London Winston Churchill World War II Walking Tour: Houses of Parliament, Westminster & Churchill War Rooms
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This walking tour of London’s City of Westminster lasts between ninety minutes and three hours and is led by an English-speaking local guide in a small group of up to fifteen people. The tour begins at Westminster Bridge, painted green for the Houses of Commons, where visitors learn that bombs from World War II are still occasionally found nearby. It continues to the Battle of Britain Monument, where the guide explains how Royal Air Force pilots defended Britain during the summer of 1940. Next, the group visits the national war memorial, which honors those lost in World War I and later conflicts. The Women of World War II Memorial is the following stop, highlighting the contributions of millions of women on the home front and in military roles. The tour proceeds along Whitehall, home to the Ministry of Defence, and includes visits outside the Cenotaph and the Women in World War II monuments. At Parliament Square, visitors see statues of important figures related to democracy. The guide then explains the role of the Houses of Parliament during the war, including how Big Ben fell silent as Britain faced the threat from Nazi Germany. The tour ends outside Churchill’s War Rooms, the underground complex where Winston Churchill and his cabinet directed the war effort. Visitors may choose to book separate entrance tickets to explore the War Rooms themselves. Food, drink, gratuities, entrance tickets, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Westminster Bridge
This bridge is painted green to represent the Houses of Commons. Visitors learn that bombs from World War II are still occasionally discovered here. The stop is outside only and lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Battle of Britain Monument
The monument commemorates the RAF pilots known as “The Few” who defended Britain during the Luftwaffe attacks in the summer of 1940. The guide explains how this victory was crucial for London’s survival. The visit outside takes about 25 minutes.
25 min
National War Memorial
At Britain’s main war memorial, the guide describes how the country mourned its fallen after World War I and continues to honor those who served in later conflicts. This stop is outside and lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Women of World War II Memorial
This memorial honors the role of women who supported the war effort at home and abroad, working in factories, farms, intelligence, and military services. The visit outside takes about 10 minutes.
10 min
Whitehall
Whitehall houses the Ministry of Defence and was central to Britain’s war management. Visitors see the Cenotaph and the Women in World War II monuments, paying respects to those who sacrificed their lives. This stop is outside and lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Parliament Square
This square features statues of important democratic figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Millicent Fawcett. The guide discusses the significance of democracy during World War II. The stop outside lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament represent the heart of British government. The guide explains wartime reactions to the Nazi threat, including the silence of Big Ben and Luftwaffe air raids over London. The visit is outside and lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Churchill War Rooms
This underground complex served as the command center for Churchill and his cabinet during the war. The tour ends outside the entrance at either 10:30am or 3:00pm. Visitors may book separate admission to explore the War Rooms in detail.
10 min
Meeting point
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. We meet at the top of the stairs next to The Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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London Winston Churchill World War II Walking Tour: Houses of Parliament, Westminster & Churchill War Rooms
by Urban Saunters
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£52Overview
This walking tour of London’s City of Westminster lasts between ninety minutes and three hours and is led by an English-speaking local guide in a small group of up to fifteen people. The tour begins at Westminster Bridge, painted green for the Houses of Commons, where visitors learn that bombs from World War II are still occasionally found nearby. It continues to the Battle of Britain Monument, where the guide explains how Royal Air Force pilots defended Britain during the summer of 1940. Next, the group visits the national war memorial, which honors those lost in World War I and later conflicts. The Women of World War II Memorial is the following stop, highlighting the contributions of millions of women on the home front and in military roles. The tour proceeds along Whitehall, home to the Ministry of Defence, and includes visits outside the Cenotaph and the Women in World War II monuments. At Parliament Square, visitors see statues of important figures related to democracy. The guide then explains the role of the Houses of Parliament during the war, including how Big Ben fell silent as Britain faced the threat from Nazi Germany. The tour ends outside Churchill’s War Rooms, the underground complex where Winston Churchill and his cabinet directed the war effort. Visitors may choose to book separate entrance tickets to explore the War Rooms themselves. Food, drink, gratuities, entrance tickets, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Westminster Bridge
This bridge is painted green to represent the Houses of Commons. Visitors learn that bombs from World War II are still occasionally discovered here. The stop is outside only and lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Battle of Britain Monument
The monument commemorates the RAF pilots known as “The Few” who defended Britain during the Luftwaffe attacks in the summer of 1940. The guide explains how this victory was crucial for London’s survival. The visit outside takes about 25 minutes.
25 min
National War Memorial
At Britain’s main war memorial, the guide describes how the country mourned its fallen after World War I and continues to honor those who served in later conflicts. This stop is outside and lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Women of World War II Memorial
This memorial honors the role of women who supported the war effort at home and abroad, working in factories, farms, intelligence, and military services. The visit outside takes about 10 minutes.
10 min
Whitehall
Whitehall houses the Ministry of Defence and was central to Britain’s war management. Visitors see the Cenotaph and the Women in World War II monuments, paying respects to those who sacrificed their lives. This stop is outside and lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Parliament Square
This square features statues of important democratic figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Millicent Fawcett. The guide discusses the significance of democracy during World War II. The stop outside lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament represent the heart of British government. The guide explains wartime reactions to the Nazi threat, including the silence of Big Ben and Luftwaffe air raids over London. The visit is outside and lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Churchill War Rooms
This underground complex served as the command center for Churchill and his cabinet during the war. The tour ends outside the entrance at either 10:30am or 3:00pm. Visitors may book separate admission to explore the War Rooms in detail.
10 min
Meeting point
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. We meet at the top of the stairs next to The Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.