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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Knowledgeable Guide
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Walking Tour across Westminster
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Access to Churchill War Rooms
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Churchill Museum
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Reduced Group Experience
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Food and drinks
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Pick-up
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Guide gratuity
Tour Itinerary
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Meet Your Guide in Westminster
The tour begins with a walking tour passing many of London's great sites -
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Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing St.
With your local storytelling guide, learn the WW2 history and beyond of the quintessential Westminster Neighborhood -
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Head Underground into the Churchill War Rooms
Though the location is clear today, during the 1940's there was no indication of the bunkers below -
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The Official D-Day Invasion Plans
Examine the notes of the great offensive that lead to the end of the war -
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Explore the Secret Bunkers as they were in 1945
With the original maps, bedding, and machines still in place, take a journey back into time -
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War Rooms Kitchen and Stories of Sacrifice
See how a makeshift kitchen provided food for the most important British officials and their families -
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Visit the Renowned Churchill Museum
With interactive and informative exhibits learn about the life and role of Winston Churchill throughout the decades of the 20th century -
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Winston Churchill's lasting impact
Gain insights into his enduring legacy as one of history's most influential figures. -
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View Winston's personal items up close
Throughout the museum you'll see many of his wartime honors, favorite clothes, and more
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
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.
Where does this tour end?
This tour ends on King Charles Street.
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.
