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London at War Walking Tour
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Walkative Tours
Duration
2h 45min
Meeting point
Burghers of Calais Statue in Victoria Tower Gardens South Park.
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Explore London's wartime history on our London At War tour. Discover how this small island's capital became a military powerhouse, delving into the history of the British Empire, WWII, and the Cold War.
Starting at the Palace of Westminster and walking through the Mall and Whitehall, we will first learn about the British Empire's conflicts and the establishment of concentration camps in South Africa, and we will hear T.E. Lawrence's famous Lawrence from Arabia's life story. Then, we will delve into WWII, see the Blitz damage, and discuss the decisions made in Churchill’s War Rooms. We will pay our respects at the Cenotaph and the Battle of Britain Monument and finally uncover the Cambridge Spy Ring’s secrets at St Ermin’s Hotel.
Join us in seeing iconic WWII sites and hidden memorials and, most of all, understand London’s role in global conflicts.
During the 2 h 45 min tour, you will see and discover:
Lawrence of Arabia’s London House
The Boer War Memorial
Winston Churchill’s War Rooms
WWII Bunkers & Blitz Damage
The Cenotaph by Downing Street
Monument to the Women of WWII
The Battle of Britain Monument
The Gurkha Memorial
St Ermin’s Hotel
Starting at the Palace of Westminster and walking through the Mall and Whitehall, we will first learn about the British Empire's conflicts and the establishment of concentration camps in South Africa, and we will hear T.E. Lawrence's famous Lawrence from Arabia's life story. Then, we will delve into WWII, see the Blitz damage, and discuss the decisions made in Churchill’s War Rooms. We will pay our respects at the Cenotaph and the Battle of Britain Monument and finally uncover the Cambridge Spy Ring’s secrets at St Ermin’s Hotel.
Join us in seeing iconic WWII sites and hidden memorials and, most of all, understand London’s role in global conflicts.
During the 2 h 45 min tour, you will see and discover:
Lawrence of Arabia’s London House
The Boer War Memorial
Winston Churchill’s War Rooms
WWII Bunkers & Blitz Damage
The Cenotaph by Downing Street
Monument to the Women of WWII
The Battle of Britain Monument
The Gurkha Memorial
St Ermin’s Hotel
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- The Battle of Britain Monument
- Victoria Tower Gardens South
- Palace of Westminster
- The Women of World War II
- The Cenotaph
On arrival
The meeting point is Burghers of Calais Statue in Victoria Tower Gardens South Park, right by Parliament - look for the guide with a yellow umbrella!
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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