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Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab
(4) Reviews
Greater London
About
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 in...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Embankment
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab
(4) Reviews
Greater London
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$543.50
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About
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 in...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Embankment
Return
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!
15 minutes
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!
15 minutes
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?’
15 minutes
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.
10 minutes
5
Old Bailey
Site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.
5 minutes
6
Guildhall
A Medieval Great Hall - a great survivor despite the Blitz in World War Two.
15 minutes
7
Guildhall Art Gallery
Roman London is still visible here in the basement of this world class Art Gallery.
15 minutes
8
Lambeth Palace
Tudor Palace nestled on the south bank of the River Thames.
10 minutes
9
St. James's Palace
King Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - 500 years old.
10 minutes
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.
10 minutes
12
Charterhouse Square
Former plague pit for victims of the Black Death.
5 minutes
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.
5 minutes
14
Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
Truly majestic medieval survivor hidden away in secret London.
5 minutes
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!
10 minutes
16
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
17
Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Museum
Oldest hospital in London has been around since the 11th century.
10 minutes
18
Cooper's Row
Visit the best remaining section of the old Roman Wall - built nearly 2,000 years ago.
10 minutes
19
St. Mary-le-Bow
Place of worship since Norman times sitting on a street once the route of monarchs.
10 minutes
20
Pickfords Wharf
Remains of Old Winchester Palace - one of the largest and most important buildings in medieval London.
5 minutes
21
Clink Street
Site of the notorious and infamous Clink Prison - former residence of the Mad the Bad the Sad.
5 minutes
22
Southwark Cathedral
Place of worship since the 7th century - with some stunning interior architecture.
15 minutes
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.
