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London:Winston Churchill Walking Tour with WII War Rooms Entrance
4.4
19 Ratings
Greater London
Immerse yourself in the life of Winston Churchill and explore the underground WWII War Rooms in London. Walk in his footsteps, see original artifacts, and experience the conditions he faced during the war.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mayfair - Begin your tour in Mayfair, an elegant London neighbourhood that played an integral role in Winston Churchill’s life. You’ll start by experiencing some of the places he frequented most often throughout his childhood and as a young man. See the hotel from which he ordered his food while living nearby and even the bachelor pad that he called home in his younger years.
- The Royal Arcade - After getting a glimpse of the young Churchill’s usual haunts, you’ll see how his tastes for the finer things in life developed. Swing over to visit where Churchill purchased his custom-made dress shoes so he didn’t have to reach down and tie whilst he frantically worked out of his underground bunker during WWII.
- St. James’ Square - Churchill was famous for his love of hats, cigars, and other luxuries. Your guide will show you the shops where he frequently purchased both of the above and other material pleasures around St James Street.
- Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall - See mounted cavalry troops on beautifully bred horses at the Horse Guards Parade, a ceremonial parade ground where the annual Trooping the Colour takes place in celebration of the King’s birthday.
- Whitehall - Your journey continues through some of the darkest days of Churchill’s tenure as Prime Minister: World War II. Millions courageously sacrificed their lives for a noble cause during these tumultuous years and are remembered in places throughout London today. As you make your way along Whitehall, you’ll pay homage to them at iconic statues and visit solemn memorials that commemorate all the casualties experienced by British forces during WWII and other conflicts.
- Churchill War Rooms - Descend into the heart of Churchill War Rooms, an underground complex located in London’s Westminster district that served as a secret base of operations during World War II. Explore the corridors and rooms where British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his staff worked tirelessly to direct military operations from 1940–45. Experience firsthand the conditions these brave leaders faced on a daily basis as they fought against Nazi Germany. See original artifacts, historic photographs and interactive displays that recreate a fascinating time in British history.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Pre-reserved tickets to Churchill War Rooms
- Small group of 15 guests maximum
- Expertly guided tour of War Rooms
- Expertly guided walking tour of London
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the tale of a man who altered the trajectory of World War II—and the world as we know it—by following in the footsteps of Winston Churchill throughout his life. Wander down St James Street, glancing into his preferred shops and bars, and stop at monuments dedicated to those who fought in WWII and other wars. Finally, you’ll descend into the War Rooms, Churchill’s historic underground bunker, where he made pivotal decisions during WWII that would change the course of history.
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible/mobility friendly. Those with wheelchairs and mobility issues should contact the tour operator so we can arrange your visit.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
16 New Bond St
New Bond Street
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This tour meets at 16 New Bond St. London W1S 3SU UK, your guide will be waiting for you at The Allies Statue, holding a green Walks sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(19 Ratings)
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Moira
Jul 9, 2024
History with Soul - Excellent tour. Our guide Kate was so knowledgeable on Winston Churchill as a person and as a leader. We also learnt a lot of information on WWII and the bombings people endured in London throughput the war but especially in 1940. The War Rooms were fascinating. What an amazing piece of history that has been preserved for future generations.
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Ricardo_c
Jun 26, 2024
Worth it! - Amazing man it was great to learn more about him. The museum and war rooms were exceptional. The walking part of the tour could have been better our guide was a big all over the place. The highlight is the museum and the war rooms.
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Sue_a
Jun 15, 2024
A plus tour of the life of Churchill. - David was an expert, enthusiastic and engaging guide - thank you! We wanted to visit the War Rooms and this tour gave us so much more.
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Marymargaret_l
Jun 10, 2024
Very interesting tour. - Kate was a great guide and very informative. Through no fault of hers there was a snafu with the tickets at the War Rooms. We waited approximately 40 mins to enter.
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Pam_g
Jun 7, 2024
Winston Churchill walking tour - the guide showed us buildings and statues that I would have otherwise not noticed;
fascinating to see this historical site
the museum is very thorough
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Diana_a
May 21, 2024
Informative tour - Excellent tour. Judd was amazing and worked the tour around the participant interests. Meeting place was difficult; google maps was misleading.
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Charles_m
May 11, 2024
May Time Churchill walk and WWII War Rooms - Our guide Suzan’s was very friendly and very knowledgeable. The walk (longer than anticipated) was quite interesting as to personal aspects of Churchill. At the end of the walk we arrived at The Churchill Underground War Rooms. They are a fascinating and informative presentation as to how the British waged WWII. The rooms are extensive and require much time to view and absorb all that is there.
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Darren_h
Aug 1, 2024
Churchill tour - Fantastic, relaxed tour & Alex our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Certainly recommend this tour.
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F3177kzisabeld
Jul 30, 2024
Skip the tour, go straight to the museum - If you are interested in the more personal life if Winston Churchill (where he shopped, his personal finances, etc.), this tour could be of interest. I did enjoy seeing various sculptures and old buildings he frequented. Otherwise, skip this tour and head directly into the war rooms museum, which my daughter and I both really enjoyed (and would have had more energy to stay longer had we not been tired out from this 2.5 hr walking tour).
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Tammy_e
May 3, 2024
Caution! 2 hours walking before museum! - The War Room museum is great! However, if the explanation of the tour had stated 2 hours walking before I would not have booked it. The guy Kate was ok but I can walk the fashion district myself. Who cares where Churchill bought his personal items. Not the first Viator that was misleading In itinerary!!
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