Churchill War Rooms with Wartime London Walking Tour option

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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Visit the iconic Churchill War Rooms, part of Imperial War Museums, which sheltered Sir Winston Churchill and his wartime government throughout the Second World War. Explore the underground bunker network that protected the staff and secrets at the heart of the British government as Churchill and his inner circle plotted the route to Allied victory.

Optional Extra: Churchill's Wartime London Walking Tour
Step back in time to the tumultuous years of 1940-1945 on our immersive walking tour of Westminster, delving into Winston Churchill's pivotal role during World War II and his friendship with Franklin D. Roosevelt. Beginning at Victoria Embankment, our expert guide sets the scene before leading you to iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Parliament Square, resonating with Churchill's stirring speeches. Along the way, witness bomb damage, see the House of Commons, and discover Churchill's favourite haunts.

Options

Walking tour only

Excludes entry ticket to the Churchill War Rooms.
Starting point:
Boudica & Her Daughters, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK

Tour with Churchill War Rooms

including Churchill War Rooms: This option includes the walking tour and entry ticket to the Churchill War Rooms
Starting point:
Boudica & Her Daughters, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK

What's included

  • Expert Guide (for the Walking Tour, if selected)
  • Entry to the Churchill War Rooms (only if inclusive option selected)
  • Personal Audio Headset
  • Walking Tour of Westminster (if option selected)
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

What to expect

  1. Winston Churchill Statue
    Pass by
    This bronze statue is 12 feet tall and was sculpted by Ivor Roberts-Jones. It is located on the main green of Parliament Square, opposite the Palace of Westminster.
  2. Westminster Abbey
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Learn the wartime history of Westminster Abbey
  3. Big Ben
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Big Ben is the nickname of one of the world's most famous clock. Its iconic silhouette is instantly recognisable and is one of the most Instagrammed landmarks on the planet.

    Six monarchs and 41 prime ministers have come and gone since the bells first struck their now familiar music across Westminster.
  4. Saint Margaret's Church on Parliament Square
    Pass by
    St. Margaret’s, known as ‘the Church on Parliament Square’, is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s also sometimes called ‘the parish church of the House of Commons’.
  5. 10 Downing Street
    Pass by
    See Downing Street, home to the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
  6. Whitehall
    5m
    Learn the wartime history of Whitehall
  7. Churchill War Rooms
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The tour will end outside the Churchill War Rooms. Entry is only included if purchasing the inclusive option at time of booking.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If booking the Churchill War Rooms ticket only then please go straight to the Churchill War Rooms.

Meeting point

Walking Tour starts: 2:00 pm at Boadicea and Her Daughters statue, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH. Please arrive at 1:45 pm.

End point

Walking Tour finishes: 3:30 pm (approx.) at The Churchill War Rooms, SW1A 2AQ

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Walking Tour: Operates year-round on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
  • Walking Tour Duration: 1.5 hours (if selected)
  • Optional Extra: Churchill's Wartime London Walking Tour
  • If selecting an option including entry to the Churchill War Rooms, please note this visit is taken independently and is self-guided
  • Churchill War Rooms only option is available daily year-round
  • Walking Tour option is not recommended for guests with reduced mobility

Cancellation policy

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

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