Highlights
Follow the life of Winston Churchill by taking a private tour through the most important and personal sites he knew so well, including skip the line entry tickets to The Churchill War Rooms. Trace his life, career, style and passions through the streets, shops, and buildings special to him. Starting at his childhood home, and those of his great ancestors, the tour moves on to his bachelor days and homes he lived in during his early married years. "I am a man of simple tastes; I am easily satisfied with the best" - Visit tailor shops where Winston Churchill had his suits and hats made, including the famous 'Siren Suits'. Churchill's trade mark Cigar barely left his lips. Visit his Cigar Merchant and sit in the great mans chair. (Smoke a Cigar too if you like) The second part of the tour focuses on the career of Churchill, including The Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing Street, and of course entry to the Churchill War Rooms. A fully private guided tour tailored to you.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Out side the main entrance on Arlington Street. There is a large Window to the right of the steps and we will meet there.
Return Details
- Your Guide will leave you at the War Rooms to enjoy the rest of your day. Entrance Included.
Duration
4 hours - 5 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Spencer House
27 St. James's Place, , London
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)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mayfair
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 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jermyn Street
London
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Turnbull & Asser
71-72 Jermyn St., W1 4 Davies Street, , London
"I am a man of simple tastes; I am easily satisfied with the best." - Winston Churchill. This exclusive shopping area in St James mainly caters to discerning Gentleman with deep pockets. This is where James Bond buys his clothes and Cologne! You will see many of the Sir Winston Churchill frequented shops, including those selling his preferred aftershaves, and even his favorite Cheese Monger.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: James J. Fox & Robert Lewis
19 St. James's Street, , London
Churchill was a snappy dresser, but sometimes he needed something practical but comfortable when out in the grounds of his country estate Chartwell, or during the cold nights watching the bombs falling over London. Enter the 'Romper Suit' or 'Siren Suit' as it became known. Churchill trusted only one company to make these to his specifications, his shirt maker Turnbull & Asser. This company was also the first company Prince Charles gave a Royal Warrant to.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lock & Co. Hatters
, , London
Sir Winston was hardly ever pictured without his trademark Cigar. His favorite brand was Romeo Y Julieta. On this tour you will go to the Cigar Merchant where he bought his Cigars, you can sit in his chair, and even sample a Cigar in the upstairs lounge!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint Margaret's Church on Parliament Square
Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard, London
This St James Hatters has been making hats since 1676. They are the Worlds oldest Hat Shop. In that time they have made hats for some of the most famous (and infamous) people in history. Sir Winston Churchill adopted Lock & Co's Cambridge and Homburg Hats as his trademarks, a long with his Cigar.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament
Parliament Square, London
On 12th September 1908 Winston Churchill married Clementine Hozier at this Church right next to Westminster Abbey. Known as the Parish Church of the House of Commons it was a regular place of celebration, memorial or thanksgiving during the life of Winston Churchill.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Churchill War Rooms
King Charles Street, Clive Steps, Westminster, London
Across the road from the Houses of Parliament the statue of Sir Winston Churchill gazes at his beloved House of Commons. Churchill was offered a peerage, and a Dukedome but turned them both down as this would stop him or his male descendants serving in the house. Let's pause here for a while and discuss the political life and anecdotes of this extraordinary man.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- 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
- Entry to Churchill War Rooms Included
Exclusions
- Oyster Card or Day Travel Card Between Some Stops
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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