Churchill War Rooms & Wartime London Walk - Semi Private 8ppl Max

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join our expert guide for a 2.5-hour SEMI-PRIVATE tour (8 Guests Maximum) exploring Churchill’s London and his legendary War Rooms. Walk through Whitehall, the heart of Britain’s WWII efforts, where crucial political and military strategies were shaped. Along the way, see statues honoring Britain’s wartime heroes and the Whitehall Cenotaph, a poignant tribute to the fallen.

Pause for an iconic photo at Horse Guards Parade before reaching the highlight of the tour: Churchill War Rooms, the underground bunker where Churchill led Britain to victory. Step back in time as you explore the preserved rooms, from the iconic map room to Churchill’s office, complete with his notebooks and cigars.

Perfect for history lovers and curious travelers, this tour immerses you in Churchill’s remarkable leadership and the resilience of wartime Britain, blending captivating storytelling with historic landmarks and a preserved legacy.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)

A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed

Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

Notes: National Gallery and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Full access Ticket - Timed access to Churchill’s War Rooms

"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum

Professional Tour Guide

Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)

What To Expect

Winston Churchill Statue

Meet at the Churchill Statue in Parliament Square - Begin your tour with an introduction to our protagonist. (10 minutes)

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Parliament Square

Admire the Houses of Parliament the beautiful gothic St Margaret’s Church (OUTSIDE VIEWS ONLY) where Churchill’s wedding took place from one of the most politically important locations in the United Kingdom.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR

Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2.5 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly

Semi-Private Guided Tour

"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Reviews

4.99

73 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We highly recommend Andy!...
Allison H,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We highly recommend Andy! He was an exceptional guide. His knowledge of history and the way he shared events with us was very much appreciated. This tour covers a walking history tour as well as a tour through the war rooms. However, there is a lot to see and learn in the Churchill Museum, so I highly recommend either allowing time after the tour to view everything, or schedule a return trip to spend some time on your at the museum. Note: this is a walking tour, so ne prepared to be standing for the entirety of this tour.
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Ronnie Y,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sheldon was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable just us a lot of information. Highly recommend
Great History Told
Michelle C,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a very informative and amazing tour. We learned so much and found the war rooms so fascinating.
Great Tour
allisonmZ2842GI,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I thought our tour guide Sheldon Goodman was EXCELLENT! He was very informative and made the tour so interesting. Churchill War Rooms with Sheldon is a must see when in London.
Amazing tour with Andy - Amazing guide! Churchill War Rooms
Departure797919,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had the best guide of my entire vacation on this tour. Andy, Andy Andy!!! Absolutely fabulous. EXTREMELY knowledgeable and very passionate about the history of the War Rooms. I felt like I was back at college with level of knowledge and the depth provided by my guide. I was getting sick of tours for idiots. These room are not huge, yet I could have been there another 4 hours and still not heard enough.
A great glimpse into how...
John G,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great glimpse into how the war was prepared for and run . No luxury here, just hard work and a barebones living setup. The maproom and the secret telephone system setup up in secret for Churchill and Roosevelt calls was amazing.
A Churchil master class...exceptional!
Laurie B,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Can I only give this 5 stars? Our guide Sheldon made this a 100 out of 10 experience. A true small group tour, this provides time for questions and conversation. The subject of Churchill could fill a whole university course, yet Sheldon expertly weaves Churchill's personal experiences with the politics and history of England from the late 1800's through 1965. We learned about the man, the country and the turn of events which forged Churchill into the iconic British leader he became. The war rooms themselves are a marvel and have been meticulously preserved. We loved Sheldon's passion, his humor and his great reading recommendations. Please make sure this tour is on your must do list.
Fascinating history!
Anne M,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Way more than I was expecting! Fascinating history! Our guide Laurance was a local and gave us an insider's tour.
Dont miss the war rooms! Guy was great
valeriebN4421TP,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The imperial war rooms are terrific and Guy did a great job answering questions and guiding our group. Guy knew his stuff!
Guy was a fantastic guide.
geoffreyf884,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing. Great tour, lots of historical bits not found in books or photos and fun personal stories. Your was 90 minutes but stayed an extra 2 hours just to browse. Fascinating.