Learn about one of London's most defining periods - the Blitz and London during the 'phony war.' You'll walk past damaged remains such as Christopher Wren's lost Grey Friar, and miraculously saved icons such as St. Paul's Cathedral.
WW2 London Walking Tour
- Learn about the city's rebuild.
- Visit war memorials.
- Hear stories of determination.
On September 3rd, 1939 the United Kingdom declared war on Germany. Over a year later on the 7th of September 1940, London was at the receiving end of Germany's ‘Lightning’. The Blitz. For 56 out of the next 57 days and nights, London would be reduced to rubble, but not Londoners, who Kept Calm and Carried On.
This tour will take you back in time to one of London's most defining periods. You will learn all about the Blitz and London during the 'phony war.'
You'll walk past damaged remains such as Christopher Wren's lost Grey Friar, and miraculously saved icons such as St. Paul's Cathedral. Together with your guide, you'll uncover hidden treasures that were unearthed during the war and you'll learn who was responsible for the rebuilding of our city.
Expect memorial gardens, harrowing tales, heroic deeds, and tragic losses.
This tour will uncover the behind-the-scenes world of London at war, revealing how these terrifying events have reshaped and rebuilt the city that we know today.
- Licenced Local Tour Guide
- Digital Ticket
- Meet Fellow Travelers
- Food
- Gratuities
Start Location: Blackfriars, Queen Victoria Street, London, UK
- Tour is in English.
- This is not a food tour.
- 2 hours
- Participants must book in advance.
- Tour is in English.
- Tour runs on pay-what-you-like model
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Free Ticket | RETAIL PRICE |
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Adult (5 - 80 years) | N/A |
We've been featured in travel guides like Lonely Planet, top press like the New York Times, and travel bloggers from all over the world. We have given tours to Hollywood stars, foreign ambassadors, and local elementary schools.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 5
- Category: Walking & Bike Tours



