London Churchill and World War 2 Tour

Voted the greatest figure in British history, this walking tour explores the life of Winston Churchill and discovers the true extent of the damage and destruction of London during World War 2.
You’ll visit many of Churchill’s iconic landmarks including his home at Downing Street, the Ministry of Defence, and the Houses of Parliament where many of his most crucial decisions were made. Along the way, you’ll see the most famous Churchill statue in Parliament Square, St Margaret’s Church where he married his beloved Clementine in 1908, and Churchill’s favorite London pub.

You’ll hear stories of bravery and courage in the Battle of Britain, see remaining bomb damage at Westminster Hall, get up close to the Cenotaph memorial dedicated to our fallen heroes, and discover the crucial role that women played in victory at the Women of World War 2 memorial.

Finish your tour outside the Churchill War Rooms, the preserved underground bunker from which Churchill plotted Britain’s victory.

Meeting Point

Embankment station

Embankment station, Embankment Pl, London WC2N 6NS, UK

The tour starts at Embankment Station (Embankment Pier Exit). This is the side located nearest the river.
On arrival please look for your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.

What's included:

• Guided walking tour of Churchill and World War 2 in London
• Local knowledgeable London tour guide

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

Churchill War Rooms

King Charles Street, Clive Steps, Westminster, London, SW1A 2AQ

See the outside of Churchill's War Rooms - the underground bunker Churchill used during World War 2. Entry not included.

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10 Downing Street

Downing Street, , London, SW1A 2AL

See Downing Street - home of Churchill and Britain's Prime Ministers

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Winston Churchill Statue

Parliament Square, Westminster, London, SW1P 3BD

Get up close to Winston Churchill's statue and hear the story of Britain's greatest leader.

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Battle of Britain Monument

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

Hear stories of bravery and courage of Britain's most courageous soldiers at the Battle of Britain Memorial.

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Houses of Parliament

Parliament Square, London, SW1A 0AA

See the remains of Britain's bomb damage during the war and discover where Churchill made many of his most crucial decisions in Parliament.

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Women of World War II Memorial

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

Discover the important role that women played during Britain's victory in World War 2.

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Cenotaph

Whitehall, London

Get up close to the Cenotaph dedicated to Britain's fallen heroes.

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HM Treasury

1 Horse Guards Road, King Charles St. y Great George St, London, SW1A 2HQ

See the Treasury building and the role Churchill played in his position as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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Saint Margaret's Church on Parliament Square

Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard, London, SW1P 3JX

See St Margaret's Church where Winston Churchill married his beloved wife Clementine.

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Ministry of Defence

Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB, UK

See Britain's Ministry of Defence

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