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Sir Winston Churchill Walking Tour: Explore Historical Streets & Churchill War Rooms
5.0
96 Ratings
Greater London
Embark on a captivating walking tour through the historical streets of Picadilly, St James, and Westminster, exploring the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. Conclude your journey at the Churchill War Rooms, an impeccably preserved underground bunker where Churchill led the war effort.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Regent Street - We will explore the Mile of Style as we make our way to the prestigious Mayfair area of London.
- Piccadilly Circus - We start of the tour in the heart of the West End
- Churchill And Roosevelt Allies Sculpture - A chance to have your photo taken between the war-time Allies in one if London’s most high-end destinations.
- Savile Row - Perhaps the finest tailoring street in the world and we will see where everyone from The Queen downwards gets some of their clothing.
- Henry Poole & Co - Perhaps the most auspicious tailors in Saville Row and with a typically Churchill story to tell.
- Burlington Arcade - Follow in the footsteps of Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. As he said, he is happy to please as he only wants the finest of everything and this is where you find it.
- Turnbull & Asser - He will visit one of the finest tailors in the world where we can see one of the surviving Siren suits that Churchill wore during WW2 in the shop of the tailors who made it. Shop is closed on Sundays and some public holidays
- James J. Fox & Robert Lewis - We will visit this plush store where Churchill would buy his cigars. They also supplied Napoleon as well as British Royalty and much more, If the room is open, you can sit on Churchills smoking chair or get a unique Churchill or cigar related momento. Shop is closed on Sundays and some public holidays
- Spencer House - We will visit the childhood home of Churchill and find out why his family we living there.
- Lock & Co. Hatters - One of the oldest shops in London. They’ve supplied hats to everyone from Sir Winston Churchill to Oddjob… the chap who could cut off the heads of statues in James Bond.
- St James’s Palace - We will see the senior Royal Palace (above even Buckingham Palace) where Prince Charles lives today.
- The Mall - We will pass along London’s premier ceremonial road.
- Reform Club - We will visit the Reform Club, one of the greatest Gentlemans Clubs in the world and find out about Churchill’s time there.
- Carlton House Terrace - Here we will see monuments relating to the Battle of Britain as well as the only ‘NAZI’ memorial in Britain and we’ll find out why this incredible situation came about.
- Sir Keith Park Memorial - We will see numerous memorials on this walk, none more important than to this man who Winston rightly gives so much credit to for winning the Battle of Britain.
- Admiralty Arch - Get up close and personal with the offices where Churchill worked during WW1.
- Charles De Gaulle Statue - He may have led the French government in exile but what did Churchill think about him and why is his statue here?
- Women of World War II Memorial - We will also learn about the Womens Cenotaph and find out the meanings behind the carvings on the memorial.
- Trafalgar Square - London’s number one public square with its famous memorials to another British hero, Lord Nelson.
- Downing Street - Stand outside the gates of Downing Street home of British Prime Ministers through the centuries from Churchill to Lloyd-George to Thatcher and Blair.
- Ministry of Defence - We’ll see the famous Ministry of Defence and old War Office as well as the statues of the WW2 generals and learn about the tempestuous relation between Monty and Churchill
- Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall - We will visit this famous military location and see the Citadel from WW2 and find out what it was for and why Churchill hated it.
- The Cenotaph - Our primary monument to remember our fallen from The Great War onwards.
- Winston Churchill Statue - Take a photo of Churchill’s statue and learn the story behind it.
- Saint Margaret’s Church on Parliament Square - The Church where Sir Winston Churchill got married in.
- Houses of Parliament - The Mother of all Parliaments.
- Parliament Square - We will explore Parliament Square and learn of its importance to politics and democracy. We will also see from the outside, the church where Winston and Clemmie got married.
- Churchill War Rooms - Explore the underground bunker from where Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill ran the war as London above was being bombed. Perfectly preserved as it was in 1945.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup
- Entry Tickets to the Churchill War Rooms
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions by London Underground
Additional Information
This is dedicated to all admirers and enthusiasts of our all-time Greatest Briton, the wartime Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill.
This walking expedition leads you through the streets of Picadilly, St James and Westminster, visiting locations that held significant roles in Churchill’s life. Lastly, we conclude at the Churchill War Rooms, the subterranean command center where Churchill directed wartime operations, maintained in its original condition even today.
Our Churchill tour has also made its appearance on international TV.
- Dress code is casual
- Entry to War Rooms is generally 12.45-1.45pm depending on hotel location and walking speed.
Location
The Criterion Theatre
Piccadilly
We can meet you at your Central London hotel, alternatively the tour starts outside the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly Circus just a few yards from Picadilly Tube Station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mike_w
Jul 7, 2024
tour guide very knowledgeable, very interesting tour - Pick up up was timely, tour was interesting. Marty our guide was very engaging. We would definitely recommend.
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Diane_q
Jun 20, 2024
Informative - Martin was a excellent guide. So informative. We enjoyed the interview tour every much. A great way to start our vacation
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Holly_b
Jun 10, 2024
Martin was great! - Martin was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and personable. The Churchill War Room was very well done, but requires a full day as there is so much to review.
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Sharilyn_t
Jun 7, 2024
Winston Churchhill Tour - A friendly and knowledgeable guide who shared information about his city as well as information about Winston Churchhill.
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Chrales_z
Jun 4, 2024
Superb Tour - Kevin was the most knowledgeable and personable tour guide that my wife and I have ever experienced. He made our tour unbelievably memorable.
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Britt_b
Jun 3, 2024
Great Tour - This tour is a great way to see the areas around Piccadilly and Trafalgar while learning far more than you would on your own. Martin was an excellent private guide and we had a great time hearing stories from a local and getting to know him. Highly recommended!
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Margaret_c
Jun 1, 2024
A great morning learning about London and Churchill’s impact on the world - Martin was a great tour guide and we really enjoyed our private walking tour with him. He took us around the area and showed us Churchill’s stomping grounds and some little known spots along the way. The one-on-one experience allows for visits and insights not possible in a bigger group. We learned a lot and had a wonderful time.
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Georgia_h
May 30, 2024
Great day in London - Martini, our guide, was extremely informative and fun! We had a great day walking around London before visiting the War Rooms! We learned so much and enjoyed every second!
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Maureen_w
May 22, 2024
Private Churchill Tour is the way to go - What a fantastic time we had with our friendly...knowledgeable guide Marty!!! Doing a private tour is the only way to do this right, and having Marty as our guide, with all his insight and his evident love for this city made it perfect!
Not only did we get the Churchill experience we expected..but much more!
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Passenger45669117580
May 9, 2024
Winston Churchill - Our tour guide Kevin was wonderful. His knowledge and stories about Winston Churchill were fascinating. We went to many special places frequented by Mr Churchill. Kevin was amazing and very friendly.
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