Discover the devastating effect the Second World War had on the city of London as your Evan Evans Expert Guide brings the story of this chapter in British history to life over 75 years later. Visit the most important wartime headquarters used by the Allies, see evidence of bomb damage, surviving signs locating life-saving air raid shelters, and the monuments and statues dedicated to our wartime heroes. Your Guide will be waiting to greet you at The Original London Visitors Centre, located on Cockspur Street near to Trafalgar Square. The Original London Visitors Centre is around a 10-minute walk from either Piccadilly Circus Underground Station (serviced by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo Lines) or Charing Cross Station (serviced by National Rail, Bakerloo and Northern Lines). 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. 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. 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. 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. See the building where ‘Operation Overlord’ wad planned, including the Allied landings on D-Day – the largest air, naval and land operation in history. You’ll also see where Sir Winston Churchill delivered his victorious VE Day speech and the sites where, almost 6 years earlier, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain broadcasted the British declaration of war.
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and if you’re looking for a family-friendly Christmas adventure, look no further than our lively London Christmas lights tour. Our open-top double-decker buses are as red and shiny as Rudolph’s nose and are waiting to transport you to a world of Christmas magic!
Join us at Haymarket and we’ll take you to the best of London’s twinkling Christmas lights as we go dashing through the city’s most iconic streets, from Oxford Circus to Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus to Westminster Bridge.
London really does go all out with its Christmas light displays. Peer up at the night sky brimming with shimmering stars on Oxford Street and delight in Regent Street’s famous Spirit of Christmas offering with its beautiful angels soaring into the sky. Don’t even think about leaving your camera at home, as our top-deck, unobstructed views provide the ultimate opportunity to snap a first-rate Christmas selfie.
The festive frolics don’t end there - get ready to indulge your inner child as you belt out your favourite chrimbo tunes with your fellow revellers.
Book with us today and have yourself the merriest little Christmas!
The Great Fire of London, September 1666, was one of the capital's most historically significant events. Leaving destruction and despair in its wake, the fire also led to the modernisation of housing and infrastructure, forcing large attitudinal changes towards safety and poverty
- Learn about a momentous moment in London's history – the effects of which are clearly visible today
- Trace the path of the fire, from Pudding Lane to St Paul's Cathedral
- See other key Great Fire sites like Monument and piece together pictures and archive material
- Get personalised suggestions for post-tour reading, documentaries to watch and other interesting sights to visit
- Focus on what interests you: from history, architecture and sightseeing to fire engines
- Visit a medieval tavern, frequented by Dickens, that survived the fire
In the early hours of September 2nd, 1666, a small fire broke out at a bakery on Pudding Lane. The conditions were optimal for disaster – the timber houses were situated in extremely close proximity to one other, one witness reporting that you could wake up in the morning, open the window and shake hands with your neighbour. The city had also been plagued by drought for about 6 months, meaning that the timber was particularly dry. The fire escalated rapidly, burning down around 13,000 homes and 87 churches over the course of four days and severely damaged St Paul’s Cathedral. What happened and how did the fire wreak so much havoc?
On this Private Great Fire of London Tour, you will learn about how the fire began and how it spread. Debate some of the key issues surrounding the topic with your expert guide. If not for Baker Thomas Farriner’s carelessness with a few dying embers, would London have remained a medieval city? Or was this a tragedy waiting to happen? Did the fire paradoxically cause more good than bad, or do we underestimate the scale of the fire’s damage? What about the people who lost their homes?
You and your guide will trace the key sites of the Great Fire with a walk around the City of London: from Pudding Lane, Monument and old local churches to alleyways and pre-1666 taverns. See how the area has been transformed, what remains and explore some archive materials to build up an accurate picture of events and London at that time
This enriching and emotionally stirring experience is led by an expert in this field. Gain extensive insight into Wartime London, and be humbled by the resilience of its people. Begin in the heart of London’s historic parliamentary district. Learn about the impact WWII had on the English Capital and its people. Begin exploring the heart of London’s parliamentary district. This was the brain and nerve center for British and Allied forces in Europe and abroad. See the Winston Churchill Memorial, and learn about his adolescence, personal life and fascinating rise to government. See partially destroyed buildings from the blitz and visit The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the Prime Minister's residence. Next visit The iconic Cenotaph war memorial, special service headquarters and Ghurka memorial. Part ways with your friendly guide and descend into the subterranean Churchill War Rooms. An underground network of bunkers that functioned as British wartime offices, planning and map rooms. It was here that much of Allied intelligence and strategy was discussed and planned in WWII. As well as a place of refuge and shelter for government during the blitz. A truly incredible experience.
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