Winston Churchill's London - A Very Small Group Walking Tour
Learn all about Winston Churchill’s life on this very small and personal, history-themed tour. Pick from several convenient tour times, and set off with just your guide for company. You’ll see where Churchill lived as a child and as a young man, will discover where he purchased his suits, and will even visit his preferred cigar shop. Next, see the church where he married, admire 10 Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament. Then finish at the Churchill War Rooms where your guide will share its fascinating history.
You will have the option to visit the Churchill War Rooms after your tour concludes taking all the knowledge you have learnt to enhance your visit.
The Private version of this tour has achieved 100% Five Star Reviews, and is now available in this new smaller group option to enable more travelers to learn about Britain's greatest Prime Minister.
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Winston Churchill's London - A Very Small Group Walking Tour
What's included in Winston Churchill's London - A Very Small Group Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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)
Mayfair
A walk around the most exclusive area of London. This part of the tour focuses on the young, ambitious, war hero and bachelor Winston Churchill, keen to make a mark in the world. We will visit his first Childhood home, Bachelor pad, and the home he set up with his Wife Clementine, plus a visit to some of his favourite tailors. You will also have time to pose with Churchill and Roosevelt at the Allies Statue.
Savile Row
This is where you go to get a bespoke Suit, Shirt, or formal wear. Stop at Henry Poole and Co. This historic Saville Row Tailor has had a long association with the Churchill family. They made suits for Winston's father Randolph, and many for Winston throughout his life. (They produced the famous Pinstripe Suit in the Tommy Gun photo of Churchill.) Apparently Winston Churchill still owes the company some money, and the Tailors would always find Cigar Stubs in the pockets when suits came in for alterations. Recently Henry Poole and Co were called upon to make Gary Oldman's suits for the movie The Darkest Hour.
Inclusions
- Guided tour
- Entry to Churchill War Rooms
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Next to the main entrance of the Ritz Hotel at the top of Arlington Street.
End Points
- The tour finishes outside the Churchill War Rooms. If you intend to visit the war rooms, it is highly recommended to pre book tickets via their website.
