Churchill War Rooms and London in WWII Walk. Private Guided Tour

Churchill War Rooms offer a fascinating insight into the history of the Second World War. We start with a short private guided walking tour with an expert guide. We explore London as it was during World War II, hearing about the Blitz, the Battle of Britain, the brave members of Churchill’s secret army, visit the Cenotaph, a poignant memorial to the fallen, Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament. We will then explore Churchill's War Rooms, the secret underground headquarters where crucial wartime decisions were made as we walk in Churchill’s footsteps. This is one of the top things to do in London and winner of a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2023. As your Private Guide I will accompany you into the Churchill War Rooms, with skip the line tickets, and will help you get set up with your audio guided tour and map. I will then introduce you to the War Rooms and leave you to enjoy them at your own pace.

1. 1

   Houses of Parliament

   Pass by

   Hear all about Winston’s long association with the Palace of Westminster as we stop here.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   5 min

   See the monument to the fallen in all wars, where every year on Remembrance Sunday the British monarchy and leading politicians lay wreaths of poppies in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in war.

3. 3

   Battle of Britain Monument

   5 min

   This magnificent sculpture is dedicated to “The Few,” the heroes of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal event in WWII. As Churchill said: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

4. 4

   Women of World War II Memorial

   5 min

   See this iconic bronze sculpture unveiled by our dear late Queen. Here, you’ll hear about some remarkable women involved in WWII.

5. 5

   10 Downing Street

   5 min

   No 10 Downing Street vies with the White House as one of the most important buildings in the world. Churchill and his wife moved into No. 10 Downing Street in June 1940. It has been the official residence of the Prime Minister since 1735. The door that Winston Churchill walked through as Prime Minster in 1940 is on display in the Churchill War Rooms.

6. 6

   Churchill War Rooms

   2 hours

   Your private guided tour includes entrance tickets and skip the line access to the Churchill War Rooms, the secret underground headquarters of the War Cabinet during WWII. You’ll discover how these rooms became the nerve centre of Britain’s wartime government as it was here in May 1940 that Churchill declared “This is the room from which I'll direct the war”. You can see the marks on the arm of his chair, testament to the stress he was under. Everything you see in this underground bunker is original. Maps still bristle with pins, telephones sit silent, and even sugar lumps—saved for a precious cup of tea—remain exactly where they were left in 1945. The CWR were then abandoned, and time stood still, preserving this extraordinary bunker as one of Britain’s most important WWII sites. Please note: As your private guide I will accompany you into CWR, with skip the line tickets, and get you set up with your audio guided tour and map. I will then leave you to enjoy them at your own pace.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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