About Activity
"Darkest Hour" is a 2017 British war drama film with Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill in the early days of World War II when he became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom leading the country through "its darkest hour". The movie received 6 nominations for Academy Awards and an Oscar for Best Leading Actor, and on this tour, your driver-guide will take you to movie spots that will repeat the experience offscreen.
On this half-day tour, you will:
- Travel back to 1940 in one of our traditional London Black Cab time machines, which doubled up as fire engines in WWII, when the wartime leader was under pressure to make peace with Hitler as his armies advanced across Europe;
- Storm through the violence of ‘The Blitz’ with your private guide;
- Feel the jitters as you visualise Nazi Germany threatening Western Europe and Great Britain’s very existence;
- See the Houses of Parliament, an iconic building where Churchill gave his famous speeches;
- Discover Buckingham Palace, the residence of the British monarch is also featured in the film;
- Pass by St. Paul's Cathedral, which plays a significant role in the film, as it was where Churchill attended a service to rally the British people during the war;
- End your tour at the Cabinet War Rooms, the Imperial War Museum or Warship HMS Belfast. (Tickets not included)
Step into an iconic London black cab and immerse yourself in the history of the capital with a half-day tour of "Darkest Hour" filming locations. With an expert driver-guide at the wheel, you will visit some of the most iconic sites of the movie, from the Houses of Parliament to the Cabinet War Rooms.
Pass by the places where Churchill stood and spoke to the people of Britain during the country's darkest hour and get a feel for the resilience and determination that helped shape the course of history.
With a knowledgeable guide to provide historical context and entertaining anecdotes, this tour is a must-do for history buffs and movie lovers alike.
Sit back and relax as you travel back in time in one of London's most iconic vehicles, taking in the sights and sounds of the city that Churchill called home during this pivotal moment in history.
What's Included
Includes
- A friendly, professional English-speaking driver guide for your own private group
- Iconic Black Cab throughout the tour
- Hotel pick up and drop off from Central London
Excludes
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Admission tickets
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- If your hotel information is not provided, your guide will meet you at the Taxi Rank in Embankment Place, outside Embankment Tube Station (at the Villiers Street entrance and not the Embankment entrance).
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
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