Wartime London Small Group Experience

• Guides trained in enhanced hygiene and physical distancing procedures.
• All the coaches are sanitised before the start of every tour
• All the drivers are trained with the latest hygiene protocols and will clean and disinfect all surfaces including handrails, door handles, tables, seats, air-conditioning filters and overhead lockers on a daily basis. 
• All the guests are asked to follow hygiene practices recommended by the World Health Organization including the thorough and regular washing of hands and sanitising when required.
• Hand sanitiser is freely available on board for our guests to use throughout the day. Please bring your own additional hand sanitiser to make you feel comfortable, and washable face mask and gloves, as these may be required to be worn in public in some locations.
• All the guests will be divided into smaller groups at each stop, to ensure the required physical distancing is in place.

From 1939 to 1945 Britain fought for its very survival against the might of the German war machine. Enraged by the air superiority of the Royal Air Force at the Battle of Britain and Britain’s stubborn refusal to surrender, Hitler vowed to destroy London and the spirit of its people ahead of a planned invasion.

Britain was to be bombed into submission, and over the course of 76 consecutive nights between September and November 1940 a third of the city was destroyed, while tens of thousands lost their lives.

Impact of the war in the city

Learn more about the impact of the World War 2 air raids and how they shaped the city of London as we know it today.

See visible signs of bomb damage from the war and visit the remains of at least one church that was destroyed during the blitz and left as a testament to the devastation.

Gain an insight on how the big decisions were taken during wartime and know more about those war heroes that remained in the city to protect the most vulnerable far away from the frontline

Allies Headquarters

See the wartime headquarters from where the Allied leaders coordinated the resistance, including Eisenhower’s Supreme Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), General Sikorski’s London base, and many more.

What's included in the tour:

• Luxurious coach to travel around London, with WiFi and USB charging on-board
• Souvenir Photo-book

What's excluded in the tour:

• Food and additional drinks.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off.

When you book, you will be emailed an order confirmation and you will receive a second email from our supplier confirming your booking. Simply print it out and bring it with you when you meet your guide at the pick-up point at The Original London Visitors Centre, located on Cockspur Street near to Trafalgar Square. Please note that you need to contact the supplier to confirm your tour date and time. Contact details can be found on your e-ticket.

Tour dates and times

• Tour departs: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Tour starts: 9am daily (please arrive 15 minutes prior)
• Tour ends: Approximately 12pm (depending on traffic)
• No tour: 23 December 2020 - 2 January 2021

Departure/Drop off points

• Departs from The Original London Visitor Center. Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross
• Drop off is located outside London Victoria Train Station. Nearest underground station: Victoria (Victoria, district & circle lines)

Restrictions

• This tour is non-refundable once booked
• This tour is not accessible for wheelchair users

Groups

• A maximum of 16 people per booking is allowed to keep the tour small and personal.