Sir Winston Churchill Private Walking Tour & War Rooms

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Piccadilly Circus

   We start of the tour in the heart of the West End

   9 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

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   An iconic statue in the centre of Piccadilly Circus where we will hear about its importance to Londoners in times of war and national celebrations.

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   Regent Street

   We will explore the Mile of Style as we make our way to the prestigious Mayfair area of London.

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   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.

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Perhaps the most auspicious tailors in Saville Row and with a typically Churchill story to tell.

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   A chance to have your photo taken between the war-time Allies in one if London's most high-end destinations.

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   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.

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   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*

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   We will visit the childhood home of Churchill and find out why his family we living there.

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    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.

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    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*

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    We will see the senior Royal Palace (above even Buckingham Palace) where Prince Charles lives today.

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    A beautiful memorial to our wartime king and queen with a wonderful bronze that tells so much about London in WW2.

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    He may have led the French government in exile but what did Churchill think about him and why is his statue here?

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    We will visit the Reform Club, one of the greatest Gentlemans Clubs in the world and find out about Churchill's time there.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Learn the story of the only 'Nazi' memorial in Britain.

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    The grand old Duke of York, he had 10,000 men. He marched them up to the top of the hill and he marched them down again!

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    We will pass along London's premier ceremonial road and see a very important remnant of WW2 which everyone walks by seemingly oblivious to it and still a military site today.

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    Get up close and personal with the offices where Churchill worked during WW1.

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    Trafalgar Square

    London's number one public square with its famous memorials to another British hero, Lord Nelson.

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    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

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    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.

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    We will also learn about the Womens Cenotaph and find out the meanings behind the carvings on the memorial.

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    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.

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    Royal Observatory Greenwich

    Our primary monument to remember our fallen from The Great War onwards.

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    Take a photo of Churchill's statue and learn the story behind it.

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    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.

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    Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

    The Mother of all Parliaments.

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    The Church where Sir Winston Churchill got married in.

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    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.

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Treffpunkt

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.

Die Karte zeigt London. Der genaue Treffpunkt ist die Adresse oben.Größere Karte öffnen

Abholung

• Abholung oder Treffen am Startpunkt
• 674 Hotels werden angefahren
• Sie können eine andere Abholadresse anfragen
• Der Veranstalter meldet sich zur Abholung

Gut zu wissen

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is casual
• Entry to War Rooms is generally 12.45-1.45pm depending on hotel location and walking speed.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Dress code is smart casual

Stornierung und Erstattung

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