World War II History in London Private Guided Tour
Description
Discover what life was like in Britain during World War II, learn about Winston Churchill and other key war figures, see sites that were bombed in the Battle of London and more! Extended options: visit the Churchill War Rooms and the Imperial War Museum Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program 2-hour: WWII Walking Tour Join this tour to see WWII sites in London, such as the Westminster Palace, Cenotaph, Royal Air Force Memorial and more 4-hour: WWII Walking Tour & Churchill War Rooms Join this tour to visit the Churchill War Rooms and see WWII sites in London, such as the Westminster Palace, Cenotaph, Royal Air Force Memorial and more 7-hour: WWII Tour, Churchill War Rooms & Imperial War Museum Join this tour to visit the Imperial War Museum and the Churchill War Rooms, and see WWII sites in London, such as the Westminster Palace and the Royal Air Force Memorial.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide In front of Guards Crimean War Memorial
Visit the Imperial War Museum (IWM), then visit the Churchill War Rooms and see London's war memorials. Enjoy live commentary from the History Expert Guide as you explore 6 floors the IWM with excellent exhibitions on important events and personalities of World War I and World War II. Hear authentic stories of the British war heroes, from pilots to nurses, and see historic aeroplanes, armoured vehicles, military uniforms, and more. The museum also houses the Holocaust Gallery, which showcases in detail the extent of the Nazi crimes against humanity and the world's response. It will be an intensive experience that will answer any of your questions regarding the history of war and modern warfare.
See significant statues as the Royal Naval Division Memorial and Royal Air Force Memorial and hear about important war events. Discover the old War Office building, where the department of the British government responsible for the administration of the army was housed. Learn about the Battle of Britain under the Monument to the Royal Air Force.
Pass by the Cenotaph and marvel at the Westminster Palace which was significantly damaged during the WWII bomb attacks. Finally, meet the fascinating personality of Winston Churchill. See his statue and hear about his 90-year life from his lonely childhood to military career, two periods as Prime Minister and beyond.
Enjoy walking tour of WWII sites as well and enter the Churchill War Rooms. Do not waste time in long queues, as skip-the-line tickets are provided. Explore the underground centre where the British government directed the WWII and find out the absorbing information about the former prime minister at the Churchill Museum. This hidden nerve centre allowed Britain’s leaders to achieve victory, so stroll around and immerse yourself in the real history.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The itinerary depends on the selected option.
- Churchill War Rooms and the Imperial War Museums are not included in a 2-hour tour.
- 4- and 7-hour tours: due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-5 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- Tickets to Churchill War Rooms are valid for a specific date and time, letting you skip the line at the ticket office and entrance. Be sure to arrive on time!
- Free admission to Imperial War Museums includes the permanent exhibition only.
- Have a special request? Contact Rosotravel’s customer support in advance.
- We’re happy to accommodate individuals with disabilities whenever possible – let us know!
Reviews(10)
This is a full-blown walking tour. Having both hips replaced in less than a year made it tough. However, I am also a huge history buff who had a father and at least three uncles in WWII. I also admired Churchill. However, my sister who isn't as much of a history buff wasn't thrilled with this tour. My wife enjoyed it, but if someone in your party isn't into it, don't let them spend their money on something they may not like.
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your service-related family history—it adds a meaningful layer to your visit. We’re glad you and your wife enjoyed the tour, and we appreciate your honest advice about the walking and the history focus. We always want everyone to have a great time, so your feedback is very helpful for future guests to choose the right experience for their interests and needs.
The guide, Rosemary, was not well-informed, insightful or engaging. A self-guided audio tour will do.
Dear Sheryl, We are sorry to hear that our tour did not meet your expectations. We would like to confirm, that we cooperate with professional, certified guides and we continuously monitor their performance to ensure the highest standards of service. We would therefore like to confirm, that we will contact our guide to address this matter further. We value your opinion, and it is important to us to improve our services and provide the highest quality. Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. Best regards. Rosotravel Team
For those interested in WWI & WWII this is a must do. The Imperial War museum is fascinating! I wish it got more publicity. Churchill’s War Room - it is a great way to meet the man and experience what it was like to be hunkered down during the Blitz. Our guide, Matt, was brilliant! Informative and personable. A day that we will remember for a long time!
Dear Stephanie, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and had a great experience with us. We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team
This is an over priced tour. Having done several military tours in Europe this was the least value for money and lack if knowledge. We knew more than the guide and was telling them. If you want to see the war rooms just book directly
Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations and that you felt it was not good value for money. This is definitely not the experience we want to provide. We take comments about the quality of our guides very seriously. Our goal is always to offer insightful, well-researched, and engaging tours led by knowledgeable professionals. I regret that this wasn’t your experience, and I will personally follow up with the guide involved to review this situation carefully. Regarding pricing, our tours include not only entry but also the services of a guide to provide historical context and enhance the experience — but I fully understand if you felt this aspect was lacking in your case. Once again, I truly apologize for the disappointment, and I appreciate your honest feedback, which helps us improve. If there is anything else you would like to share or if you'd like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
The guide was great. It was not a rote droning on of simple facts. However, we booked it from a site promising Churchill War Room and that didn’t happen because it’s NOT included in the two hour version. Something NOT apparent on the web site. When I asked about it they made no effort to make it right. They even told our guide we never responded to them-even though they replied to our response.
Andy was a tremendous guide. Very knowledgeable and insightful. The War Rooms and Churchill Museum is extraordinary. We really enjoyed the tour despite the rainy weather… albeit typical of London!!! Will recommend this tour to friends and family!! Thanks
Phil was a knowledgeable, engaging and excellent guide. The tour overall was very interesting and I highly recommend!!
Keith was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and we had a great day! Loved seeing the sights as we went along too, was an added bonus.
Alex did a great job letting us know what life was like during the bombing of London during World War II. We walked around London, and so many of the relevant sites and how the government was run. He injected a lot of interesting stories.
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the events during WWII and provide insight as to the events. The War room was great. It is a must for London
