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Step back in time on this exclusive semi-private tour (max 7 people) and discover the heart of British democracy during WWII. Explore the City of Westminster and Churchill's War Rooms, where key decisions were made to defend Britain from invasion.
Experience the 1940s firsthand—Big Ben is silent, air raid sirens wail, and bombings strike under the cover of night. Learn how the British population endured rationing, restrictions, and sacrifice, both at home and on the front lines.
Your expert guide will lead you through iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street, and Whitehall, sharing stories of British resolve during the war.
After your City of Westminster tour, bid your guide farewell and descend into Churchill’s War Rooms. Explore the underground bunkers where Churchill and his cabinet made crucial wartime decisions.
With an official audio guide, immerse yourself in Britain’s leadership at your own pace
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
After the walking tour, your guide will see you into the War Rooms but this portion will be self-guided to allow you to experience this monumental piece of British history at your own pace.
Itinerary
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1Westminster 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 ticket free -
2Battle of Britain Monument
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 ticket free -
3Whitehall
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 ticket free -
4Women of World War II Memorial
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
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5The Cenotaph
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
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Parliament 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
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Houses of Parliament
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
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Westminster Abbey
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. Visiting outside
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Churchill War Rooms
Enjoy a self-guided tour of this winding complex of underground offices, once the heart of the government’s wartime efforts, where key decisions were made to save Britain from invasion.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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