Westminster 3 Hour Walking Tour and Visit of Churchill War Rooms
Description
We will see 20 of London's most iconic sights in a 3-hour historic walking tour! After the walking tour : Visit the Churchill War Rooms Discover the secrets of the Second World War in the underground nerve centre where Churchill and his war cabinet lived and worked. It will be an enjoyable, educational and entertaining stroll. From Palaces (and stories of the Monarchy) to Parliament Square (with the history of the government), you will be continuously entertained with bits of history. • See Buckingham Palace • Walk through the Royal Parks • Learn about the history of Westminster • Visit Parliament Square • View the London Eye, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square Sights you will see include ; Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square Changing of the Guard (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun only - 10am tour) Big Ben Downing Street Westminster Abbey Whitehall Houses of Parliament London Eye Parliament Square Queens Horse Guard
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After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot! Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
After the walking tour, head to Churchill’s War Rooms for a peek into the past… A historic underground complex that housed a British government command centre throughout the Second World War! There is an amazing audio guide for you to use!
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- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,017)
Ashley was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, personable and fun! And he’s a local! If I get a chance for another tour I will definitely request Ashley!
Great tour. Guide was knowledgeable and made it easy and fun.
Wonderful tour with Nathaniel
The walk is very manageable — it’s not constant walking (maybe half the time is walking). Midway thru the tour was a nice bathroom and beverage break. Ariane was a superb guide — informative and fun!
We chose Viator for a walking tour at the recommendation of a friend. Viator’s pre-tour communication was exceptional — it was easy to find the exact spot to meet to start the walking tour. Our guide, Ariane, was great — informative, engaging, and fun.
Nathaniel was an excellent and knowledgeable guide who provided many facts and stories about the various locations visited during the tour. He entertained us with stories about people that broke into Buckingham Palace over the years. Although the tour provided a condensed tour of the highlights of London, our guide provided a wealth of information about each location and the three hours went by quickly. It was easy to see that Nathaniel was a lifelong resident of London and enjoys being a tour guide.
Very nice walking tour around Westminster with a knowledgeable guide. Bring your walking shoes. The war rooms visit was awesome and amazing to walk in the footsteps of Winston Churchill.
Jack was a very entertaining guide who brought the history and stories closer to us knowledgeably and with a lot of British humor!!! A huge thank you to Jack!!!
Nathaniel was an excellent guide, he was so knowledgeable and delivered history alongside modern day London. Clearly a passionate Londoner sharing his love for the city. More like friends chatting than a lecture, made it so interesting.
Brilliant tour.Guide (Tash) was amazing.
