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WWII Westminster Secrets – Churchill’s War Rooms and Museum Tour

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2.5 h.
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  • Experience WWII from the point of view of an inside operative on this eye-opening walking tour of Westminster, as you pass iconic London sites, including: 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Foreign and Commonwealth Buildings, Westminster Abbey and the Cenotaph National War Memorial, among others.
  • Next, head underground to the secret lair and wartime bunker of Sir Winston Churchill as your expert, English-speaking guide describes the tense days and nights living in this strategic labyrinth during the Blitz. Unchanged wince 1945, history has been frozen in time in the hallowed halls of the Churchill War Rooms. Enjoy interactive exhibits and an audio guide of the Churchill Museum including recorded speeches of the future Prime Minister himself.
  • Spies, secrets and international espionage. For the history aficionado and battle enthusiast, this is a tour not to be missed. A captivating glimpse into Wartime London in the company of a local guide who will bring this rich living history to life. Nowhere else can you walk in the footsteps of men and women who have changed the world quite like this.
  • This is a great time to visit London. Crowds are incredibly reduced and there are safety measures in place across the city. Tours like this one are ideal for those looking to fill their vacation time with something educational and interesting!

Tour Description

What's Included

  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Small groups of 20 people or fewer
  • Ticket to Churchill War Rooms and reservation fee
  • Headsets when appropriate, so you always hear your guide
  • Gratuities

Sites Visited

  • Churchill War Rooms (inside)
  • Houses of Parliament
  • No 10 Downing Street
  • Cenotaph
  • Foreign and Commonwealth Buildings
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Big Ben

World War II was a difficult time in London. A time when rations were scarce and Nazi bombings split families, sending unaccompanied children to take shelter with guardians in the countryside. As the people of London struggled to stay alive, their leader Winston Churchill battened down the hatches. He took his most trusted cabinet ministers and assistants to a secret bunker under the treasury, where they set up planning rooms wallpapered with maps and carefully planned the downfall of Hitler.

Learn about some of the most important events in recent history and hear stories of great personal sacrifice and triumph on our Churchill War Rooms tours. We combine a guided Westminster tour with a visit to Churchill War Rooms to introduce you to what life was like in London during World War II. With an expert guide on hand throughout (specially chosen for their passion and knowledge of this fascinating time), you’ll travel through the political heart of London, getting acquainted with one of its most controversial leaders and with the personal stories that bring this fascinating time to life.

Updated and adapted to fit with current guidelines in order to keep guests safe, this tour is a brilliant way to spend time while in London. The city is usually jam-packed with tourists but numbers are significantly reduced, meaning you’ll be able to explore without the crowds and get to know the history of WW2 London without jostling for space and straining to hear. Social distancing and extra safety measures are in place throughout the tour, so you can learn and enjoy knowing your safety is taken care of.

The tour begins with a guided walking tour of Westminster. Here you’ll explore British politics at 10 Downing Street and hear an introduction to Winston Churchill, a man who inspired love and hatred in equal measures. Your guide will tell you about his close relationship with President Roosevelt and how the two leaders worked together to defeat Hitler. You’ll see Westminster Abbey, the iconic clock at Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the Cenotaph – the national monument for victims of war.

Westminster was the base for the exiled government and its spies, who gathered here to plot the overthrow of Hitler and his fascist allies. We’ll take you to the heart of this underground world when you visit the Churchill War Rooms.

Left exactly as they were in 1945, with pots still on stoves, maps hung on walls, and beds made up and ready for Churchill and his ministers, these corridors offer a glimpse into this time. You’ll use the official audio guide to hear speeches by Churchill and personal testimonials from those who worked here. You’ll see original furnishings like the special sun lamps they used to ensure that they got enough Vitamin D, and the meeting rooms where D-Day was planned.

You'll learn about the men and women who risked their lives to work here, transferring transatlantic calls to President Roosevelt and carefully plotting the routes of the Allied forces. Of course, the biggest character in this story is the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.

Using the fantastic interactive displays at the Churchill Museum – including video excerpts, original radio broadcasts, newspaper caricatures, and testimonials – your expert guide will teach you all about the man behind the overthrow of Hitler. Famous for his inspirational (and often irreverent) speeches, Churchill is a man whose words you won’t soon forget.

With small groups of only 20 people or fewer, our Churchill War Rooms tours will be personal and unhurried, with a helpful guide that's easy to interact with. Travel back to another time in London’s history and get acquainted with the men and women who helped to shape, not just the course of the city, but the world as we know it today.

Important Notes

Please adhere to Covid-19 regulations on this tour. For your safety and that of others, please bring your own mask to the meeting point and ensure to follow any guidelines pointed out by your tour guide such as social distancing and hand sanitization.

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    • Can I stay inside the Churchill War Rooms once the tour is finished?

      Yes. After the walking tour outside with your guide, they will escort you to the Churchill War Rooms, where you will be given an audio guide, leaving you are free to explore at your own pace. We allocate one hour in our tour time for this, however you can stay longer, until closing time (6 pm) if you wish.

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