Winston Churchill's London and The Churchill War Rooms - A Private Tour.
Winston Churchill's London and The Churchill War Rooms - A Private Tour.
Follow the life of Winston Churchill by taking a private tour through the most important and personal sites he knew so well, including skip the line entry tickets to The Churchill War Rooms. Trace his life, career, style and passions through the streets, shops, and buildings special to him. Starting at his childhood home, and those of his great ancestors, the tour moves on to his bachelor days and homes he lived in during his early married years."I am a man of simple tastes; I am easily satisfied with the best" - Visit tailor shops where Winston Churchill had his suits and hats made, including the famous 'Siren Suits'.
Churchill's trade mark Cigar barely left his lips. Visit his Cigar Merchant and sit in the great mans chair. (Smoke a Cigar too if you like)The second part of the tour focuses on the career of Churchill, including The Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing Street, and of course entry to the Churchill War Rooms.A fully private guided tour tailored to you.
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Spencer House
Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace in 1874, but his early years were spent in London. His father Lord Randolph Churchill was the son of the 7th Duke Of Marlborough, the family name being Spencer-Churchill we will start at Spencer House and the smaller house next door where a young Winston grew up. We will talk about his great ancestors, and his relationship to Diana Spencer, (Princess Diana)
10 minutesMayfair
You will also have time to pose with Churchill and Roosevelt at the Allies Statue.
20 minutesHenry Poole & Co
Recently Henry Poole and Co were called upon to make Gary Oldman's suits for the movie The Darkest Hour.
10 minutesJermyn Street
This exclusive shopping area in St James mainly caters to discerning Gentleman with deep pockets. This is where James Bond buys his clothes and Cologne! You will see many of the Sir Winston Churchill frequented shops, including those selling his preferred aftershaves, and even his favorite Cheese Monger.
15 minutesTurnbull & Asser
This company was also the first company Prince Charles gave a Royal Warrant to.
10 minutesJames J. Fox & Robert Lewis
Sir Winston was hardly ever pictured without his trademark Cigar. His favorite brand was Romeo Y Julieta. On this tour you will go to the Cigar Merchant where he bought his Cigars, you can sit in his chair, and even sample a Cigar in the upstairs lounge!
15 minutesLock & Co. Hatters
Sir Winston Churchill adopted Lock & Co's Cambridge and Homburg Hats as his trademarks, a long with his Cigar.
10 minutesSaint Margaret's Church on Parliament Square
On 12th September 1908 Winston Churchill married Clementine Hozier at this Church right next to Westminster Abbey. Known as the Parish Church of the House of Commons it was a regular place of celebration, memorial or thanksgiving during the life of Winston Churchill.
5 minutesHouses of Parliament
Churchill was offered a peerage, and a Dukedome but turned them both down as this would stop him or his male descendants serving in the house. Let's pause here for a while and discuss the political life and anecdotes of this extraordinary man.
10 minutesThe Red Lion
This Pub has served every Prime Minister a drink including Winston Churchill. He certainly wasn't going to break that tradition!
10 minutes10 Downing Street
This famous little street is known the world over. The door that Winston Churchill walked through as Prime Minster in 1940 is preserved and on display in the Churchill War Rooms.
10 minutesBlue Plaque: Sir Winston Churchill
This is an optional stop, a sad one and one that requires some extra walking, but for Churchill fans it may make an important stop to pay respects at the home where he died in January 1965. If you would like to add this stop, please let me know at the start of the tour so I can adjust the itinerary to include it.
10 minutesChurchill War Rooms
As your Private Guide, I will escort you into the War Rooms with skip the line access and offer you an introduction to the site, and advice on getting the most out of your visit, then I will leave you to enjoy this historic site at your leisure.
2 hoursIncluded
- Entry to Churchill War Rooms Included
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Churchill War Rooms
Not Included
- Oyster Card or Day Travel Card Between Some Stops
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- All UK Government guidelines and requirements will be followed at the time of travel.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.