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Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour

4.9 Excellent 230 reviews
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1h 30m–3h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Walk through Westminster with a focus on Churchill and wartime London in a small shared group of up to fifteen, led by a guide. Guiding is English only; the walk-only option excludes entrance tickets and hotel pickup is not included. 4.91 from 230 reviews at €31 per person for 1h 30m–3h.

From the guide

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 our most important monuments- Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall.

The Tour will end outside Churchill’s War Rooms, the strategic war room bunkers from where Winston Churchill and cabinet were to conduct their part of WW2- frozen in time and ready to be discovered once again.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Tour without entrance tickets

from €31 / person
Guide: English

Small Group Tour: This option doesn't include entrance tickets to Churchill War Rooms.

Including Entrance Tickets

from €94 / person
Guide: English

This option includes entrance tickets to Churchill War Rooms after the City of Westminster walking tour

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:00, 13:30
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00, 13:30. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

English Speaking local expert guide
Small group of max 15
Guided tour of the City of Westminster

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food & drink
Entrance Tickets
Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Itinerary

Westminster Bridge Stop 1
Painted green for the Houses of Commons, visit the bridge where WW2 bombs are still discovered to this day. Visited outside
5 min
Battle of Britain Monument Stop 2
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.
25 min
At Britain’s national war memorial, hear how the nation mourned its fallen af... Stop 3
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
10 min
Women of World War II Memorial Stop 4
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.
10 min
Whitehall Stop 5
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
20 min
Parliament Square Stop 6
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
10 min
Houses of Parliament Stop 7
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.
10 min
Churchill War Rooms Stop 8
This winding complex of underground offices became the epicentre of the government’s war effort as they scrambled to save Britain from invasion. We highly recommend booking entrance to the Churchill War Rooms for an immersive dive into the use of this sprawling complex during WW2. Your walking tour with us will end at 10:30am or 3:00pm just outside the entrance.
10 min

Departure & Return

Start 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.

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Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance to Westminster Abbey NOT included

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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