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Description
Sign up for this tour to see the important sites related to World War II in the UK's capital, including the National Army Museum with artifacts from the Second World War. Travel to Blitz, which was the target for the V1, flying bomb cruise missiles and V2 ballistic missiles and see the Cabinet War rooms, now promoted as the Churchill War rooms and the Imperial War Museum.
Highlights
- Explore Blitz, the target for the V1, flying bomb cruise missiles
- See the Cabinet war Rooms and Imperial War Museum Duxford
- Listen to the real stories of WW2 at the National Army Museum
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- Meet your guide upon arrival and start your guided tour to the following places to learn about the history of world war II:
- Winston Churchill
- Winston Churchill, voted the Greatest Britain ever, was the war leader who epitomised the British Wartime spirit. But there is more to the story of how British defiance and war leadership. London is where many of the decisions were made, and many protagonists lived and worked. Seeing where Churchill and his colleagues worked, lived and dined is a route to understanding something about them as people.
- The Battle of Britain
- The Battle of Britain was an epic part of Britain's national story and one of the proudest for the Royal Air Force. It was the first time that Hitler's forces had been thwarted in the Second World War. There is much to see in London and the suburbs, on the ground and air. Much is still there: airfields, radar sites, the control system that enabled the RAF to meet every attack.
- The War at Sea
- The story of Britain, an island nation, is interlinked with that of its navy. London was once the world's largest port, and there is still much to see. Besides the cruiser HMS Belfast moored near Tower Bridge, there is a surviving convoy escort veteran that sailed 250,000 miles. One in four men and women who served in the merchant navy died during the Second World War. Churchill once remarked that the war against the U Boats was the only thing that kept him awake at night. There are places in London to tell the stories of the war at sea, from preserved ships, memorials and museum artifacts.
- The Home Front
- The everyday life of Londoners during the war is a fascinating story. It's a chance to explore the truths that lay behind the legend of the Blitz Spirit. Imagine the terrible preparations that had to be made to deal with the threat of fire from above: an air raid warning organisation; fire services, rescue teams and first aid. And then there is the story of what happened to the people who lost everything their home, possessions and family members. There are stories of heroism and endurance, and around is the evidence of these stories. There was another side to wartime London too. It was a golden age for criminals. The police had other things to worry about, and air raids and the blackout provided opportunities. Wartime separation and the imminent possibility of extinction were a background to a social life that had something of the swinging sixties.
- Capital of Free Europe
- Only 3% of pre-war Londoners were foreigners. But 1940 brought an influx of exotic uniformed foreigners as well as refugees. London was the home of the governments in exile of Poland, the – Netherlands, Belgium, France-and Yugoslavia. Polish, French, Belgian and Czech airmen flew and fought above London. Spies were recruited and trained, and the Special Operations Executive planned to set Europe Ablaze. There are also personal stories of how these exiles got on with the British.
- After Peral Harbour brought the United States into the war, London was home to the Headquarters of the US Army in the European Theater of Operations and the base from which Eisenhower and his allied staff planned D Day. London was the recreational destination of American servicemen too.
- The Blitz
- The Germans launched three aerial campaigns to destroy the British will to resist. The bombing campaign, mainly from September 1940 to May 1941, is well remembered as the Blitz. London also was the target for the V1, flying bomb cruise missiles and V2 ballistic missiles. This was Hitler's plan to win the war in '44. If he could terrorise London, he could prevent the allies from liberating Europe. Come and see the evidence of this campaign and hear about how these attacks were defeated.
- Museums
- London is home to many museums with artifacts from the Second World War. The Imperial War Museum sees itself as is "a leading authority on conflict and its impact, focusing on Britain, its former Empire and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present." There are five sites, four of which are within an hour or so of London. The Imperial War Museum Kennington, The Cabinet War rooms, now promoted as the Churchill War rooms, HMS Belfast and the Imperial War Museum Duxford, which has a huge collection of aircraft, vehicles and equipment at Duxford Airfield. The National Army Museum and Royal Air Force museum tell the story of Britain's army and air force. There is an overwhelming choice, and the historian guide can take you to the relevant highlights objects and interpret them in a way relevant to your interests.
- Second World War Food
- The tour can provide samples of Second World War food prepared for wartime recipes as an option! The cost depends on the size of your group and gastronomic ambitions!
What's Included
London tour guide services by a professional historian
Maps and other supporting material handout
Tailored tour
What's Excluded
Meals: Can recommend cafes, bars, restaurants and takeaway experiences to suit your taste and the size of your group. For large groups, can recommend menus. Can picnic in good weather
Transportation: This will depend on the size of your group. Can advise and book suitable transport and drive or share the driving
Museum entrances
Know before you go
There is so much to see in London that the key is to select the things of greatest interest. The guide can tailor the walks to the client’s interests, selecting the relevant highlights and supporting the tours with a depth and breadth of knowledge for those who would like to talk in-depth.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | GBP 450 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 581 / person