Darkest Hour - Parliament and Churchill War Rooms Private Tour

5.0 (30 reviews) 4 h 15 min Private tour

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Inside Parliament — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

House of Commons Chamber - © Parliamentary Copyright (Photos not permitted in the chamber) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 15 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Ye Olde England Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Refreshments
Not included: Tube ticket to and from hotel

Itinerary

Houses of Parliament

one hour Admission 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)
Stop 2

15 min Admission 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)
Stop 3

15 min Admission 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)
Stop 4

15 min Admission 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

one hour Admission included

Having left Parliament, we will visit nearby locations in Westminster relating to Parliament, Churchill, WW2 and Democracy. (Private walking tour).
Churchill War Rooms

1 h 30 min Admission 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).

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

End point

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 or alternatively from outside Westminster Underground Station, right next to Caffe Nero.

Using your ticket

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.

Cancellation

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

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Live Guide in Parliament (small group), Private Westminster walking tour, Audio Guide in War Rooms