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2 hours 15 minutes
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Explore the Churchill War Rooms, a Whitehall basement that was the British government's command center during World War II. Discover the secret rooms and corridors where Winston Churchill and his cabinet made crucial decisions that changed the course of history.
Start your tour at the entrance to the Churchill War Rooms, where you can see the concrete slab that provided protection for the populated basement below. Visit the underground Cabinet Room from which Churchill directed the war and see how Churchill's encrypted SIGSALY telephone hotline to President Roosevelt was hidden behind a locked rest room door.
Check out the Churchill Museum and learn about Churchill's life. Born into an aristocratic family at Blenheim Palace hear about Churchill's schooling at Harrow. his army and journalistic adventures in South Africa and India, his early political career then WW2 war leader and Cold War statesman.
Visit the extensive gift shop filled with "Churchilliana" or the in-house cafe
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour content designed for those aged 8 and over
Churchill War Rooms
Start your tour at the entrance to the Churchill War Rooms, where you can see the concrete slab that provided protection for the populated basement below. Visit the underground Cabinet Room from which Churchill directed the war and see how Churchill's encrypted SIGSALY telephone hotline to President Roosevelt was hidden behind a locked rest room door. See the Map Room, the nerve centre for British WW2 military operations and Churchill’s next door bedroom.
Churchill War Rooms
Churchill Museum. Learn about Churchill's life. Born into an aristocratic family at Blenheim Palace hear about Churchill's schooling at Harrow. his army and journalistic adventures in South Africa and India, his early political career then WW2 war leader and Cold War statesman. See his famous Siren Suit and learn about his unique daily schedule.
Expert Qualified London Blue Badge Guide with privileged guiding access. Native English speaker.
Optional extra - Free 30 minute guided tour of Parliament Square including Churchill’s Statue
£33 per adult/ £29.70 per senior 65+ to be bought in advance from official website https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/churchill-war-rooms/booking Consult your guide before making any final booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cheri H,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great way to spend the afternoon. Allowed us to concentrate on specifics and not get hung up. Your guide was very knowledgeable and would highly recommend Warren.
John B,May 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
Guide Warren had a great understanding of the history and details of the Warroom and presented the information in a interesting and concise manner
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