Roman And Medieval London: Private Half -Day Black Cab Tour
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Greater London
Step into a time machine and explore Roman and Medieval London on a private half-day black cab tour. Discover the city's fascinating history, from the Romans marching in AD 43 to the medieval streets and infamous execution sites. Prepare your questions and immerse yourself in the captivating stories of London's past.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Guildhall Art Gallery - Step back in time to explore the ancient Roman Wall and enjoy a special visit to the Roman Amphitheatre at the Guildhall Art Gallery. Here, you can also see the City Corporation’s Magna Carta, an 800-year-old document!
  • Tower of London - As a ‘World Heritage Site’, the Tower of London offers a unique experience. Walk the cobblestone streets around this historic castle and discover ‘Dead Man’s Hole’ – a tour not for the faint-hearted!
  • Tower Hill - Visit the Execution site on Tower Hill, where your guide will reveal the true origins of the phrase ‘Can I hang with you?’
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral - After exploring London’s darker history, learn about the ‘Great Fire of London’ and admire Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpieces, including the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral, which replaced the old Gothic church destroyed in the fire.
  • Old Bailey - The site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.
  • Guildhall - A Medieval Great Hall that survived the Blitz in World War Two.
  • Guildhall Art Gallery - Discover Roman London in the basement of this world-class Art Gallery.
  • Lambeth Palace - A Tudor Palace located on the south bank of the River Thames.
  • St. James’s Palace - A 500-year-old Tudor Palace built by King Henry VIII.
  • Fleet Street - One of London’s oldest thoroughfares.
  • The Charterhouse - A former monastery in the heart of the City of London, with a history dating back to 1348.
  • Charterhouse Square - Once a plague pit for victims of the Black Death.
  • Smithfield Market - The infamous execution site of Sir William Wallace, the 13th-century Scottish warrior depicted in the movie ‘Braveheart’ starring Mel Gibson.
  • Church of St. Bartholomew the Great - A majestic medieval church hidden in secret London.
  • Holy Sepulchre Church - Known for the phrase ‘For whom the bell tolls’, this historic church and its old graveyard were frequented by body snatchers.
  • The Prospect of Whitby - A historic pub dating back to Tudor times, complete with a hanging noose on the river’s edge.
  • Saint Bartholomew’s Hospital Museum - London’s oldest hospital, established in the 11th century.
  • Cooper’s Row - Home to the best-preserved section of the nearly 2,000-year-old Roman Wall.
  • St. Mary-le-Bow - A Norman-era church located on a street once used by monarchs.
  • Pickfords Wharf - The remains of Old Winchester Palace, one of medieval London’s largest and most important buildings.
  • Clink Street - The site of the notorious Clink Prison, once home to the mad, the bad, and the sad.
  • Southwark Cathedral - A place of worship since the 7th century, featuring stunning interior architecture.
  • All Hallows By The Tower - London’s oldest surviving church, which miraculously survived the Great Fire of London and the Blitz of World War Two.
  • St. James’s Park - Once the hunting grounds of King Henry VIII.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Bottled water
  • Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Fast forward to AD 43, observe the Romans entering London through your historical viewport, the iconic heritage cab. Be sure to fully charge your creativity and imagination overnight, ensuring a clear perception of the special effects. History enthusiasts, gear up with your queries as our tour guide is a devoted London local and a historian. Dare to glimpse into the ‘Dead Man’s Hole’ and experience the Execution site on Tower Hill, pondering the origins of the familiar phrase ‘Can I hang with you?’
From the Old Roman Wall to the Roman Amphitheatre, we promise a constant dose of historical intrigue at the acclaimed World Heritage Site, The Tower of London. Traverse through tiny medieval streets and explore London’s darker history where you’ll be ‘hung, drawn, and quartered.’
Immerse yourself in the tales of the ‘Great Fire of London,’ ‘Braveheart,’ Body Snatchers, the Gallows of the Old Newgate Prison, and the internationally renowned Criminal Courts of Justice – The Old Bailey. We’ll continue to enthrall you until you’re ready to enroll in our history-loving society.

  • 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.
Location
Embankment
Cancellation Policy

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

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Vanessa_h
Mar 31, 2024
Fascinating -- Must Do! - 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!
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Chuck_l
Nov 20, 2023
Excellent tour of London - 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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Jon_s
Apr 17, 2023
A terrific spin through Roman London - I was looking for a walking tour that leaned more Roman than Medieval, so I sent Greg a note about that and he customized the entire experience into an unforgettable day! Greg took us to the starting point of Roman London, on a walk along the Thames, past the Tower and along the route of the Wall. We went down into the Amphitheatre ruins, into the Guildhall which happened to be open, and finished off at the Bloomberg exhibition, racking up well over 10,000 steps in the process. Greg was patient with our many questions, generous with his time, and proved a knowledgeable, personable and friendly guide. Highly recommend!
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