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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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!
St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour
Reviews
1,834 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent, well recommeneded!
James B,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a fascinating and entertaining tour. While the wartime stories may be familiar to some of us, the experience of visiting such a hidden part of Bristol just underneath a well known landmark is fantasic. Our guide Theresa was passionate, very knowledgable and ensured that everybody got the most out of the tour. She also pressed on in the outdoor part of the tour despite the gale force winds and rain!
Brilliant points of the Bristol Blitz
samantha w,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00wear suitable clothing and footwear as outside and there are steps. Mostly underground and in a confined space.
Great group Tour with...
Jo H,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great group Tour with friends. We've all lived in Bristol for many years, some born and bred for over 50 years and first time visiting the shelters. Would recommend for an interesting afternoon visit.
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!!
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