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

1. Guildhall Art Gallery
   15m
   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!
2. Tower of London
   15m
   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!
3. 15m
   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?’
4. St. Paul's Cathedral
   10m
   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.
5. Old Bailey
   5m · Admission ticket not included
   Site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.
6. Guildhall
   15m
   A Medieval Great Hall - a great survivor despite the Blitz in World War Two.
7. Guildhall Art Gallery
   15m
   Roman London is still visible here in the basement of this world class Art Gallery.
8. Lambeth Palace
   10m · Admission ticket not included
   Tudor Palace nestled on the south bank of the River Thames.
9. St. James's Palace
   10m · Admission ticket not included
   King Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - 500 years old.
10. Fleet Street
    Pass by
    One of the oldest thoroughfares in London.
11. The Charterhouse
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Living the nation's history since 1348 - a former monastery in the heart of the City of London.
12. Charterhouse Square
    5m
    Former plague pit for victims of the Black Death.
13. Smithfield Market
    5m
    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.
14. Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Truly majestic medieval survivor hidden away in secret London.
15. 10m
    'For whom the bell tolls' refers to this infamous old place of worship - and the old graveyard was frequented by the body snatchers!
16. 10m
    This old pub has been around since Tudor times - and even has a hanging noose on the river's edge!
17. St Bartholomew's Hospital Museum
    10m
    Oldest hospital in London has been around since the 11th century.
18. 10m
    Visit the best remaining section of the old Roman Wall - built nearly 2,000 years ago.
19. St. Mary Le Bow Church
    10m
    Place of worship since Norman times sitting on a street once the route of monarchs.
20. 5m
    Remains of Old Winchester Palace - one of the largest and most important buildings in medieval London.
21. 5m
    Site of the notorious and infamous Clink Prison - former residence of the Mad the Bad the Sad.
22. Southwark Anglican Cathedral
    15m
    Place of worship since the 7th century - with some stunning interior architecture.
23. All Hallows By The Tower
    10m
    The oldest surviving church in London - miraculously surviving the Great Fire of London and the Blitz of World War Two.
24. St. James's Park
    Pass by
    Former hunting ground of King Henry VIII.

Pickup details

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

• 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.