Bristol Tour: Explore Historic Air Raid Shelter
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1,747 Ratings
Bristol City

Discover Bristol’s historic Old Town, explore the St. Nicholas Market, and visit the city’s biggest public Air Raid Shelter on this unique walking tour. Experience Bristol’s trading past, the swinging 60’s, and the vibrant present. Don’t miss out!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience the largest public Air Raid Shelter in Bristol, delve into the history of the Old Town and indulge in the country’s premier indoor market. Join us for a memorable adventure. Our local experts will lead you on an unconventional journey from Bristol’s peak trading era, through the vibrant 60’s, into the city’s dynamic present. Gain exclusive…

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Location
The Corn Exchange
Corn Street
We meet outside the main entrance of the Corn Exchange on Corn Street at 11am. The main door is located underneath the clock.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Braintony
Jun 9, 2025
Recommended - A group of 5 of us did the Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour which was conducted by Duncan. It was part of a 4 day visit to Bristol and was one of the highlights of the visit. A special mention to the tour guide, Duncan, who was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Always great to visit hidden parts of cities and towns and this was one of the best. Thoroughly recommended.
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Closedclosedclosed
Jun 9, 2025
Hidden Bristol - an eye opening reveal into Bristol's wartime past. - Not just a tour, but a truly brilliant immersive experience. This really brings the horrors of WWII bombing raids in Bristol alive. Some amazing reveals along the tour, many of which I was not aware of previously. Our tour guide, Duncan, was exceptional - so knowledgeable and very passionate about the subject. The layout of the shelter, contains many original artifacts, and some surprising items direct from 1940. Highly recommended. Paul
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Martin_plusone
Jun 9, 2025
Highly informative, educational and entertaining experience. - Completely enthralling tour! I would urge all Bristol residents and visitors to attend this tour. Very educational and entertaining.
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Hollyso7282dx
Jun 9, 2025
Fun and interesting insight into wartime Bristol - My friend and I went on the Air Raid Shelter tour on the weekend, and we absolutely loved it! Duncan was a great guide; you could tell he was very passionate about preserving the shelter itself and gathering stories from local people. Would definitely recommend!
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Slimboyfat15
Jun 8, 2025
Fascinating and Informative Tour - Really informative, fascinating and enjoyable tour of parts of Bristol hidden in plain sight. Duncan made the experience very real for everyone as well as enjoyable! To realise that there was such history under our feet in a place I had visited many times before is incredible. Highly recommended for both visitors and also locals!
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Melanie168
Jun 8, 2025
Do not miss this tour. - A group of friends and I were visiting Bristol and this tour was suggested. The knowledge and wit of Duncan was second to none. He conveyed his passion and enthusiasm for The Air Raid Shelter with eloquence and humour. More importantly his vision for an expansion of the same was inspirational. Do not miss this tour.
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Dianesz2106zz
Jun 8, 2025
Hidden Bristol history brought to life. - Fantastic, and informative, tour around the WW2 air raid shelters. Duncan was a fabulous host and really engaging. Would highly recommend this experience to everyone.
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Angela_spencer
Jun 8, 2025
An outstanding tour, a walk through history that should not be missed! - What a brilliant tour! There had been a lot of research and hard work gone into this tour, Duncan is brilliant and he deserves to get the shelter protected and turned into museum to protect the heritage that sits under the ground. Duncan deserves recognition for what he has achieved here and more help to complete what he has started.
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Paul
Jun 8, 2025
Fantastic tour - An excellent walking tour. Duncan is obviously passionate about the work he is doing to keep the history alive and this shines through. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Bradleyfrench
Jun 8, 2025
An Unforgettable Experience with Duncan! - Absolutely incredible! The Bristol air raid tour was one of the most engaging and moving experiences I’ve had in a long time. Duncan is a phenomenal guide — knowledgeable, passionate, and an incredible storyteller. He brought the history of Bristol during the Blitz to life with such detail and emotion that it felt like stepping back in time. You can tell he genuinely cares about preserving these stories and sharing them with others. If you’re in Bristol, do not miss this tour. Duncan makes it unforgettable. A special mention to Alan for keeping Margret at bay!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).