London’s Original Private Churchill Tour
Walk in the footsteps of Britain’s finest hour
A private walking tour through Churchill’s London — Piccadilly, Whitehall, Parliament Square — followed by skip-the-line access to the Churchill War Rooms.
Presidents, senators, generals, and foreign dignitaries have all taken this tour. Said by politicians and military to be the best tour in London, this is the original private Churchill walking tour — and there is no imitation that comes close.
Led by a historian who has been invited to film international television features on Churchill’s legacy, this is the tour that separates those who visited London from those who truly understood it.
World-class credentials
Our guides have worked with the BBC, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and international broadcasters.
Skip-the-line War Rooms
Priority tickets to the Churchill War Rooms are included — no queuing, no waiting, straight in.
Beyond the obvious
Hidden treasures, secret doors, and stories that don’t appear in guidebooks — the Churchill only insiders know.
Just you and your guide
No groups, no crowds, no rushing. Your pace, your questions, your experience.
The tour
A journey through Churchill’s London
From the tailors of Savile Row to the underground bunker that held the fate of the free world.
Piccadilly — Savile Row & The Allies Memorial
We begin in Piccadilly, as iconic today as it was during the Blitz. Follow Churchill to Savile Row — the world’s finest tailoring street — and learn of his lifelong battle between expensive tastes and a modest bank account. Sit on the famous Allies Memorial bench alongside Churchill and President Roosevelt — the two men who led the free world.
Bond Street & Burlington Arcade
Through Bond Street and into the Burlington Arcade — bombed in the Blitz, yet today you’d never know. Discover Churchill’s lesser-known hobby, the arcade’s pivotal role in the creation of the Victoria Cross, and unexpected connections to James Bond and Indiana Jones. You’ll even discover Churchill’s most surprising invention — and see it.
St James’s — Cigars, Champagne & Childhood
Visit J.J. Fox, the cigar shop that supplied Churchill, where a hidden London treasure awaits inside. Pass Berry Bros. & Rudd, with its deep ties to both the Royal Family and Winston himself. See the house where Churchill grew up, the shop older than the United States where he bought his hats, and the old Texas Embassy. Then down The Mall towards St James’s Palace.
Trafalgar Square & the Admiralty
Discover the Boer War memorial and Churchill’s remarkable role in it. See the Admiralty building where he served in WW1 — and Admiralty Arch, where WW1 in a very real sense began. Nearby, the wartime Citadel: the last-stand point had Nazi Germany succeeded in invading Britain.
Whitehall — Spies, Generals & Downing Street
Into the world’s most famous government district. See the War Office and Ministry of Defence. Learn of Field Marshal Montgomery’s unique relationship with Churchill. See Downing Street, Churchill’s wartime home — and don’t be surprised if a current minister passes by. We pause at the Cenotaph and the Women of War Memorial.
Parliament Square & Westminster
The Houses of Parliament. Westminster Abbey. The modest church where Churchill married Clementine in 1908. And the most famous statue of Churchill in existence — with the extraordinary story of why it stands where it does, close to one of the pubs he regularly visited. Britain’s only Nazi memorial is also nearby, with the remarkable story behind it.
The Churchill War Rooms — Skip-the-Line
Your priority tickets are waiting. Enter the underground bunker hidden for decades after the war, only rediscovered at the end of the 20th century. Explore the Churchill Museum, walk through the very rooms where Churchill lived and worked during the Blitz — his bedroom, his office, the map rooms, the kitchens. The place where history was made, precisely as it was left.
“Said by travel agents, politicians and military to be the best tour in London. Presidents, senators and congress members have joined us. Generals and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission too. We are simply honoured by the trust they place in us.” — Stephen Liddell, Historian & Founder
Stephen holds a BA and MA in History, has published four number-one books including Lest We Forget, and has been invited to film international television features on the achievements and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. When you book this tour, you are in genuinely expert hands.
What’s included
Everything taken care of
Priority skip-the-line War Rooms ticketsNo queue, no waiting — straight into the bunker.
Churchill War Rooms audio guideThe full audio guide experience throughout the underground complex.
Private expert guideA historian who truly knows and loves this subject — not a script reader.
Hotel collection at 9:30amMet at your central London hotel — no need to find a meeting point.
4-hour private experienceEntirely at your own pace — your questions, your interests, your tour.
Free cancellationCancel up to 7 days before your tour, no questions asked.
Not included: London Underground travel card (easily purchased on the day).
Prices & availability
Book your Churchill Tour
All prices are per person and include War Rooms skip-the-line tickets. The smaller your group, the lower the per-person cost.
✓ Departure: 9:30am from your central London hotel
✓ Duration: approx. 4 hours including War Rooms
✓ Free cancellation up to 7 days before
✓ All entrance tickets included
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What guests say
“Absolutely the best tour I have ever taken anywhere in the world. Our guide’s knowledge was extraordinary — we learned things about Churchill that we simply never knew. The War Rooms were the perfect finale.”
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“We had done many tours of London before. This was on another level entirely. Private, intimate, and filled with stories that brought history alive. The best day of our trip — without question.”
TripAdvisor Reviewer
“Our group included historians and military officers and everyone was impressed. Stephen’s knowledge and passion are remarkable. You feel the history in every single street. Truly unforgettable.”
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prices
Departure Time:9.30am
City Location: London
Duration of Tour including War Rooms: 4 hours
Standard Adult Prices per person excludes tube travel ticket.
1 Adult = £180
2 Adults = £150
3 Adults = £140
4 Adults = £120
5 – 10 Adults = £110
To make a booking please use the calendar and form below or for more information yeoldeenglandtours@gmail.com
Alternatively you can book by using the automated booking process with Viator below.
Below on a rather cold March afternoon, I was honoured to be invited to record a piece for international television. The feature was on the achievements and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. Even my tourist from Australia wanted to get involved! Stephen in the hat below has even had a WW1 history book published (Lest We Forget).
Our Churchill Walking Tour on TV
