War Memorials of London Private Tour

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

There are thousands of statues and memorials in London, this tour takes a closer look at some of the best and most thought provoking war memorials in Central London.

From the Duke of Wellington and then the Crimean War in the 19th century through the World Wars and other conflicts of the 20th century and right up to the modern day actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. This private 3 hour tour visits some of the most remarkable war memorials in London.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ye Olde England Tours

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Hotel pickup

Not included

Not included: Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Battle of Britain Monument

5 min

We will see the marvellous monument to the pilots of the RAF which is itself in the midst of many other memorials.
Stop 2

15 min Admission not included

We will explore the statues around the Ministry of Defence, largely but not exclusively dealing with the World Wars and other 20th century conflicts.
Stop 3

10 min

We will visit this superb statue in the heart of Whitehall and the nearby Gurkha memorial too.
Women of World War II Memorial

5 min

Learn the meaning behind this imposing monument to the women of WW2.
Stop 5

5 min

Our primary memorial to the fallen from all conflicts since WW1.
Trafalgar Square

15 min

See the beautiful Trafalgar Square and learn all about the famous monuments that dominate the skyline.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

15 min

We will visit this famous parade ground and the memorials all around.
Guard's Division Memorial

5 min

The memorial to the Household Division of WW1
Nelson's Column

5 min

The monument to our most famous naval hero.
Canada Memorial

5 min

Remembering the brave Canadians who served their country.
Stop 11

5 min

This less visited column is the Army equivalent to the nearby Nelsons Column
Crimean War Memorial

5 min

The imposing memorial to the Crimean War is important for more than one reason. Nearby are memorials relating to the RAF and Florence Nightingale.
Wellington Arch

5 min Admission not included

See this wonderful Ceremonial Arch with the statues sat atop to celebrate the great victory at the Battle of Waterloo and find out the secret history about why it is here too.
Machine Gun Corps Memorial

5 min

Memorial to the brave Machine Gun Corps.
The Memorial Gates

5 min

The memorial to the fallen from the Commonwealth nations.
Bomber Command Memorial

10 min

A truly beautiful and awe-inspiring memorial to Bomber Command.
Duke of Wellington Statue

5 min

Sat in front of his magnificent palace, the Duke of Wellington sat astride his mount.
Australian War Memorial

5 min

A memorial to the brave Australians who served their country.
New Zealand Memorial

5 min

The monument to remember the brave New Zealanders who served their country,
Royal Artillery Memorial

5 min

Perhaps the most mournful memorial in London, the death and suffering of the WW1 Western Front is overwhelming.
Animals in War Memorial

5 min Admission not included

This touching memorial is dedicated to those brave and suffering creatures who had no choice but to give their lives for our freedom.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We can meet you at your Central London hotel or otherwise the tour would start just outside Caffe Nero (opposite Big Ben) and right next to the exit of Westminster Underground Station.

End point

Alternatively we can finish at Marble Arch Station if we go on and see a final war memorial which is away from the others but well worth seeing.
The tour generally ends at the historic Hyde Park Corner which is full of things to see and explore and has a tube station for easy onward travel.

Pickup points

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
The Hoxton, Holborn
The Langham, London
Cherry Court Hotel
Astons Apartments
Avonmore Hotel
Claridge's
Clifton Lodge Apartments
ME London
Howard Winchester Hotel
Hilton London Hyde Park
Grosvenor House Suites

and 572 more pickup points

We can meet you at any Central London hotel, not just those listed. Then we'd walk or go by Underground to the tour starting point.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.