Skip the Line Churchill's War Rooms and Westminster Small Group Tour
Explore the preserved Secret Bunkers in London, where D-Day and the fall of Hitler were planned
Walk the streets where history was made on a guided tour of key WWII London landmarks, then step into 1945 as you descend into Winston Churchill’s top-secret wartime bunker. Led by an expert historian, uncover powerful stories of resilience during the Blitz and learn how London shaped the course of World War II. Inside the Cabinet War Rooms, explore preserved bedrooms, strategy maps, D-Day documents, and more — exactly as they were left over 80 years ago. Don’t just learn history — live it.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking historian guide
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Westminster walking tour
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Skip-the-line Churchill War Rooms entry
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Audio guide for the War Rooms and museum
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Access to Cabinet Room and Map Room
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Entry to Churchill Museum
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Churchill’s secret WWII bunker
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide on Victoria Embankment
Meet your historian guide and small group along the Victoria Embankment by the Thames. As you look toward Westminster, learn how this stretch of riverfront set the scene for air raids, speeches, and late-night decisions that shaped the course of World War II. -
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Walk through Westminster and see Big Ben
As you follow your guide through Westminster’s streets and squares, you listen to how Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben fit into London’s wartime story. Outside 10 Downing Street and other key spots, you hear how leaders worked, argued, and made decisions here while the city faced nightly raids. -
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Head underground into the Churchill War Rooms
Next, walk down into the Churchill War Rooms beneath Westminster. During the war, there was no sign of the bunkers below. After picking up an official audio guide, follow low corridors and tight workspaces that show how ministers and staff lived and worked here while London burned above. -
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Follow the D-Day maps and planning rooms
Inside the Cabinet Room and Map Room, you stand in front of original wall maps and notes used to plan the D-Day invasion. Your audio guide walks you through the tiny pins and penciled updates that turned into huge movements across Europe. -
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Peek into the bedrooms and wartime kitchen
Deeper in the bunker, you pass simple bedrooms, work desks, and the cramped kitchen that kept Churchill and his team going. You get a feel for long shifts, odd hours, and the mix of routine and tension that came with living underground. -
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Your audio guided tour ends at the Churchill Museum
Your tour finishes in the Churchill Museum, where interactive exhibits and personal objects round out his story from young officer to wartime leader. After exploring the galleries at your own pace, you can head back up to street level or stay a little longer inside.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you have any doubts about your mobility, please contact us in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. This activity is unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Bag Policy: Only very small bags are allowed inside the War Rooms.
Please Note: The Westminster portion of the tour will not include entrance to any buildings and monuments. Your guide will lead the walking tour and share stories before entering the Churchill War Rooms. You will then join an official audio guide for your exploration inside the War Rooms and Churchill Museum.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can begin the tour on time.
Your 2.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking historian guide
Walking Tour of Westminster (Passing Big Ben, Parliament, and Westminster Abbey)
Skip-the-line Churchill War Rooms admission
Audio guide of War Rooms and Churchill Museums
Maximum group size of 25
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water
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Customer Reviews
Nathan was a good guide through the streets of Westminster and luckily he avoided the paparazzi while on our tour.
We took the tour with Babs who gave a comprehensive history of Churchill and WWII. She’s an extraordinary guide who brought to life the man and his time. Highly recommend the tour - you will walk away with a new appreciation for the men and women who fought and the sacrifices they made. And if you get Babs as your guide consider yourself lucky as we did.
Our guide Jeremy was amazing! His stories and his quick wit brought the city alive! He was very knowledgeable and the first 1.5 hours in the city before going into the war rooms was a great bonus! Highly recommend !
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Only very small bags are allowed inside the War Rooms.
What to bring?
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Only very small bags are allowed inside the War Rooms.
Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?
No, this tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in London.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
If you have any doubts about your mobility, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this tour.
How comprehensive is the Westminster portion of this tour?
In the spirit of seeing as much of London in one day as possible, the Westminster part will not include any entrance to buildings and monuments. In case you wish to visit more of Westminster, and enter Westminster Abbey, our London Walking Tour with Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard might be perfect for you!
Can I bring my kids and do I have to pay for them?
Kids are welcome on this tour, and infants under 3 years of age can join for free. Kindly note, however, this activity is unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Is pick up included?
Pick up is not included on this tour, you will meet your guide at Victoria Embankment.
Will the guide be with us for the whole time?
Your guide will share with you interesting stories about the historic significance of Westminster area and Churchill War Rooms before entering, and then you will join an official audio guide during your exploration of the inside of the War Rooms.
