Life of Churchill and World War II: London Walking Tour with War Rooms
3.5 hours
Max 15
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Explore the network of underground corridors and vaults that make up Churchill's War Rooms on a guided tour. This historic space has remained virtually untouched since the end of the war in 1945.
- Go behind the scenes of London during WWII at the sites that played a significant role in this tumultuous period of British history.
- Live like Churchill himself for a morning and explore the streets and shops he once frequented on an insightful walking tour of Mayfair.
- See mounted cavalrymen at the Horse Guards Parade and pause for reflection at the Cenotaph, the Women of WWII memorial and other war memorials of huge importance to the British people.
- Sites Visited
- Churchill War Rooms
- 10 Downing Street (exterior)
- Churchill & Roosevelt Allies Sculpture
- St James Street
- St James Square
- Royal Arcade
- Admiralty Arch
- Whitehall
- Horse Guards Parade
- Cenotaph
- Women of World War II Memorial
- Tour Includes
- Pre-reserved tickets to Churchill War Rooms
- Expertly guided tour of War Rooms
- Small group of 15 guests maximum
This Churchill War Rooms tour unveils wartime London through the eyes of the man who helped lead the Allies to victory.
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Total Customer Reviews: 18
Verified Ratings
4.4 /5
based on 18 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
This tour was fantastic and Stephen was great. We did this tour the day we arrived and it was a great way to see some of the city, learn about London - and specifically Churchill, and set up for the rest of our trip. Definitely would recommend and take other tours with Walks.
Verified · Rachael · Mar 27, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Good
Guided walks has been one of our favorite ways to see and learn about London. This particular walk was disappointing. Our tour guide repeatedly made sarcastic remarks about Americans and America and while one or two might be funny, it got rather tiresome and didn’t have anything to do with Churchill or WW2. Mainly, we felt that the war rooms visit wasn’t any different than if we’d gone on our own. There was no added value to having a guide. We still waited in line and we still used the audio tour. We love guided walks in London generally but wouldn’t recommend this one or this guide.
Verified · Joseph · Oct 24, 2023 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Excellent tour! Very informative.
Verified · Cheryl · Oct 09, 2023 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in WWII history. Salvatore was so enthusiastic about the subject and answered all our questions. Also, even though we had a very small group, they did not cancel. You can count on the tour going on as planned.
Verified · Tony · Oct 02, 2023 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Our guide Ben was outstanding. He was interesting and clear, responsive and flexible. The content of the tour was interesting and informative. Definitely worthwhile!
Verified · Beth · Sep 11, 2023 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Reviews from our guests
Life of Churchill and World War II: London Walking Tour with War Rooms
Verified rating
4.4 /5
18 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide 4.6/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
Guest reviews
18
total guest reviews
Excellent 11 51.1%
Great 5 27.8%
Good 1 5.6%
Average 1 5.6%
Poor 0 0%
Latest reviews
Excellent
This tour was fantastic and Stephen was great. We did this tour the day we arrived and it was a great way to see some of the city, learn about London - and specifically Churchill, and set up for the rest of our trip. Definitely would recommend and take other tours with Walks.
Verified · Rachael · Mar 27, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Good
Guided walks has been one of our favorite ways to see and learn about London. This particular walk was disappointing. Our tour guide repeatedly made sarcastic remarks about Americans and America and while one or two might be funny, it got rather tiresome and didn’t have anything to do with Churchill or WW2. Mainly, we felt that the war rooms visit wasn’t any different than if we’d gone on our own. There was no added value to having a guide. We still waited in line and we still used the audio tour. We love guided walks in London generally but wouldn’t recommend this one or this guide.
Verified · Joseph · Oct 24, 2023 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Excellent tour! Very informative.
Verified · Cheryl · Oct 09, 2023 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in WWII history. Salvatore was so enthusiastic about the subject and answered all our questions. Also, even though we had a very small group, they did not cancel. You can count on the tour going on as planned.
Verified · Tony · Oct 02, 2023 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Our guide Ben was outstanding. He was interesting and clear, responsive and flexible. The content of the tour was interesting and informative. Definitely worthwhile!
Verified · Beth · Sep 11, 2023 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Liz was an excellent guide at Westminster Anbey and parliament. Took time to provide answers. We will continue to use you in the future.
Verified · Lorna · Aug 28, 2023 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
My husband and I did the Churchill tour yesterday. Wow! Our guide Geoff was a fountain of knowledge but we never felt bombarded with information. The tour is a wonderful walk through parts of London we would not otherwise have visited.
The pace was excellent and suitable for anyone interested in History. Almost no stairs until you reach the War Rooms
I learned so much from Geoff and would highly recommend this tour to anyone thinking about doing it.
Thank you Geoff for the knowledge you shared - going to read my history again!
Verified · Verena · Aug 28, 2023 · Canada · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Be prepared to do a lot of walking. You will see places you may not see without this tour.
Verified · Sonya · Aug 24, 2023 · USA · Female · 75 or older years
Excellent
Our tour guide was excellent, had extensive knowledge and a great way to share the knowledge. Lots of little interesting bits of information along the way too
Verified · Stephanie · Aug 19, 2023 · Australia · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Ben was a fantastic tour guide and had lots of interesting information about Churchill and the areas we were walking through. The Churchill War Rooms are a must-visit.
Verified · Sue · Aug 03, 2023 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
16 New Bond St, Mayfair W1S 3SU. Meet your guide at the Allies statue. They will be holding a Walks sign.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
FAQs
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
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