Churchill War Rooms Tours and Activities

Immerse yourself in the rich history of World War II on an enriching and emotionally stirring tour of London Westminster with a knowledgeable guide. Descend to the subterranean Churchill War Rooms, an underground network of bunkers that functioned as wartime offices, and enrich your knowledge of British history with commentary that covers little known facts. As you explore, see iconic London sights like the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and delve into the life and work of former British prime minister, Winston Churchill.

Follow in the footsteps of one of Britain’s most celebrated Prime Ministers and historic figures on this private, Winston Churchill-themed walking tour. Following pickup from your hotel or another convenient meeting point, you’ll explore the areas of Mayfair, Westminster, and Piccadilly associated with Churchill, from his childhood home and 10 Downing Street to the cigar shop he once frequented. Your final stop is at the Churchill War Rooms, the secret bunker from which he ran World War II.

With such a high concentration of historic sights, Westminster is an essential stop for any visitor to London. After a 3-hour walking tour of the borough’s attractions, descend into Churchill’s War Room to learn the secrets of the famous leader as he strategized during World War II. This tour is perfect for history buffs looking for a manageable but extensive tour to fit into a busy schedule.

This guided tour of South Bank helps you discover many of London’s top sights in one day. Learn invaluable historical information from your guide as you explore the London Bridge area on foot. Tick off many top attractions including London Bridge, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London, The Shard, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and The Globe Theatre. An bonus is that entry to Churchill’s War Rooms is included.

Discover the beauty and history of Royal London by bike on a morning or afternoon city tour. Enjoy a guided ride through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, and St. James's Park. Cruise by the stately monuments such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and view royal sites like Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, and the Princess Diana Memorial. Along the way, learn about London’s rich history and contemporary culture.  

Learn all about Winston Churchill’s life on this private, history-themed tour. Pick from several convenient tour times, and set off with just your guide for company. You’ll see where Churchill lived as a child and as a young man, will discover where he purchased his suits, and will even visit his preferred cigar shop. Next, see the church where he married, admire 10 Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament, and explore the Churchill War Rooms; skip-the-line tickets are included to help you beat the crowds and save time.

Have the rare opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament—and explore the Churchill War Rooms, too—on this political London tour. Following pickup from your local accommodation, travel to the UNESCO-listed Houses of Parliament, and explore both the Commons Chamber and the Lords Chamber. As you go, learn all about British political history and the fight for democracy. Next, continue to the Churchill War Rooms, located in a bunker deep below street-level. See where the Prime Minister led the war effort, and explore the perfectly preserved setting.

Gain a better understanding of London’s history, which stretches back to Roman times, on this walking tour of the city. Follow your guide around as he or she tells you interesting facts and tidbits about the past, and stop by well-known places, such as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, and Trafalgar Square. Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring you spend an intimate day with a small group of like-minded history buffs.

Step back in time, and learn about one of the darkest chapters in London’s history, on this immersive, Blitz-themed walking tour. Meet your guide at your London hotel, and set off on foot; this private tour gives you an intimate way to see the sights. Learn all about the German aerial bombardment of the city, see monuments and the entrance to a public air-raid shelter, discover a fully restored ack-ack gun, and more.

Trace the life of Sir Winston Churchill on a private day trip from London, all without any transportation worries and with a personal guide for insight you’d probably miss if alone. Travel by private vehicle to Chartwell, Churchill’s one-time home in Kent, and tour the house and gardens. Then, visit London's Churchill War Rooms, the underground lair where the great man and his team planned Allied World War II operations.

Royal London Grand Tour All our tours have been made Covid secure and are carried out in daily sanitised vehicles. We have personal protective equipment (PPE) such as antibacterials, face coverings and disposable gloves.  Our staff carry out a daily health check with temperature checks. The venues have sanitising stations and respect UK government rules on social distancing and safe travel.  Discover London's Westminster area in-depth, on an 8 hour tour in safely in style on this private tour in a Mercedes with your personal chauffeur and London Blue Badge Guide for guided visits in London's top attractions: Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace and the Churchill War Rooms. Guard Change or Horse Guard change at Buckingham Palace (depending on availability and weather). Short lunch stop (not included). Complimentary pick up and drop off anywhere in central London. Combine it with our The City of London Grand Tour over 2 days for the most complete and comfortable London experience.

You may be familiar to the most famous sights of London, but are you familiar with the history, stories and characters behind them? This tour takes in a range of central London's most iconic spots, ideal for plenty of photo ops whilst allowing you to learn the hidden histories behind famous buildings.  Throughout, you'll be rewarded with plenty of facts and trivia that are guaranteed to shed new light on parts of London you thought you knew.  This is a stair-free route through the streets of London suitable for wheelchair users. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Get the most out of London by combining a hop-on hop-off bus tour, a walking tour, and a Thames River cruise. Your bus ticket is valid for 24 hours, with multiple over the course of three routes, and includes onboard audio commentary in several languages. Choose your walking tour and river cruise departure times to suit your schedule.

Listen carefully, I will only say this once. You are invited, civilian, to the height of charm, intrigue and debonair. To take part in a top secret tour of British espionage and high class spies in London, where nothing is as it seems. Join us as we embark (undercover, naturally) through London and learn about its rich history of treachery, subterfuge and infamous double agents.

The British Museum is one of the UK’s largest and most visited museums, chronicling over two million years of human history. Make the most of your visit on this small-group tour, then marvel at London’s historic monuments on a guided walking tour, including Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and the Houses of Parliament.

Designed to orient first-time visitors, this 4-hour London walking tour allows you to explore England’s capital in a small group limited to ten people. Traveling on public transport and on foot, you’ll tick off top London attractions such as the Tower of London, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square. Plus, you’ll witness a Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside of Buckingham Palace (on days the ceremony is performed). This tour does not offer interior visits of the sights.

Get acquainted with the wonders of Whitehall on a private 1.5-hour walking tour of central London. In the historical district of Whitehall, legend-shrouded landmarks abound: see the iconic Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, and uncover the secrets behind notorious British monarchs and world-renowned architecture. While listening to history-rich commentary from your guide, you’ll stroll through Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square, and visit filming locations used in the blockbuster 'Harry Potter' films. Receive undivided attention throughout this private walking tour.

City Sightseeing London on our Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour will be the best way to explore the capital of England with the rich history and culture. Take in the views and visit iconic sites like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London at your leisure. We have selected key tour stops to allow you to see all the sites London has to offer in touching distance. From The Shard, to Big Ben to Oxford Street, we cover all the best places in London. With our 24HR, 48HR and 72HR ticket, we even offer a free river cruise to explore London by water. Along with a free London self-guided podcast walking tour.

History buffs will be delighted by this historical tour of London, including the highlights of the British Museum. Alongside your private guide, witness a Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, and see iconic landmarks such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Ensure you don’t miss the best of the British Museum on a guided tour of its 8 million-strong collection of artifacts. Private tour ensures undivided attention and the opportunity to customize your itinerary.   

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 past our most important monuments- Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of War, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall. The Tour will end outside 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.

Join us for our Churchill Tour of London. Learn about Britain's greatest Britain (as voted for by the British public in 2002) and how he led Britain and its empire to victory over the evils of fascism. Not only will you explore locations linked to Sir Winston Churchill, including his childhood home, you will also get to visit some of the finest shopping areas in London, Green Park which is home to some unusual wildlife, and several areas linked to royalty. Finishing at the Imperial War Museum's Churchill War Rooms (entry not included) the tour is for everyone from people curious about Britain's greatest war-time Prime Minister to people who are well versed in Churchillian history.

Meet your guide for your private tour of Westminster. You'll take in the culture and history of this royal district, visiting some of London's most important sites.

Luxury chauffeured transport with qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guides who have a vast understanding of London. We offer guided tours for every occasion, helping you have a great time in London. If a tour is cancelled 7 days or less before it is scheduled, 50% of the fee is payable. If the tour is cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled start then the full fee is payable.

Travel through a thousand years of history, meeting monarchs (including a Sewer King!), Prime Ministers, Guy Fawkes, Lawrence of Arabia, and possibly some secret agents... On our walking tour we'll travel through Westminster, London's Royal City. We'll visit palaces, including ones you might not have known were even there, the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Winston Churchill's secret underground bunker, the most beautiful Royal Park in all of London, and we'll also discover why you should never eat a fish that you've stolen from a monk's pond! The walking tour begins outside Embankment Station exit (River Thames side), ends near to Green Park Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two and a half miles.