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Private London Blitz Walking Tour and entrance to HMS Belfast
(2) Avis
London
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Ne convient pas aux voyageurs à mobilité réduite
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Step back in time on this private walking tour through London’s wartime history. Discover powerful stories of resilience as you visit iconic sites that witnessed the Blitz. Uncover how Londoners faced WWII’s challenges with unwavering determination.
With your expert guide, learn about St. Paul’s Cathedral, which survived bomb hits and became a symbol of strength. Hear about the firemen who protected it. Visit the ruins of Christ Church Greyfriars, now a peaceful garden memorial. Learn of the bombing raid on Bank Station, where dozens of civilians perished, highlighting the vulnerability of Londoners.
Explore St. Dunstan-in-the-East’s remains, now a tranquil garden, and All Hallows by the T...
Points forts
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Entrance Tickets to HMS Belfast
Private guided tour of the City of London
Guide expert local parlant anglais
An audio guide highlight tour of HMS Belfast
Pourboires
Nourriture et boissons
Prise en charge et retour à l'hôtel
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
The National Firefighters Memorial
The meeting point is at The National Firefighters Memorial, Carter Ln, Peter's Hill, City of London, London EC4V 5EY
The guide will be holding Urban Saunters orange sign.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time on your voucher
Nearest Tube station: Mansion House and St Paul's
Retour
Private London Blitz Walking Tour and entrance to HMS Belfast
(2) Avis
London
À propos
Step back in time on this private walking tour through London’s wartime history. Discover powerful stories of resilience as you visit iconic sites that witnessed the Blitz. Uncover how Londoners faced WWII’s challenges with unwavering determination.
With your expert guide, learn about St. Paul’s Cathedral, which survived bomb hits and became a symbol of strength. Hear about the firemen who protected it. Visit the ruins of Christ Church Greyfriars, now a peaceful garden memorial. Learn of the bombing raid on Bank Station, where dozens of civilians perished, highlighting the vulnerability of Londoners.
Explore St. Dunstan-in-the-East’s remains, now a tranquil garden, and All Hallows by the T...
Points forts
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Entrance Tickets to HMS Belfast
Private guided tour of the City of London
Guide expert local parlant anglais
An audio guide highlight tour of HMS Belfast
Pourboires
Nourriture et boissons
Prise en charge et retour à l'hôtel
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
The National Firefighters Memorial
The meeting point is at The National Firefighters Memorial, Carter Ln, Peter's Hill, City of London, London EC4V 5EY
The guide will be holding Urban Saunters orange sign.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time on your voucher
Nearest Tube station: Mansion House and St Paul's
Retour
Itinéraire
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Cathédrale Saint-Paul
Start your tour at St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of the most iconic buildings of London that became a symbol of defiance during the Blitz. Hear the incredible story of how this grand cathedral, despite taking direct hits from bombers, stood tall in the sky as a beacon of hope for Londoners. Learn about the bravery of the firemen who worked tirelessly to protect it and how the cathedral’s survival became a powerful image of London’s resilience in the face of destruction.
15 minutes
2
Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden
Visit the ruins of Christ Church Greyfriars, a church destroyed during the Blitz but whose remnants serve as a symbol of London’s perseverance. Walk through its peaceful garden, which today serves as a memorial to those who suffered. Learn about the history of the church and how its ruins were preserved as a reminder of the war's lasting impact.
15 minutes
3
Bank Tube Station, London
Next, your tour heads to Bank Station, where on January 10, 1941, a devastating bombing raid struck the area. The station, which had been used as an air-raid shelter, was directly hit, and the explosion killed dozens of civilians seeking refuge underground. Many of the victims were workers who had gone down to the shelter to avoid the nightly bombings. This attack was one of the many during the Blitz that highlighted the vulnerability of civilian shelters and the horrors of wartime life in London. Your guide will share the story of this tragic bombing and explain how these kinds of attacks were an unfortunate reality for Londoners during the war.
15 minutes
4
St. Dunstan à l'Est
Visit St. Dunstan-in-the-East, a church that was severely damaged by bombing in 1941, leaving only its ruins standing. Now a tranquil garden, this site represents the devastation of the Blitz, as well as London’s ability to heal and rebuild. Learn how the church’s remains have become a symbol of the strength of the city, even after so much destruction.
15 minutes
5
Toussaint près de la Tour
Stop at All Hallows by the Tower, one of the oldest churches in London, which miraculously survived the Blitz. This church was a place of refuge for many during the air raids, providing a sanctuary in the midst of destruction. Your guide will share how the church endured despite heavy bombings and became a symbol of hope and survival for the people of London.
15 minutes
6
Tour de Londres
Hear the gripping story of Josef Jakobs, the last person to be executed at the Tower. A German spy who parachuted into Britain in 1941, Jakobs was arrested and subsequently executed by firing squad. His case became one of the most infamous espionage incidents of WWII. Learn about the role of the Tower as a wartime prison for spies, enemy agents, and high-profile figures, and hear about the importance of intelligence during the war.
15 minutes
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HMS Belfast
Finish your tour with a visit to the HMS Belfast, a remarkable WWII warship that played a critical role in defending Britain during the war. Step aboard and explore its decks, including the gun turrets, engine rooms, and crew quarters. Learn about the ship's participation in key events, such as the D-Day landings, the Battle of the Atlantic, and the Arctic Convoys. This floating museum is a testament to the bravery and perseverance of Britain’s sailors and offers a fascinating glimpse into life aboard a Royal Navy warship during wartime.