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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

By St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €15 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • 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 savoury treats at the vibrant St. Nicholas Market
  • See rooms which once rocked to the best bands in the 1960s

Activity location

    • Bristol
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • The Corn Exchange, Corn St, Bristol BS1 1JQ, UK | We meet outside the main entrance of the Corn Exchange on Corn Street. Your guide will be wearing a WW2 Air Raid Warden's costume.
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Air Raid Shelter Tour Only
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€14.64 x 1 Adult€14.64

Total
Price is €14.64

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Entry to the WW2 Air Raid Shelter
  • What's includedWhat's included Entry to exclusive areas of the Corn Exchange
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink (available for purchase in St. Nicholas Market)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People over 300 lbs (136 kg), People over 95 years, People with claustrophobia, People with mobility impairments
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

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!

Location

Activity location

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    • Bristol
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • The Corn Exchange, Corn St, Bristol BS1 1JQ, UK | We meet outside the main entrance of the Corn Exchange on Corn Street. Your guide will be wearing a WW2 Air Raid Warden's costume.
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • The Corn Exchange, Corn St, Bristol BS1 1JQ, UK | We meet outside the main entrance of the Corn Exchange on Corn Street. Your guide will be wearing a WW2 Air Raid Warden's costume.
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Reviews

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Vanessa B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
13 Apr 2025
Britain
We really enjoyed the tour. It was interesting and informative and the guide was brilliant. He kept things at the right pace and made it humorous and fun for all age groups. I would highly recommend this tour.

10.0 out of 10

Mel A

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
11 Apr 2025
Britain
Absolutely loved it. Our tour guide was professional, friendly and enthusiastic about his subject. We were completely engaged the whole time. Highly recommended.

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Kirsty B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
9 Apr 2025
Britain
I can highly recommend this tour. Our guide Duncan was incredibly knowledgeable and very funny. Seeing the air raid shelter was very interesting as well as finding out more about Bristol’s history. 2 hours very well spent.

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Susan K

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
6 Apr 2025
Britain
It was really interesting and the best bit is seeing a part of Bristol we never knew existed with a knowledgeable guide. It’s not obvious how it could be improved.

10.0 out of 10

Carol H

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
6 Apr 2025
Britain
Full of new information about my home city. An entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide. A hidden gem.

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Sophie G

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
22 Mar 2025
Britain
a fantastic tour, with a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. even as a local, there was so much to learn that I didn't know. I'd definitely recommend this tour

10.0 out of 10

Terry K

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
22 Mar 2025
Britain
Owen was absolutely phenomenal! Great knowledge and brilliant commentary!!!!

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Alan H

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
19 Mar 2025
Britain
very good hope it builds to bigger things

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Beth C

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
17 Mar 2025
Britain
The guide was great.

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Sandra B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
17 Mar 2025
Britain
This tour was so informative,who knew these shelters existed,our guide had a real passion for the blitz and it showed from beggining to end, it should be advertised more,the Bristol council needs to support it more. Well done for getting as much done as you have,

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