London in WW2 and Churchill War Rooms Entrance

Discover the epicentre of British democracy during WWII as you explore Westminster and Churchill's War Room. See where decisions were made and plans were laid to repel the German invasion.

Duration: 3 Hours
Group size:  15
Language: English

From £79

Language: English
Duration: 3 Hours
Type: Small Group Tours

Tour Highlights

  • Keep calm and carry on for this walking tour of Westminster in WW2
  • See world famous sights such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Downing Street and Whitehall and find out how they tied into this war and beyond
  • Enjoy hassle-free entrance to the world-famous bunkers known as Churchill’s War Rooms
  • Engaging for all age groups

Description

It’s time to go back to the 1940s. Big Ben no longer sounds. Air raid sirens are the norm. German bombing raids come under cover of darkness. The population lives with rations and restrictions. Many Brits lay down their lives in Europe and beyond.

With your local expert guide, you will keep calm and carry on, learning about the British resolve and getting the inside scoop on the truth behind Westminster in wartime on this walking tour past important monuments like the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall.

 

After your Westminster small group experience, bid your new found friend and guide a fond farewell to descend into the War Rooms. At your own pace, discover the miles of strategic bunkers where Winston Churchill and his cabinet were to conduct their part in WW2. This unforgettable location is frozen in time and ready to be discovered once again.

Places You’ll See

The Women of World War II
Westminster Abbey
Churchill War Rooms
  • Small Group guided tour of the City of Westminster
  • Entrance to Churchill’s War Rooms
  • Audio guide in the War Rooms
  • English Speaking local expert guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food & drink
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Meeting point

Boudiccan Rebellion, Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2JH London

Important information

  • Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.

FAQ?

  1. 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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Debbie Simpson
28 September 2026
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I can see why this tour gets 5 stars..Paul our guide was so knowledgeable and knew exactly how to give us the best experience. I had some challenges finding the meet point but they called me and got me to hook up with the tour..dang GPS! Best tour and ask for Paul!
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Michael Best
28 September 2026
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Paul was amazing, lots of knowledge about the guard and Royal family. Found us the best points for viewing highly recommednd
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Ross Maverick
28 September 2026
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Nathan was perfection and entertaining from beginning to the end, very friendly and approachable, fantastic story teller!!
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Donald_G
28 September 2026
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Worth the time. Tour was very informative especially the war room. Guide was personable and knowledgeable. Worth the time.
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Rebecca_D
28 September 2026
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Amazing History Wonderful place to tour. So much history. If you are a WW2 history buff..do not skip this. Again. Amazing
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Julie_L
28 September 2026
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If you want to be in the... If you want to be in the best places to view the changing of the guard, you must do this tour. Our tour guide Nathan was exceptional as he also told so much history of the monarchy through the years. Highly recommend!
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John_S
28 September 2026
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Excellent guide!... EXCELLENT GUIDE! EXCELLENT tour!! And given ample time to explore the War Room. WONDERFUL look into WWII and the things of the time
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Dawn
27 September 2026
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Nathan was very knowledgeable. He gave great insights into the WWII information
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Maureen_R
27 September 2026
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Nathan our guide before... Nathan our guide before the War Rooms entrance was very knowledgeable about the monuments. He provided a great explanation of the war and its consequences for London.
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Sean_W
27 September 2026
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Amazing experience This was one of our favorite tours while we were in London. Our guide Nathan was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and we were captivated the entire tour. Highly recommend this tour if you are considering it.
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DLK
26 September 2026
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Great historical walking tour! Richard did an excellent job!
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Gordon_H
26 September 2026
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Jeremy was a great tour... Jeremy was a great tour guide, taking us around several historical sites in Central London and the Churchill War Rooms. He weaves all of his knowledge together on a wonderful walk where you learn and laugh and take in so many historical moments together. It was fantastic because Jeremy was great!
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Jocelyn Shott
25 September 2026
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Paul was engaging, knowledgeable and overall a wonderful tour guide.
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Robert G
25 September 2026
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Great tour for a first time London couple Great tour and Paul was the perfect tour guide. It was like having a local friend to show us around Westminster pointing everything out and also sharing the history of the sites at the same time. Great tour and highly recommended. Our only issue was that we had a difficult time finding the meeting point bc it was SO crowded around the statue. For someone unfamiliar with London like us ( first time in the city) it would work better to meet at a less busy area. Nevertheless we had a great time with Paul and we got to spend as much time as we needed in the Churchill War Room which is an amazing place. If you are a 1st timer in London like us, we recommend this tour.
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Kathy_C
25 September 2026
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Richard was a fantastic... Richard was a fantastic tour guide. He made it interesting and kept us well informed. I will refer friends who are planning a London trip to hopefully use him as their guide.
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Ed_T
24 September 2026
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Guide was very... Guide was very knowledgeable on WWII history and Churchill. Half this tour is with the guide and the other half is self guided going through Museum with an audio guide. Not much walking, you mainly stay within a couple blocks Big Ben, Ministry of Defense, and Finance building
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Kris_K
24 September 2026
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Richard was so... Richard was so knowledgeable and fun. Super guide, good dude, made the tour next level! Highly recommend.
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Tracey DeRose
23 September 2026
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Paul was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about WW2. Great walking pace if you have issues with mobility.
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Sven Feddersen
23 September 2026
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Unser Guide Chris war spitzenmäßig! Er hat uns mit seinen Beiträgen und Erläuterungen sehr gut durch den Wachwechsel etc./Buckingham Palast geführt/begleitet. 2-stündige Führung. Sehr zu empfehlen.
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IcebergWantABag
23 September 2026
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Chris was an amazing tour guide! Highly recommend!!
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Monique_pdx
23 September 2026
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Outstanding tour The Churchill walking tour was fantastic. Nathan was a super knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. We highly recommend this tour.
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Deeann
23 September 2026
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Paul was a wonderful guide , lots of information and I enjoyed the war rooms very much
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Tim Vasey
22 September 2026
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The Changing of the Guards Tour with Carolina was FANTASTIC! Carolina knew exactly where to stand to view the highlights of the ceremony and shared so much history with us along the way. We loved that the size of the group was small too. A fun and memorable experience that was well worth it! Thank you, Carolina!
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Anthony
22 September 2026
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Jeremy was outstanding. His knowledge of the history of the palace and positioning of the tour during the marches was first class.
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Giuliana F
22 September 2026
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Great experience and tour guide!! This tour was absolutely amazing!! Our tour guide, carolina was so knowledgeable and gave us so much history that we would have missed if we hadn’t booked this tour! The value for the money was great and i thought the duration of the tour was just right. We got to see the best viewing spots for the changing of the guard, and if we had gone on our own we would have went to the palace gates and missed so much!! Highly recommend this tour!!
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Melanie Ayn
22 September 2026
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We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. We learned so much and saw so many WW memorials/monuments that we would have missed or just not appreciated if it weren’t for our guide Paul. He was a great story teller and so knowledgeable, an excellent guide. There is a lot as well in the Churchill Rooms, we didn’t realize at first that the audio tour continued after the museum portion in the middle once in the rooms. We spent way more time there than intended, so just be aware. Overall, highly recommend.
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Elissa
22 September 2026
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Richard was a funny and informative tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our morning with him! Even my 19-year-old, who can be hard to please, said he was glad to have the experience. He had previously been to the guard change but only standing in one place. This tour gave him a much broader understanding of the ceremony.
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GetYourGuide Traveller
22 September 2026
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Darcy was fun, full of knowledge and added a youthful flair to the tour. Very impressive. I highly recommend this tour. We got to see so much more than if we would have gone to watch it on our own. My husband said it was so much better than he expected. It is well worth the money!!!
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Tom Sloan
21 September 2026
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Francis was fantastic. I recommend him and the tour to anyone looking for a historical and entertaining experience. The fact he’s a retired police officer made it all the more better.
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Karen T
21 September 2026
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Fun and informative walking tour with knowledgeable and funny guide This tour was outstanding due to our outstanding guide Jeremy.
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Deirdre S
21 September 2026
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WWII walking tour was terrific! Paul was a terrific guide! In addition to being educational, he was enthusiastic and engaging. Very nice experience.
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Beth A
21 September 2026
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Great time had by all! We had an amazing time with Jeremy for our changing of the guard tour. He explained the different steps involved and the significance of the ceremony, ensuring we had a great view of everything and plenty of laughs along the way!!
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GetYourGuide Traveller
21 September 2026
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Fantastic guide, Alex. He was extremely informative, knowledgeable, and he strategically placed us at multiple points to see the Changing of the Guards.
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Sally K
20 September 2026
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Engaging Tour of WW II London Paul was our tour guide and was great! He shared lots of interesting facts about WW II and the city of London. The Churchill War Rooms were full of history. Well with a visit. We had a lot of fun and would recommend the tour.
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Emily
20 September 2026
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Great and Informative Tour This was such a great tour. Our guide Jermey was the perfect combination of informative and entertaining. He was very knowledgeable and had answers to every question. He also got us great viewing spots and narration of what was happening and why really elevated the experience.
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David M
20 September 2026
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A Must Prelude to My Churchill War Rooms Visir Dave was an exceptional guide, with deep knowledge of the history of London, Winston Churchill , and WWII. We liked his positive, upbeat approach and his personal experiences that relate to the war.
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20 September 2026
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He was great!!!
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Mya
19 September 2026
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Darcy was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and super fun. Thank you for a memorable experience!
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David
19 September 2026
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The war rooms were grossly overcrowded and uncomfortable. It was distressing. The guide was nice but there was too much personal information about his life and not enough about Churchill or the war
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Michael Scott
18 September 2026
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Darcy was a very amiable and engaging tour guide. He knew the best spot for us to stand to watch the guard perform a Bon Jovi number before marching from St James's Palace to Buckingham Palace. We all had a chuckle as foreign tour guides’ groups were sent away by the police for being positioned in prohibited areas. Darcy shared a lot of local London insight and facts with us along the walking route. I highly recommend this experience!
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Ruth
13 July 2026
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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
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Excellent guide and also friendly and efficient communications with the operator. Highly recommend this tour.
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Jocelyn
5 June 2026
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Nathan was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable, well spoken and quite the character. Loved it
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3 January 2026
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I like this very much, the guide shared some very moving stories
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Brent Dressen
22 May 2025
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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.!

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