Sir Winston Churchill Private Walking Tour & War Rooms

At a glance

Sir Winston Churchill Private Walking Tour & War Rooms is a 4h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Ye Olde England Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 139 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $262.44 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local guide, Private tour, Professional guide.

Quick facts

Duration

4h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 9m

   We start of the tour in the heart of the West End

2. Stop 2 · 2m

   An iconic statue in the centre of Piccadilly Circus where we will hear about its importance to Londoners in times of war and national celebrations.

3. Stop 3 · 5m

   We will explore the Mile of Style as we make our way to the prestigious Mayfair area of London.

4. Stop 4 · 5m

   Perhaps the finest tailoring street in the world and we will see where everyone from The Queen downwards gets some of their clothing.

5. Stop 5 · 2m

   Perhaps the most auspicious tailors in Saville Row and with a typically Churchill story to tell.

6. Stop 6 · 5m

   A chance to have your photo taken between the war-time Allies in one if London's most high-end destinations.

7. Stop 7 · 10m

   Follow in the footsteps of Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. As he said, he is happy to please as he only wants the finest of everything and this is where you find it.

8. Stop 8 · 10m

   He will visit one of the finest tailors in the world where we can see one of the surviving Siren suits that Churchill wore during WW2 in the shop of the tailors who made it. *Shop is closed on Sundays and some public holidays*

9. Stop 9 · 5m

   We will visit the childhood home of Churchill and find out why his family we living there.

10. Stop 10 · 5m

    One of the oldest shops in London. They've supplied hats to everyone from Sir Winston Churchill to Oddjob... the chap who could cut off the heads of statues in James Bond.

11. Stop 11 · 10m

    We will visit this plush store where Churchill would buy his cigars. They also supplied Napoleon as well as British Royalty and much more, If the room is open, you can sit on Churchills smoking chair or get a unique Churchill or cigar related momento. *Shop is closed on Sundays and some public holidays*

12. Stop 12 · 5m

    We will see the senior Royal Palace (above even Buckingham Palace) where Prince Charles lives today.

13. Stop 13 · 5m

    A beautiful memorial to our wartime king and queen with a wonderful bronze that tells so much about London in WW2.

14. Stop 14 · 2m

    He may have led the French government in exile but what did Churchill think about him and why is his statue here?

15. Stop 15 · 5m

    We will visit the Reform Club, one of the greatest Gentlemans Clubs in the world and find out about Churchill's time there.

16. Stop 16 · 5m

    Here we will see monuments relating to the Battle of Britain as well as the only 'NAZI' memorial in Britain and we'll find out why this incredible situation came about.

17. Stop 17 · 2m

    We will see numerous memorials on this walk, none more important than to this man who Winston rightly gives so much credit to for winning the Battle of Britain.

18. Stop 18 · 5m

    Learn the story of the only 'Nazi' memorial in Britain.

19. Stop 19 · 2m

    The grand old Duke of York, he had 10,000 men. He marched them up to the top of the hill and he marched them down again!

20. Stop 20 · 10m

    We will pass along London's premier ceremonial road and see a very important remnant of WW2 which everyone walks by seemingly oblivious to it and still a military site today.

21. Stop 21 · 5m

    Get up close and personal with the offices where Churchill worked during WW1.

22. Stop 22 · 5m

    London's number one public square with its famous memorials to another British hero, Lord Nelson.

23. Stop 23 · 5m

    We'll see the famous Ministry of Defence and old War Office as well as the statues of the WW2 generals and learn about the tempestuous relation between Monty and Churchill

24. Stop 24 · 5m

    We will visit this famous military location and see the Citadel from WW2 and find out what it was for and why Churchill hated it.

25. Stop 25 · 5m

    We will also learn about the Womens Cenotaph and find out the meanings behind the carvings on the memorial.

26. Stop 26 · 5m

    Stand outside the gates of Downing Street home of British Prime Ministers through the centuries from Churchill to Lloyd-George to Thatcher and Blair.

27. Stop 27 · 5m

    Our primary monument to remember our fallen from The Great War onwards.

28. Stop 28 · 5m

    Take a photo of Churchill's statue and learn the story behind it.

29. Stop 29 · 5m

    We will explore Parliament Square and learn of its importance to politics and democracy. We will also see from the outside, the church where Winston and Clemmie got married.

30. Stop 30 · 5m

    The Mother of all Parliaments.

31. Stop 31 · 5m

    The Church where Sir Winston Churchill got married in.

32. Stop 32 · 1h

    Explore the underground bunker from where Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill ran the war as London above was being bombed. Perfectly preserved as it was in 1945.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is casual
• Entry to War Rooms is generally 12.45-1.45pm depending on hotel location and walking speed.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions