • What to bring/wear: Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing

Minimum fitness level required.

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult £10
Student £8
Senior Citizen £8
Concession (NHS staff) £8
£8.00 per person for any extra guests after a group of 4 booking £8

What people are saying

★★★★★
Martin Dandy
Mar 2026

I booked this for a friend's birthday and having mentioned this on the booking form, John provide...

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chloe nutt
Feb 2026

We had a great evening with John, and very much thank him for coming out to do the tour in the ra...

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Helen Kenneally
Nov 2025

Really enjoyed the tour. Very informative and interesting. Highly recommended

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Frankie Lewis
Oct 2025

We had such a fantastic time on the Haunted and Hidden tour of Bristol with John! He was an incre...

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How to get there

Facilities

  • Experience takes place outdoors
  • Toilets
  • Refreshments available

COVID-19 guidelines

All walks will be covid secure with distancing observed

On the day

  • Walk starts from outside Bristol Cathedral main doors facing College Green, BS1 5TJ
  • The closest bus stops to your meeting point are College Green and Anchor Road.

  • This experience is available most days/evenings at a time to suit your group

  • Flat comfortable shoes area advised as some steep steps are involved, please contact the Host re any mobility concerns, thank you.

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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