Air Raid

It’s time to go back to the 1940s. Big Ben no longer sounds. Air raid sirens are the norm. German bombing raids come under cover of darkness. The population lives with rations and restrictions. Many Brits lay down their lives in Europe and beyond. With your local expert guide, you will keep calm and carry on, learning about the British resolve and getting the inside scoop on the truth behind Westminster in wartime on this walking tour past important monuments like the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall. After your small group experience, bid your new-found friend and guide a fond farewell to descend into the War Rooms. At your own pace, discover the miles of strategic bunkers where Winston Churchill and his cabinet were to conduct their part in WW2. This unforgettable location is frozen in time and ready to be discovered once again.

Forty meters below the characteristic and lively streets of the historic center of Naples, you find a different world. Isolated by time, unexplored until recently, but deeply connected with the current world above. It’s the heart of Naples, and the place from which the city was born. To visit it is to travel 2,400 years in the past. Every historic epic, from the foundation of Neopolis, to the bombs of WWII, has left it’s mark on the walls of the yellow tufa stone, the soul of Naples, the stone with which the city was built. Come, join this magical 1.5 hour journey back in time.

Discover Bristol's biggest public Air Raid Shelter, explore the historic Old Town and experience the nation's No.1 covered market. Join us for an experience you'll never forget. Our local guides will take you on a unique tour from the height of Bristol's trading past through the swinging 60's to the city's vibrant present. 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. Once you've been fascinated and amazed, you'll be spoilt for choice with places to eat, drink and pick up the best local gifts to take back as a lasting reminder of your stay in Bristol.

It’s time to go back to the 1940s. Big Ben no longer sounds. Air raid sirens are the norm. German bombing raids come under cover of darkness. The population lives with rations and restrictions. Many Brits lay down their lives in Europe and beyond. With your local expert guide, you will keep calm and carry on, learning about the British resolve and getting the inside scoop on the truth behind Westminster in wartime on this walking tour past our most important monuments- Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall. The Tour will end outside Churchill’s War Rooms, the strategic war room bunkers from where Winston Churchill and cabinet were to conduct their part of WW2- frozen in time and ready to be discovered once again.

Explore the turbulent 20th century in Croatia in a entertaining way combining historical facts and personal experiences. You will find out more about Croatia’s relations with neighbouring countries and being a part of five different regimes, going through three brutal wars, all explained in an easy-to-understand fashion! • Visit the WWII tunnels and hear dark stories of the Croatian fascist state • Learn about communist Yugoslavia and its leader Tito • Visit a multimedia exhibition on Croatian Homeland War • Understand the relationships between former Yugoslavia states in the past and nowadays

A walk in the historic centre through alleys and streets, stories and experiences, flavours and traditions. A 'full immersion' in the Neapolitan city where every step is an encounter and knowledge, revealing an extraordinary multicultural Naples readable through the places 'above and below'. In fact, the historic centre is not only made up of historic palaces, enchanting squares, votive spires, churches with surprising monasteries, but also of artisan workshops, the famous S. Gregorio Armeno with its nativity scenes, street artists and atmospheres that change at every corner. It will be surprising to descend 121 steps and find the other face of the city, the official underground tour of Naples will bring you to the discover the other side.

Guided tour of the underground city! Explore Turin from a unique perspective and travel across Turin's rich past. Discover the city's 18th-century underground tunnels, ancient royal ice depots, and the mysterious WW II air raid shelters. An exciting itinerary to the center of the earth to discover the City Downstairs that so many times in history has saved and given shelter to the people upstairs. You'll descend 50 feet to visit eighteenth-century tunnels and a World War II air raid shelter to tell you about the City Downstairs. Ready to discover underground Turin with us?

Completely immerse yourself in WWII History and let history come alive with this Multimedia and Virtual Reality Tour Deluxe Combo. This official self-guided tour of Pearl Harbor National Memorial will provide you with an incredible experience. The in-depth, Multimedia Tour guides you through the Visitor Center, two museums and along the shoreline for the "Path of Attack" tour. Narrated by beloved actress Jamie Lee Curtis, National Park Service Rangers, Historians, and Pearl Harbor Survivors. Enjoy your choice of 1 of 4 Virtual Reality Experiences; Air Raid Pearl Harbor, Skies Over Pearl, Walk the Deck of the USS Arizona, or Explore the USS Arizona Today. Experience Pearl Harbor like never before! The Boat Ticket to the USS Arizona Memorial is NOT included with this tour. Reserve your Boat Ticket ahead of time at recreation.gov ($1 reservation fee per ticket) or join the free USS Arizona Memorial Standby Queue upon arrival at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

This is an entrance ticket to Casa Rocca Piccola a 16th century palace, living museum and home of the Maltese noble de Piro family. The palace contains over 50 rooms, many of which are open for viewing. You can see a collection of furniture, silver and paintings that add to the aesthetic riches of Malta. 45 minute live guided tours in English are available every hour, on the hour – pre-booking is recommended. Alternatively audio self-tours on your personal mobile device are also available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish by downloading the Casa Rocca Piccola mobile application (free wifi is provided). Written guides are available in 12 languages including Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and Spanish. You will learn all about the unique customs and traditions of the Maltese nobility. The palace's World War II air raid shelters provide a dramatic and exciting addition to the tours of the house and garden.

Explore the ancient history and modern vibrancy of Darwin on a half-day sightseeing tour. Travel by coach and listen as your local guide shares commentary about the tropical city’s natural and cultural attractions. Delve into Aboriginal art at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and stroll past fragrant orchid blooms at the Botanic Gardens.

During this Second World War and British history 1798 to 1979 tour you will visit Vittoriosa and Valletta. Entrances to the War Museum and the Air Shelters are also included.

Welcome to the Museum Somme 1916. Located at the heart of the Battles of the Somme (1914-1918), in a tunnel which was converted into an air-raid shelter in 1938, the Somme Trench Museum recreates the life of soldiers in the trenches of the July 1916 offensive, where the allies attacked the positions held by the Germans.

Step back in time and experience the new Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Theater. Open daily from 7am to 5pm. Experience the timeline of the December 7, 1941, attack from the USS Utah, one of the battleships destroyed that Sunday morning. The Boat Ticket to the USS Arizona Memorial is NOT included with this Virtual Reality Tour. Reserve your Boat Ticket ahead of time at recreation.gov ($1 reservation fee per ticket) or join the free USS Arizona Memorial Standby Queue upon arrival at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

This tour is special because transport is provided by a Xarabank. Tour includes also a Maltese Platter, visit of WWII Shelter, visit of the Mosta Dome where you will visit also the Church Roof and also the Towerbell & the Aviation Museum in Ta'Qali. A new and unique tour!

For those who would love to discover many unique aspects of the Tokyo Edo period in a well co-ordinated fun tour; history enthusiasts, for those who appreciate great cultural experiences!

Waltz in the city of Girona with a self-guided audio tour on your phone designed by an accredited expert. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into the most iconic landmarks of Girona. Start your tour from the Independence Square, the spot of celebration of the country’s independence and move on to explore the city’s most iconic landmarks. The Air-raid shelter, the City Walls, the Cathedral and more. This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the city of Girona with a captivating audio tour on your phone. The self-guided audio tour intends to only stop by and not enter any attractions.

Travel back in time, get a sense of what life was like in the occupied Czechoslovakia under Nazis. The trip starts in an authentic WWII underground shelter stuffed with many original items to see and touch. The guide will let you know the hard history. In the 4WD vehicle we will cruise a countryside where Nazis build huge petrochemical factory by using POW and force labor. You will discover former camps, bunkers, shelters and air raid shaft. The area was under heavy bombing raids of UK R.A.F. and US 8. a 15. flying army to stop Nazis product fuel. We tell you the stories of shoot down pilots and many more. Small group of usually 4-6 people Trip is operated form Prague. Pick up and drop off included, we will take you to the former Sudetenland (NW Bohemia) 1 hour from Prague. Local á la carte lunch, Czech beer etc. included. Bottled water on board. The guides are open to answer any questions about Czech history and will let you see inside of their regular life. Try our hospitality.

Be transported back to Williamsburg in 1943 in this 1-hour character tour. Learn how the citizens of the town are dealing with rationing, blackout drills, and all the new servicemen in town during the Holiday season. Please note that each tour is unique, so the advertised routes may vary. You will be guided through town by either a USO Hostess or an Air Raid Warden. However, for evening tours, the guide will solely be an Air Raid Warden. Shades of Our Past is not affiliated with Colonial Williamsburg; therefore, this tour does not include entrance or admission into Colonial Williamsburg-owned buildings. Since the tour is through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg it is weather contingent. Please be prepared for all weather conditions. Please be aware that due to staff participation in other events, tours may be unavailable on certain days. For details about these programs, please visit our website.

Step back in time and experience the new Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Theater. Open daily from 7am to 5pm. Experience All 4 Exclusive Virtual Reality Experiences: Air Raid Pearl Harbor Skies Over Pearl Walk the Deck of the USS Arizona Explore the USS Arizona Today The Boat Ticket to the USS Arizona Memorial is NOT included with this Virtual Reality Tour. Reserve your Boat Ticket ahead of time at recreation.gov ($1 reservation fee per ticket) or join the free USS Arizona Memorial Standby Queue upon arrival at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

Visit the Historic Center of the city of Jaén, starting with the Cathedral of Jaén, the jewel of the Spanish Renaissance, to continue with the visit to the Air Raid Shelter, the Church of San Juan, the largest Arab Baths in Spain and the Villardompardo Palace , the neighborhood of the Convent of Santo Domingo and the Barrio de la Magdalena, the oldest in Jaén, where we will tell the famous legend of the Lizard of Jaén.