Best of London Tour: Tower of London and Churchill War Rooms

5.0
(8 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

London is like a huge chest full of priceless treasures – dozens of must see attractions and breath-taking views! We have selected the best of them to make a memorable day and to see the best of London.

The tour starts at the most historical place in London – the Tower of London where you’ll have a chance to embark on a journey though the history of England.

We will continue through central London to see famous landmarks – Trafalgar Square, The Houses of Parliament, Royal Parks and much more.

Visit Tower of London - the oldest fortress in London and home of the Crown Jewels and Churchill War Rooms. The best of London carefully selected for you and included in the tour.

Discover must see attractions – Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral . Take a glimpse at the Royal residencies – Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, Clarence House

What's Included

Professional Blue Badge Tour Guide
Private tour
Admission ticket to Tower of London
Admission ticket to Churchill War Rooms
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Transportation to and from attractions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
2b Tower Hill

Tower of London - Learning and Community Groups Centre at Tower of London. The meeting point is located on the slope down to the entrance to the Tower, on the right side (after you pass the Ticket Office). The Guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name.

End point
Churchill War Rooms

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tower of London

    Let’s step back in time to discover centuries of history hidden behind the mighty walls of the Tower of London – castle and fortress, royal palace, unescapable prison, a place of execution, home of Crown Jewels, arms and armour. Learn intriguing stories and exciting legends from the past, discover the secrets and symbols of this formidable castle.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Tower Bridge

    You’ll have a chance to see the most iconic bridge from Tower Wharf and take some great pictures of this landmark! Built by Victorians, it matches perfectly with its neighbour, The Tower of London.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St. Paul's Cathedral

    Enjoy a photo stop at St Paul’s Cathedral and admire the splendour of this majestic building defining the skyline of the City of London. Look up and admire the Dome of St Paul’s – the second largest in Europe.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Trafalgar Square

    Trafalgar Square is the heart of London - one of the most beautiful open spaces not only in London, but also in the world. The square was laid out to celebrate the victory of Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar and today this is where people gather to celebrate, to mark important events or just to relax and admire the view! Trafalgar Square is the home of Nelson's column, stunning water fountains and the National Gallery.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

    Ceremonial parade ground used for royal parades and ceremonies including the monarch’s official birthday. This is a great stop to take a photo with the soldiers from the Household Cavalry guarding on horseback.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Parliament Square

    For many people ‘Big Ben’ is the first place which comes to mind when thinking of London. This is a great chance to hear well known and unknown facts about the most famous clocktower in the world, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey is not only a true piece of history but also a working church which has witnessed many special services and events, royal coronations and weddings and more than 3000 burials. Standing proud and strong, Westminster Abbey is the home of tremendous amount of history going back to 1066 when William the Conqueror was crowned here and looking forward to hosting the next coronation.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Buckingham Palace

    Buckingham Palace is on the ‘must see’ list to every tourist visiting London. The Headquarters of the Monarchy never fails to impress! Let’s get closer to the glamorous gates covered in regal decorations, lets spot the balcony famous for the Royal appearances and celebrations.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    St. James's Park

    St James’s Park is definitely a favourite to many Londoners and visitors. You can feel as if you are in the countryside without even leaving London! Lots of fun for kids and adults with the park’s residents – swans, white and black, herons, a huge variety of ducks and geese, parrots and squirrels. For all garden lovers the park offers a beautiful fiesta of colours and aromas!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Churchill War Rooms

    We couldn’t thought of a greater place to end our tour than this amazing museum dedicated to one of the greatest men in history – Winston Churchill. He was the right man, at the right time, doing the right job – leading the country and the government to Victory! “I felt as if I were walking with destiny, and that all my past life had been but a preparation for this hour and for this trial’ – discover what Churchill meant by this while walking with your guide through the Churchill War Rooms.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
Supplied by UK Traveller

Tags

Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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