London War Memorials Private Guided Tour

There are thousands of statues and memorials in London, this tour takes a closer look at some of the best and most thought provoking war memorials in Central London.
From the Duke of Wellington and then the Crimean War in the 19th century through the World Wars and other conflicts of the 20th century and right up to the modern day actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.  This private 3 hour tour visits some of the most remarkable war memorials in London.

Meeting Point

Caffè Nero

Unit B, Portcullis House, 1-2 Bridge St, London SW1A 2JH, UK

We can meet you at your Central London hotel or otherwise the tour would start just outside Caffe Nero (opposite Big Ben) and right next to the exit of Westminster Underground Station.

What's included:

• Local guide
• Private tour
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup

Not included:

• Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Battle of Britain Monument

8 Victoria Embankment, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2AB

We will see the marvellous monument to the pilots of the RAF which is itself in the midst of many other memorials.

5 minutes

Ministry of Defence

Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB, UK

We will explore the statues around the Ministry of Defence, largely but not exclusively dealing with the World Wars and other 20th century conflicts.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Royal Tank Regiment Memorial Statue

Whitehall Ct, London SW1A 2HE, UK

We will visit this superb statue in the heart of Whitehall and the nearby Gurkha memorial too.

10 minutes

Women of World War II Memorial

Whitehall, What3words: Zips.scared.forms, London, SW1

Learn the meaning behind this imposing monument to the women of WW2.

5 minutes

The Cenotaph

Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET, UK

Our primary memorial to the fallen from all conflicts since WW1.

5 minutes

Trafalgar Square

London, WC2N 5DS

See the beautiful Trafalgar Square and learn all about the famous monuments that dominate the skyline.

15 minutes

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Horse Guards Whitehall, , London, SW1A 2AX

We will visit this famous parade ground and the memorials all around.

15 minutes

Guard's Division Memorial

1 Horse Guards Road, Prospicente a witwhall parade, London, SW1A 2HQ

The memorial to the Household Division of WW1

5 minutes

Nelson's Column

Trafalgar Square, , London

The monument to our most famous naval hero.

5 minutes

Canada Memorial

Green Park, Westminster, London, SW1A 1AA

Remembering the brave Canadians who served their country.

5 minutes

Duke of York Column

St. James's, London SW1Y 5AJ, UK

This less visited column is the Army equivalent to the nearby Nelsons Column

5 minutes

Crimean War Memorial

Waterloo Place, London

The imposing memorial to the Crimean War is important for more than one reason. Nearby are memorials relating to the RAF and Florence Nightingale.

5 minutes

Wellington Arch

1 Apsley Way, Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner Roundabout, London, W2 2UH

See this wonderful Ceremonial Arch with the statues sat atop to celebrate the great victory at the Battle of Waterloo and find out the secret history about why it is here too.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Machine Gun Corps Memorial

4 Duke of Wellington Place, London, SW1W 0QH

Memorial to the brave Machine Gun Corps.

5 minutes

The Memorial Gates

Constitution Hill, Green Park, London

The memorial to the fallen from the Commonwealth nations.

5 minutes

Bomber Command Memorial

Hyde Park, Green Park, London, W2 2UH

A truly beautiful and awe-inspiring memorial to Bomber Command.

10 minutes

Duke of Wellington Statue

Hyde Park Corner, opp. Apsley House, London, W2 2UH

Sat in front of his magnificent palace, the Duke of Wellington sat astride his mount.

5 minutes

Australian War Memorial

Hyde Park, opp. Apsley House, London, W2 2UH

A memorial to the brave Australians who served their country.

5 minutes

New Zealand Memorial

Hyde Park, , London, W2 2UH

The monument to remember the brave New Zealanders who served their country,

5 minutes

Royal Artillery Memorial

Grosvenor Pl, London, SW1X 7TA

Perhaps the most mournful memorial in London, the death and suffering of the WW1 Western Front is overwhelming.

5 minutes

Animals in War Memorial

Brook Gate, Park Lane, Hyde Park, London

This touching memorial is dedicated to those brave and suffering creatures who had no choice but to give their lives for our freedom.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included