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

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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.

What's Included

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

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London WC2N 6NS
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What To Expect

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!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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?’
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Bailey

Site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guildhall

A Medieval Great Hall - a great survivor despite the Blitz in World War Two.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guildhall Art Gallery

Roman London is still visible here in the basement of this world class Art Gallery.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lambeth Palace

Tudor Palace nestled on the south bank of the River Thames.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Palace

King Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - 500 years old.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fleet Street (Pass By)

One of the oldest thoroughfares in London.
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The Charterhouse

Living the nation's history since 1348 - a former monastery in the heart of the City of London.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charterhouse Square

Former plague pit for victims of the Black Death.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

Truly majestic medieval survivor hidden away in secret London.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Prospect of Whitby

This old pub has been around since Tudor times - and even has a hanging noose on the river's edge!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Museum

Oldest hospital in London has been around since the 11th century.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cooper's Row

Visit the best remaining section of the old Roman Wall - built nearly 2,000 years ago.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mary Le Bow Church

Place of worship since Norman times sitting on a street once the route of monarchs.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pickfords Wharf

Remains of Old Winchester Palace - one of the largest and most important buildings in medieval London.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clink Street

Site of the notorious and infamous Clink Prison - former residence of the Mad the Bad the Sad.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Southwark Cathedral

Place of worship since the 7th century - with some stunning interior architecture.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Park (Pass By)

Former hunting ground of King Henry VIII.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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