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Free tour
London at War tour by Walkative!
5.00
Excellent (2 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Languages: English
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Registered on 06 June 2024
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Walkative was established in 2007 by a group of young enthusiasts who also happened to be licensed tour guides. Today, we operate in 20 cities in countries across all of Europe and beyond, including France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Ukraine and Israel. We have already guided more than 3 million tourists, with more than 350 000 in 2023 only! Despite this growth, we stay true to our values: be local and present the history of our cities in a professional, yet entertaining way, accessible for everybody, regardless their budget. We provide service not only in big, well established places like Berlin, Paris or Krakow, but also smaller, less known, yet no less fascinating locations, like Nice, Toruń or Lublin. We cooperate with highly trained, professional guides providing both engaging tip-based and regular fixed-price tours. And most importantly - we know our cities by heart! Join us and stay Walkative!
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description


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, establishment of concentration camps in South Africa, and hear T.E. Lawrence's, famous Lawrence from Arabia, life story. Then we will delve into WWII, see 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 to see iconic WWII sites, hidden memorials, but 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

Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Abingdon Street (Stop L, London SW1P 3JU, UK
Burghers of Calais Statue in Victoria Tower Gardens South Park, right by Parliament - look for the guide with a yellow umbrella!
1
Outside visit
South African Royal Artillery Memorial
2
Outside visit
Churchill War Rooms
3
Outside visit
The Cenotaph
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews
5.00
Excellent (2 ratings)

By category

Professionalism
5.00
Fun
4.50
Expression
5.00
Quality
5.00
Route
0.00

Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.