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Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Parade

Great British Heritage

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.

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At A Glance

  • The Travel Editions Experience
    Our tours are thoughtfully crafted and meticulously planned, with every destination, hotel, excursion and stop along the way having been selected to form a truly memorable experience.
  • Meals Included
    All breakfasts and two dinners.
  • Handpicked Accommodation
    Two nights at the four-star DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington    , based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room.
  • Discover Military London
    Explore Britain’s military history in the capital with historian Julian Humphrys, from the National Army Museum and Royal Hospital Chelsea to Horse Guards Parade, a special evening visit to the Household Cavalry Museum, the Imperial War Museum and Churchill’s War Rooms.
  • Your Expert Guide
    Expert guide Julian Humphrys throughout the tour    .
  • Talks & Tours
    All talks, tours and admissions as detailed in the itinerary.
  • Transfers & Tour Manager
    Coach transfers and tour manager throughout.
MEET YOUR EXPERT GUIDE

Julian Humphrys

Julian read history at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and has worked at historic sites in Britain and abroad. A trustee of the Battlefields Trust and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, he has written widely on castles, battles and military history.

With infectious enthusiasm, wit and panache, Julian leads more than a dozen Travel Editions tours across the UK and Europe. His extraordinary historical insight brings fortresses, battlefields and medieval landscapes to life, creating tours that are educational, entertaining and consistently popular with travellers.

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Your Itinerary

Explore this incredible tour in detail and discover what makes each day so special. Below, you’ll find a full day-by-day breakdown of your journey, from the moment you arrive to your final farewell. Learn more about the highlights you’ll experience, the unforgettable places you’ll visit, and the unique moments that bring each destination to life. Whether you’re drawn by rich history, stunning landscapes or unforgettable cultural encounters, this itinerary gives you everything you need to picture your adventure and look forward to every step of the way.

Day 1: Arrival and Introduction to Military London

Arrive independently at The Doubletree by Hilton London Kensington from 15.00. This evening, there will be a welcome drink, dinner and a talk from Julian Humphrys.

Day 2: National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Chelsea and Household Cavalry Museum

Morning visit to 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 around 17:00, where the tour ends.

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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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Mobility Information

This tour has a moderate fitness rating, reflecting a fuller itinerary with a good balance of visits, walking and time spent exploring on foot.
 
Some visits may involve cobbled streets, uneven paving, slopes, steps, stairs, limited seating, or walking from the coach drop-off point to the entrance of a site or attraction. The exact demands will vary from day to day, and we highlight specific practical details within the itinerary wherever possible.
 
You should feel comfortable walking at a steady group pace, standing during visits and enjoying a full day of sightseeing. If you are unsure whether this tour is right for you, please contact us before booking.

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Tour FAQ

If you have a question, we are more than happy to answer it via email or phone, but you may find your answer below more quickly.

Simply complete our online booking form or give us a call on 020 7251 0045 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday where you can speak to a real person. A 20% deposit per person is required at the time of booking, to book your place. Payments by debit card or credit card incur no charge. 

You must pay for the balance of your holiday at least 12 weeks before departure. Please note: no reminder for balance payments is sent to you and are not receipted unless requested. If you book your holiday within 12 weeks of departure, full payment is required at time of booking. Please note that some tours may require final payment to be paid earlier than 12 weeks, due to financial commitment with suppliers. The exact date will be notified to you at the time of booking. Final joining instructions and documentation will be dispatched approximately 10 days before travel.

In almost all cases, the price includes your accommodation, meals as described in the itinerary, all excursions shown in the programme, and travel arrangements from the UK. Excursions are taken by private coach exclusively for Travel Editions guests. If anything is ever excluded from the price, it will be clearly marked as optional and payable locally, you won’t find any hidden extras on your final bill. Travel Editions operates a firm no-surcharge policy, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay.

The specifics vary by tour and are set out in your individual itinerary, but most of our tours depart from London, either by Eurostar from St Pancras International or by air. For rail tours, we advise allowing at least one hour before the Eurostar departure when planning your journey to London. For flights, all costs are based on economy class unless otherwise stated, and all times shown are local time. For tours in the UK, these often start at the hotel in question.

Flight upgrades and connections from regional airports are available on request and subject to availability, contact us on 020 7251 0045 or at tours@traveleditions.co.uk for details. We strongly recommend not booking non-refundable connecting travel until you have received your final joining instructions, which are sent around 10 days before departure and confirm all timings and meeting points.

Yes, and you’re very welcome. Single room supplements apply on most tours, reflecting the fact that single and double rooms are generally priced similarly by hotels. If you would prefer to share with another solo traveller of the same gender, we are happy to arrange this, simply let us know at the time of booking. Sharing is subject to another traveller in the same situation being booked on the same tour.

Each tour is accompanied by a dedicated tour manager, who in most cases will travel out from the UK with the group. On some tours, the tour manager will meet you at your destination station or airport, with full details being confirmed in your joining instructions 10 days before travel. Many of our tours are also led by expert lecturers or specialist guides whose knowledge brings each destination to life; details of who will be accompanying your particular tour are included in the individual tour pages and itineraries.

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