Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab Discount Tickets

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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.

Pickup Information

We also pick up from any Central London Vacation Residence and Embankment Tube Station.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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!
Duration: 15 mins
2. 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!
Duration: 15 mins
3. Tower Hill
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?’
Duration: 15 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Old Bailey
Site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Guildhall
A Medieval Great Hall - a great survivor despite the Blitz in World War Two.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Guildhall Art Gallery
Roman London is still visible here in the basement of this world class Art Gallery.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Lambeth Palace
Tudor Palace nestled on the south bank of the River Thames.
Duration: 10 mins
9. St. James's Palace
King Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - 500 years old.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Fleet Street
One of the oldest thoroughfares in London.
11. The Charterhouse
Living the nation's history since 1348 - a former monastery in the heart of the City of London.
Duration: 10 mins
12. Charterhouse Square
Former plague pit for victims of the Black Death.
Duration: 5 mins
13. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
14. Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great
Truly majestic medieval survivor hidden away in secret London.
Duration: 5 mins
15. Holy Sepulchre Church
'For whom the bell tolls' refers to this infamous old place of worship - and the old graveyard was frequented by the body snatchers!
Duration: 10 mins
16. Prospect of Whitby
This old pub has been around since Tudor times - and even has a hanging noose on the river's edge!
Duration: 10 mins
17. St Bartholomew's Hospital Museum
Oldest hospital in London has been around since the 11th century.
Duration: 10 mins
18. Cooper's Row
Visit the best remaining section of the old Roman Wall - built nearly 2,000 years ago.
Duration: 10 mins
19. St. Mary Le Bow Church
Place of worship since Norman times sitting on a street once the route of monarchs.
Duration: 10 mins
20. Pickfords Wharf
Remains of Old Winchester Palace - one of the largest and most important buildings in medieval London.
Duration: 5 mins
21. Clink Street
Site of the notorious and infamous Clink Prison - former residence of the Mad the Bad the Sad.
Duration: 5 mins
22. Southwark Anglican Cathedral
Place of worship since the 7th century - with some stunning interior architecture.
Duration: 15 mins
23. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
24. St. James's Park
Former hunting ground of King Henry VIII.

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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.

Supplied by Black Cab Heritage Tours

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