The Old City Tour

Walks, England, Bristol
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The Old City Tour

College Green, Bristol

by travelwest

  • 40 minutes / 1.8km
  • 52

A linear walk from Queen’s Park to Old City. Features brilliant eateries, local legendary shops, markets, bars and more. Something for all.

  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Hilly & steep
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for The Old City Tour
  1. This walk starts off in Queen Square. Make your way to the centre of the square.

    Step 1: This walk starts off in Queen Square. Make your way to the centre of the square.

  2. Facing North, with the King William III statue behind you, take the diagonal path on your right towards the exit.

    Step 2: Facing North, with the King William III statue behind you, take the diagonal path on your right towards the exit.

  3. Cross over Queen Street Avenue.

    Step 3: Cross over Queen Street Avenue.

  4. Continue up Queen Charlotte Street. Notice the beautiful old apartment building on your right.

    Step 4: Continue up Queen Charlotte Street. Notice the beautiful old apartment building on your right.

  5. You approach King Street on your right hand side.

    Step 5: You approach King Street on your right hand side.

  6. On the left hand side, there is a pedestrianised area in front of the Old Vic theatre. There’s also an abundance of drinking establishments.

    Step 6: On the left hand side, there is a pedestrianised area in front of the Old Vic theatre. There’s also an abundance of drinking establishments.

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