London 4-Hour Sir Winston Churchill Private Walking Tour & Churchill War Rooms
by Ye Olde England Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$526.58Overview
This private walking tour in London lasts about four hours and includes hotel pickup. It covers key locations associated with Sir Winston Churchill across Piccadilly, St James, and Westminster. The tour begins at Piccadilly Circus in London's West End and moves through Regent Street and Savile Row, visiting historic tailoring shops and sites connected to Churchill’s life. Stops include the Churchill and Roosevelt Allies Sculpture, Burlington Arcade, Turnbull & Asser tailors where one of Churchill’s Siren suits is displayed, and Churchill’s childhood home at Spencer House. The route continues to Lock & Co. Hatters, James J. Fox & Robert Lewis cigar shop, and royal residences including the senior Royal Palace. Visitors also see several memorials such as the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial, Charles De Gaulle Statue, Sir Keith Park Memorial, and the only 'Nazi' memorial in Britain. The walk passes along The Mall and Admiralty Arch, with time at Trafalgar Square and Horse Guards Parade, learning about Churchill’s wartime roles and relationships. The tour concludes with a one-hour visit inside the Churchill War Rooms, the underground command bunker where Churchill directed World War II operations, preserved exactly as it was in 1945. Entry to the War Rooms is generally scheduled between 12:45 and 1:45 pm, depending on hotel pickup location and walking pace. Transportation between sites is on foot, with no underground transport included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piccadilly Circus
The tour begins in the heart of the West End.
9 min
Statue of Eros (Anteros)
At the center of Piccadilly Circus, the statue is discussed for its significance during wartime and national events.
2 min
Regent Street
The walk continues along Regent Street, known as the Mile of Style, en route to Mayfair.
5 min
Savile Row
This famous tailoring street is visited, known for providing clothing to the Queen and other notable figures.
5 min
Tailoring Shop in Savile Row
A visit to one of the leading tailors on Savile Row includes a Churchill-related story.
2 min
Churchill And Roosevelt Allies Sculpture
Participants can take photographs between the wartime allies at this high-end London location.
5 min
Burlington Arcade
The tour passes through Burlington Arcade, a place Churchill frequented for fine goods.
10 min
Turnbull & Asser
Visit this renowned tailor shop where one of Churchill’s original Siren suits from WW2 is displayed; the shop is closed on Sundays and some public holidays.
10 min
Spencer House
Churchill’s childhood home is visited, with information about his family’s residence there.
5 min
Lock & Co. Hatters
One of London’s oldest hat shops, known for providing hats to Churchill and other famous figures.
5 min
James J. Fox & Robert Lewis
The cigar shop where Churchill purchased cigars is visited; if open, guests may sit in Churchill’s smoking chair and view related memorabilia; closed Sundays and some holidays.
10 min
Royal Residence
View the senior Royal Palace where Prince Charles currently resides.
5 min
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial
A memorial dedicated to the wartime King and Queen featuring a bronze sculpture related to London during WW2.
5 min
Charles De Gaulle Statue
The statue of the French government-in-exile leader is examined along with Churchill’s views of him.
2 min
Reform Club
Visit one of the most prestigious gentlemen’s clubs and learn about Churchill’s association with it.
5 min
Carlton House Terrace
See monuments linked to the Battle of Britain and the only 'Nazi' memorial in Britain, including its history.
5 min
Sir Keith Park Memorial
View the memorial of the commander credited by Churchill for the Battle of Britain victory.
2 min
Nazi Memorial Story
Learn detailed history about Britain’s only 'Nazi' memorial.
5 min
Duke Of York Column
The grand old Duke of York had 10,000 men whom he marched up to the top of the hill and then back down again.
2 min
The Mall
Walk along London’s main ceremonial road and observe a World War II relic still used as a military site.
10 min
Admiralty Arch
View the offices where Churchill worked during World War I.
5 min
Trafalgar Square
Visit London’s main public square with memorials dedicated to Lord Nelson.
5 min
Ministry of Defence and War Office
See the Ministry of Defence and old War Office buildings, statues of WW2 generals, and learn about Churchill’s relationship with General Montgomery.
5 min
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Visit this military site and see the WW2 Citadel, including why Churchill disliked it.
5 min
Women of World War II Memorial
Learn about the Women’s Cenotaph and the symbolism of its carvings.
5 min
+ 7 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
We can meet you at your Central London hotel, alternatively the tour starts outside the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly Circus just a few yards from Picadilly Tube Station.
End point
The tour ends just outside the Churchill War Rooms but includes tickets for the War Rooms which is experienced through audio/video guides. Your entry to the war rooms is generally between 12.45-1.45pm depending on hotel location & walking speed.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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London 4-Hour Sir Winston Churchill Private Walking Tour & Churchill War Rooms
by Ye Olde England Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$526.58Overview
This private walking tour in London lasts about four hours and includes hotel pickup. It covers key locations associated with Sir Winston Churchill across Piccadilly, St James, and Westminster. The tour begins at Piccadilly Circus in London's West End and moves through Regent Street and Savile Row, visiting historic tailoring shops and sites connected to Churchill’s life. Stops include the Churchill and Roosevelt Allies Sculpture, Burlington Arcade, Turnbull & Asser tailors where one of Churchill’s Siren suits is displayed, and Churchill’s childhood home at Spencer House. The route continues to Lock & Co. Hatters, James J. Fox & Robert Lewis cigar shop, and royal residences including the senior Royal Palace. Visitors also see several memorials such as the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial, Charles De Gaulle Statue, Sir Keith Park Memorial, and the only 'Nazi' memorial in Britain. The walk passes along The Mall and Admiralty Arch, with time at Trafalgar Square and Horse Guards Parade, learning about Churchill’s wartime roles and relationships. The tour concludes with a one-hour visit inside the Churchill War Rooms, the underground command bunker where Churchill directed World War II operations, preserved exactly as it was in 1945. Entry to the War Rooms is generally scheduled between 12:45 and 1:45 pm, depending on hotel pickup location and walking pace. Transportation between sites is on foot, with no underground transport included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piccadilly Circus
The tour begins in the heart of the West End.
9 min
Statue of Eros (Anteros)
At the center of Piccadilly Circus, the statue is discussed for its significance during wartime and national events.
2 min
Regent Street
The walk continues along Regent Street, known as the Mile of Style, en route to Mayfair.
5 min
Savile Row
This famous tailoring street is visited, known for providing clothing to the Queen and other notable figures.
5 min
Tailoring Shop in Savile Row
A visit to one of the leading tailors on Savile Row includes a Churchill-related story.
2 min
Churchill And Roosevelt Allies Sculpture
Participants can take photographs between the wartime allies at this high-end London location.
5 min
Burlington Arcade
The tour passes through Burlington Arcade, a place Churchill frequented for fine goods.
10 min
Turnbull & Asser
Visit this renowned tailor shop where one of Churchill’s original Siren suits from WW2 is displayed; the shop is closed on Sundays and some public holidays.
10 min
Spencer House
Churchill’s childhood home is visited, with information about his family’s residence there.
5 min
Lock & Co. Hatters
One of London’s oldest hat shops, known for providing hats to Churchill and other famous figures.
5 min
James J. Fox & Robert Lewis
The cigar shop where Churchill purchased cigars is visited; if open, guests may sit in Churchill’s smoking chair and view related memorabilia; closed Sundays and some holidays.
10 min
Royal Residence
View the senior Royal Palace where Prince Charles currently resides.
5 min
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Memorial
A memorial dedicated to the wartime King and Queen featuring a bronze sculpture related to London during WW2.
5 min
Charles De Gaulle Statue
The statue of the French government-in-exile leader is examined along with Churchill’s views of him.
2 min
Reform Club
Visit one of the most prestigious gentlemen’s clubs and learn about Churchill’s association with it.
5 min
Carlton House Terrace
See monuments linked to the Battle of Britain and the only 'Nazi' memorial in Britain, including its history.
5 min
Sir Keith Park Memorial
View the memorial of the commander credited by Churchill for the Battle of Britain victory.
2 min
Nazi Memorial Story
Learn detailed history about Britain’s only 'Nazi' memorial.
5 min
Duke Of York Column
The grand old Duke of York had 10,000 men whom he marched up to the top of the hill and then back down again.
2 min
The Mall
Walk along London’s main ceremonial road and observe a World War II relic still used as a military site.
10 min
Admiralty Arch
View the offices where Churchill worked during World War I.
5 min
Trafalgar Square
Visit London’s main public square with memorials dedicated to Lord Nelson.
5 min
Ministry of Defence and War Office
See the Ministry of Defence and old War Office buildings, statues of WW2 generals, and learn about Churchill’s relationship with General Montgomery.
5 min
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Visit this military site and see the WW2 Citadel, including why Churchill disliked it.
5 min
Women of World War II Memorial
Learn about the Women’s Cenotaph and the symbolism of its carvings.
5 min
+ 7 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
We can meet you at your Central London hotel, alternatively the tour starts outside the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly Circus just a few yards from Picadilly Tube Station.
End point
The tour ends just outside the Churchill War Rooms but includes tickets for the War Rooms which is experienced through audio/video guides. Your entry to the war rooms is generally between 12.45-1.45pm depending on hotel location & walking speed.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in London
- The Postal Museum Admission Ticket in London
- Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip from London Spanish
- London Jack the Ripper Tour with RIPPER-VISION - Afternoon
- Wembley Stadium Tour in London with Dressing Rooms, Press Conference Room, Players’ Tunnel, Pitch Side, and Royal Box
- Hot Tub Boat Tour in London with West India Docks and Canary Wharf
- Medieval History Walking Tour in London from the Tower of London