World War II History in London Private Guided Tour

London, England

2 to 7 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Uncover London’s fascinating WWII history as you visit key sites from the period, such as Westminster Palace, the Cenotaph, and the Royal Air Force Memorial on this private walking tour. Choose from a variety of different tour options, from 2 hours to a full-day tour, with longer tours offering additional stops such as the Churchill War Rooms and the Imperial War Museum.

Explore London’s WWII monuments, museums, and memorials
Visit the Churchill War Rooms & Imperial War Museum on longer tours
Choose from multiple departure times and tour options
Benefit from the undivided attention of a private 5-star guide

What's Included

Private Walking Tour of London WWII Sights (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
Lots of information about Britain in World War II
Skip-the-line tickets to the Churchill War Rooms (only in 4 and 7-hour options)
Free admission to the Imperial War Museum (only in 7-hour option)

Skip-the-line tickets to the Churchill War Rooms (in 2-hour option)
Admission to the Imperial War Museum (in 2 and 4-hour options)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Waterloo Place

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Imperial War Museum London

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Naval Division War Memorial

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Westminster

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Churchill War Rooms

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions included in the itinerary depends on the selected option. Churchill War Rooms and the Imperial War Museums are not included in a 2-hour tour.
3- and 4-hour tours: due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-10 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
Skip-the-line tickets to Churchill War Rooms are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office.
Free admission to Imperial War Museums includes the permanent exhibition only.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.1

based on 10 reviews

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Great tour for History Buffs

ThomasD_D, Oct 2025

This is a full-blown walking tour. Having both hips replaced in less than a year made it tough. However, I am also a huge history buff who had a father and at least three uncles in WWII. I also admired Churchill. However, my sister who isn't as much of a history buff wasn't thrilled with this tour. My wife enjoyed it, but if someone in your party isn't into it, don't let them spend their money on something they may not like.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your service-related family history—it adds a meaningful layer to your visit. We’re glad you and your wife enjoyed the tour, and we appreciate your honest advice about the walking and the history focus. We always want everyone to have a great time, so your feedback is very helpful for future guests to choose the right experience for their interests and needs.

Not recommended, not worth the money, very disappointing.

Sheryl_C, May 2025

The guide, Rosemary, was not well-informed, insightful or engaging. A self-guided audio tour will do.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Sheryl, We are sorry to hear that our tour did not meet your expectations. We would like to confirm, that we cooperate with professional, certified guides and we continuously monitor their performance to ensure the highest standards of service. We would therefore like to confirm, that we will contact our guide to address this matter further. We value your opinion, and it is important to us to improve our services and provide the highest quality. Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. Best regards. Rosotravel Team

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Stephanie_C, May 2025

For those interested in WWI & WWII this is a must do. The Imperial War museum is fascinating! I wish it got more publicity. Churchill’s War Room - it is a great way to meet the man and experience what it was like to be hunkered down during the Blitz. Our guide, Matt, was brilliant! Informative and personable. A day that we will remember for a long time!

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Stephanie, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and had a great experience with us. We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team

Over priced

Jacqueline_R, Mar 2025

This is an over priced tour. Having done several military tours in Europe this was the least value for money and lack if knowledge. We knew more than the guide and was telling them. If you want to see the war rooms just book directly

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations and that you felt it was not good value for money. This is definitely not the experience we want to provide. We take comments about the quality of our guides very seriously. Our goal is always to offer insightful, well-researched, and engaging tours led by knowledgeable professionals. I regret that this wasn’t your experience, and I will personally follow up with the guide involved to review this situation carefully. Regarding pricing, our tours include not only entry but also the services of a guide to provide historical context and enhance the experience — but I fully understand if you felt this aspect was lacking in your case. Once again, I truly apologize for the disappointment, and I appreciate your honest feedback, which helps us improve. If there is anything else you would like to share or if you'd like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Bait and Switch

Joseph_W, Jun 2024

The guide was great. It was not a rote droning on of simple facts. However, we booked it from a site promising Churchill War Room and that didn’t happen because it’s NOT included in the two hour version. Something NOT apparent on the web site. When I asked about it they made no effort to make it right. They even told our guide we never responded to them-even though they replied to our response.

Andy was a tremendous...

Luis_N, Mar 2024

Andy was a tremendous guide. Very knowledgeable and insightful. The War Rooms and Churchill Museum is extraordinary. We really enjoyed the tour despite the rainy weather… albeit typical of London!!! Will recommend this tour to friends and family!! Thanks