Winston Churchill and London in WW2 Private Walking Tour

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Trip Highlights

  • Private Tour

  • Discover the WW2 history of Westminster landmarks

  • Return to the Westminster of the 1940s and discover a city under siege

  • Perfect for adults or kids. In fact, anyone with an interest in the history of WW2 in Britain

Description

Beyond the Churchill War Rooms, this area is filled to the brim with WW2 history so take a trip back to Blitz-era Westminster on a private walking tour. Keep calm and carry on with an expert guide to lead the way.

On September 7th, 1940, Nazi Germany sparked a lightning 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 an expert guide, discover the grandeur of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street, and Whitehall through the lens of WW2. Learn about the British resolve and the reality of life for millions at that time.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
no limit
Price starts at
£180
Languages
English
Meeting Point

Westminster Tube Station - Exit 2, Victoria Embankment next to The Boudiccan Rebellion Statue Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH London

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Why take this tour?

We recommend purchasing your own tickets to Churchill’s War Rooms to explore as the perfect end to your private tour. Explore strategic bunkers from where Winston Churchill and their cabinet were to conduct their part of WW2- frozen in time and ready to be discovered once again.

Included

  • Private guided tour of Westminster

  • English Speaking local expert guide

Excluded

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drink

  • Entrance Tickets

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Entrance Tickets to Churchill War Rooms

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to the tour.
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Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to the tour.
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Availability

This tour is available daily

This tour is available daily

Optional

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 last 1h30 and end just outside the entrance.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/churchill-war-rooms

  • Adult: £27.25...

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 last 1h30 and end just outside the entrance.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/churchill-war-rooms

  • Adult: £27.25​
  • Child: £13.60

* Subject to availability

Meeting Place

Meet our guide by The Boudiccan Rebellion 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. The group will be meeting at the top of the stairs next to The Boudiccan Rebellion Statue

Meet our guide by The Boudiccan Rebellion 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. The group will be meeting at the top of the stairs next to The Boudiccan Rebellion Statue

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