Wartime London Walking Tour & Churchill War rooms Entry 12ppl Max
Description
Join our guide on an unforgettable journey through Churchill’s London on this Semi-Private Tour (12 Guests Max.) as you uncover the life and achievements of Britain’s most celebrated wartime leader. From Parliament square to historic Whitehall, explore the epicentre of political and military activity during World War II. Take your iconic photo of the world famous Household Calvary and pay your respects at the Whitehall Cenotaph, a solemn tribute to Britain’s fallen soldiers before arriving at Churchill War Rooms. Following an introduction from our guide, explore the perfectly preserved rooms with the museum's official audio guide (SELF GUIDED). From the moment the door was locked in 1945 at the end of the war to today, everything remains as it was at that moment. See exactly what life was like for those living underground as bombs fell above them. Examine Churchill’s personal effects and see the rooms where he and his cabinet plotted the course which led the allied powers to victory.
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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.
(Self-Guided Visit – Allow 60 minutes) Explore Churchill’s secret underground headquarters at your own pace and discover the remarkable wartime bunker where history-changing decisions were made. Your experience will conclude after your self-guided visit at the Churchill War Rooms.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 12 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: National Gallery 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(218)
Tour was Excellent!! Loved our guide Jake. He was very personable and knowledgeable. Having him guide us through the rooms was much more enjoyable than listening to headphones.
Jake was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It was a very educational walking tour. Loved the history. We were very intrigued by the WWII events.
Nathan was awesome. Great mix of facts, anecdotes. Best tour this Europe trip by far.
Nathan, our guide was incredibly informative and made the experience such a pleasure. He truly is passionate about his work and history I hope you are as lucky as we were to have them as your guide
Jake was a fantastic guide. Incredibly well informed, he also elicited our empathy, visualizing the experience of those occupying that space for years under enormous pressure. Nice to have a native Londoner draw us into this remarkable story.
Excellent tour, our guide, Colin, was very informative.Well worth going, definitely recommended.
Colin was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had 2 children in our group and he was patient and answered all of there questions.
Nathan was an excellent tour guide! He was very personable, prompt to meet us and spent much longer with us than expected. He was knowledgeable and interesting with details about Churchill. The whole tour was a nice balance of information from Nathan as well as allowing us some time to explore things ourselves. A very worthwhile afternoon. Many thanks!
Nathan, our tour guide, was GREAT. Fantastic info, always engaging, and added a lot of details that made the tour better than it otherwise would have been. Really loved the tour!
Nathan was the best! Thank you! We had a wonderful experience
