Churchill & World War 2 Walking Tour
Honour Britain’s greatest heroes
Explore the life of Britain’s greatest wartime leader Winston Churchill and delve into London’s wartime history with our Churchill and World War 2 Walking Tour.
Your Churchill & World War 2 tour includes Downing Street, the centre of British political power and Churchill’s headquarters during the war. You’ll also see the Ministry of Defence, where key military decisions were made that shaped the course of history, and the Memorial to the Battle of Britain, paying tribute to the brave pilots who defended Britain from invasion.
You’ll see St Margaret’s Church where Winston Churchill married Clementine Hozier, a site rich with personal history and reflection along with the iconic Churchill statue that overlooks Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. You’ll also visit the Cenotaph, the country’s most important war memorial, where Britain commemorates the lives lost in the two World Wars, and the Women of World War 2 Memorial which honours the vital contributions women made during the conflict.
Along the way your Churchill & World War 2 tour will take you past Churchill’s Favourite Pub, where you’ll learn about the man behind the leader and his love for London’s traditional drinking establishments. Your Churchill & World War 2 tour will then finish at the Churchill War Rooms (entry not included) where you’ll be able to expand your knowledge on Britain’s wartime hero at his strategic underground bunker.
Join us on this Churchill & World War 2 tour and walk in the footsteps of Churchill while discovering the key sites that shaped the course of history. Book today and uncover London’s profound connection to the Second World War and Winston Churchill’s enduring legacy.
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Britain during the war
Explore what life was like in 1940s wartime Britain with residents subject to echoing air raid sirens, ration books in hand, women in factories, blackout curtains drawn, whilst demonstrating an unbreakable spirit amid the Blitz.
Life of Britain’s greatest leader
Discover the life of Britain’s war time leader in Winston Churchill from growing up in Oxford, his role as Chancellor of the Exchequer, and impact as Prime Minister in leading Britain to victory.
Britain’s most important war memorials
Remember our fallen heroes and pay respect to their lives and legacies at London’s most important war memorials including the Cenotaph, Women of World War 2 and the Battle of Britain.
Stories of bravery, courage and inspiration
Hear tales of Britain's WWII heroes: daring RAF pilots in the Battle of Britain, fearless D-Day soldiers, Victoria Cross winners, and defiant Blitz rescuers embodying extraordinary bravery and courage.
Important Information
Inclusions
All the great things included in your Churchill & World War Two tour:
✅ Churchill & World War 2 Walking Tour
✅ Downing Street
✅ Battle of Britain Memorial
✅ The Cenotaph
✅ Winston Churchill statue
✅ Women of World War 2 Memorial
✅ Houses of Parliament
✅ Professional Tour Guide
What is not included in your Churchill & World War Two tour:
❌ Churchill War Rooms Tickets
❌ Gratuities
Tour Schedule
Days of Operation: Thursday, Sunday
Start: 1.30pm
Departure Point: Embankment Station
Nearest Underground Station: Embankment
Finish: 3.30pm
End Point: Churchill War Rooms (entry not included)
Nearest Underground Station: Westminster
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please note that all tours must be booked in advance. For organisation and scheduling purposes we cannot accept walk up bookings on our tours.
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If your preferred date for the tour is not available then please contact us and our team will do their best to help you.
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No. This tour will not enter the Churchill War Rooms or any museums in London.
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Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties. The tour is also not suitable for wheelchairs.
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If you are a group or travelling party of 9 or more people please contact us before making a booking.
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Bookings can be cancelled for a full refund until 24 hours before the tour start time. Bookings that are cancelled within 24 hours of the tour start time cannot be refunded. Please refer to our terms and conditions.