London: London in WW2 and Churchill War Rooms Entrance Small Group Tour - 15 People
ID: GYG439706-962277
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the epicentre of British democracy during World War II as you explore Westminster and Churchill's War Room. See where decisions were made and plans were laid to repel the German invasion.
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 important monuments like the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall.
After your Westminster small group experience, bid your new-found friend and guide a fond farewell to descend into the War Rooms. At your own pace, discover the miles of strategic bunkers where Winston Churchill and his cabinet were to conduct their part in WW2. This unforgettable location is frozen in time and ready to be discovered once again.
Highlights
- Keep calm and carry on for this walking tour of Westminster in WW2
- See world-famous sights such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Downing Street
- Discover the life and legacy of Churchill
- Hassle-free entrance to the world-famous bunkers known as Churchill’s War Rooms
- Engaging for all age groups
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All visitors must pass through security.
This tour will take place rain or shine.
Meet our guide by the Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue outside Westminster Station, Exit 2. Please follow the signs for Exit 2 Victoria Embankment, and then take the stairs up to street level to Victoria Embankment. The group will be meeting at the top of the stairs next to The Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue. Your guide will be holding Urban Saunters orange tour sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.