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

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Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

This section of Roman architecture is 2,000 years old. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Black Cab Heritage Tours

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Guildhall Art Gallery

15 min

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!
Tower of London

15 min

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!
Stop 3

15 min

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?’
St. Paul's Cathedral

10 min

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.
Old Bailey

5 min Admission not included

Site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.
Guildhall

15 min

A Medieval Great Hall - a great survivor despite the Blitz in World War Two.
Guildhall Art Gallery

15 min

Roman London is still visible here in the basement of this world class Art Gallery.
Lambeth Palace

10 min Admission not included

Tudor Palace nestled on the south bank of the River Thames.
St. James's Palace

10 min Admission not included

King Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - 500 years old.
Fleet Street

Passing by

One of the oldest thoroughfares in London.
The Charterhouse

10 min Admission not included

Living the nation's history since 1348 - a former monastery in the heart of the City of London.
Charterhouse Square

5 min

Former plague pit for victims of the Black Death.
Smithfield Market

5 min

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.
Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great

5 min Admission not included

Truly majestic medieval survivor hidden away in secret London.
Stop 15

10 min

'For whom the bell tolls' refers to this infamous old place of worship - and the old graveyard was frequented by the body snatchers!
Stop 16

10 min

This old pub has been around since Tudor times - and even has a hanging noose on the river's edge!
St Bartholomew's Hospital Museum

10 min

Oldest hospital in London has been around since the 11th century.
Stop 18

10 min

Visit the best remaining section of the old Roman Wall - built nearly 2,000 years ago.
St. Mary Le Bow Church

10 min

Place of worship since Norman times sitting on a street once the route of monarchs.
Stop 20

5 min

Remains of Old Winchester Palace - one of the largest and most important buildings in medieval London.
Stop 21

5 min

Site of the notorious and infamous Clink Prison - former residence of the Mad the Bad the Sad.
Southwark Anglican Cathedral

15 min

Place of worship since the 7th century - with some stunning interior architecture.
All Hallows By The Tower

10 min

The oldest surviving church in London - miraculously surviving the Great Fire of London and the Blitz of World War Two.
St. James's Park

Passing by

Former hunting ground of King Henry VIII.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill) hotel
Stepney City Luxury Loft Apartment
Travelodge London Central Aldgate East
Westbury Mayfair Hotel
New Road Hotel
Hampton By Hilton London Old Street
Best Western London Peckham Hotel
Travelodge London Liverpool Street
Hotel 82
hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey)
The Chapter Hotels - Camden Town

and 934 more pickup points

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.