WW2 London Blitz Private Tour

5.0
(6 reviews)

Show all photos
3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

From the 7th September 1940 to the 11th May 1941, London suffered under continual aerial bombardment from the German Luftwaffe the like of which the world had never before seen and fortunately rarely has since.  It was known as The Blitz and the face of London was changed forever as well as the character of Londoners too.  Whilst much has changed in the intervening years, there are still reminders of these dark days. Join us on this very special private tour which will take you to places that big group and bus tours could never hope to go.

What's Included

Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Hotel pickup
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can meet you at any Central London hotel (not just those listed) before going by Tube to the tour starting point.

OR
Meeting point
Caffè Nero

We can meet you at your hotel or at the tour starting point outside Caffe Nero... right next to Westminster Underground Station opposite Big Ben.

End point
St. Paul's Station (Stop SP)

The tour finishes at St Pauls Cathedral Underground Station for your easy onward journey.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Battle of Britain Monument

    The memorial to the Battle of Britain just a few minutes from Big Ben and behind the old War Office.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Cenotaph

    Our national War Memorial.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    10 Downing Street

    Stand outside the gates of the home of the Prime Minister both now and to Sir Winston Churchill during WW2.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

    Here we will see The Citadel, where the last stand in London would have taken place should Nazi Germany have successfully invaded.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Churchill War Rooms

    We will visit, from the outside only, the famous bunker from which Churchill oversaw the war whilst London above was being bombed in The Blitz

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Winston Churchill Statue

    See the iconic statue of Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill as he was when he went to inspect the bomb damage of Parliament during The Blitz.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Parliament Square

    The central square of Westminster where people through the ages have fought for and been honoured in the fight for democracy and equality. Nearby we will visit some of the last surviving signs of public air-raid shelters in The Blitz

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Houses of Parliament

    See the Mother of Parliaments

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Westminster Abbey

    We will pass through the grounds of the ancient Westminster Abbey, where all English and British monarchs have been crowned since 1066.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Mudchute Park and Farm

    We will see an original 3.7" (94mm) Ack Ack gun on display at the Mudchute in an original gun emplacement that was used to defend Millwall Docks against the Luftwaffe.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden

    We end the tour at Christchurch Greyfriars Church which was all but destroyed on the same great raid where St. Pauls was targeted. Now maintained as a memorial garden inside the outer walls.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    St. Paul's Cathedral

    See Hitlers number 1 target in London during The Blitz.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    National Firefighters Memorial

    See the memorial to the firefighters to gave their lives to defend the people the buildings of London

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Stairway to Heaven Memorial - Bethnal Green

    Visit the memorial to the 173 people who died here during the biggest civilian disaster in The Blitz

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Ye Olde England Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 6 6 reviews
5 stars
6
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability