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London Blitz Walking Tour: Explore City of London Wartime History 20% OFF
London, England, United Kingdom
$30.84
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The London Blitz Walking Tour offers a profound insight into the city’s wartime history. This small group tour reveals powerful stories of resilience as you visit iconic sites that witnessed the Blitz.
- 🏛️ Start at St. Paul’s Cathedral, an iconic symbol of defiance that survived bomb hits, representing hope and resilience during WWII.
- 🌿 Visit the ruins of Christ Church Greyfriars, a peaceful garden memorial that serves as a reminder of the war's lasting impact.
- 🚇 Learn about the devastating bombing raid on Bank Station, where dozens of civilians lost their lives while seeking refuge underground.
- 🌼 Explore St. Dunstan-in-the-East, a tranquil garden that stands as a symbol of London’s healing after the destruction of the Blitz.
- ⛪ Stop by All Hallows by the Tower, one of the oldest churches in London, which provided sanctuary during air raids.
- 🏰 Hear the gripping story of Josef Jakobs, the last person executed at the Tower of London, highlighting the espionage incidents of WWII.
- 👥 Benefit from a small group guided tour led by an English-speaking local expert for a personalized experience.
- 🚐 Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off for added convenience.
- 🍽️ Food and drink are not included, allowing you to explore local options at your leisure.
- ♿ Pram/stroller friendly for families with infants and small children.
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London Blitz Walking Tour: Explore City of London Wartime History
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Small Group guided tour of the City of London
- English Speaking local expert guide
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Food & drink
- Gratuities
Meeting point
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. Nearest Tube station: Mansion House and St Paul's
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time on your voucher
Return details
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. Nearest Tube station: Mansion House and St Paul's
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time on your voucher
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St. Paul's CathedralStart 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.
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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.
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Bank Tube Station, LondonNext, 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.
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St. Dunstan In The EastVisit 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.
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All Hallows By The TowerStop 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.
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Tower of LondonYou will 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.
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London Blitz Walking Tour: Explore City of London Wartime History 20% OFF
London, England, United Kingdom
$30.84
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!