Food & drink, Market & old town
St. Nicholas Market & Old Town Walking Tour-
Explore Bristol’s historic Old Town and the famous St Nicholas Market on this fascinating guided walking tour. Discover centuries of Bristol history, hidden passageways, iconic landmarks, and the city’s most vibrant food market — all led by an expert local guide who brings the Old Town’s stories to life.
Your Bristol walking tour begins outside the Corn Exchange on Corn Street, the heart of the Old Town. Here you’ll learn about Bristol’s medieval origins, the city’s trading past, and the extraordinary architecture that shaped this historic quarter. Your guide will show you surviving Blitz damage, lost landmarks, and original features that reveal how Bristol evolved from a medieval port into a modern cultural hub.
You’ll then explore St Nicholas Market, Bristol’s most famous indoor market and one of the top Bristol tourist attractions. Wander through its atmospheric corridors, meet independent traders, and discover award‑winning food stalls offering some of the best street food in the city. From global flavours to local favourites, St Nick’s is the perfect place to experience Bristol’s culinary scene.
As you explore the Old Town, your guide will reveal hidden alleyways, film locations, secret architectural details, and stories of merchants, sailors, rebels, musicians, and artists who shaped Bristol’s identity. You’ll see historic buildings, original market vaults, and time‑capsule corners that most visitors never find.
This Bristol walking tour is ideal for families, solo travellers, groups, and anyone looking for the best things to do in Bristol. It combines history, culture, food, architecture, and storytelling — making it one of the most exciting and memorable Bristol tourist activities.
If you’re visiting Bristol, join Bristol Guided to explore St Nicholas Market and the Old Town — the city’s most atmospheric and historic neighbourhood.
Duncan McKellar is the founder of our air raid shelter tours and museum space. Duncan has battled hard for 6 years to preserve and open the space to the public. His perseverance has paid off and now Bristol has another world class heritage attraction for all to enjoy!
Owen is a trained Actor with a passion for history! Owen has been head warden at our air raid shelter for two years and is a weath of knowledge for all things WW2.
Theresa has many years experience guiding in both Bristol and Bath. She is a trained actor with a history degree and particular interest in WW2 and the French Resistance. She has performed on stage and T.V and currently teaches Georgian dance classes!
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