London: Battle of Britain and WWII Code Breakers Bletchley Park

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   Discover how this very bunker served as the nerve centre for Fighter Command No11 operations group throughout World War II. It’s where the fate of the nation hung in the balance as crucial decisions were made during the tumultuous days of 1940.

   Thanks to the tireless dedication of RAF plotters and controllers, the Royal Air Force’s fighter pilots held the line against the relentless onslaught of the Luftwaffe. Battle of Britain tours allow you to step back in time and relive this extraordinary historical episode. Descending 60 feet underground through 76 steps, you’ll reach the Operations Room. Here, you’ll encounter the plotting room, with its meticulously preserved large map table, squadron display boards, balloon movements, and weather conditions, exactly as they were when Winston Churchill visited on September 15, 1940.

   1 heure•Entrée incluse

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   Bletchley Park

   We embark on a journey northward from London. Bletchley Park stands as a place of profound historical significance, serving as the nerve centre for British Codebreakers during WWII. Initially established as a clandestine outpost with the collaboration of MI6 and leading academics from British universities, Bletchley Park sought refuge 50 miles away from the constant threat of bombings in London. In 1941, Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued a resounding directive: “make sure they have all they want extreme priority and report to me as soon as this has been done.” Consequently, Bletchley Park experienced a substantial influx of resources and the initiation of massive building projects to accommodate its expanding workforce. Breaking processes propelled by ground-breaking machines such as the Turing/Welshmen, Bombe, and the pioneering electronic computer, Colossus.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

start of the tour. We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveller's name."

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Prise en charge

• Prise en charge ou rendez-vous au point de départ
• 176 hôtels desservis
• Vous pouvez demander une autre adresse
• L'organisateur vous contacte pour la prise en charge
• La prise en charge commence 15 min avant le départ

À savoir avant de partir

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

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