Churchill's Wartime London Walking Tour with optional entry to Churchill War Rooms

Boadicea And Her Daughters, Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2JH.

Nearest tube station Westminster - leave by Exit 2.

Step back in time to the tumultuous years of 1940-1945 on our immersive walking tour of Westminster, delving into Winston Churchill's pivotal role during World War II and his friendship with Franklin D. Roosevelt. Beginning at Westminster Pier, our expert guide sets the scene before leading you to iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Parliament Square, resonating with Churchill's stirring speeches. Along the way, witness bomb damage, see the House of Commons, and discover Churchill's favourite haunts.

Our expert guide enhances your experience by sharing historical images, vividly bringing history to life. Culminate your journey at the Churchill War Rooms where wartime strategy and leadership come to life.

Relive the legacy of one of history’s greatest leaders and walk in Churchill's footsteps to uncover the secrets of his remarkable leadership.

On conclusion of your walking tour, visit the iconic Churchill War Rooms, part of Imperial War Museums, which sheltered Sir Winston Churchill and his wartime government throughout the Second World War. Explore the underground bunker network that protected the staff and secrets at the heart of the British government as Churchill and his inner circle plotted the route to Allied victory.

The Cabinet War Rooms

Construction on The Cabinet War Rooms, located beneath the Treasury building in the Whitehall area of Westminster, was completed on 27 August 1939, a week before Britain declared war on Germany. Get a glimpse of what life was like for those working in the bunker around the clock during Britain's darkest hour as the German Wehrmacht swept across Europe.

In the Cabinet Room, you'll visit the nerve centre of the bunker complex and the place where the War Cabinet met. Those with a keen eye may be able to spot the scratch marks on Churchill's chair at the head of the table; a result of the Prime Minister's nervous clutching at the arms and wear caused by his signet ring.

The Map Room

Step back in time in the Map Room, which has been left as it was on the day the lights were switched off in 1945: On the walls, you'll notice hundreds of pin holes on the maps used to mark the progress of fleets across the ocean. Visitors will also get to see the top-secret Transatlantic Telephone Room used by Churchill to communicate with the President of the United States

The Churchill Museum

Discover Sir Winston Churchill's story in this fantastic exhibition dedicated to personal items and artefacts of the time, including his paintings, cigars and the door of No. 10 Downing Street. Learn about the remarkable story of Churchill's life, from his lonely childhood to his military career and two periods as Prime Minister.

Explore Churchill's complex relationship with the Middle East

This intimate display looks at the impact and influence of Winston Churchill on the modern Middle East, which is still subject to debate and controversy today.

Part of the Churchill Museum, located at the Churchill War Rooms, the display uses photography, correspondence, an annotated map drawn up for Churchill in 1921 and audio-visual presentations to investigate Churchill's impact and influence on the Middle East.