Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour

4.9 (231 reviews) London, England
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Duration1h 30m - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Tour without entrance tickets

Small Group Tour: This option doesn't include entrance tickets to Churchill War Rooms.

Including Entrance Tickets

This option includes entrance tickets to Churchill War Rooms after the City of Westminster walking tour

What's included

  • English Speaking local expert guide
  • Small group of max 15
  • Guided tour of the City of Westminster
  • Gratuities
  • Food & drink
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

What to expect

  1. Westminster Bridge
    5m
    Painted green for the Houses of Commons, visit the bridge where WW2 bombs are still discovered to this day.
    Visited outside
  2. Battle of Britain Monument
    25m · Admission ticket not included
    Commemorating the courage of “The Few,” discover how RAF pilots defended Britain against relentless Luftwaffe attacks during the summer of 1940, securing a crucial victory in the skies above London. Visited outside.
  3. 10m · Admission ticket not included
    At Britain’s national war memorial, hear how the nation mourned its fallen after the First World War and continues to honour those who served and sacrificed in conflicts since. Visited outside
  4. Women of World War II Memorial
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Honouring the vital role of women on the home front and beyond, discover how millions kept Britain running during the war—from factories and farms to intelligence and military support. Visited outside.
  5. Whitehall
    20m
    Home to the Ministry of Defence, Whitehall played a key role in the drama of WW2. Visit both the Cenotaph and Women in WW2 monuments to pay your respects to the brave men and women who laid down their lives for our freedom.
    Visiting outside
  6. Parliament Square
    10m
    With statues of icons from Mahatma Gandhi and Millicent Fawcett to Honest Abe, this square celebrates democracy in all its forms- something that was never so important as through the dark days of WW2.
    Visiting outside
  7. Houses of Parliament
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    As the centre of British government, hear how parliament reacted to the looming threat from the Third Reich as the bell of Big Ben went quiet and the planes of the Luftwaffe filled the skies over London.
    Visited outside.
  8. Churchill War Rooms
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    This winding complex of underground offices became the epicentre of the government’s war effort as they scrambled to save Britain from invasion. We highly recommend booking entrance to the Churchill War Rooms for an immersive dive into the use of this sprawling complex during WW2. Your walking tour with us will end at 10:30am or 3:00pm just outside the entrance.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet our guide by the Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue outside Westminster Station, Exit 2. Please follow the signs for Exit 2 Victoria Embankment, and then take the stairs up to street level to Victoria Embankment. We meet at the top of the stairs next to The Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance to Westminster Abbey NOT included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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