Explore WWII London with a guided tour of iconic landmarks, ending at the Churchill War Rooms. Discover history, stories, and secrets in just 90 minutes.
- The Battle of Britain Monument - This sculpture by Paul Day pays tribute to “The Few,” the heroes of the Battle of Britain, the first major battle to take place solely in the skies of southeast England. As Churchill said: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”
- New Scotland Yard - See the outside of the home of the Metropolitan Police Service as we pass by this building. Hear the story of Sir Robert Peel, the father of modern British policing.
- Ministry of Defence - As we pass by this building, you’ll learn about the famous palace which once stood on this site. You’ll also hear about the secret Pindar bunker and Henry the Eighth’s wine cellar, still located under the Ministry of Defence building.
- The Women of World War II - See the 22-foot-tall bronze sculpture unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II. Here, you’ll learn about the different jobs undertaken by women in WWII.
- Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall - Snap a photograph or two of the famous mounted cavalry troopers of The King’s Life Guard, who are posted outside from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The Horse Guards is still today the official entrance to Buckingham Palace.
- Banqueting House - See the only remaining part of Whitehall Palace where in January 1649 King Charles I of England was beheaded on a scaffold.
- Downing Street - Number 10 Downing Street has been the official residence of the Prime Minister since 1735. Churchill and his wife moved into No. 10 Downing Street in June 1940.
- Cenotaph - See the monument where every year on Remembrance Sunday the British monarch and leading politicians lay wreaths of poppies in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in war.
- The Red Lion - Pass by this famous pub near Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament. It was a common haunt for Churchill and several other politicians
- Parliament Square - This well-known square outside Parliament features several statues. Winston Churchill’s statue unveiled in 1973 stands proud at the corner of Parliament Square facing Parliament.
- Palace of Westminster - Hear all about Winston’s long association with the Palace of Westminster as you walk by this truly palatial building. Learn how the two Houses of Parliament, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, differ from each other.
- Saint Margaret’s Church on Parliament Square - This 12th-century Anglican church is where Churchill married society beauty Clementine Hozier in September 1908.
- Westminster Abbey - At this royal church, a world heritage site in the heart of London, you’ll learn about kings, queens, coronations, weddings, and funerals.
- The UK Supreme Court - We’ll walk by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, housed inside the imposing Middlesex Guildhall, built in the early 20th century.
- Churchill War Rooms - End your Churchill walking tour at this museum where you can enter with your included ticket. Inside the Churchill War rooms, you’ll go underground to the nerve center where the British government planned their war strategy. Walk the secret corridors, and glimpse what life was like underground during the tense days and nights of WWII in London.
- Local tour guide knowledgeable on London’s role in WWII
- Timed-entry ticket to Churchill War Rooms with audio guide and map
- Outdoor visits to WWII memorials, Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey & Downing St
- Small group tour with no more than 12 people
- See the most iconic monuments related to WWII in London
- Stories and history relating to WWII and Churchill
- Gratuities
- Food & drink
This 90-minute tour covers London’s most iconic landmarks in the city of Westminster.
We begin with a visit to the Battle of Britain monument and your guide will share the story of this famous battle from July 1940. After a brief visit to New Scotland Yard, you’ll then cross into Whitehall to see Downing Street where the U.K. prime minister lives.
You’ll see the two most famous monuments on Whitehall: the Cenotaph and 22-foot bronze Women of World War II sculpture. Then onto Parliament Square where the historic sites come thick and fast, including Big Ben and Parliament aka the Palace of Westminster.
Continue past Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, and the Supreme Court as you hear about Sir Winston Churchill’s connection with Westminster and learn what London was like during World War II.
End at the Churchill War Rooms where you can enter the museum to explore at your own pace this once secret complex where Churchill and his inner circle directed Britain’s role in the war.
- This tour covers 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace.
- This tour is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers, though there may be some uneven pavement surfaces. The Churchill War Rooms are accessible via lift.
- There are no cloakroom or locker facilities at the war rooms so visitors with suitcases or large luggage will be denied access.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
