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Roman And Medieval London: Private Half -Day Black Cab Tour
$467.27
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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.
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.
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Roman And Medieval London: Private Half -Day Black Cab Tour
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.
- Private Transportation in a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other colours
- Hotel pick up and drop off from central London
- English-Speaking Driver Guide
- Private Transportation in a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi
- 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-BowPlace 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 And Medieval London: Private Half -Day Black Cab Tour
$467.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!