Join one of Bristol Cathedral's dedicated tour guides as they take you on a journey spanning 900 years of history, heritage, and architecture at the extraordinary Bristol Cathedral!
From the tale of St Jordan of Bristol (yes, Bristol has a saint!) through to the ordination of the first women priests in 1994, joining a Bristol Cathedral Highlights Tour is the best and most fascinating way to get to know one of the grandest buildings in the city of Bristol!
The tours last between 45-60 minutes, and your guide will meet you inside the Cathedral at the Welcome Area.
The entrance to Bristol Cathedral is level access. However, some areas of the Cathedral included in the highlights tours involve uneven floors and steps, particularly when accessing the Norman Chapter House. Sensible footwear is advised.
If you have any accessibility requests or concerns and you would like to go on a highlights tour please contact Bristol Cathedral at visitor.experience@bristol-cathedral.co.uk before booking your tickets.
Charity number:1204673
Adult (Over 16s) | £6 |
Child (Under 16s) | £3 |
Martin was fantastic and so knowledgeable. He clearly enjoys the subject matter and was happy to ...
I was made to feel very welcomed by Mark and throughout the tour he was very informative and prov...
Interesting and informative
Very informative tour. Gives you a great inside look at the history of the cathedral. Definitly r...
Martin was fantastic and so knowledgeable. He clearly enjoys the subject matter and was happy to answer questions throughout. Great tour of a beautiful cathedral!
I was made to feel very welcomed by Mark and throughout the tour he was very informative and provided a plethora of historical facts. It was a great tour and a lovely cathedral, thank you
Interesting and informative
Very informative tour. Gives you a great inside look at the history of the cathedral. Definitly recommend this if you're interested in history and/or architecture.
Very interesting tour led by two very well-informed guides. Both guides were very generous with their time and happy to answer questions. The tour included the history and architecture of the Cathedral as well as relevant aspects of Bristol’s social history
Interesting & informative.
Our excellent host brought to life the fascinating history of this lovely cathedral.
Great guide
Kind informative guide gave us the basic history of the cathedral, enough information without being overwhelming
Martin was engaging and made the visit to the Cathedral very meaningful.
Thank you Edmund, Sally & I very much enjoyed our tour. Best regards Chris ( completed 52nd and final visit today ( got soaked!! )
Our guide was excellent. Very interesting tour.
Wonderfully relaxed and informative. Elizabeth was a first-rate guide, extremely knowledgeable but well-judged and well-paced.
Amazing experience!!!
A very relaxed and informative tour. Just enough information and a very good tour guide.
Very enjoyable.
I thought the focus of the guide on people and events was an extremely creative way of making the history of the cathedral come alive. I have recommended your highlights tour to numerous friends and colleagues.
It was a lovely time with an experienced guide. Thank you
The tour was excellent and very informative with a knowledgeable guide. Duration was spot on
Extremely interesting with knowledgable host
The tour was very informative and our host was really pleasant
Very interesting tour and just the right length
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the start of your tour. Your Guide will meet you inside the Cathedral at the Welcome Area near a flag, marking the starting point for your tour. Please have your confirmation email ready to show the Guide, who will then give you a sticker to show you have checked into your tour.
Standing at the heart of Bristol's vibrant city centre, Bristol Cathedral is one of England's great medieval churches. For almost 900 years it has been a living place of sanctuary, teaching, prayer and music. Events at Bristol Cathedral range from family-friendly Crafty Cathedral sessions to gin tasting and guided tours in the Norman Chapter House, through to large-scale light shows.
Ask your question directly to Bristol Cathedral.