Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover Bristol's biggest public Air Raid Shelter, explore the historic Old Town and experience the nation's No.1 covered market.
Join us for an experience you'll never forget.
Our local guides will take you on a unique tour from the height of Bristol's trading past through the swinging 60's to the city's vibrant present.
Enjoy privileged access to subterranean passageways, roof top vistas, WW11 air raid shelters and rooms which once rocked to the best bands in the world.
Once you've been fascinated and amazed, you'll be spoilt for choice with places to eat, drink and pick up the best local gifts to take back as a lasting reminder of your stay in Bristol.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for dogs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
What To Expect
Corn Exchange
We've exclusive access to Bristol's most important building and historic area. Enjoy privileged access to subterranean passageways, roof top vistas, WW11 air raid shelters and rooms which once rocked to the best bands in the world. We then finish amongst the best street food in the city in the heart of St.Nicholas Market!
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St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour
Air Raid Shelter Tour
Air Raid Shelter Tour: A dedicated tour of Bristol's biggest public Air Raid Shelter. This 75 min tour concentrates on WW2 and the Bristol Blitz.
Blitz Experience: You'll see evidence of Blitz damage above the streets before heading into our subterranean air raid shelter!
Reviews
1,805 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No tour due to guide absence
Sharron N,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
1.00I’m sure the tour would have been excellent but it does require a guide to arrive. Alas only a message in the ap was sent cancelling the event. If you need an action to be taken please make sure you use all means of contact e.g message and email.
Top class underground tour
Wendy L,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Easy to find meet up point, we had a lovely, entertaining tour guide, Owen who had first class knowledge of WW2 and took us underground to the vaults and museum there, explaining life in the blitz. We would thoroughly recommend this tour!!
We had our luggage with...
Tanya G,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had our luggage with us, because booked out of airbnb further away & l getting bus home(no luggage places open nearby). Owen? Kindly offered to store it for us during the tour🙂
Engaging and very...
Janet P,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Engaging and very friendly tour would recommend to anyone interested in history of buildings and WW2 .
WI day out
Gill B,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a brilliant tour of the air raid shelter and how Bristol suffered in the war by a very professional and knowledgeable young man and I can highly recommend it.
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