London in the Blitz WWII Tour for Kids with St Paul's Cathedral

Walk the Blitz: Go beyond the tourist’s trail to uncover stories of resilience and heroism that hide in plain sight
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Tour Details
Duration
2.5 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
  • Guildhall
  • Museum of London
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
Photos & Highlights
  • Step into the shoes of Londoners during the Blitz, your expert guide bringing to life the rumble of bombs and the sirens that wailed in the night
  • Ascend the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral and enjoy panoramic views of a city reborn. Discover how the bombing shaped London's architecture and national identity.
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Tour Description
Step onto the hushed cobblestones, feeling their slight coolness through your shoes, and imagine the echo of hurried footsteps during the air raids. Breathe in that crisp London air, tinged with the faintest whiff of chimney smoke curling from rooftops. Close your eyes and listen – can you hear the distant thrum of bombers approaching?

Your expert guide will bring The Second Great Fire of London to life, detailing the events that led up to the destruction of December 29, 1940 when German planes devastated the area around St. Paul’s Cathedral.

  • Begin at the Museum of London. Your London expert brings a time before the war to life before you with engaging stories. However, soon you’ll stroll through the labyrinthine streets, past buildings scarred by shrapnel. The realities of the Blitz of 1940-1941 confront you through the buildings’ facades that are etched with stories of wartime grit and the histories of the people who fought to save their city.
  • Weave through the bustling Barbican. Towering concrete giants rise from the ashes of demolished homes, a testament to the city's phoenix-like rebirth. 
  • Reach Guildhall, once a bustling center of commerce, now a silent sentinel bearing the brunt of the "Second Great Fire." Stand where fire hoses hissed and brave firefighters battled infernos, fighting the crackling flames that threatened to overtake their home.
  • Make your way to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Older children and adults can climb the iconic dome and let the breathtaking panorama unfold before you. Feel the solid reassurance of its ancient stone beneath your fingertips, knowing that you stand where former firewatchers stood. Thanks to their vigilance, St. Paul’s was saved from destruction. 

This isn't just a tour, it's an immersion into the heart of London's wartime saga. You'll leave with not only historical knowledge, but a profound appreciation for the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of unimaginable darkness.


  • You want to go beyond Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to experience a lesser-known piece of London’s history. 
  • Your child(ren) is interested in learning more about how young Londoners like them played a role in keeping the city standing through the Blitz of 1940-1941.
  • You’re keen to take in panoramic views of the city from the top of one of London’s most iconic structures. 
  • You want to feel the resilience of the London spirit, a thread that weaves quietly through life in London today. 
  • Guildhall
  • Museum of London
  • St. Paul's Cathedral

  • There will be a break in the tour to stop and use bathroom facilities and opportunities to stop and rest along the way if needed. 
  • Please communicate any mobility needs or concerns with our team at the time of booking. 
For more information about Context Tours, please visit our FAQs.

Where do we meet? Where does it end?
The walk begins near the Museum of London and ends at St. Paul's. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map, and emergency phone number.

Do we go inside the venues or just see them from the outside?
We will go inside the Museum of London and St. Paul's.

What if it’s raining?
Tours operate rain or shine, but most of this tour takes place indoors. It never hurts to have an umbrella on hand.

Is this a walking intensive tour?
This walk covers about 1 mile overall. There are occasional opportunities to sit, use the bathroom, and get something to drink if needed.

Does this tour include the Churchill War Rooms?
No, this tour does not include the Churchill War Rooms, but we do offer a longer, more in-depth tour of WW2 that includes the Churchill War Rooms. You can book it here.

Book with confidence — see Context's flexible cancellation policy here.
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Peter was an incredible guide! Our kids loved their time with him and later, over dinner, were telling us all about what Peter had taught them.
Peter is a local guide who has a personal connection to the neighborhood and historical period he shared with us. He is extremely informed and had an insightful message. We felt lucky to meet him.
We did a private tour and feel the cost was astronomical compared with comparable tours. Our tour guides were very good, but having taken other much less dear tours, I think Context need to re-evaluate it’s pricing structure.