Churchill War Rooms and Wartime London Exclusive Guided Tour
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Churchill’s London and the Churchill War Rooms on this 2.5-hour Exclusive Guided Tour. Learn about the life and achievements of Britain’s most celebrated wartime leader as you stroll along historic Whitehall, the center of political and military activity during the Second World War. See landmarks including the Cenotaph, the memorial to Field Marshal Douglas Haig, and Horse Guards Parade before arriving at the Churchill War Rooms. Step back in time as your guide leads you through this remarkably preserved wartime bunker. Explore the Map Room, left exactly as it was when the war ended in 1945, along with Churchill’s office, wartime maps, notebooks, and even one of his cigars. Discover the underground headquarters where Britain’s war effort was directed and gain a deeper understanding of Churchill’s leadership and wartime Britain. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious visitors, this tour brings Churchill’s extraordinary legacy to life.
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Itinerary
Meet at the Churchill Statue in Parliament Square - Begin your tour with an introduction to our protagonist. (10 minutes)
Admire the Houses of Parliament the beautiful gothic St Margaret’s Church (OUTSIDE VIEWS ONLY) where Churchill’s wedding took place from one of the most politically important locations in the United Kingdom.
As you stand before the solemn monument to the fallen you will begin to explore Churchill’s role and experiences in the first world war.
Surrounded by statues of Churchill’s advisors and Generals we will deepen our knowledge and examine the interwar period and the rising of tensions leading to the second World War.
No visit to Whitehall would be complete without seeing the Horse Guards and taking a quick photo, Churchill himself was a Cavalryman after all.
The highlight of the tour! Our guide will lead you into Churchill’s secret bunker, bringing to life this remarkable time capsule where so many history-altering decisions were made. (90 minutes)
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Notes: Churchill War Rooms and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Reviews(92)
Information, extremely friendly, appropriately paced.
Guy was THE BEST tour guide for this experience! He is incredibly knowledgeable and is passionate about Churchill and the experiences of World War II. Guy clearly communicated the seriousness of what Churchill experienced but also added some humor. My daughters and I would highly recommend this tour! Our only disappointment was that there was not another tour to book with Guy. He was truly fantastic!
Andy clearly enjoyed sharing his deep knowledge of the history of WWI and WWII and of Churchill. He made the tour both very informative and entertaining.
Guy was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining! The best tour guide from the several tours we did in London. There is a lot of information in the museum and having private tour helped understand the full story and the important parts.
Our tour guide, Guy, was excellent! He was knowledgeable and really painted the picture of what it was like back then. Highly recommend for anyone interested in History
This was a terrific tour that I would highly recommend. Our guide Guy brought the history to life in a way that we could not have gotten from walking through the museum on our own. He brought an energy and passion that was contagious, and moved at the perfect pace. He patiently answered all of our questions and was highly knowledgeable.
Jake was excellent, could not recommend more highly.
Great time. fun tour. Pleasant and informative
Jeremy was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed hearing his personal stories to the history. I would recommend Jeremy and this tour.
Our guide, Nathan, was great! Very easy to talk with and super informative regarding Churchill’s life. The tour was very interesting however a lot of people had the same idea we did, so it was very crowded. That was our only complaint - too many people all trying to look at the same displays. Our family was still happy that we went and Nathan definitely made the experience much more enjoyable!
