Darkest Hour - Parliament and Churchill War Rooms Private Tour

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4 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Spend a day in the political heart of London in Whitehall and Westminster with this tour that visits the mother of all Parliaments where modern the democracy movement got underway and evolved over centuries followed by a private walking tour of Parliament Square and Westminster and then on to the Churchill War Rooms where the fight against tyranny was overseen

What's Included

Blue Badge guide
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Hotel pickup
Refreshments
Tube ticket to and from hotel

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 or alternatively from outside Westminster Underground Station, right next to Caffe Nero.

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Meeting point

We can meet you at any Central London hotel, otherwise at the Cafe Nero right next to Westminster Underground Station on Bridge Street.

End point
Churchill War Rooms

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Houses of Parliament

    We will visit the House of Lords (Upper House), House of Commins (Lower House) and the original Westminster Hall... learning the history following in the footsteps of The Queen, Lord’s and Ladies as well as great leaders such as Churchill, Lloyd George, Thatcher and Blair. (Small group)

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Palace of Westminster

    Another term for the Houses of Parliament. Originally a Royal Palace before it became the Parliament we have today and you'll find out all about it. (Small group)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The majestic upper chamber of the Houses of Parliament. It's beautiful purple benches, ornate wood carvings and gold encrusted throne is where each year the Queen opens Parliament. (Small Group)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The very famous lower chamber of Parliament where figures such as Lloyd-George, Churchill, Thatcher and Blair amongst many others have spoken at the Dispatch Box as you'll have seen on television. (Small group)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Parliament Square

    Having left Parliament, we will visit nearby locations in Westminster relating to Parliament, Churchill, WW2 and Democracy. (Private walking tour).

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Churchill War Rooms

    Our tour ends at the Churchill War Rooms with an audio tour of the preserved bunkers from which Sir Winston Churchill ran the war. You will see the famous battle map rooms, briefing areas, his personal bedroom and spaces as well as enjoying the interactive room... all deep below the streets of Westminster. (Audio guide).

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Live Guide in Parliament (small group), Private Westminster walking tour, Audio Guide in War Rooms
Supplied by Ye Olde England Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Viator Plus

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