Churchill's War Rooms & London's Top Sights Tour

Duration7h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

See over 30 London sights & Churchill's War Rooms in 1 day

We will guide you on an exploration of London’s major landmarks and provide tickets for Churchill's War Rooms. This will give you a good idea of the history and culture of Europe’s best-loved city

We will head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, where we'll watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. We'll head to Westminster. Sights we'll see along the way include Downing St, Westminster Abbey & Houses of Parliament.

Then we'll go to the London Bridge area, where we'll see Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The Clink Prison, London Bridge, The Shard, HMS Belfast and more!.

After your walking tour, head back to Westminster and go down to the fascinating Churchill War Rooms to see where WW2 victory was planned - audio guide included.

Please note: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is only for the 10am tour and on certain days.

What's included

Walking tour of the Top 30 sights of London (4.5 / 5 hours)
War Rooms audio guide
Churchill War Rooms ticket
Local Fun Guide

Please bring an Oyster Card or Travel Card with at least £5 (2 rides)
Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & packed lunch)
Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
Umbrella if it looks like rain!

What to expect

Buckingham Palace
1h · Admission ticket not included

After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace.

On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot!

Afterwards, walk along the Royal Mall.
20m

Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
20m

Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
Whitehall
20m

Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
Houses of Parliament
40m

At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
Westminster Abbey
20m

Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
Southbank
40m

After a short journey on the London Underground, we’ll arrive at the vibrant Southbank area where you’ll see the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
St. Paul's Cathedral
20m

Next, we’ll walk onto Millennium Bridge (known by locals as Wobbly Bridge!) to get a wonderful view of St Paul’s Cathedral and its famous dome.
Borough Market
30m

Your guide will take you inside lively Borough Market - home to great local food and some secret Harry Potter filming locations! Afterwards, see the impressive Southwark Cathedral.
London Bridge
30m

We continue onto London Bridge - the perfect viewpoint to see sights like Tower Bridge, Tower of London, HMS Belfast (WW2 Battleship), The Shard skyscraper (UK's tallest building) and the Square Mile!
Churchill War Rooms
2h · Admission ticket included

After the walking tour, head to Churchill’s War Rooms for a peek into the past… A historic underground complex that housed a British government command centre throughout the Second World War! There is an amazing audio guide for you to use!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

•⁠ ⁠We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly)
•⁠ ⁠Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs
•⁠ ⁠The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station

End point

Please note that your walking tour guide will not join you at Churchill War Rooms. Tickets and directions will be given at the end of your walking tour. Churchill War Rooms is around 20 mins away by public transport - transport cost will be approx. £5.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Its a walking tour, so there is a moderate amount of walking involved
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (Umbrella if it looks like rain!)
The Guard Change is on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 10 AM, but the schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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