Churchill's Wartime London Walking Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore the heart of Westminster on this immersive walking tour, tracing the footsteps of Winston Churchill during WWII and his bond with US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Starting from Westminster Pier, the tour winds past iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Parliament Square. Experience Churchill's legacy through his speeches and wartime decisions at the House of Commons.
Step back in time to the tumultuous years of 1940-1945 on our immersive walking tour of Westminster, delving into Winston Churchill's pivotal role during World War II and his friendship with Franklin D. Roosevelt. Beginning at Westminster Pier, our expert guide sets the scene before leading you to iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Westminster Square, resonating with Churchill's stirring speeches. Along the way, witness bomb damage, see the House of Commons, and discover Churchill's favorite haunts.

What's Included

Walking Tour of Westminster
Expert Guide
Personal Audio Headset
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Westminster Pier

Tour starts: 2:00 pm at Westminster Pier. Please arrive at 1:45 pm. Tour finishes: 3:30 pm (approx.) at The Churchill War Rooms, SW1A 2AQ

End point
Churchill War Rooms

Tour finishes: 3:30 pm (approx.) at The Churchill War Rooms, SW1A 2AQ

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Winston Churchill Statue (Pass by)

    This bronze statue is 12 feet tall and was sculpted by Ivor Roberts-Jones. It is located on the main green of Parliament Square, opposite the Palace of Westminster.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Westminster Abbey

    Learn the wartime history of Westminster Abbey

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Big Ben

    Big Ben is the nickname of one of the world's most famous clock. Its iconic silhouette is instantly recognisable and is one of the most Instagrammed landmarks on the planet. Six monarchs and 41 prime ministers have come and gone since the bells first struck their now familiar music across Westminster.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Saint Margaret's Church on Parliament Square (Pass by)

    St. Margaret’s, known as ‘the Church on Parliament Square’, is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s also sometimes called ‘the parish church of the House of Commons’.

    Admission ticket free
  • 10 Downing Street (Pass by)

    See Downing Street, home to the official residences and offices of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Whitehall

    Learn the wartime history of Whitehall

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Churchill War Rooms

    The tour will end outside the Churchill War Rooms. Independent entry can be purchased separately and is not included in the tour.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 2:00pm: Meet the guide at Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment
  • 2:00pm – 3:30pm: Walking tour to: Big Ben, around Westminster Square, Saint Margaret's Church, Churchill’s statue in Parliament Square, Downing Street, M16.
  • 3:30pm: Finish outside Churchill War Rooms (entry not included but can be bought separately)
  • Days of Operation April - March: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
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