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Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab
London, England, United Kingdom
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Overview
Time travel through London’s rich history unfolds as you journey with a black heritage cab to the Tower of London and other notable sites. Bring your curiosity; the knowledgeable tour guide is eager to share stories and answer your questions.
- 🕰️ Encounter the Roman Wall and Amphitheatre, where drama unfolds at this World Heritage Site.
- 🔍 Dare to peek into the ‘Dead Man’s Hole’ and learn about its chilling history.
- ⚔️ Visit the Execution site on Tower Hill and discover the origin of the phrase ‘Can I hang with you?’
- 🔥 Hear tales of the ‘Great Fire of London’, Body Snatchers, and the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.
- 🏛️ Explore the criminal history at The Old Bailey, known for its infamous Criminal Courts of Justice.
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Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Private Transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off from central London
- Vehicle: TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other colours
- English-Speaking Driver Guide
- Gratuities
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Guildhall Art GalleryWe 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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Tower of LondonThe 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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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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St. Paul's CathedralOnce 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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Old BaileySite of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.
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GuildhallA Medieval Great Hall - a great survivor despite the Blitz in World War Two.
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Guildhall Art GalleryRoman London is still visible here in the basement of this world class Art Gallery.
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Lambeth PalaceTudor Palace nestled on the south bank of the River Thames.
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St. James's PalaceKing Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - 500 years old.
- One of the oldest thoroughfares in London. (pass by)
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The CharterhouseLiving the nation's history since 1348 - a former monastery in the heart of the City of London.
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Charterhouse SquareFormer plague pit for victims of the Black Death.
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Smithfield MarketNotorious 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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Church of St. Bartholomew the GreatTruly majestic medieval survivor hidden away in secret London.
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'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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The Prospect of WhitbyThis old pub has been around since Tudor times - and even has a hanging noose on the river's edge!
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Saint Bartholomew's Hospital MuseumOldest hospital in London has been around since the 11th century.
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Visit the best remaining section of the old Roman Wall - built nearly 2,000 years ago.
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St. Mary Le Bow ChurchPlace of worship since Norman times sitting on a street once the route of monarchs.
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Remains of Old Winchester Palace - one of the largest and most important buildings in medieval London.
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Site of the notorious and infamous Clink Prison - former residence of the Mad the Bad the Sad.
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Southwark CathedralPlace of worship since the 7th century - with some stunning interior architecture.
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All Hallows By The TowerThe oldest surviving church in London - miraculously surviving the Great Fire of London and the Blitz of World War Two.
- Former hunting ground of King Henry VIII. (pass by)
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Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab
London, England, United Kingdom
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How it works?
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