Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour
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 our most important monuments- Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall. The Tour will end outside Churchill’s War Rooms, the strategic war room bunkers from where Winston Churchill and cabinet were to conduct their part of WW2- frozen in time and ready to be discovered once again.
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Painted green for the Houses of Commons, visit the bridge where WW2 bombs are still discovered to this day. Visited outside
Commemorating the courage of “The Few,” discover how RAF pilots defended Britain against relentless Luftwaffe attacks during the summer of 1940, securing a crucial victory in the skies above London. Visited outside.
At Britain’s national war memorial, hear how the nation mourned its fallen after the First World War and continues to honour those who served and sacrificed in conflicts since. Visited outside
Honouring the vital role of women on the home front and beyond, discover how millions kept Britain running during the war—from factories and farms to intelligence and military support. Visited outside.
Home to the Ministry of Defence, Whitehall played a key role in the drama of WW2. Visit both the Cenotaph and Women in WW2 monuments to pay your respects to the brave men and women who laid down their lives for our freedom. Visiting outside
With statues of icons from Mahatma Gandhi and Millicent Fawcett to Honest Abe, this square celebrates democracy in all its forms- something that was never so important as through the dark days of WW2. Visiting outside
As the centre of British government, hear how parliament reacted to the looming threat from the Third Reich as the bell of Big Ben went quiet and the planes of the Luftwaffe filled the skies over London. Visited outside.
This winding complex of underground offices became the epicentre of the government’s war effort as they scrambled to save Britain from invasion. We highly recommend booking entrance to the Churchill War Rooms for an immersive dive into the use of this sprawling complex during WW2. Your walking tour with us will end at 10:30am or 3:00pm just outside the entrance.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance to Westminster Abbey NOT included
Reviews(217)
Jeremy was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed his commentary and information. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in this time frame! He was very aware of keeping his guests comfortable in the shade and walking at a comfortable pace.
The tour lasted for about 1.5 hours and was informative. Our guide, Pepe, did a nice job of showing us the sites and photos. Note, that this experience is a tour that begins at Parliament and ends at the entrance to the War Room. If you don't add the tickets for the War Room, then you don't get to see those. While our guide did a good job, we would skip the tour and simply buy tickets to the War Room.
There’s a lot of standing but the information was good. Bit hard to hear above the traffic- maybe consider using box boxes.
As Sheldon gave us a glance over his glasses, he brilliantly and passionately executed a wonderful tour. It was fast-paced and incredibly informative regarding Churchill as well as World War 2 London. He gave the background into the humanity of Churchill. The war rooms are very small and cramped but did not get in the way of our tour. Heck, even my wife who said she had zero interest in the topic was captivated!
Best activity so far! We took a walking tour of London during WW 2 and then the Churchill War museum. Our guide, Jeremy, was very knowledgeable and interspersed his tour with pictures and humor. The was room was excellent and allowed you to go at your own pace. Even though it was a bit crowded, it was very enjoyable.
The guide Nathan was the the best guide I have ever had on any tour in my life. He was an INCREDIBLE storyteller and really made the day. I highly suggest taking his tour.
Nathan was an excellent guide. He was very thorough yet also displayed wit and wisdom. His walking tour of the area and the time setting really prepared me for the museum.
Great insights into history that many people may not know. Nathan our guide was very passionate about the subject.
Nathan did an excellent job! His knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter was evident. Highly recommended tour.
Paul was an amazing guide. You can tell he really enjoys what he does!
