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It’s time to go back to the 1940s. Big Ben no longer sounds. Air raid sirens are the norm. German bombing raids come under cover of darkness. The population lives with rations and restrictions. Many Brits lay down their lives in Europe and beyond.
With your local expert guide, you will keep calm and carry on, learning about the British resolve and getting the inside scoop on the truth behind Westminster in wartime on this walking tour past our most important monuments- Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall.
The Tour will end outside Churchill’s War Rooms, the strategic war room bunkers from where Winston Churchill and cabinet were to conduct their part of WW2- frozen in time and ready to be discovered once again.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance to Westminster Abbey NOT included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
English Speaking local expert guide
Small group of max 15
Guided tour of the City of Westminster
Gratuities
Food & drink
Entrance Tickets
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Westminster Bridge
Painted green for the Houses of Commons, visit the bridge where WW2 bombs are still discovered to this day. Visited outside
Houses of Parliament
As the centre of British government, hear how parliament reacted to the looming threat from the Third Reich as the bell of Big Ben went quiet and the planes of the Luftwaffe filled the skies over London. Visited outside.
Small Group Tour: This option includes entrance tickets to Churchill War Rooms after the City of Westminster walking tour
Small Group Tour: This option doesn't include entrance tickets to Churchill War Rooms.
181 reviews
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Mandy S,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
What an incredible tour!! Nathan was an outstanding guide and has some much knowledge about all of London.
Claire T,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
Paul was a wonderful guide, so informative and engaging adding anecdotes about WW2 soldiers from stories told by their family members. We learned so much from him!
Grace R,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
This Tour actually ran about two hours… And was quite fascinating to learn about the history of World War II in London our guide Nathan was very knowledgeable and very interesting to listen to.
Stephen C,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
Walk is not strenuous. Our guide Nathan was knowledgeable and brought the history to life with stories about the Battle of Britain. Allow enough time for touring Churchill’s bunker at the end. It allows you to feel his monumental impact on GB and the world at that time.
Cynthia L,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
Francis was SO knowledgeable and easy to understand. The info and trivia he shared was so interesting. My husband and I agreed that we should have taken notes so we could share all the info with friends. Not too much walking
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