Bristol: the sound of the city (trip-hop and the Bristol scene)
Bristol · United Kingdom
from 15 £ per person
You will walk through central Bristol and along the Harbourside. You will see the concert hall that changed its name. You will see the street where the Bristol sound was born. You will see a music club on a boat. You will see the water where the city meets the sea. You will hear the story of trip-hop, a style of music invented right here. You will learn three famous names: Massive Attack, Portishead and Tricky. We walk slowly. We stop whenever you want.
What you'll see
- Bristol Beacon, the concert hall that changed its name
- Park Row, the street where the Bristol sound was born
- The Fleece, a sheep market turned into a live music venue
- The Thekla, the music club on a boat
What's included
- Local guide in English
- Walking tour of the centre and the Harbourside
- Rest stops whenever you need them
Who it's for
For music lovers who want to walk Bristol and find out where trip-hop was born, through the three bands that made it famous: Massive Attack, Portishead and Tricky.
Details
- Categories
- Music, Pop culture
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Languages
- English
- Usual times
- 18:00, 20:00
- Meeting point
- Bristol Beacon, on Colston Street
- Pace
- Moderate
- Terrain
- Flat or paved
- Distance on foot
- Medium (2–5 km)
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
- Toilets available
- Rest stops
- Public transport near the meeting point
Price by group size
- Small group (5–8): 22 £
- Standard (9–15): 15 £
- Intimate (2–4): 29 £