Military London

Britain’s armed forces from pageantry to planning rooms. We start with the immersive displays at the National Army Museum and a private tour of the historic Royal Hospital. Watch the King’s Guard at Horse Guards Parade, attend an evening drinks reception overlooking the working stables of the Household Cavalry, and descend into the subterranean world of Churchill’s War Rooms.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival
Arrive independently from 15:00. Welcome drink, dinner, and talk from Julian Humphrys.

Day 2: National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Chelsea, Horse Guards Parade, Household Cavalry Museum
Morning visit of the National Army Museum, where exhibits trace the British Army’s history from the 1600s to the present day. Discover personal stories, uniforms, and weaponry that bring centuries of military service to life. Next, enjoy a private guided tour of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, led by a Chelsea Pensioner. Learn about the lives of these iconic veterans and the history of this 17th-century institution founded by Charles II. Continue to Horse Guards Parade, the ceremonial heart of British military tradition. Witness the grandeur of this historic site, home to the Changing of the Guard. End with a special evening visit of the Household Cavalry Museum, to view the working stables and learn about the elite regiment that guards the monarch.

Day 3: Imperial War Museum and Churchill War Rooms
Start the day at the Imperial War Museum, home to powerful exhibitions on global conflicts, from World War I to the present. Explore tanks, aircraft, and moving personal accounts. In the afternoon, descend into the Churchill War Rooms, the underground nerve centre where Churchill and his team directed Britain’s war effort. Walk through preserved rooms and hear the echoes of wartime decision-making. Return to the hotel for 17:00.

NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.

Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 40 passengers.

INCLUDED

• Two nights' accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the four-star Doubletree by Hilton London Kensington, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
• First night welcome reception and talk from Julian Humphrys
• 2 dinners
• All talks, guided tours and admissions as per the itinerary
• Coach touring as per the itinerary
• Expert guide Julian Humphrys throughout the tour

NOT INCLUDED

• Transport to the hotel is not included
• Double for sole use supplement - £240
• Extra nights on bed and breakfast basis 
• Holiday insurance 
• Meals other than those stated 
• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc 
• Porterage and gratuities

HOTEL

Doubletree by Hilton London Kensington

DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington offers classic comfort in a prime South Kensington location. Elegant interiors, a peaceful garden, and a welcoming restaurant and bar create a refined city retreat. Just moments from the V&A, Natural History Museum and Kensington Gardens—ideal for relaxed cultural days and leisurely London strolls.

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