Small Group WW2 Churchill in Westminster & War Rooms entry
Description
Step into Blitz-era London, uncover stories of extraordinary resilience, and see the city as Winston Churchill saw it. This in-depth walking tour covers iconic Westminster landmarks, reimagined through the lens of wartime London. Learn how Parliament endured bombings and how Churchill played a key role in its survival. Discover the damage to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, and how Churchill himself narrowly escaped death at Downing Street. We'll visit the Churchill statue, the little-known church where he married Clementine, and walk through the heart of British power – Whitehall. After paying respects at the Cenotaph and seeing the cavalry guard, the tour concludes at the Churchill War Rooms. Entry is included, and you’ll explore at your own pace with an audio guide. Please note: the walking tour lasts 1.5 hours, then you will have time to explore the museum on your own, with a suggested duration of 1.5 hours. Your guide will not accompany you inside the museum.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is where we start the tour. Hear about the valour and skill of the Royal Air Force, and how they fought off the Nazis
Marvel at the most iconic landmark in London, and hear how it was damaged during the Blitz
Enjoy 1.5 hours in the most extraordinary Museum in London. The centre of operations in WW2. Breathe in the history as you hear about Churchill's time in this perfectly preserved time capsule from the 1940s.
Stroll around Parliament Square and stand face to face with the most legendary statue of Churchill
Walk through the political heart of London. See memorials to War
Pay our respects at the Cenotaph, a memorial to all soldiers who fought and died at War.
Explore the history of London's most important building, and discover how Churchill helped rebuild the destroyed House of Commons building.
Stand on the site of military parades and hear about Churchill's life in the cavalry
Enjoy the grandeur of England's Coronation Church, a nearly 1000 year old masterpiece and hear about how it was attacked by the Nazis.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(36)
Lee was delightful. Knowledgeable and affable, Lee shared so many interesting details about Londoners’ history and experiences during WWII. Lee also shared wonderful stories about Churchill. He tailored the tour perfectly to the needs and interests of our group of 3 (two adults and one HS aged teenager). We loved it!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear that Lee made the tour such a memorable experience for your family. His passion for London’s wartime history and Churchill’s remarkable story really shines through, and it’s great to know he tailored the tour to suit the interests of your small group. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Lee. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Moderate walk. Stops along the way. Starts at the British War Memorial which is fascinating. Continues toward Big Ben and Parliament and on to the Churchill War Rooms. Our guide Marnie was wonderful!
Thank you for choosing Fun London Tours to delve into Churchill and the history around Westminster with. We’re glad you had a great time with Marnie and we hope to see you on another tour soon!
This tour was packed with Churchill/WWII history and our family of four loved it! I was a little nervous to see if my 11 and 8 year olds would like it, but it was a hit for the whole family! Our guide, Pepe, was amazing. He was so knowledgeable, personable, and gladly answered all of my 8 year old’s questions! :) This tour was just our family and the tour guide which was a nice, intimate experience. The war rooms were cool but we actually enjoyed the walking tour leading up to the war rooms even more.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for Pepe and the tour! It’s always great to hear the whole family had a wonderful time discovering Churchill’s history and we hope you’ll join us to explore more soon.
We had Lee as our guide and he tailored the tour perfectly around our interests, questions and events of the day. It was a real joy to learn about the history and have a change of the mounted guards in the mix. Would strongly recommend!
We’re glad to hear you had a fabulous time with Lee and we hope you’ll join us again for more fun and facts soon!
Alex was a tremendous tour guide! He painted us a really great image of the World War II era in London! He showed us in detail really cool monuments in the city then gave us some excellent tips for the Churchill War Rooms! Highly recommend!!!
Thanks Kelly, I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour with Alex. He really knows his WW2 and Churchill history and loves leading this tour so its great that you loved it as well. Thanks for the recommendation!
Fantastic tour!!!! Lee was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions. Lee is a pleasure to talk too thank you very much.
We’re glad you had a fabulous time with Lee and we hope you’ll join us for another tour soon!
We all know Churchhill as a wartime hero, but to visit fav cigar, hat & shoemaker’s shops is to learn about his more private side & about a bit of London history too. Alex was excellent at drawing us into his daily life & habits, paralleled with the history of the neighborhood not to mention wartime London. Highly recommend this tour as an appetizer to the more serious War Rooms.
We really appreciate the recommendation and we’re glad you had a fabulous experience delving into Churchill’s life with Alex!
Our guide, Judd, was very knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend it.
Thank you for choosing Fun London Tours and we’re glad you had a wonderful time with Judd!
The tour was fantastic and really interesting. Becs was an excellent tour guide. So knowledgeable. My grandson enjoyed it too. He's into history and politics.
We love to hear the whole family had a great time with Bex and we hope to see you again soon!
Enjoyed our tour with Beth. A nice small group of us had a wander round a very busy Westminster but we managed to find quiter spots to have an interesting talk and learnt some interesting stories about Winston Churchill. Not too much walking and well worth doing!
We’re glad you had a lovely time exploring some of London with Bex and learning some interesting facts!
