Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
What To Expect
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.
Options
Tour without entrance tickets
Small Group Tour: This option doesn't include entrance tickets to Churchill War Rooms.
Including Entrance Tickets
Small Group Tour: This option includes entrance tickets to Churchill War Rooms after the City of Westminster walking tour
Reviews
177 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walk is not strenuous....
Stephen C,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Walk 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.
Highly recommend
Cynthia L,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Francis 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
Churchill War Rooms
Edwin R,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Martin our tour guide was excellent. He clearly is passionate about the topic and it was great to listen to him tell stories about the pilots that flew in the Battle of Britian as well as what it was like to live during the Blitz.
WW2 tour with Richard
Anne M,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great walking tour, not high impact at all. Really enjoyed the history reminder before going to Churchills War Room, which is a must do!
Second world war discovery tour
Samantha C,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Informative tour. Jeremy knew his history and the commentary was fascinating. We had already done a walking tour of Westminster however Jeremy’s commentary around the politics and building use showed an in-depth knowledge. The Battle of Briton memorial on the pier was beautiful. Definitely wouldn’t have seen it with the tour. The Churchill War Rooms are enlightening, the audio tour talking you through the various rooms allowed you to move at your own pace. should not be missed. Great value highly recommend.
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