Churchill & World War 2 Walking Tour
Explore London’s rich wartime history with our Churchill and World War 2 Walking Tour. This Churchill and World War 2 tour takes you through some of the London’s most iconic wartime locations, each steeped in stories of courage, leadership, and resilience during one of the world’s most challenging times.
Tour Details
📅WHEN: Thursday, Sunday
⏰TIME: 13:30
⏳DURATION: 2 - 2.5 hours
📍START POINT: Embankment Station
🔊LANGUAGE: English
💰PRICE: £14 per person
About Churchill & World War 2 Walking Tour
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.
Start Point
📍Embankment Station (Embankment Pier Exit)
Embankment Place, London WC2N 6NS
Your Churchill & World War 2 Tour will start at Embankment Station.
On arrival at the start point please meet your tour guide at the Embankment Pier Exit (the side closest to the river) holding the yellow umbrella.
Highlights
⭐ Winston Churchill
Explore the life of Winston Churchill, Britain's Prime Minister during World War II, who is celebrated for his leadership, resilience, and stirring speeches that inspired the nation. Renowned for his determination and strategic brilliance, Churchill played a key role in the Allied victory. His legacy as a wartime leader and defender of freedom remains a defining part of British history.
⭐ World War 2
During World War 2, London was at the heart of Britain’s war effort, enduring relentless bombing during the Blitz while maintaining its role as a command centre for Allied operations. Despite the destruction, London showed resilience and on this Churchill & World War 2 tour you will visit key sights that commemorates those whose strength, patriotism and determination led to victory.
⭐ Key London Landmarks
Your Churchill & World War 2 tour will take in many of the key sights and landmarks of London which became central to the story of Britain and Winston Churchill. Your Churchill and World War 2 tour will take in Downing Street, Houses of Parliament, Ministry of Defence, Big Ben, Battle of Britain Memorial, Cenotaph, St Margaret’s Church and Winston Churchill’s statue in Parliament Square.
⭐ Visit More Key Sights
Our Churchill & World War 2 tour covers more sights than any other similar tour in London. Plus finish at the Churchill War Rooms at the end of the tour if you wish.
Why Choose Our Churchill & World War 2 Tour?
⭐ Knowledgeable Tour Guides
Our knowledgeable Churchill & World War 2 tour guides have spent many years leading tours of Churchill and World War 2 making their experience unique amongst tour guides.
⭐ Award Winning Tours
We’ve been awarded in the top 20 tours in Northern Europe by Viator, Top 5 in category by Tripadvisor and we have featured in multiple international travel publications.
Important Information
⭐Churchill War Rooms
This tour does not visit include entry tickets to the Churchill War Rooms. If you wish to buy tickets for the Churchill War Rooms instead then please purchase these separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Booking in advance is essential for all guests. We cannot accept walk up guests.
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All guests aged 5+ years old are required to be included in your booking and have a valid ticket. Children aged 0-4 years old are complimentary and are not required to be included in your booking.
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This tour will end at the Churchill War Rooms but will not include entry tickets. If you wish to enter the Churchill War Rooms then tickets will need to be purchased separately.
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If you see the ‘Waitlist’ option in the calendar it means that tour is sold out. You can join the waitlist and you will be contacted if spots become available to book. Please do not attend the tour without a booking as our guides will unfortunately need to turn you away. Due to high demand we cannot respond to requests enquiring about waitlist status.
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Our tours have a limited capacity. We are not able to welcome any additional guests that are not included in your booking (including children).
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Please note that our tours are not suitable for wheelchairs, prams/strollers or those with walking difficulties.
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Yes. The tour will include a stop at Churchill’s famous statue in Parliament Square.
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Yes the tour will include a stop outside of Downing Street.
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Groups or Travelling Parties of 9 or more people must contact us for authorisation before booking the tour. Failure to do so will result in bookings being cancelled or being turned away from the tour without refund. Authorisation cannot be provided after a booking has been cancelled.