London at War Walking Tour

Explore London's wartime history on our London At War tour. Discover how this small island's capital became a military powerhouse, delving into the history of the British Empire, WWII, and the Cold War.

Starting at the Palace of Westminster and walking through the Mall and Whitehall, we will first learn about the British Empire's conflicts and the establishment of concentration camps in South Africa, and we will hear T.E. Lawrence's famous Lawrence from Arabia's life story. Then, we will delve into WWII, see the Blitz damage, and discuss the decisions made in Churchill’s War Rooms. We will pay our respects at the Cenotaph and the Battle of Britain Monument and finally uncover the Cambridge Spy Ring’s secrets at St Ermin’s Hotel.

Join us in seeing iconic WWII sites and hidden memorials and, most of all, understand London’s role in global conflicts.

During the 2 h 45 min tour, you will see and discover:
Lawrence of Arabia’s London House
The Boer War Memorial
Winston Churchill’s War Rooms
WWII Bunkers & Blitz Damage
The Cenotaph by Downing Street
Monument to the Women of WWII
The Battle of Britain Monument
The Gurkha Memorial
St Ermin’s Hotel