Churchill & WW2 in Westminster Plus War Rooms entry. Small Group

Step into Blitz-era London, uncover stories of extraordinary resilience, and see the city as Winston Churchill saw it. This in-depth walking tour covers iconic Westminster landmarks, reimagined through the lens of wartime London. Learn how Parliament endured bombings and how Churchill played a key role in its survival. Discover the damage to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, and how Churchill himself narrowly escaped death at Downing Street. We'll visit the Churchill statue, the little-known church where he married Clementine, and walk through the heart of British power – Whitehall. After paying respects at the Cenotaph and seeing the cavalry guard, the tour concludes at the Churchill War Rooms. Entry is included, and you’ll explore at your own pace with an audio guide. Please note: the walking tour lasts 1.5 hours, then you will have time to explore the museum on your own, with a suggested duration of 1.5 hours. Your guide will not accompany you inside the museum.

1. 1

   Battle of Britain Monument

   10 min

   This is where we start the tour. Hear about the valour and skill of the Royal Air Force, and how they fought off the Nazis

2. 2

   Big Ben

   10 min

   Marvel at the most iconic landmark in London, and hear how it was damaged during the Blitz

3. 3

   Churchill War Rooms

   1.5 hours

   Enjoy 1.5 hours in the most extraordinary Museum in London. The centre of operations in WW2. Breathe in the history as you hear about Churchill's time in this perfectly preserved time capsule from the 1940s.

4. 4

   Parliament Square

   10 min

   Stroll around Parliament Square and stand face to face with the most legendary statue of Churchill

5. 5

   Whitehall

   20 min

   Walk through the political heart of London. See memorials to War

6. 6

   Cenotaph

   10 min

   Pay our respects at the Cenotaph, a memorial to all soldiers who fought and died at War.

7. 7

   Houses of Parliament

   10 min

   Explore the history of London's most important building, and discover how Churchill helped rebuild the destroyed House of Commons building.

8. 8

   Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

   10 min

   Stand on the site of military parades and hear about Churchill's life in the cavalry

9. 9

   Westminster Abbey

   10 min

   Enjoy the grandeur of England's Coronation Church, a nearly 1000 year old masterpiece and hear about how it was attacked by the Nazis.

• 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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.