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Churchill War Rooms Tour: A Guided Crash Course

• Dive into a captivating historical adventure led by top local experts, revealing the clandestine operations of London's WWII governmental offices.
• Book a bespoke private tour tailored just for you and your group, or opt for a small group tour, joining up to 6 fellow enthusiasts for a unique exploration.

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WWII Secrets of Westminster, Churchill’s War Rooms & Museum Walking Tour

• Experience WWII from the point of view of an inside operative on this eye-opening walking tour of Westminster, as you pass iconic London sites, including: 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Foreign and Commonwealth Buildings, Westminster Abbey and the Cenotaph National War Memorial , among others.
• Next, head underground to the secret lair and wartime bunker of Sir Winston Churchill as your expert, English-speaking guide describes the tense days and nights living in this strategic labyrinth during the Blitz . Unchanged since 1945, history has been frozen in time in the hallowed halls of the Churchill War Rooms . Enjoy interactive exhibits and an audio guide of the Churchill Museum including recorded speeches of the future Prime Minister himself.
• Spies, secrets and international espionage. For the history aficionado and battle enthusiast, this is a tour not to be missed. A captivating glimpse into Wartime London in the company of a local guide who will bring this rich living history to life. Nowhere else can you walk in the footsteps of men and women who have changed the world quite like this.

Tour Description

What's included.

• Expert, English-speaking tour guide
• Ticket to Churchill War Rooms and reservation fee

Sites Visited

• Churchill War Rooms (inside)
• Houses of Parliament
• No 10 Downing Street
• Foreign and Commonwealth Buildings
• Westminster Abbey

World War II was a difficult time in London. A time when rations were scarce and Nazi bombings split families, sending unaccompanied children to take shelter with guardians in the countryside. As the people of London struggled to stay alive, their leader Winston Churchill battened down the hatches. He took his most trusted cabinet ministers and assistants to a secret bunker under the treasury, where they set up planning rooms wallpapered with maps and carefully planned the downfall of Hitler.

Learn about some of the most important events in recent history and hear stories of great personal sacrifice and triumph on our Churchill War Rooms tours. We combine a guided Westminster tour with a visit to Churchill War Rooms to introduce you to what life was like in London during World War II. With an expert guide on hand throughout (specially chosen for their passion and knowledge of this fascinating time), you’ll travel through the political heart of London, getting acquainted with one of its most controversial leaders and with the personal stories that bring this fascinating time to life.

The tour begins with a guided walking tour of Westminster. Here you’ll explore British politics at 10 Downing Street and hear an introduction to Winston Churchill, a man who inspired love and hatred in equal measures. Your guide will tell you about his close relationship with President Roosevelt and how the two leaders worked together to defeat Hitler. You’ll see Westminster Abbey, the iconic clock at Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the Cenotaph – the national monument for victims of war.

Westminster was the base for the exiled government and its spies, who gathered here to plot the overthrow of Hitler and his fascist allies. We’ll take you to the heart of this underground world when you visit the Churchill War Rooms.

Left exactly as they were in 1945, with pots still on stoves, maps hung on walls, and beds made up and ready for Churchill and his ministers, these corridors offer a glimpse into this time. You’ll use the official audio guide to hear speeches by Churchill and personal testimonials from those who worked here. You’ll see original furnishings like the special sun lamps they used to ensure that they got enough Vitamin D, and the meeting rooms where D-Day was planned.

You'll learn about the men and women who risked their lives to work here, transferring transatlantic calls to President Roosevelt and carefully plotting the routes of the Allied forces. Of course, the biggest character in this story is the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.

Using the fantastic interactive displays at the Churchill Museum – including video excerpts, original radio broadcasts, newspaper caricatures, and testimonials – your expert guide will teach you all about the man behind the overthrow of Hitler. Famous for his inspirational (and often irreverent) speeches, Churchill is a man whose words you won’t soon forget.

Travel back to another time in London’s history and get acquainted with the men and women who helped to shape, not just the course of the city, but the world as we know it today.

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This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.

Yes. After the walking tour outside with your guide, they will escort you to the Churchill War Rooms, where you will be given an audio guide, leaving you are free to explore at your own pace. We allocate one hour in our tour time for this, however you can stay longer, until closing time (6 pm) if you wish.

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Churchill War Rooms Tour

HOUSED IN WHAT WAS ONCE THE BASEMENT OF THE TREASURY BUILDING, THE CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS WAS THE NERVE CENTRE OF WARTIME BRITAIN , A MAKESHIFT BUNKER, WHERE MORE THAN 300 CABINET AND DEFENSE MEETINGS WERE HELD; TOP wartime INFORMATION PASSED THROUGH THESE VERY ROOMS. TODAY IT IS A REMARKABLE AND UNIQUE TIME CAPSULE, MUCH OF THE WAR ROOMS IS DISPLAYED JUST AS IT WAS WHEN THE SPACE WAS LOCKED UP AT THE END OF WWII IN 1945.

A private tour of the Churchill War Rooms with a London Blue Badge Tourist Guide will allow you to delve deeper into this defining moment in British history. Your guide will reveal the significance of specific rooms, share personal stories of those who worked there, and connect the events of World War II to the present day.

As you move through the War Rooms, your expert guide will help you to:

Step back in time: Descend into the labyrinthine underground complex and be transported back to World War II. Imagine Roosevelt’s voice crackling through the Transatlantic Phone Room or Churchill and his advisors strategising amid the hum of machinery and hushed conversations.

Explore history in every corner: The meticulously preserved rooms are filled with original maps, furniture, and equipment including the code-breaking Enigma machine. Walk through the Map Room and see the very tools used to plot the course of the war.

Discover Churchill the leader & the man: Immerse yourself in the life of this iconic wartime Prime Minister. See his personal office, the now-famous red telephone, and even his spartan bedroom where he plotted the course of the war through long nights. Learn how he came to be a style icon, read his less than positive school reports and letters from his wife Clementine and witness his state funeral which was an historic event in its own right.

Go beyond the obvious: A tour of the Churchill War Rooms with your London Blue Badge guide goes beyond the obvious, benefiting from your guide’s insider knowledge you’ll get a deeper understanding of the fortitude of the British people, Churchill’s resolve in the face of adversity, how international cooperation ultimately led to victory and the legacy of the war in contemporary Britain.

As with all Blue Badge Tourist Guide private tours, you can tailor your tour to your specific interests. You also have added flexibility – you can stop to linger at a particular spot, you can ask as many questions as you like, share your thoughts and observations. You’ll be informed and entertained and have the undivided attention of your guide throughout.

This is a half day tour but could be part of a London in WWII full day tour experience. See the outside of HMS Belfast, learn about rationing in WWII, and how VE Day was celebrated in Trafalgar Square plus much more.

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Churchill War Rooms Tour

Tour the Churchill War Room and discover the nerve centre of Britain’s wartime operations – and the man who led them

A Churchill War Rooms Tour is unmissable because…

Nowhere evokes the spirit of wartime London more vividly than the Churchill War Rooms. Located underneath the massive Treasury Building, these rooms were the secret headquarters from which the war was conducted through to the Allied victory in 1945. You’ll discover a maze of conference rooms, offices, rudimentary living quarters and map rooms – all completely authentic. Added in 2005, the Churchill Museum gives a fascinating insight into the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill, Britain’s legendary wartime leader.

Must-sees during a Churchill War Rooms Tour

• The Cabinet Room , where Churchill, the government and the Chiefs of Staff worked long hours, making decisions on which the future of democracy in Europe rested.
• The secret room where Churchill made encrypted telephone calls to Washington.
• The Map Room , with its row of multicoloured telephones, where the worldwide movement of ships, planes, and armies were tracked day and night.
• Churchill’s bedroom from where he made some of his most inspiring radio broadcasts

and in the Churchill Museum

• The great man’s velvet ‘onesie’, his favourite brandy and cigars.
• The young Churchill’s less than favourable school report and his entry in the school punishment book.
• A letter from Churchill’s wife, Clementine telling him to be nicer to people!
• T he Enigma machine – a German code-generator which was successfully cracked.
• Film of Churchill’s funeral, together with the flag which was draped over his coffin.
• The interactive “ Date Table. ” Enter a date and see what happens next!

Book a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for a Churchill War Rooms Tour because…

• Your Guide will explain why The War Rooms were built and their function during the conflict.
• They’ll give an overview of the main events of the War – how it started, the major players and how it eventually ended.
• You’ll learn about the people who worked here and how they coped with life underground.
• You’ll hear stories of Britain at war…air raids, rationing, and the famous Blitz spirit.
• Some guides will be able to share their own family’s experiences with you.
• They’ll point out little details you might miss (ask them about the sugar lumps!).
• You’ll see all the main highlights of the Churchill Museum – particularly useful if time is short.

Please bear in mind that these are not public tours, but private tours conducted by specialist Blue Badge Tourist Guides who will charge a separate fee, details of which can be found on our fees page.

IMPORTANT NOTICE As a result of the awarding winning film ‘The Darkest Hour’ starring Gary Oldman who won an Oscar for Best Actor 2018, the Churchill War Rooms are experiencing a high demand for admission tickets. When planning your trip to London, to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to secure your admission tickets in advance.

The Churchill War Rooms are ideally located within walking distance of Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, and Westminster Abbey. 

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How To Visit the Churchill War Rooms in 2024: Tickets, Hours, and Facts

Eddie Saint-Jean Last Updated: April 30, 2024

This top-secret war-time bunker in London was once only accessible to those with the highest security clearance. Now, you too can visit the Churchill War Rooms — the actual site where Winston Churchill operated in WWII. In this guide, we share everything you need to know about how to visit the Churchill War Rooms including how to get tickets, the best tours, what to see, and more.

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Visiting the Churchill War Rooms: What We’ll Cover

The Churchill War Rooms is where Britain’s greatest Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, led the allied response against Hitler. If you’re interested in WWII, you’ll enjoy exploring the secret underground halls and corridors of the famous War Rooms. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about how to visit the Churchill War Rooms.

• Opening hours and tickets
• How much time to budget for your visit
• What to see in the Churchill War Rooms
• Guided tour options
• Facts and history of the Churchill War Rooms
• Where to eat nearby

Churchill War Rooms Opening Hours and Tickets

Opening Hours:

Open every day, 9:30 am – 6 pm. Last entry 5 pm.

• Adults (Ages 16-64), £27.25
• Children (Ages 5-15), £13.60
• Children under 5, free entry
• Concessions priced at £24.50 are available for those over 65, students, and the disabled. Free admission for one personal assistant accompanying a disabled person.

Pro Tip: Ease the ticket-buying tension by snagging skip-the-line tickets beforehand. It’s the smart move to dodge the crowds and enjoy your day hassle-free.

Address: Clive Steps, King Charles St.

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How Long To Spend at the Churchill War Rooms

Short answer: 2.5 hours

It’s possible to go through the War Rooms and the museum in an hour and a half. But if you want to read every interactive display attentively and study each item closely, it will take around 3 hours and 30 minutes. So, 2 hours and 30 minutes will give you ample time to absorb a considerable amount of info and see all the exhibits at a comfortable pace.

For example, you may want to spend an hour and a half in the Cabinet War Rooms, where Winston Churchill directed the war effort. This is, obviously, a very important section of the bunker. The Churchill Museum will take around an hour. 

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What To See in the Churchill War Rooms

There’s plenty to see in the secret rooms and corridors of the WWII bunker. Don’t miss these top things to see when you visit the Churchill War Rooms.

• The Cabinet Room
• The Churchill Museum
• The Map Room
• The Transatlantic Telephone Room
• Recordings of Churchill’s Famous Speeches 
• Churchill’s Personal Letters
• Churchill’s Bedroom
• Maze of underground corridors

Churchill War Rooms Tour Options

Audio Guides

An audio guide to accompany you on your visit to the Churchill War Rooms is included in your admission ticket. Various languages are available, as well as a family guide or a descriptive guide for visitors with visual impairment.

Churchill War Rooms Private Tours

For anyone interested, the museum offers private “behind-the-glass” tours . An expert guide will give you an exclusive-access tour and deeper insight into this important moment in history. Private tours start at £500 for a group of no more than 10 people.

Facts and History of the Churchill War Room 

• The War Rooms were fully operational and ready to receive Churchill, the Cabinet, and British military chiefs on August 27, 1939.
• The rooms were used 115 times during the war, most often during the Blitz and V-weapon attacks.
• The rooms are protected by a concrete slab three meters thick.
• All the typists and switchboard operators were women. They sometimes worked overnight and slept in a basement called The Dock.
• To stave off health problems caused by the lack of sunlight underground, staff had to strip to their underwear and stand in front of a purpose-built sun lamp.
• The telephones in the War Rooms were inscribed with warnings about the need for secrecy, particularly when using phones.
• The War Rooms opened in 1984, and the Churchill Museum opened in 2005.
• After the Japanese surrender in 1945, the War Rooms were closed on August 16, 1945.
• Parliament decided to make it a historic site in 1948, and preservation work at the Imperial War Museum began in the 1970s.

Places To Eat Nearby

The War Rooms have their own café, but there are other eateries nearby, some of which have interesting political and royal connections. Here are a few suggestions. For more options, see our article on the best restaurants in London.

Churchill War Rooms Café: £ | Quick Snacks —Homemade sandwiches and sausage rolls, also soups and stews. A selection of hot and cold drinks.

Storey’s Gate Café : ££ | Coffee Shop —This building was originally the home of Edward Storey, who was King Charles II’s Keeper of the King’s Birds. Now it’s a perfectly located cafe selling snacks, sandwiches, paninis, and soups. The breakfast, lunches, juices, and beverages tend toward the healthy and green, so you’ll find the likes of sustainably sourced coffee here.

One Twenty One Two Restaurant : ££££ | Modern European —Situated in Whitehall in Westminster’s political heart. Exquisite fine dining, but fish and chips are also on the menu! 

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Churchill War Rooms: Westminster Underground Bunkers Private Tour Private Tour

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• Enjoy the personalised attention of a knowledgeable  private guide  throughout your tour;
• See the  Winston Churchill memorial  and the partially bombed buildings from the blitz;
• Stop at some of the most iconic buildings in London:  Houses of Parliament ,  Westminster Abbey ,  Downing Street,   The Cenotaph,  the  Old War Office ,  MI6 headquarters  and the  Gurkha Soldier memorial ;
• Visit the  Churchill War Rooms  and travel back in time to the times of the  Second World War  while your tour guide gives you a private tour of these underground bunkers;
• Explore the  Cabinet Room,  hidden under the streets of Westminster and hear the stories about those who worked and lived here;
• Discover the  Transatlantic   Telephone   Room , which connected Churchill directly to the US president and find out how they disguised this tiny room;
• See the  BBC Broadcast Room , where all speeches were televised from;
• Visit  the   Map   Room , used around the clock to collate information for King George VI, Churchill,  and the armed forces;
• Walk the  Churchill War Rooms'  top-secret winding corridors and get a glimpse of what life would have been from 1939 to 1945.

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Churchill War Rooms Private Guided Experience

Follow in the footsteps of British prime minister Winston Churchill on this private walking tour. Explore the underground bunkers where plans were laid to repel an invasion of Britain in WWII.

Tour Highlights

• Private tour of Churchill’s War Rooms with an expert local guide
• Unlock the secrets of these historic WW2 bunkers, filled to the brim with important personal and military artefacts.
• Discover the wartime history of Westminster landmarks like Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Downing Street and Whitehall on a private walking tour.
• Perfect for adults or kids. In fact, anyone with an interest in the history of WW2 in Britain.

Description

On September 7th 1940, Nazi Germany sparked lightening war on London, dropping bombs across the city and beginning 57 consecutive nights of terror on Britain’s capital. But how did we get there and what was to happen next?

On a private walking tour with a  local expert guide , discover the grandeur of t he Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cenotaph, Ministry of Defence, 10 Downing Street and Whitehall through the lens of WW2 - learn about the famous British resolve and the reality of life for millions at that time.

As your private guided experience continues, descend below the streets of Whitehall to discover the military bunkers of the Churchill War Rooms , frozen in time and ready to be explored once again.

Roam the top secret corridors with your private guide. Absorb the atmosphere of a Cabinet War Room where the decisions made could lead to victory… or disaster. Chart the course of the war in a Map Room , untouched since 1945.

And learn more about the man who led a nation through their darkest hour in a museum brimming with artefacts from Winston Churchill’s life- from his baby rattle to the cigar and bowler hat he was never seen without.

Discover the reality of life in the bunkers for the men and women who slept, ate and worked here as the bombs rained down overhead. Delve deeper into the history of Britain at war with an Urban Saunters ‘Churchill War Rooms and Westminster in WW2’ - private guided experience.

‘’It is the time to dare and endure.’’ —Winston Churchill

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• Private walking tour of Westminster
• Private guided experience in the Churchill War Rooms
• Tickets and entry reservations to the Churchill War Rooms
• English Speaking local expert guide
• Food & drink
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off

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• Please arrive fifteen minutes before the start time on your voucher
• Please wear comfortable shoes and always carry water.
• There is no large luggage allowed into Churchill War Rooms

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Churchill War Rooms, Private View

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Your British Tours guide will collect you from your London Hotel before leading you on a journey through Churchill’s London and Westminster’s hidden war time secrets.

With exclusive behind the glass access, and a private tour with a Churchill War Rooms’ leading expert, discover the history of some of the most important rooms used by Churchill and his Cabinet during the Second World War, many of which have been left just as they were in May 1945!

Up close, you will see the marks made by Churchill as he scratched away at the arms of his chair in the War Cabinet Room and see the top secret transatlantic telephone where the Prime Minister spoke to President Roosevelt at all hours of the day and night.

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There's so much to take in there already, I'm not sure a private tour would add so much that it would be worthwhile.

What is this private tour actually giving extra to the audio tour ? For that (excessive) amount of money I would expect several hours of being able to access restricted documents, photos, rooms not available to the general public etc etc. Have you checked in detail what the private itinerary actually offers ? Or is it just a hand holding exercise for those unable to take in audio guide material

Most of the rooms are fairly small, so even though you're behind glass you're not very far away from any of the artefacts.

However, as the tour price is per group, if you can get 10 people in your group it's only about twice the price per head of standard admission.

If there are only two of you in the group and you're paying £300 per person ... I don't think on the private tour you're allowed to touch anything.

At that price the least I’d expect is to see the Man himself!

Which tour is it please? One of those organised by IWM or another provider?

Unless you’re really really interested in Churchill and WWII history and/or don’t want to read a guide book in advance or whilst going round and don’t want to make use of the excellent audio guide then I wouldn’t bother.

One thing that concerns me is the number of companies offering “private” Or “out of hours” tours. It might mean you have your own guide but all the people of similar tours are also “behind the glass” with their private guides at the same time.

We found the normal visit was great and the audioguide was excellent.

The behind the glass tour I've just seen online only lasts one hour. You would need to do the normal tour as well IMO.

<< I'm a big WWII buff >>

Thanks everyone. You validated my instinct.

If you go to Uxbridge, you can see one of the WW2 fighter command bunkers, complete with plotting table etc.

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