Does the guide come inside the Churchill War Rooms with us?

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.

Kensington Palace Private Guided Tour

Discover the secrets of Kensington Palace with a private expert guide who will bring centuries of royal history to life before your eyes.

Duration: 2 Hours

Group size: Private

Language: English

From £435

Language: English

Duration: 2 Hours

Type: Private Tours

Tour Highlights

100% private Blue-Badge guide and entrance to Kensington Palace
Explore the King's and Queen's State Apartments, and enchanting Sunken Garden
Walk in the footsteps of Princess Victoria, Princess Diana, and today's Prince William
Family friendly

Description

Discover the secrets of Kensington Palace with a private expert guide who will bring centuries of royal history to life before your eyes.

Standing majestically in the heart of London since 1605, Kensington Palace has served as the intimate home to generations of British royalty, from King William III and Queen Mary II to Princess Diana and today's Prince and Princess of Wales. This working royal residence holds within its elegant rooms stories of love, loss, power, and transformation that have shaped the monarchy we know today.

Home to magnificent state apartments, captivating royal exhibitions, and the enchanting sunken garden, the palace's narrative unfolds through tales of scandal, romance, and royal tradition - stories best revealed through the expertise of a knowledgeable private guide who knows every hidden corner and whispered secret.

Your 2-hour journey begins as you meet your expert guide at the palace gates, where you'll first explore the stunning Kensington Gardens and hear tales of the young Princess Victoria's childhood before she became queen. Step inside to walk through the opulent King's State Apartments where George I and George II once held court, marvel at the Queen's State Apartments where Queen Mary II entertained, and discover the never-before-seen royal fashion treasures in Dress Codes, a new exhibition at Kensington Palace.

From Queen Victoria's birth room to the palace's role in Princess Margaret's glamorous parties, from Princess Diana'sprivate apartments to the current royal residence wings, you'll uncover the intimate human stories behind the crown while admiring priceless art, period furnishings, and royal treasures that few visitors truly understand without expert insight.

As with all our private tours, this Kensington Palace experience can be perfectly tailored for families with children, ensuring everyone discovers the magic of royal life.

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FAQ?

Does the guide come inside the Churchill War Rooms with us?

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.

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Candice_C
28 October 2026

Verified Great tour in London. Nathan was the BEST guide. So knowledgeable, willing to answer any question. He had pictures, pointed out sites and shared relevant history and/or current events.

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Ann M
27 October 2026

Verified Churchill War Rooms Our tour was great! Super informative and we loved exploring the War Rooms afterwards.

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R4117MVannm
27 October 2026

Verified Churchill War Rooms Our tour was great! Super informative and we loved exploring the War Rooms afterwards.

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Honor M
26 October 2026

Verified Great tour! Wonderful tour ending at the Churchill War Rooms - Nathaniel was so knowledgeable!

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Companion07222235787
26 October 2026

Verified Fabulous The experience is very unique and the guide is super nice and humorous.

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vichud
26 October 2026

Verified Great walking tour with Churchill War Rooms This was a wonderful tour . One and a half hour walking around the Westminster area and then and audio guided tour of the War Rooms. Our guide was Paul and he did a great job. I would highly recommend this tour.

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Companion07222235787
26 October 2026

Verified Fabulous The experience is very unique and the guide is super nice and humorous.

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Jasmin_B
26 October 2026

Verified Today’s tour was great,... Today’s tour was great, despite the weather. Jeremy was very knowledgeable of the history and I liked his sense of humor. He provided photographs to illustrate some of the destruction of the time, which was an unexpected added detail to the tour which helped put the events in prospective. I would recommend this walking tour if you enjoy history and sightseeing on foot.

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honorm829
26 October 2026

Verified Great tour! Wonderful tour ending at the Churchill War Rooms - Nathaniel was so knowledgeable!

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26 October 2026

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Trvlchnnl
25 October 2026

Verified Private WW2 London & Churchill War Rooms tour -Great We did a private guided walking tour of London and WW2 Churchill War Rooms with David as our guide. David was ready and exactly where they said he would be. He was very knowledgeable about Churchill and London in the WW2 era. Great tour . The war rooms are a must!

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Anne_L
25 October 2026

Verified Lovely walking tour prior... Lovely walking tour prior to Churchill War Rooms visit. Our Guide Nathan did an excellent job. Visited several WWII memorials in the vicinity.

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Bart Callear
24 October 2026

Guided tour of Churchill bunker and ww2 London. Excellent experience.

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Jeanne L
23 October 2026

Verified Very interesting and informative tour Really enjoyed tour. Only suggestion is for the guide to use a microphone because it was so noisy in the area of the tour

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Kathryn_E
23 October 2026

Verified A must to do in London if you live history Very informative. We had a small group and the guide was very well prepared. He knew the history and also carried photo books to support his words.

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jeannel735
23 October 2026

Verified Very interesting and informative tour Really enjoyed tour. Only suggestion is for the guide to use a microphone because it was so noisy in the area of the tour

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Kathryn D
22 October 2026

Verified London Blitz Jo was an excellent scholar on all things London Blitz. I learned many new facts about how Churchill defended London & its people throughout the war. Great educational experience!!

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Pam_B
22 October 2026

Verified Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms The walking tour was excellent! Jeremy is very knowledgeable about the history of Britain, especially with reference to Churchill. Highly recommend this walking tour!

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leah dillon
20 October 2026

Our guide Jeremy was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, we had a great time

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Susan Sides
19 October 2026

Chris was amazing! Lots of good information was given.

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ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΚΟΝΤΟΓΕΩΡΓΟΣ
19 October 2026

Chris is the best!

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Jeff G
19 October 2026

Nathan was very good and knowledgeable

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1960young
19 October 2026

Verified Great experience The guide was able to place us in prime positions to benefit the changing of the guards. He was very informative and funny.

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Faye W
19 October 2026

Verified Changing of the Guards Chris was so knowledgable and helpful. He answered all questions thoroughly. Great experience!

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Journey10087470345
19 October 2026

Verified What was that ??? Wow !!! Nethanel was ....GOOD !!!! Highly recommended.

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Julie Westberry
18 October 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the Changing of the Guard and Sunday Parade tour with Paul! His charming personality, fantastic Cockney accent, and wealth of knowledge made the experience truly memorable!

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Carrie Dike
15 October 2026

I loved Paul story telling about our world war history before getting us into Churchill War rooms, which were quite overwhelming in so many ways, That I could not absorb what the people working down there had to deal with in those conditions. Despite all the details and listening to the audio still very hard to imagine

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Carrie
13 October 2026

Verified Paul was clear, knowledgeable, funny and helpful! Thoroughly enjoyed the war history and Churchills War Rooms

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GetYourGuide Traveller
13 October 2026

Verified Nathan had great stories to tell and Made it a morning to remember

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Summer Nepata-Harris
12 October 2026

Absolutely loved the ‘Changing of Guards’ tour with Chris! He was highly knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour, which made the tour lots of fun. Highly recommend!

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Justin Litun
12 October 2026

Our guide, Chris, was great. Friendly and knowledgeable, and we really enjoyed the tour.

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Andreia Luchtenberg
12 October 2026

Vale muito a pena o tour!

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Linda
12 October 2026

Verified Ella hat alles super interessant erklärt und hat unsere beiden Kinder ganz toll mit eingebunden. Kann man wirklich empfehlen!!!

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Christiane
9 October 2026

Verified Wir haben heute mit Ellen den Wachwechsel auf Deutsch erlebt und sind sehr begeistert . Sie hat uns viele Informationen geliefert und in einer sehr unterhaltsamen Art noch einige Anekdoten erzählt. Sie hat uns super platziert, damit wir den Wachwechsel genau verfolgen konnten, sowohl zu Beginn als auch am Ende des Wechsels. Vielen Dank dafür

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Madeline
9 October 2026

Verified Awesome Guide!!

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GetYourGuide Traveller
9 October 2026

Verified Outstanding! Jeremy was engaging, Informative and a pure pleasure. We Loved this tour

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GetYourGuide Traveller
8 October 2026

Verified A great activity and the guide was very knowledgable

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Frank
7 October 2026

Verified Jeremy was absolutely brilliant! His incredible historical details, shared in such a fascinating way, kept us captivated the whole time. Great Scottish sense of humor! Highly recommended.

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Thomas
6 October 2026

Verified Die deutsche Tourguidein war sehr gut🫶

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Thomas
6 October 2026

Verified Die deutsche Tourguidein war sehr gut🫶

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Ruth
13 July 2026

Verified Jeremy was a very engaging guide. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone. It was about Churchill and much more.

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Rak
27 June 2026

Verified Excellent guide and also friendly and efficient communications with the operator. Highly recommend this tour.

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Jocelyn
5 June 2026

Verified Nathan was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable, well spoken and quite the character. Loved it

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宇煊
3 January 2026

Verified I like this very much, the guide shared some very moving stories

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Brent Dressen
22 May 2025

London in WWII & War Tunnels Tour Great tour and very informative. Jeremy was our guide and was terrific! Great pace for the tour and we were able to cover all the highlights. Would recommend.!