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Darkest Hour - Parliament and Churchill War Rooms Private Tour

5.0(30 reviews)London, EnglandOperated by Ye Olde England Tours

Duration4 hours 15 min
GroupPrivate tour
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish

About this activity

Spend a day in the political heart of London in Whitehall and Westminster with this tour that visits the mother of all Parliaments where modern the democracy movement got underway and evolved over centuries followed by a private walking tour of Parliament Square and Westminster and then on to the Churchill War Rooms where the fight against tyranny was overseen

What to expect

4 hours 15 min6 stopsPrivate tour

Houses of Parliament
Parliament Square, London, SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom
1 hourAdmission included
We will visit the House of Lords (Upper House), House of Commins (Lower House) and the original Westminster Hall... learning the history following in the footsteps of The Queen, Lord’s and Ladies as well as great leaders such as Churchill, Lloyd George, Thatcher and Blair. (Small group)
15 minutesAdmission included
Another term for the Houses of Parliament. Originally a Royal Palace before it became the Parliament we have today and you'll find out all about it. (Small group)
15 minutesAdmission included
The majestic upper chamber of the Houses of Parliament. It's beautiful purple benches, ornate wood carvings and gold encrusted throne is where each year the Queen opens Parliament. (Small Group)
15 minutesAdmission included
The very famous lower chamber of Parliament where figures such as Lloyd-George, Churchill, Thatcher and Blair amongst many others have spoken at the Dispatch Box as you'll have seen on television. (Small group)
Parliament Square
Westminster, London, SW1P 3BD, United Kingdom
1 hourAdmission included
Having left Parliament, we will visit nearby locations in Westminster relating to Parliament, Churchill, WW2 and Democracy. (Private walking tour).
Churchill War Rooms
King Charles Street, Clive Steps, Westminster, London, SW1A 2AQ, United Kingdom
1 hour 30 minAdmission included
Our tour ends at the Churchill War Rooms with an audio tour of the preserved bunkers from which Sir Winston Churchill ran the war. You will see the famous battle map rooms, briefing areas, his personal bedroom and spaces as well as enjoying the interactive room... all deep below the streets of Westminster. (Audio guide).

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

We can meet you at any Central London hotel, otherwise at the Cafe Nero right next to Westminster Underground Station on Bridge Street.

End

Pickup locations584

The operator lists 584 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

Zedwell Piccadilly CircusGreat Windmill Street, London, W1D 7DH, United Kingdom
The Hoxton, Holborn199-206 High Holborn, Holborn, London, WC1V 7BD, United Kingdom
The Langham, London1C Portland Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 1JA, United Kingdom
Cherry Court Hotel23 Hugh Street, Victoria, London, SW1V 1QJ, United Kingdom
Astons Apartments31 Rosary Gardens, Kensington, London, SW7 4NH, United Kingdom
Avonmore Hotel57 Cartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EL, United Kingdom
Claridge'sBrook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4HR, United Kingdom
Clifton Lodge Apartments45 Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2DD, United Kingdom
ME London336 - 337 The Strand, The Strand with Covent Garden, London, WC2R 1HA, United Kingdom
Howard Winchester Hotel9 Argyle Square, London, WC1H 8AS, United Kingdom
Hilton London Hyde Park129 Bayswater Road, London, W2 4RJ, United Kingdom
Grosvenor House SuitesPark Ln, Mount St, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
hub by Premier Inn London Westminster Abbey hotel21 Tothill Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 9LL, United Kingdom
Marne Hotel34 Belgrave Road, London, SW1V 1RG, United Kingdom
10 Aarden Hotel10-12 St. Georges Drive, London, SW1V 4BJ, United Kingdom
The Bentley London27-33 Harrington Gardens, London, SW7 4JX, United Kingdom
The Continental Hotel36-42 Norfolk Square, London, W2 1RT, United Kingdom
Flemings Mayfair7-12 Half Moon Street, London, W1J 7BH, United Kingdom
DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington100 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4ER, United Kingdom
Holly House Hotel20 Hugh Street, London, SW1V 1RP, United Kingdom
Curzon Residences41 Curzon Street, London, W1J 7UB, United Kingdom
Eden Plaza Kensington68-69 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 5JT, United Kingdom
The Fox Club Mayfair46 Clarges Street, London, W1J 7ER, United Kingdom
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park by IHGCarburton Street, London, W1W 5EE, United Kingdom
The Bloomsbury Hotel16-22 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NN, United Kingdom
Cardiff Hotel5-9 Norfolk Square, Hyde Park, London, W2 1RU, United Kingdom
Best Western Victoria Palace60-64 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1SA, United Kingdom
Montana Hotel London67/69 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4PG, United Kingdom
Comfort Inn London Victoria18/24 Belgrave Road, London, SW1V 1QF, United Kingdom
Abc Hyde Park119-121 Sussex Gardens, London, W2 2RU, United Kingdom
The Suites- St Pancras Hotel Group31 Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EP, United Kingdom
Hyde Park Court Hotel48 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, W2 1RT, United Kingdom
Crescent Hotel49-50 Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9EL, United Kingdom
Hotel Westminster82-83 Eccleston Square, Westminster, London, SW1V 1PS, United Kingdom
An-Nur Hotel74 Queensborough Terrace, London, W2 3SH, United Kingdom
Draycott House ApartmentsDraycott House 10 Draycott Avenue, Chelsea, London, SW3 3AA, United Kingdom
Artist Residence London52 Cambridge Street, London, SW1V 4QQ, United Kingdom
8 Cheviot Hotel8 St. Georges Drive, Victoria, London, SW1V 4BJ, United Kingdom
Conrad London St James22-28 Broadway, London, SW1H 0BH, United Kingdom
European Hotel11-15 Argyle Square, London, WC1H 8AS, United Kingdom

You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We can meet you at any Central London hotel or alternatively from outside Westminster Underground Station, right next to Caffe Nero.

Redemption

• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Do not bring large bags or items you wouldn't bring on a plane. Security is friendly but extremely strict at Parliament and forbidden items will be confiscated.

What's included

Included

Blue Badge guide
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Hotel pickup

Not included

Refreshments
Tube ticket to and from hotel

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

Minimum 1 traveller per booking
Maximum 15 travellers per booking
Age bands: Child (5–15), Adult (16–59), Senior (60–99)

Additional information

Dress code is smart casual
Live Guide in Parliament (small group), Private Westminster walking tour, Audio Guide in War Rooms

Languages

Audio: English
Guide: English

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Important booking information

Booking cut-off: Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation: Manual
Tickets: One per booking
Local time zone: Europe/London
Product code: 8607P59

What you'll be asked when booking

Age of each traveller
First name of each traveller
Last name of each traveller
Your preferred pickup point
Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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