Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab | 4 hours

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Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab
2 Adults x $500.70
$1,001.40
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$1,001.40
Pickup included
Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab
2 Adults x $503.23
$1,006.46
Approx Total
$1,006.46
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • English-Speaking Driver Guide
  • Vehicle: TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other colours
  • Hotel pick up and drop off from central London
  • Private Transportation
  • Gratuities

Overview

Cut to AD 43, witness the Romans marching into London through your time machine, the black heritage cab. You're advised to charge your imagination batteries overnight, to view the special effects with clarity. History lovers be prepared with your questions, the tour guide is a keen Londoner and historian. Dare to peek into the ‘Dead Man’s Hole’. Enjoy (or endure) the Execution site on Tower Hill and smirk at the origin of that well-used phrase ‘Can I hang with you?’ Old Roman Wall to Roman Amphitheatre, we ensure drama never ceases at the World Heritage Site of The Tower of London. Get ‘hung, drawn and quartered’ in the tiny little medieval streets from London’s less glamorous past. Drift into the stories of the ‘Great Fire of London’, ‘Braveheart’, Body Snatchers, Gallows of Old Newgate Prison and the World famous Criminal Courts of Justice – The Old Bailey…we’ll keep ‘em coming. Till you’re ready to join the history club like the rest of us.

Itinerary

  • Guildhall Art Gallery

    We take you right back in time to visit the old Roman Wall and this trip includes a special visit to the Roman Amphitheatre at the Guildhall Art Gallery – where you will also view the City Corporation’s Magna Carta, a document which is 800 years old!

    15 minutes

  • Tower of London

    The Tower of London is a ‘World Heritage Site’, and while you are there on the cobblestone streets that surround this great castle, we shall introduce you to ‘Dead Man’s Hole’ – this Tour is not for the squeamish!

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    You will get to enjoy (or endure) the Execution site on Tower Hill, where your Guide will explain the real origins of that well-used phrase ‘Can I hang with you?’

    15 minutes

  • St. Paul's Cathedral

    Once you have been ‘hung, drawn and quartered’ on this trip down London’s less glamorous past – another highlight will include the story of the ‘Great Fire of London’ and a chance to view many of Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural gems, including his masterpiece St. Paul’s Cathedral which replaced old the Gothic place worship which was destroyed in that conflagration.

    10 minutes

  • Old Bailey

    Site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.

    5 minutes

  • Guildhall

    A Medieval Great Hall - a great survivor despite the Blitz in World War Two.

    15 minutes

  • Guildhall Art Gallery

    Roman London is still visible here in the basement of this world class Art Gallery.

    15 minutes

  • Lambeth Palace

    Tudor Palace nestled on the south bank of the River Thames.

    10 minutes

  • St. James's Palace

    King Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - 500 years old.

    10 minutes

  • Fleet Street (Pass By)

    One of the oldest thoroughfares in London.

  • The Charterhouse

    Living the nation's history since 1348 - a former monastery in the heart of the City of London.

    10 minutes

  • Charterhouse Square

    Former plague pit for victims of the Black Death.

    5 minutes

  • Smithfield Market

    Notorious place of execution of Sir William Wallace ('Braveheart') in the movie starring Mel Gibson - the story of a 13th century Scottish warrior freedom fighter.

    5 minutes

  • Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

    Truly majestic medieval survivor hidden away in secret London.

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    'For whom the bell tolls' refers to this infamous old place of worship - and the old graveyard was frequented by the body snatchers!

    10 minutes

  • The Prospect of Whitby

    This old pub has been around since Tudor times - and even has a hanging noose on the river's edge!

    10 minutes

  • Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Museum

    Oldest hospital in London has been around since the 11th century.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Visit the best remaining section of the old Roman Wall - built nearly 2,000 years ago.

    10 minutes

  • St. Mary Le Bow Church

    Place of worship since Norman times sitting on a street once the route of monarchs.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Remains of Old Winchester Palace - one of the largest and most important buildings in medieval London.

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    Site of the notorious and infamous Clink Prison - former residence of the Mad the Bad the Sad.

    5 minutes

  • Southwark Cathedral

    Place of worship since the 7th century - with some stunning interior architecture.

    15 minutes

  • All Hallows By The Tower

    The oldest surviving church in London - miraculously surviving the Great Fire of London and the Blitz of World War Two.

    10 minutes

  • St. James's Park (Pass By)

    Former hunting ground of King Henry VIII.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • COVID-19 Special Measures. The health and safety of our guests is always our top priority here at BCHT. We are putting in place some extra special measures for all future tour activities: All our vehicles will be sanitised with disinfectant cleaning by their owner drivers immediately after each service. Presentation stops will be conducted in quiet open air locations – away from crowded hotspots. Driver Guide hosts shall wash and sanitise their hands on a frequent basis throughout each service. Hand sanitiser will be available to all of our guests at all times while on tour. Standard measures which enhance your protection: The transparent partition screen provides a unique private passenger compartment for the passengers. A safe distance exists between guests and their Driver Guide hosts – exceeding the current minimum 2 metres set by government guidelines. The passenger compartment has a separately controlled air-conditioning system.

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Best Tour of London!

Published on May, 2024

Julie was an amazing tour guide! She new everything about London including television show locations and movie locations. She was very accommodating and really had a nice passion for the city and for her customers!

Best Tour of London!

Published on May, 2024

Julie was an amazing tour guide! She new everything about London including television show locations and movie locations. She was very accommodating and really had a nice passion for the city and for her customers!

Fascinating -- Must Do!

Published on Mar, 2024

This was a fantastic half day tour. We had a variety of age ranges (18 - 81) with some mobility challenges, Greg made it easy for the entire group to participate. Based upon the location of our hotel, we started with the Medieval and worked our way back to Roman times. Greg's knowledge of London's history is broad and deep. The Temple of Mirtha 'experience' was amazing. If you are interested in the Roman history of London, our entire party recommends this tour. Additionally we whole heartedly recommend Greg!

Fascinating -- Must Do!

Published on Mar, 2024

This was a fantastic half day tour. We had a variety of age ranges (18 - 81) with some mobility challenges, Greg made it easy for the entire group to participate. Based upon the location of our hotel, we started with the Medieval and worked our way back to Roman times. Greg's knowledge of London's history is broad and deep. The Temple of Mirtha 'experience' was amazing. If you are interested in the Roman history of London, our entire party recommends this tour. Additionally we whole heartedly recommend Greg!

Excellent tour of London

Published on Nov, 2023

Great tour of the Roman wall, the sundial, and the George. Guide Mark was really good, listened to my interests and adapted well as we went along. Lots of great things I hadn’t seen before in London.

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