Churchill War Rooms Private Guided Experience
Follow in the footsteps of British prime minister Winston Churchill on this private walking tour. Explore the underground bunkers where plans were laid to repel an invasion of Britain in WWII.
From £420
Tour Highlights
- Private tour of Churchill’s War Rooms with an expert local guide
- Unlock the secrets of these historic WW2 bunkers, filled to the brim with important personal and military artefacts.
- Discover the wartime history of Westminster landmarks like Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Downing Street and Whitehall on a private walking tour.
- Perfect for adults or kids. In fact, anyone with an interest in the history of WW2 in Britain.
Description
On September 7th 1940, Nazi Germany sparked lightening war on London, dropping bombs across the city and beginning 57 consecutive nights of terror on Britain’s capital. But how did we get there and what was to happen next?
On a private walking tour with a local expert guide, discover the grandeur of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of Defence, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall through the lens of WW2 - learn about the famous British resolve and the reality of life for millions at that time.
As your private guided experience continues, descend below the streets of Whitehall to discover the military bunkers of the Churchill War Rooms, frozen in time and ready to be explored once again.
Roam the top secret corridors with your private guide. Absorb the atmosphere of a Cabinet War Room where the decisions made could lead to victory… or disaster. Chart the course of the war in a Map Room, untouched since 1945.
And learn more about the man who led a nation through their darkest hour in a museum brimming with artefacts from Winston Churchill’s life- from his baby rattle to the cigar and bowler hat he was never seen without.
Discover the reality of life in the bunkers for the men and women who slept, ate and worked here as the bombs rained down overhead. Delve deeper into the history of Britain at war with an Urban Saunters ‘Churchill War Rooms and Westminster in WW2’ - private guided experience.
‘’It is the time to dare and endure.’’ —Winston Churchill
Places You’ll See
The Women of World War II
Churchill War Rooms
Churchill War Rooms
- Included
- Private walking tour of Westminster
- Private guided experience in the Churchill War Rooms
- Tickets and entry reservations to the Churchill War Rooms
- English Speaking local expert guide
- Excluded
- Gratuities
- Food & drink
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meeting point
Important information
- Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher
- Please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
- There is no large luggage allowed into Churchill War Rooms
FAQ?
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No. The guided walk covers Westminster and Churchill’s wartime London above ground; inside the War Rooms you explore at your own pace with the museum’s audio guide, which is included in your ticket. Your guide will tell you what to look for before you go in.
No. The guided walk covers Westminster and Churchill’s wartime London above ground; inside the War Rooms you explore at your own pace with the museum’s audio guide, which is included in your ticket. Your guide will tell you what to look for before you go in.
Roughly [half] of the tour: the walk focuses on the war years and Churchill’s leadership, with the War Rooms as the finale. If you want the full WW2 story, allow [1.5–2 hours] inside the museum after the walk.
It can be, especially [midday and weekends]. We book timed-entry tickets to avoid the main queue, and the [morning] departure is usually the quietest inside. Allow extra time in the Cabinet War Rooms section, which is the most popular.
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