Bristol & Avon, connected by water

Build an afternoon around the stories that travel.

Severn & Story runs intimate Bristol walks and Avon day routes that link harbourside movement, makers' history, bridges and the different tempos of the city.

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Group pace: 9 guests max
Local focus: Bristol & Avon
Booking style: Clear, human

Bristol walking tours and Avon harbourside excursions

BS1 / river lines

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The Severn & Story approach

Landmarks are only the beginning.

Our Bristol excursions are designed as a sequence of well-chosen moments. You will see the famous pieces, but you will also learn why a street bends, where the best views actually are, and when to pause.

Read our Bristol story

Small group routes

Choose the kind of day you want to remember.

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Harbourside, bridges and borrowed goods

A Bristol route that traces the waterfront through trade, architecture and the questions a city should keep asking.

2 hr 30 min£45 per guest

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Clifton to the Avon edge

An expanded walk between neighbourhoods, engineering detail and the varied views along the Avon.

4 hr 30 min£94 per guest

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Bristol's small rooms, big ideas

A compact city route built around makers, meeting spaces and the unexpected stops between them.

1 hr 50 min£41 per guest

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Bristol & Avon day trip for Bristol visitors

How the day unfolds

No fixed script. A carefully held route.

We keep groups small enough to answer questions, adapt for the weather and make a small detour when a local detail deserves it. Before your walk, you receive meeting information, pace notes and what to bring.

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Choose a route
Find a Bristol walk or Bristol & Avon day that suits your timing.
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Receive the essentials
Get your meeting point, pace guidance and clear price in writing.
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Walk with room to ask
Meet your guide and let the place set the tempo.

Straightforward pricing

Small groups from £45. Private planning from £200.

Each route shows its per-guest price before you enquire. Private itineraries are quoted after we confirm the route, duration and group size—without hidden booking steps.

Local details

Bristol is better with a margin in the schedule.

Bristol & Avon sightseeing route with local British landscape — A place to look up, rather than hurry through.

Bristol and Bristol & Avon walking tour scenery — Routes shaped by the season and the weather.

Our booking promise

Clear route notes, a contactable human and no surprise itinerary swaps.

If a material route change is necessary for safety or access, we will contact you with practical alternatives. Your confirmation explains the terms that apply to your booking.

Plan a Bristol day

Questions, answered

Before you meet us in Bristol.

Do Severn & Story Bristol tours cover street art?

Some routes include it as part of wider neighbourhood context. We do not treat it as a detached photo checklist.

Can I book a Bristol tour for a family group?

Yes. Tell us ages, timing and interests so we can advise on a suitable public or private route.

Are routes accessible for visitors using public transport?

Most central starts are close to transport. Contact us early for detailed mobility and access guidance.

What does a private Avon day cost?

Private routes are priced after we confirm duration, group size and any transport needs. We provide the price in writing before booking.