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Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour

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Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour
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Top rated
4.896104 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.896104 out of 5 stars
231 reviews

Explore England's finest covered market and join a subterranean adventure through Bristol's biggest public air raid shelter.

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Duration 75 minutes - 2 hours
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Helene – United Kingdom

The tour was really good. Very interesting, I'm from Bristol but still learnt many things about the bombing raids and the air raid shelters.

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Denise – United Kingdom

Very informative guide, great tour surprised the shelter is not a museum and more treasured by Bristol city council. It’s an important part of Bristol history that should have more support.

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Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    The corn exchange, The Corn Exchange

  • Old City, Bristol

    Guided tour (85 minutes)

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    St Nicholas Market

    Guided tour (110 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    The Corn Exchange, St Nicholas Market

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Highlights

  • Bristol's only subterranean tour!
  • Explore our amazing Air Raid Shelter alongside your guide in WW2 costume!
  • Travel back in time through 1,000 years of Bristol's trading history!
  • Pick up some sweet and savory treats at the vibrant St. Nicholas Market
  • See rooms which once rocked to the best bands in the 1960s

Full description

Your local guide will take you on a magical tour from Bristol's ancient origins to the city's vibrant present! Enjoy exclusive access to the nation’s No.1 covered Market and our subterranean WW11 air raid shelter. You’ll even see rooms that once rocked to the best bands of the 1960s including the Rolling Stones!

Your tour begins outside the main entrance of the Corn Exchange. You'll then stroll through ancient streets to see WW2 Blitz damage, spectacular architecture and learn about Bristol's trading past! After discovering the highlights of the old town, your guide will lead you beneath the streets for a subterranean adventure through Bristol's biggest public air raid shelter. A complete time capsule and hidden gem! This unique tour gives you exclusive access to areas of the city that are usually unavailable to the public.

You'll be moved, fascinated, and amazed by the WW2 Air Raid Shelter which remains untouched as a Bristol's best kept secret. You might even meet Margaret — our friendly ghost!

Your guide will keep you informed and entertained until lunchtime when you can then sample the delights of St. Nicholas Market and the finest street food in Bristol. Grab some fun souvenirs while you're there!

Includes

  • Guided tour
  • Entry to the WW2 Air Raid Shelter
  • Entry to exclusive areas of the Corn Exchange
  • Food and drink (available for purchase in St. Nicholas Market)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with claustrophobia
  • People over 300 lbs (136 kg)
  • People over 95 years

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Meet at the main entrance of the Corn Exchange.

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4.9 /5

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Helene – United KingdomJune 6, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was really good. Very interesting, I'm from Bristol but still learnt many things about the bombing raids and the air raid shelters.
D
Denise – United KingdomMay 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Very informative guide, great tour surprised the shelter is not a museum and more treasured by Bristol city council. It’s an important part of Bristol history that should have more support.
M
Michelle – United KingdomApril 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Great guide that gave lots of interesting information

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