Darkest Hour - Parliament and Churchill War Rooms Private Tour
At a glance
Darkest Hour - Parliament and Churchill War Rooms Private Tour is a 4h 15m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Ye Olde England Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $403.75 per person. Included: Blue Badge guide, Local guide, Private tour.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h 15m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Spend a day in the political heart of London in Whitehall and Westminster with this tour that visits the mother of all Parliaments where modern the democracy movement got underway and evolved over centuries followed by a private walking tour of Parliament Square and Westminster and then on to the Churchill War Rooms where the fight against tyranny was overseen
What's included
What's included
- Blue Badge guide
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup
Not included
- Refreshments
- Tube ticket to and from hotel
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
We will visit the House of Lords (Upper House), House of Commins (Lower House) and the original Westminster Hall... learning the history following in the footsteps of The Queen, Lord’s and Ladies as well as great leaders such as Churchill, Lloyd George, Thatcher and Blair. (Small group)
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Stop 2 · 15m
Another term for the Houses of Parliament. Originally a Royal Palace before it became the Parliament we have today and you'll find out all about it. (Small group)
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Stop 3 · 15m
The majestic upper chamber of the Houses of Parliament. It's beautiful purple benches, ornate wood carvings and gold encrusted throne is where each year the Queen opens Parliament. (Small Group)
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Stop 4 · 15m
The very famous lower chamber of Parliament where figures such as Lloyd-George, Churchill, Thatcher and Blair amongst many others have spoken at the Dispatch Box as you'll have seen on television. (Small group)
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Stop 5 · 1h
Having left Parliament, we will visit nearby locations in Westminster relating to Parliament, Churchill, WW2 and Democracy. (Private walking tour).
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Stop 6 · 1h 30m
Our tour ends at the Churchill War Rooms with an audio tour of the preserved bunkers from which Sir Winston Churchill ran the war. You will see the famous battle map rooms, briefing areas, his personal bedroom and spaces as well as enjoying the interactive room... all deep below the streets of Westminster. (Audio guide).
Meeting point
We can meet you at any Central London hotel, otherwise at the Cafe Nero right next to Westminster Underground Station on Bridge Street.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Live Guide in Parliament (small group), Private Westminster walking tour, Audio Guide in War Rooms
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Darkest Hour - Parliament and Churchill War Rooms Private Tour take?
The experience lasts about 4h 15m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $403.75 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?
Blue Badge guide; Local guide; Private tour; Professional guide; Hotel pickup.
Where does it start?
We can meet you at any Central London hotel, otherwise at the Cafe Nero right next to Westminster Underground Station on Bridge Street.
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 5.0 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
