War Memorials of London Private Tour

London, England
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

There are thousands of statues and memorials in London, this tour takes a closer look at some of the best and most thought provoking war memorials in Central London.

From the Duke of Wellington and then the Crimean War in the 19th century through the World Wars and other conflicts of the 20th century and right up to the modern day actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.  This private 3 hour tour visits some of the most remarkable war memorials in London.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

  1. Battle of Britain Monument
    5m
    We will see the marvellous monument to the pilots of the RAF which is itself in the midst of many other memorials.
  2. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    We will explore the statues around the Ministry of Defence, largely but not exclusively dealing with the World Wars and other 20th century conflicts.
  3. 10m
    We will visit this superb statue in the heart of Whitehall and the nearby Gurkha memorial too.
  4. Women of World War II Memorial
    5m
    Learn the meaning behind this imposing monument to the women of WW2.
  5. 5m
    Our primary memorial to the fallen from all conflicts since WW1.
  6. Trafalgar Square
    15m
    See the beautiful Trafalgar Square and learn all about the famous monuments that dominate the skyline.
  7. Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
    15m
    We will visit this famous parade ground and the memorials all around.
  8. Guard's Division Memorial
    5m
    The memorial to the Household Division of WW1
  9. Nelson's Column
    5m
    The monument to our most famous naval hero.
  10. Canada Memorial
    5m
    Remembering the brave Canadians who served their country.
  11. 5m
    This less visited column is the Army equivalent to the nearby Nelsons Column
  12. Crimean War Memorial
    5m
    The imposing memorial to the Crimean War is important for more than one reason. Nearby are memorials relating to the RAF and Florence Nightingale.
  13. Wellington Arch
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    See this wonderful Ceremonial Arch with the statues sat atop to celebrate the great victory at the Battle of Waterloo and find out the secret history about why it is here too.
  14. Machine Gun Corps Memorial
    5m
    Memorial to the brave Machine Gun Corps.
  15. The Memorial Gates
    5m
    The memorial to the fallen from the Commonwealth nations.
  16. Bomber Command Memorial
    10m
    A truly beautiful and awe-inspiring memorial to Bomber Command.
  17. Duke of Wellington Statue
    5m
    Sat in front of his magnificent palace, the Duke of Wellington sat astride his mount.
  18. Australian War Memorial
    5m
    A memorial to the brave Australians who served their country.
  19. New Zealand Memorial
    5m
    The monument to remember the brave New Zealanders who served their country,
  20. Royal Artillery Memorial
    5m
    Perhaps the most mournful memorial in London, the death and suffering of the WW1 Western Front is overwhelming.
  21. Animals in War Memorial
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    This touching memorial is dedicated to those brave and suffering creatures who had no choice but to give their lives for our freedom.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We can meet you at your Central London hotel or otherwise the tour would start just outside Caffe Nero (opposite Big Ben) and right next to the exit of Westminster Underground Station.

End point

Alternatively we can finish at Marble Arch Station if we go on and see a final war memorial which is away from the others but well worth seeing.

End point

The tour generally ends at the historic Hyde Park Corner which is full of things to see and explore and has a tube station for easy onward travel.

Pickup details

We can meet you at any Central London hotel, not just those listed. Then we'd walk or go by Underground to the tour starting point.

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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.

Cancellation policy

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