Highlights
- Discover over 40 years of street art and graffiti culture in Bristol
- Explore the home of Banksy and learn about his life and paintings
- Meet John Nation, authority on the global graffiti and street art movement
- Hear the stories of Bristol’s contemporary culture on a guided tour
- Enjoy a leisurely walk around the central area of Bristol
Description
Meet your guide, John Nation, at College Green and set off on a leisurely stroll through the central area of Bristol, the home of Banksy.
John Nation is the internationally recognised authority on the global graffiti art movement, and a central figure in the Bristol and Banksy story from the early 1980’s. He is an originator and instigator without whom the world may never have seen Banksy!
With him you will:
- Uncover works by international street artists and Bristol’s graffiti art legends.
- Discover the stories behind the art and gain insights into the life and work of Banksy, one of the most significant contemporary artists of the 21st century.
- Explore the creative quarter of Stokes Croft, and learn about the history of street art and graffiti culture in the city, from its beginnings in the 1980s to the modern era.
- Hear first-hand stories from the 1980's, the explosion of the global street art movement and the rise of Banksy, from rebellious teenager to global superstar.
Listen to your guide’s commentary through a listening device, allowing you to concentrate on the sights while hearing the narrative clearly.
Includes
2h30 walking guided tour
Local guide
Listening devices
Important Information
- The tour lasts 2 to 2.5 hours
- Meeting point is on College Green - precise location will be sent upon booking
- The tour will finish on Stokes Croft - a 20-minute walk back to the starting point
- Sterilised earpieces will be offered with the listening devices, bring your own headphones with a standard stereo mini-jack input if preferred
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
