London in WW2 Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Visit

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Westminster Bridge

   Painted green for the Houses of Commons, visit the bridge where WW2 bombs are still discovered to this day. Visited outside

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 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 minutes•Admission not included

3. 3

   Whitehall

   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

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

4. 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.

   5 minutes•Admission not included

5. 5

   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   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.

   5 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

6. 6

   Parliament Square

   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 minutes•Admission free•See on map

7. 7

   Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

   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 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

8. 8

   Westminster

   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.

   10 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

9. 9

   Churchill War Rooms

   This winding complex of underground offices became the epicentre of the government’s war effort as they scrambled to save Britain from invasion.

   1h 30m•Admission included•See on map

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.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• 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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book