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

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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.

Highlights

    Inbegriffen

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

    Nicht inbegriffen

    • Gratuities

    Reiseverlauf

    1. 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!

      15 MinutenEintritt frei

    2. Tower of London

      The Tower of London

      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!

      15 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    3. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      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?’

      15 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    4. St. Paul's Cathedral

      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.

      10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    5. Site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.

      5 MinutenEintritt nicht inbegriffen

    6. Guildhall

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

      15 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    7. Roman London

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

      15 MinutenEintritt frei

    8. Lambeth Palace

      Tudor Palace nestled on the south bank of the River Thames.

      10 MinutenEintritt nicht inbegriffenAuf der Karte

    9. St. James's Palace

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

      10 MinutenEintritt nicht inbegriffenAuf der Karte

    10. Fleet Street

      One of the oldest thoroughfares in London.

      Vorbeifahrt ohne HaltEintritt freiAuf der Karte

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

      10 MinutenEintritt nicht inbegriffen

    12. Former plague pit for victims of the Black Death.

      5 MinutenEintritt frei

    13. Smithfield Market

      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.

      5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    14. Truly majestic medieval survivor hidden away in secret London.

      5 MinutenEintritt nicht inbegriffen

    15. Royal Observatory Greenwich

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

      10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    16. Royal Observatory Greenwich

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

      10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    17. Oldest hospital in London

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

      10 MinutenEintritt frei

    18. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Visit the best remaining section of the old Roman Wall - built nearly 2,000 years ago.

      10 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

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

      10 MinutenEintritt frei

    20. Royal Observatory Greenwich

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

      5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    21. Royal Observatory Greenwich

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

      5 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    22. Southwark Cathedral

      Place of worship since the 7th century - with some stunning interior architecture.

      15 MinutenEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    23. The oldest surviving church in London - miraculously surviving the Great Fire of London and the Blitz of World War Two.

      10 MinutenEintritt frei

    24. St. James's Park

      Former hunting ground of King Henry VIII.

      Vorbeifahrt ohne HaltEintritt freiAuf der Karte

    Treffpunkt

    Den genauen Treffpunkt bestätigt der Veranstalter auf Ihrem Voucher.

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    Abholung

    • Abholung oder Treffen am Startpunkt
    • 946 Hotels werden angefahren
    • Sie können eine andere Abholadresse anfragen
    • Der Veranstalter meldet sich zur Abholung

    Gut zu wissen

    • 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.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Stornierung und Erstattung

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

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    Black Cab Heritage Tours
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