Churchill's War Rooms & London's Top Sights Tour
At a glance
Churchill's War Rooms & London's Top Sights Tour is a 7h small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Top Sights Tours Group LLC. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $158.81 per person. Included: Walking tour of the Top 30 sights of London (4.5 / 5 hours), War Rooms audio guide, Churchill War Rooms ticket.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
See over 30 London sights & Churchill's War Rooms in 1 day
We will guide you on an exploration of London’s major landmarks and provide tickets for Churchill's War Rooms. This will give you a good idea of the history and culture of Europe’s best-loved city
We will head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, where we'll watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. We'll head to Westminster. Sights we'll see along the way include Downing St, Westminster Abbey & Houses of Parliament.
Then we'll go to the London Bridge area, where we'll see Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The Clink Prison, London Bridge, The Shard, HMS Belfast and more!.
After your walking tour, head back to Westminster and go down to the fascinating Churchill War Rooms to see where WW2 victory was planned - audio guide included.
Please note: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is only for the 10am tour and on certain days.
What's included
What's included
- Walking tour of the Top 30 sights of London (4.5 / 5 hours)
- War Rooms audio guide
- Churchill War Rooms ticket
- Local Fun Guide
Not included
- Please bring an Oyster Card or Travel Card with at least £5 (2 rides)
- Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & packed lunch)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
- Umbrella if it looks like rain!
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace.
On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot!
Afterwards, walk along the Royal Mall. -
Stop 2 · 20m
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
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Stop 3 · 20m
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
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Stop 4 · 20m
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
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Stop 5 · 40m
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
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Stop 6 · 20m
Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
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Stop 7 · 40m
After a short journey on the London Underground, we’ll arrive at the vibrant Southbank area where you’ll see the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
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Stop 8 · 20m
Next, we’ll walk onto Millennium Bridge (known by locals as Wobbly Bridge!) to get a wonderful view of St Paul’s Cathedral and its famous dome.
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Stop 9 · 30m
Your guide will take you inside lively Borough Market - home to great local food and some secret Harry Potter filming locations! Afterwards, see the impressive Southwark Cathedral.
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Stop 10 · 30m
We continue onto London Bridge - the perfect viewpoint to see sights like Tower Bridge, Tower of London, HMS Belfast (WW2 Battleship), The Shard skyscraper (UK's tallest building) and the Square Mile!
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Stop 11 · 2h
After the walking tour, head to Churchill’s War Rooms for a peek into the past… A historic underground complex that housed a British government command centre throughout the Second World War! There is an amazing audio guide for you to use!
Meeting point
• We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly)
• Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs
• The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Its a walking tour, so there is a moderate amount of walking involved
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (Umbrella if it looks like rain!)
- The Guard Change is on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 10 AM, but the schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Churchill's War Rooms & London's Top Sights Tour take?
The experience lasts about 7h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $158.81 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Walking tour of the Top 30 sights of London (4.5 / 5 hours); War Rooms audio guide; Churchill War Rooms ticket; Local Fun Guide.
Where does it start?
• We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly) • Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs • The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
