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St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour: Explore Bristol's Historic Old Town
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1,163 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:
1 day
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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 applicable fees and taxes included
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 entry to underground corridors, skyline panoramas, WW2 air raid refuges and rooms once throbbing with the world’s top music. Having marveled and been captivated, you’ll be overwhelmed with options of eateries, bars and a plethora of local souvenirs to remember your Bristol visit.
- Not suitable for dogs
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.
Customer Ratings
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B2949vapaulm
Aug 31, 2024
A Fantastic Experience - I never knew so much history lay beneath St Nicholas market. Duncan’s knowledge and passion made this tour a fantastic experience for me and my family. I highly recommend it.
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594wendy
Aug 31, 2024
Highly recommended - Very enjoyable and informative. Duncan really brought the experience to life. Had no idea all that was below the Corn Exchange. We highly recommend this tour.
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Crafer
Aug 31, 2024
St Nics tour - Brilliant, informative, funny, interesting well worth doing. Duncan is so passionate about subject makes you feel it was a really good choice. We will certainly be recommending to friends and family.
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Gary
Aug 31, 2024
Great Walking Tour - Very interesting tour. Duncan, our guide, very passionate and knowledgeable. Got to see areas you wouldn’t know existed just by walking around corn street. It was great to learn about Bristol and ww2 - a must if you love history and interesting facts.
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Sharonjq5131gk
Aug 31, 2024
An unusual past experience. - Duncan organised and conducted the tour so professionally. The tour included valuable information and photographs about the bombing of Bristol, which made you appreciate decending into the passageways of the shelter. Remeobila was abundant and a touch of 40's music created the atmosphere, whilst we all wanted to meet Margaret the ghost. Definitely worth a visit!!
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Karenbye1703
Aug 31, 2024
Very interesting - This was so interesting I may have to go again soon, really enjoyed the trip and would recommend it, certainly opened my eyes to some of the beautiful buildings we have in Bristol that I haven’t noticed over the years
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Terrymv3342cr
Aug 30, 2024
Great tour on a Friday afternoon - The tour was extremely interesting and the guide was very knowledgable and made it a great experience. He is clearly passoinate about the history and the shelter, and as it is in its infancy, extremely authentic.
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Quest829163
Aug 30, 2024
St Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter - Enjoyable informative tour. Duncan the guide was an enthusiastic tour guide, full of information, given to us with past stories and historic links to Bristol. I thought that £14:00 was a fair price to pay for the 2 hour tour.
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Yuiwahl
Aug 30, 2024
Guided by a passionate expert of the shelter - Excellent tour! Duncan is our guide and he is a passionate expert of the shelter. The tour is both entertaining and educational. I have already recommended this tour to my friends.
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B4142bijennys
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent - Very interesting and informative tour. Duncans knowledge and enthusiasm is evident as he takes us through the architecture and history of the area. His wartime anecdotes and presentation in the shelters is fantastic. It would be good to take a longer look at the exhibits and I’m sure his vision for the future as a museum will enable this to happen. I’ll certainly be taking another visit then.
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