Darkest Hour – Parliament and Churchill War Rooms Private Tour

About Location United Kingdom Minimum age 5 Y.O Duration 1 H Group size UP to guests Features Included drinks and equipment Description 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 tour of Parliament Square and then on to the Churchill War Rooms where the fight against tyranny was overseen. Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England 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. Duration: 2 hours Stop At: Palace of Westminster, London SW1A 0AA, UK 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. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: House of Lords, Houses of Parliament, Parliament Sq, London SW1A 0PW, UK 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. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: House of Commons, Houses of Parliament, London SW1A 0AA, UK 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. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3BD England Having left Parliament, we will visit nearby locations relating to Parliament, Churchill, WW2 and Democracy. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Churchill War Rooms, King Charles Street, Clive Steps Westminster, London SW1A 2AQ England 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. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes What’s Included: Blue Badge guide Local guide Professional guide Hotel pickup Private tour Entry/Admission – Houses of Parliament Entry/Admission – Palace of Westminster Entry/Admission – House of Lords Entry/Admission – House of Commons Entry/Admission – Parliament Square Entry/Admission – Churchill War Rooms Departure Point: Portcullis House, London SW1, UK Traveler pickup is offered We can meet you at any Central London hotel or alternatively from outside Westminster Underground Station, right next to Caffe Nero. Departure Time: 09:30 AM Additional Info: Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability Not wheelchair accessible Most travelers can participate Dress code is smart casual Live Guide in Parliament and Parliament Square, Audio Guide in War Rooms This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate Face masks required for guides in public areas Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Social distancing enforced throughout experience Guides required to regularly wash hands Your guide and yourself are welcome to wear face masks and we will keep to the UK law regarding social distancing.