--- title: London in WW2 Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Visit lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 86 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 915 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 27 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-in-ww2-walking-tour-with-churchill-war-rooms-visit/ --- # London in WW2 Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Visit **Guidekin's take:** Wartime Westminster is explored on foot before a Churchill War Rooms visit with an audio guide. The group option caps the walk at fifteen guests, and War Rooms entry is included; Westminster Abbey admission is excluded. 4.91 from 915 reviews at €86 per person for 3h. ## Overview It’s time to go back to the 1940s. Big Ben no longer sounds. Air raid sirens are the norm. German bombing raids come under cover of darkness. The population lives with rations and restrictions. Many Brits lay down their lives in Europe and beyond. With your local expert guide, you will keep calm and carry on, learning about the British resolve and getting the inside scoop on the truth behind Westminster in wartime on this walking tour past important monuments like the Houses of Parliament, The Battle of Britain Monument, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall. After your small group experience, bid your new-found friend and guide a fond farewell to descend into the War Rooms. At your own pace, discover the miles of strategic bunkers where Winston Churchill and his cabinet were to conduct their part in WW2. This unforgettable location is frozen in time and ready to be discovered once again. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet our guide by the Boadicea and Her… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €86 · private from €226 - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €71: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €86 per person for the Group Tour and Entrance Ticket option; other options up to €226 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 915 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Urban Saunters ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Group Tour and Entrance Ticket | €86 / person | English | Small Group Walking Tour: Small Group Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Entrance Ticket | | Private Tour - English | €226 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private tour guide exclusively for you and your party for a more personalized experience. | ## What's included - Entrance tickets to Churchill’s War Rooms - Small groups of 15 people or fewer - Guided walking tour of the city of Westminster - Audio guide in the War Rooms - English-speaking local expert guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick-up and drop off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Westminster Bridge** (10m) - Painted green for the Houses of Commons, visit the bridge where WW2 bombs are still discovered to this day. Visited outside 2. **Battle of Britain Monument** (25m) - Commemorating the courage of “The Few,” discover how RAF pilots defended Britain against relentless Luftwaffe attacks during the summer of 1940, securing a crucial victory in the skies above London. Visited outside. 3. **Whitehall** (15m) - Home to the Ministry of Defence, Whitehall played a key role in the drama of WW2. Visit both the Cenotaph and Women in WW2 monuments to pay your respects to the brave men and women who laid down their lives for our freedom. Visiting outside 4. **Women of World War II Memorial** (5m) - Honouring the vital role of women on the home front and beyond, discover how millions kept Britain running during the war—from factories and farms to intelligence and military support. Visited outside. 5. **At Britain’s national war memorial, hear how the nation mourned its fallen af...** (5m) - At Britain’s national war memorial, hear how the nation mourned its fallen after the First World War and continues to honour those who served and sacrificed in conflicts since. Visited outside. 6. **Parliament Square** (10m) - With statues of icons from Mahatma Gandhi and Millicent Fawcett to Honest Abe, this square celebrates democracy in all its forms- something that was never so important as through the dark days of WW2. Visiting outside 7. **Houses of Parliament** (10m) - As the centre of British government, hear how parliament reacted to the looming threat from the Third Reich as the bell of Big Ben went quiet and the planes of the Luftwaffe filled the skies over London. Visited outside. 8. **Westminster Abbey** (10m) - Admire Westminster Abbey from afar, a symbol of strength during WWII. Its towering presence served as a beacon of hope and unity, while memorials to the fallen honor those who sacrificed during the war. 9. **Churchill War Rooms** (1h 30m; admission included) - This winding complex of underground offices became the epicentre of the government’s war effort as they scrambled to save Britain from invasion. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet our guide by the Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue outside Westminster Station, Exit 2. Please follow the signs for Exit 2 Victoria Embankment, and then take the stairs up to street level to Victoria Embankment. We meet at the top of the stairs next to The Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJuZg6L8QEdkgRgdiug5YZLog ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Entrance to Westminster Abbey NOT included ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 92** | €86 | 3h | 4.91 (915) | varies by option | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared | | [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared | | [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared | Ranked #27 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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