Winston Churchill & Westminster in WWII
What your day looks like
Visit the epicentre of British democracy where decisions were made and plans were laid to repel a German invasion as bombs rained down on London in the Blitz. 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. 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 our most important monuments - Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall with the option to purchase your own tickets to Churchill’s War Rooms, the strategic war room bunkers from where Winston Churchill and cabinet were to conduct their part of WW2- frozen in time and ready to be discovered once again.
The experience, in brief
- Take a trip back to Blitzera Westminster on a smallgroup walking tour
- Keep calm and carry on with an expert guide to lead the way through this area
- Westminster in WW2 with a passionate local guide
- See worldfamous sights and find out how they tied into this war and beyond
- Engaging for all age groups
Your day, step by step
London
Local Flavor at Churchill War Rooms.
What to know before booking
Included
Guided walking tour of the City of Westminster English-speaking local expert guide Small groups of 15 people or fewer
Not Included
Entrance tickets to Churchill’s War Rooms Tips and gratuities Hotel pick-up and drop-off Food and drinks
What to Bring
Cash Camera Sunglasses Water Bottle Sunscreen & Hat Bag for Essentials Comfortable clothing & footwear for walking
Restrictions
Luggage or large bags are not allowed Baby strollers are not allowed
Meeting & Pickup
Meet our guide by Boadicea and Her Daughters statue outside Westminster Station, Exit 2, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH. Please follow the signs for Exit 2 Victoria Embankment, and then take the stairs up to street level to Victoria Embankment.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business