Winston Churchill's London At War. A Private Walk Through Britain's Darkest Hour

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   Mayfair

   The exclusive area where Winston Churchill first lived. His family home is still here, as is his Bachelor House and first Marital Home. On this part of the tour learn all about Winston Churchill's long and eventful Career and his path to British Prime Minister and War Time Leader.

   30 dakika•Giriş ücretsiz•Haritada gör

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   The heartwarming statue of two friends and colleagues President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill commissioned to celebrate the friendship between the leaders and the two countries.

   5 dakika•Giriş ücretsiz

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   The St James area of London

   The St James area of London is home to Gentleman's Tailors, Private Members Clubs and WW2 Intelligence offices and departments including MI5. This area also has links with what became the CIA. Learn about WW2 Espionage and even a little about James Bond!

   20 dakika•Giriş ücretsiz

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   Visit the store where Winston Churchill bought his Cigars. You can even try out his favourite chair for a photo.

   10 dakika•Giriş ücretsiz

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   Norfolk House. The secret London HQ for Dwight Eisenhower during the DDay preparations. It was here that the top level Allied Chiefs of Staff would meet to plan Operation Overlord.

   10 dakika•Giriş ücretsiz

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   The former German Embassy. From 1936 to 1938 this

   The former German Embassy. From 1936 to 1938 this was the office of Joachim Von Ribbentrop. SS Guards were stationed outside the Embassy and official cars flew the Swastika. Ribbentrop left in 1938 and became Nazi Foreign Minister

   5 dakika•Giriş ücretsiz

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   Whitehall

   This area has the highest concentration of important WW2 Buildings. From Admiralty House where Churchill lived as First Lord during the early days of WW2 to secret communications Centres, and Bunkers. This area is also home to the Ministry of Defense and the Old War Office. Your guide will unlock the history of these fascinating buildings.

   15 dakika•Giriş ücretsiz•Haritada gör

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   Westminster

   Downing Street the official home of the British Prime Minster will feature in this part of the tour, and stories of Winston Churchill's dangerous night time visits to the roof of the foreign office to watch London being bombed during the Blitz. Your guide will point out scarring on the buildings that were damaged during the air raids, and explain how this area held one of the biggest secrets of WW2.

   15 dakika•Giriş ücretsiz•Haritada gör

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   Royal Observatory Greenwich

   Home of the House of Commons and Lords. During WW2 Large Air raid shelters were located under the square. Winston Churchill's statue dominates the southern end of the square, and your guide will explain why the statue is in this special spot. Churchill also addressed the crowds from the balcony of the nearby Ministry Of Health on VE Day. Look up at that balcony and imagine hearing that War in Europe was over.

   30 dakika•Giriş ücretsiz•Haritada gör

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    Churchill War Rooms

    The final stop is the Churchill War Rooms. This was the secret HQ under Whitehall where Winston Churchill declared "from this room I shall direct the War" Your guide will give you an overview of the War Rooms, and ensure you have fast track access to skip the queues. You will then have as much time as you like to enjoy the Churchill Museum and Map Rooms.

    3 saat•Giriş ücreti dahil•Haritada gör

Buluşma noktası

Outside the main Entrance of the Ritz Hotel in Arlington St.

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Bilmeniz gerekenler

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Contact us to confirm your accommodation details if you require guide to meet you at your hotel. or meet directly at the start location of the Ritz Hotel

İptal ve iade

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