Churchill Museum and War Rooms Guided Tour

4.9(77)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy How to do History

About this activity

The Churchill War Rooms are more than a collection of historic rooms — they are the place where some of the most consequential decisions of the Second World War were made.

Led by a professional historian, this 2.5-hour tour brings the underground headquarters to life through the people who worked here: from Churchill and his commanders to the typists, telephonists, secretaries and map officers who kept Britain's wartime government running.

Explore the Cabinet Room, Map Room and Churchill's personal quarters while discovering the arguments, personalities and pressures behind the decisions made here. We'll examine Churchill's remarkable rise to Prime Minister, how Britain coordinated a global war from beneath the streets of London, and the realities behind the familiar story of Britain's “finest hour.”

With a small group, there's plenty of opportunity to ask questions and explore the complexities of Churchill, his government and the war they were fighting.

What's included

✓Admission to Churchill War Rooms
✓Small group experience (maximum 6 guests)
✓2.5-hour guided tour with a professional historian

Meeting and pickup

Meet your guide at the statue of Field Marshal Alan Brooke (Lord Alanbrooke) on Whitehall, outside the Ministry of Defence, close to the Cenotaph and Downing Street. Alanbrooke was Churchill's Chief of the Imperial General Staff for most of the Second World War.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Churchill War Rooms is an historic underground site. Step-free access is available, but some areas and routes may be restricted. Please let us know about any accessibility requirements when booking so we can plan the most suitable route.
This is a walking tour lasting approximately 2.5 hours and involves periods of standing. Churchill War Rooms is an historic underground site with enclosed spaces and narrow corridors.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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