If you find yourself feeling a bit intimidated by London or simply desiring broader knowledge of one of the great cities of the world, DEFINITELY book this tour.
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London at War Tour
Full-Day Tour
Discover London’s Darkest Hour
Inside Two London Icons
Step back in time on this tour of two of London’s iconic World War II locations: Churchill War Rooms and St. Paul’s Cathedral. We’ll take you back to the days of the Blitz and share stories of survival and resistance for a sense of London life in the 1940s.
This Private Tour Includes
Meeting your private specialist guide at your hotel or apartment
Private interior guided tour of the Churchill War Rooms
Lunch recommendation and reservation made by us (food at your own cost)
Private interior guided tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral, including climbing the legendary dome
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Tour Details
Price
1-2 guests:
£610 by public transport
£995 with a premium chauffeured vehicle
3-5 guests:
£810 by public transport
£1195 with a premium chauffeured vehicle
6-10 guests:
£1150 by public transport
£1870 with a premium chauffeured vehicle
11-14 guests:
£1400 by public transport
£2120 with a premium chauffeured vehicle
For groups of over 14 guests, please email requests@totallytailored.com.
Time
9AM – 4PM
Meeting point
Your professional local tour guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment, or central London location. Airport transfers can be arranged for an additional charge – just email us at requests@totallytailored.com
Availability
Monday-Saturday, year-round
This tour doesn’t run 24th-26th December.
If you would like a tour on these days, please email our team at requests@totallytailored.com
Not included
Lunch, transport
Languages Available
If you would like this tour in another language please email requests@Totallytailored.com
Sample Itinerary
We Come to You
Your expert private guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment, or central London location.
See the Seat of Power at Churchill War Rooms
Your specialist guide will lead you through the underground bunker that was Churchill’s command centre during World War Two. See the famous map room (as featured in Darkest Hour), and learn the stories of what was said over the red telephone line to the White House.
Westminster at War
Enjoy exterior views of the landmarks of Westminster like the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and 10 Downing Street. Hear from your guide how ancient traditions adapted to the needs of wartime, including the habits of the Royal Family, as seen in the King’s Speech.
Lunch at a Location of Your Choice
Let Totally Tailored look after your lunch arrangements – just let us know your preference during the booking, and we’ll book something to suit you (food and drink at your own cost)
Wartime London: Bombed but Unbowed
Travel to St. Paul’s Cathedral, seeing the impact of the Blitz on London’s architecture. As you go, you’ll hear about the adventures that happened in the Blackout and see the marks of war that still survive in modern London. Trace the bomb damage on the side of the Royal Air Force church which has been preserved as a memorial.
St. Paul’s, a Symbol of Resistance
Enjoy a private interior tour of St. Paul’s with your guide, including a visit to the famous Whispering Gallery. Hear the story of its miraculous escape from a direct bomb strike and how it became an icon of Britain’s fighting spirit.
Advice and Support for the Rest of Your Trip
We like to stay in touch, so if there are any questions, big or small, for the rest of your trip, we welcome you to get in contact(opens in a new tab) with our team. We’re always happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all our tours are private and can be customized to our guests’ interests.
We will normally spend an hour to an hour and a half in each interior, however this can be shortened or extended depending on your interests,.
This tour is designed for groups of up to 14 guests. If you’d like to take the tour with a larger group, please email requests@totallytailored.com and we will do our very best to accommodate you.
Tips for your guide are never expected, but they do show you think your guide did a brilliant job! If you would like to tip your guide, please do so directly during the tour (10 – 15% is customary).
Have More Questions?
Check Out Our FAQ Page or Get in Touch at London@totallytailored.com
Guests Love Our Tours
Top draw tour! Alan was great! He showed us all the main sites in one day including an amazing whisky place. Like having a friend for the day.
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Charley tailored the tour to our specific dietary needs (in this case, pregnant and gluten free, no easy feat), and we had a great time going through borough market and outside to other lovely pubs and markets that we never would have found by ourselves. A+
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