Wartime Westminster Walking Tour of London Blitz Sites
At a glance
Wartime Westminster Walking Tour of London Blitz Sites is a 1h 30m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Curious London Tours. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $27.10 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Each ticket holder receives a FREE copy of Curious London 'War and Defence guide (RR £5.99)e.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 0–1 · Child 2–5 · Youth 6–16 · Adult 17–64 · Senior 65–100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Wartime Westminster Walking Tour of London Blitz Sites
from $26.32
- Days:
- Tue, Fri
- Start times:
- 10:30, 14:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Fancy a leisurely ramble around London’s wartime landmarks?
Not only will you discover the stories behind major bomb sites, underground command centres and proud war memorials, but you'll encounter, along the way, curiosities from the Blitz era that even Londoners don't know about!
What's included
What's included
- Each ticket holder receives a FREE copy of Curious London 'War and Defence guide (RR £5.99)e
Not included
- Please note we are NOT entering the premises of ticketed venues such as Tate Britain, Westminster Abbey and Churchill War Rooms as we are outside in the street throughout the tour.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Visitors will examine the exterior of the gallery building with particular focus on the World War Two shrapnel damage still visible.
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Stop 2 · 5m
Vistors will learn about the attack on the church in 1941 while standing outside. Inside, there is an opportunity to inspect exhibits relating to this World War Two incident.
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Stop 3
En route towards the Cenotaph, the group stops outside Westminster Abbey, where they will hear about the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, which is inside in the nave. The tour does not include entry to the Abbey.
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Stop 4 · 5m
Visitors will inspect the national memorial to the war dead and hear about its design and construction as well as its role in the annual Remebrance Day parade.
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Stop 5
Although the group will not be entering the attraction, we stop briefly to learn about this important wartime site once occupied by Winston Churchill's cabinet.
Meeting point
We meet just outside the entrance to St James's Park tube station (District & Circle lines), directly below 55 Broadway, which is also the headquarters of the London Underground. If it's raining, we meet inside under the Broadway Shopping Mall sign to be precise.
End point
Our tour ends at Horse Guards Parade situated at the start of The Mall near to Trafalgar Square.
Traveller ratings
4.8
6 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 5
- 4 ★ 1
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Wartime Westminster Walking Tour of London Blitz Sites take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $27.10 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?
Each ticket holder receives a FREE copy of Curious London 'War and Defence guide (RR £5.99)e.
Where does it start?
We meet just outside the entrance to St James's Park tube station (District & Circle lines), directly below 55 Broadway, which is also the headquarters of the London Underground. If it's raining, we meet inside under the Broadway Shopping Mall sign to be precise.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
