Explore the Churchill War Rooms and discover the highlights of World War 2 on this private tour in London. Walk through history and get a glimpse into the wartime Britain of Winston Churchill’s era.
Explore the Churchill War Rooms and discover the highlights of World War 2 on this private tour in London. Walk through history and get a glimpse into the wartime Britain of Winston Churchill’s era.
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Churchill War Rooms - From central Westminster, your guide takes you underground into the bunker that was home to the headquarters of the British war department. Then together, we will explore the very site where the Allied war effort was managed from.
Many of the rooms have been left unchanged, giving us a real insight into working…
- Churchill War Rooms - From central Westminster, your guide takes you underground into the bunker that was home to the headquarters of the British war department. Then together, we will explore the very site where the Allied war effort was managed from.
Many of the rooms have been left unchanged, giving us a real insight into working conditions. Your guide will share stories revealing how privileged many of the people working here felt, proud of the essential contribution they were making to the war effort. Hear about revolutionary advances in cryptography and its effect on the war.
For those of you interested in Winston Churchill, part of the war rooms are a museum dedicated to this great man. The exhibits tell the story of the charismatic Winston Churchill, prime minister and wartime leader, but also a beloved family man. Did you know that he was also a writer and artist? See the wanted note, offering a £25 reward for turning in a young Churchill, following his escape from prison during the Boer War.
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Parliament Square - Leaving the war rooms, we embark on a journey around Whitehall and Parliament square. This area is packed with various memorials and monuments, some very obvious, others hidden in and around ministerial buildings your guide will help you find.
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Whitehall - Every year Whitehall plays host to a grand military parade commemorating both World Wars. We will see the poppy wreaths and banners laid on the Cenotaph, the empty tomb.
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Embankment Station - Walking along Embankment we will visit many memorials dedicated to specific military groups that were involved in the conflict. Who were the Chindits? Learn about this revolutionary group of men who operated deep behind Japanese lines in Burma. Their commemorative plaque may be small in comparison to some monuments, but your guide will explain the significant impact these men had on the war and also on future styles of military operation. Â
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Battle of Britain Monument - Where do you find the Battle of Britain memorial? Together we can find this beautiful piece, then hear about the pivotal effect the Battle of Britain had on the path of the war. At the end of your tour your guide will be happy to tell you about more museums you can visit in London, or help with suggestions for the rest of your stay.
- Expert-led explorations by a Blue Badge guide
- Insights from a knowledgeable local guide
- Exclusive, personalized experience with a private tour
- Guidance from a professionally accredited guide
- Expert-led explorations by a Blue Badge guide
- Insights from a knowledgeable local guide
- Exclusive, personalized experience with a private tour
- Guidance from a professionally accredited guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Partake in our 3-hour excursion, exploring Churchill War Rooms, a once-in-a-lifetime experience to glimpse Sir Winston Churchill’s London office and the centre of the Allied military strategy. Following this, we will embark on a pedestrian tour taking in central London’s most major WW2 landmarks and tributes. This expedition provides valuable…
Partake in our 3-hour excursion, exploring Churchill War Rooms, a once-in-a-lifetime experience to glimpse Sir Winston Churchill’s London office and the centre of the Allied military strategy. Following this, we will embark on a pedestrian tour taking in central London’s most major WW2 landmarks and tributes. This expedition provides valuable perspectives on Britain during the war and an encompassing understanding of the confrontation for those interested in WW2 history or Winston Churchill.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.