--- title: Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 31 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 230 duration_minutes: 90 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 39 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/winston-churchill-london-in-world-war-ii-walking-tour/ --- # Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## 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 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet our guide by the Boadicea and Her… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €26: ages 4 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €31 per person for the Tour without entrance tickets option; other options up to €94 - Duration: 1h 30m–3h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 230 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Tour without entrance tickets | €31 / person | English | Small Group Tour: This option doesn't include entrance tickets to Churchill War Rooms. | | Including Entrance Tickets | €94 / person | English | This option includes entrance tickets to Churchill War Rooms after the City of Westminster walking tour | ## What's included - English Speaking local expert guide - Small group of max 15 - Guided tour of the City of Westminster ## Not included - Gratuities - Food & drink - Entrance Tickets - Hotel pick-up & drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Westminster Bridge** (5m) - 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. **At Britain’s national war memorial, hear how the nation mourned its fallen af...** (10m) - 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 4. **Women of World War II Memorial** (10m) - 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. **Whitehall** (20m) - 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 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. **Churchill War Rooms** (10m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 13:30 - 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 - 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 ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #39 of 92** | €31 | 1h 30m–3h | 4.91 (230) | shared | | [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 #39 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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