Bristol Tour: Explore Historic Air Raid Shelter
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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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Wanderer33271990055
Aug 24, 2025
I never realised. - We really enjoyed finding out interesting facts about the city we have both lived in all our lives but had never realised. The 2 hour tour flew by , our guide was humorous and obviously a very passionate historian . I have remembered his stories and will be looking out with interest to see if there are future opportunities to learn more. We have already recommended the tour to friends. Bristol needs to invest in its tourism.
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Explorer34699423173
Aug 24, 2025
interesting and engaging tour - really enjoyed this tour. The tour guide was witty and informative on the history of Bristols blitz . The tour included photos and interesting artifacts. Would have liked a bit more time to look more closely at them but that's a very minor criticism.
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373dominicl
Aug 23, 2025
Brilliant tour - Great tour, fascinating Bristolian history brought to life by tour guide Owen. A wealth of original artefacts too and Owen knows the story behind them all
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Curiosity16676704804
Aug 23, 2025
Super tour experience - Absolutely immense tour! Loved it! Wonderful exploration of the original Bristol air raid shelter led by Owen. Filled with stacks of historical information, facts and engaging personal stories from WW2. Highly impressed . Would definitely book again and highly recommend to others!
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Shakeypuddin
Aug 23, 2025
Well worth it! - Super informative and at times moving. Great (Owen) presenter :-) The air raid shelter was real with period items to tie it all together.
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Annbedfordshire_uk
Aug 23, 2025
An opportunity not to be missed. - Have only been living in the Bristol area for 2 years but learned so much about its history by taking this tour. Only knew about it because my 10 year old grandson was fortunate enough to have been taken on a school trip and he came home having taken in so much information. Duncan, the guide was knowledgeable and passionate and held everyone's attention throughout. He deserves so much credit for personally putting so much effort into giving the people of Bristol an opportunity to view the Air Raid Shelter and to understand its importance.
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Gaz0209
Aug 22, 2025
Excellent tour of such a significant part of Bristol’s history - I have lived in Bristol over 33 years and shame on me for not going on this fantastic tour sooner! The early history of Bristol and the Corn exchange followed by the walk around the air raid shelter was all fascinating. Our guide Duncan was so passionate about the place and the opportunity more broadly to create a best in class museum to show case such an important historical place in Bristol. It would be a tragedy if Bristol City Council got its way and repurposed the whole area.
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Z3921lcangelar
Aug 22, 2025
Fabulous tour of the Bomb Shelter under St Nicholas Market - Fabulous tour -. Duncan the tour guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and passionate. This is a real gem and I do not understand why it has not been made into a museum. I have had 3 children go through the school system in Bristol and not have been here. It should be branded like the Churchill War Rooms in London. A definite must for those visiting Bristol and who live in Bristol.
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Tinadm9953fy
Aug 21, 2025
Brilliant informative tour of a bit of Bristol with a eider context - As Bristolian I learnt so much history of St Nicholas market building where and how it came to be and in the context of Bristol's place as a port and in British history. Would totally recommend this to any visitors or indeed fellow Bristolians. Bristol City Council need to do everything they can to preserve this unique experience and more importantly the history on Bristol
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F4151ywderekc
Aug 21, 2025
Great day out - Really good tour guide, very informative. Really interactive and knew his stuff. Really interesting to see places you wouldnt normally have access to and great stories to bring the spaces to life. Would highly recommend.
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