War Memorials of London Private Tour | La Vacanza Travel

War Memorials of London Private Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, London
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  • 3 hours
  • London
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

There are thousands of statues and memorials in London, this tour takes a closer look at some of the best and most thought provoking war memorials in Central London.

From the Duke of Wellington and then the Crimean War in the 19th century through the World Wars and other conflicts of the 20th century and right up to the modern day actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.  This private 3 hour tour visits some of the most remarkable war memorials in London.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Battle of Britain Monument, 8 Victoria Embankment Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2AB England

We will see the marvellous monument to the pilots of the RAF which is itself in the midst of many other memorials.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ministry of Defence, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB, UK

We will explore the statues around the Ministry of Defence, largely but not exclusively dealing with the World Wars and other 20th century conflicts.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Royal Tank Regiment Memorial, Whitehall Ct, London SW1A 2HE, UK

We will visit this superb statue in the heart of Whitehall and the nearby Gurkha memorial too.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Women of World War II Memorial, Whitehall What3words: Zips.scared.forms, London SW1 England

Learn the meaning behind this imposing monument to the women of WW2.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET, UK

Our primary memorial to the fallen from all conflicts since WW1.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England

See the beautiful Trafalgar Square and learn all about the famous monuments that dominate the skyline.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England

We will visit this famous parade ground and the memorials all around.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Guard's Division Memorial, 1 Horse Guards Road Prospicente a witwhall parade, London SW1A 2HQ England

The memorial to the Household Division of WW1

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square, London England

The monument to our most famous naval hero.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Canada Memorial, Green Park Westminster, London SW1A 1AA England

Remembering the brave Canadians who served their country.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Duke of York Monument, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AJ, UK

This less visited column is the Army equivalent to the nearby Nelsons Column

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Crimean War Memorial, Waterloo Place, London England

The imposing memorial to the Crimean War is important for more than one reason. Nearby are memorials relating to the RAF and Florence Nightingale.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Wellington Arch, 1 Apsley Way Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner Roundabout, London W2 2UH England

See this wonderful Ceremonial Arch with the statues sat atop to celebrate the great victory at the Battle of Waterloo and find out the secret history about why it is here too.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Machine Gun Corps Memorial, 4 Duke of Wellington Place, London SW1W 0QH England

Memorial to the brave Machine Gun Corps.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Memorial Gates, Constitution Hill Green Park, London England

The memorial to the fallen from the Commonwealth nations.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bomber Command Memorial, Hyde Park Green Park, London W2 2UH England

A truly beautiful and awe-inspiring memorial to Bomber Command.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Duke of Wellington Statue, Hyde Park Corner opp. Apsley House, London W2 2UH England

Sat in front of his magnificent palace, the Duke of Wellington sat astride his mount.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Australian War Memorial, Hyde Park opp. Apsley House, London W2 2UH England

A memorial to the brave Australians who served their country.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: New Zealand Memorial, Hyde Park, London W2 2UH England

The monument to remember the brave New Zealanders who served their country,

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Royal Artillery Memorial, Grosvenor Pl, London SW1X 7TA England

Perhaps the most mournful memorial in London, the death and suffering of the WW1 Western Front is overwhelming.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Animals in War Memorial, Brook Gate, Park Lane Hyde Park, London England

This touching memorial is dedicated to those brave and suffering creatures who had no choice but to give their lives for our freedom.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Private tour

Exclusions
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Caffè Nero, Unit B, Portcullis House, 1-2 Bridge St, London SW1A 2JH, UK
Traveler pickup is offered
We can meet you at any Central London hotel, not just those listed. Then we'd walk or go by Underground to the tour starting point.


Departure Time

09:30 AM


Return Details

1: Hyde Park Corner Station, Underground Ltd, London SW1X 7LY, UK
2: Marble Arch Underground Station Underground Ltd, Oxford St, London W1C 1CX, UK

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


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