Bristol Tour: Explore Historic Air Raid Shelter

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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

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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 Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

Lunch

Additional Information

Explore Bristol’s largest public Air Raid Shelter, wander through the historic Old Town, and visit the nation’s top covered market.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure.
Our knowledgeable local guides will lead you on a distinctive tour, showcasing Bristol’s rich trading history, the lively 1960s, and the city’s dynamic present.
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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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Geospud

Jan 29, 2026

Top notch tour - Great value tour with an excellent guide. Covers the history of Bristol with a focus on the central old town. The underground bunker was fascinating. Highly recommend it!

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Claire_b

Jan 28, 2026

Something for all ages, whether Bristolian or a visitor to our city - A real insight into history. I would never have known it was there despite living in Bristol all my life. The guide was very enthusiastic about the facts and made it fun too!

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Elaineb942

Jan 22, 2026

Definitely worth a visit - A very informative and interesting tour of 2 hours. Good value. Owen presented very well, good clear voice and cheerful manner. It was quite thought invoking being in the shelter listening to Vera Lynn. Learned a lot and would definitely recommend.

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Omari-abasi

Jan 22, 2026

Great tour learning about Bristol’s history - Fantastic, insightful tour led by a great gentleman named Owen. Before joining this tour, I was totally unaware of Bristol’s fascinating and poignant history but after leaving the Corn Exchange, I felt I’d learnt so much more about this wonderful city. If you’re a history enthusiast or just generally curious to find out more about how Bristol was decades ago, I’d definitely recommend this tour. Absolutely got my money’s worth.

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Dean

Jan 22, 2026

Historically interesting and entertaining underground your - Really interesting tour of subterranean Bristol and its history, especially around WWII. Tour guide Owen had a great combo of facts, conjecture and humour. Brought the rooms and attracts to life. And it’s really affordable as a two hour tour.

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S00tyf

Jan 19, 2026

Interesting and very well presented - The tour was informative, interesting and light hearted. We grow up and live in towns and cities across the country but shamefully we are, in the most, grossly unaware of our own local histories.

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Fiona

Jan 19, 2026

Hidden Bristol history! - Attended this tour with some friends at the weekend and really enjoyed it. We were shown parts of the Corn Exchange building I hadn't known existed or seen before. Would recommend!

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Victor_b

Jan 19, 2026

Interesting look into a... - Interesting look into a dark time in Bristol history. Owen provided some solid details of the events.

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Joannejojojo

Jan 18, 2026

Excellent. A must-go event for both visitors and locals. - Guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Clearly their passion and more than a hobby and wanting to share with others. They were the site 'owner' so it wasn't a cheesy guided tour. They had lots of stories and I feel I could go again and hear new stuff. I resent surprising facts about Bristol, not just war and tunnels but history of the building too.

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Teresamp7663pz

Jan 18, 2026

We felt we'd stepped back in time ! - Took my Grandson, who's 10, on this tour with Duncan. We both really enjoyed the experience, thank you. I'll certainly be recommending to friends & family !

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From $17

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult