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 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!
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
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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
1,952 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Step back in time
mike p,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting onsite to the past Owen, our guide, made the tour most enjoyable Especially with the pictures of how Castle Green looked in the past before the blitz
Great experience
DianeP838,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide and very informative would highly recommend for all ages very interesting especially if you are Bristolian.
Great tour
timwY6322AL,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, very knowledgeable guide. Made it fun to learn about the war in bristol. Thanks
Really interesting tour recommended
310josettec,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really interesting tour with lots of information. Our tour guide Owen was excellent and really made the history come alive
Not to be missed
lorrainemP1445OG,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had great time with a very interesting and knowledgeable guide
Fantastic WWII Bomb Shelter Tour
Debbie L,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous WWII bomb shelter tour! The guide was fun, informative and super knowledgeable. Being a Bristolian I thought I knew a lot about my home city but learnt loads. We did the tour as a family afternoon activity, something a little different and everyone loved it. Grab some amazing food in St Nicks Market to either start or finish your day.
Best history tour.
helencL2217MU,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Bristol air raid shelter tour was really engaging and even the adults learned something new. Owen was an excellent Warden. My ten year old: this is the best tour we have been on.
Incredible tour!
Inkadvisor,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time on the air raid shelter tour! So informative, interesting and a must-do activity if you are visiting Bristol.
Great experience
Y6899GOjasonw,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable, entertaining and informative. Would highly recommend. Really enjoyed it.
Great tour!
yvonne h,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant our, well worth the money. Duncan was a fabulous tour guide, had so many interesting stories to tell about the history of Bristol and the bunker. Would definitely book another tour with Duncan 🤩
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