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

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À propos de cette activité

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.

Points forts

    Ce qui est inclus

    • 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

    Non inclus

    • Gratuities

    Itinéraire

    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 minutesEntrée libre

    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 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    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 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    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 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    5. Site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.

      5 minutesEntrée non incluse

    6. Guildhall

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

      15 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    7. Roman London

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

      15 minutesEntrée libre

    8. Lambeth Palace

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

      10 minutesEntrée non incluseVoir sur la carte

    9. St. James's Palace

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

      10 minutesEntrée non incluseVoir sur la carte

    10. Fleet Street

      One of the oldest thoroughfares in London.

      Passage sans arrêtEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

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

      10 minutesEntrée non incluse

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

      5 minutesEntrée libre

    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 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

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

      5 minutesEntrée non incluse

    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 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    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 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    17. Oldest hospital in London

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

      10 minutesEntrée libre

    18. Royal Observatory Greenwich

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

      10 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

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

      10 minutesEntrée libre

    20. Royal Observatory Greenwich

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

      5 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    21. Royal Observatory Greenwich

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

      5 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    22. Southwark Cathedral

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

      15 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

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

      10 minutesEntrée libre

    24. St. James's Park

      Former hunting ground of King Henry VIII.

      Passage sans arrêtEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    Point de rendez-vous

    L'organisateur confirme le point de rendez-vous exact sur votre bon.

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    Prise en charge

    • Prise en charge ou rendez-vous au point de départ
    • 946 hôtels desservis
    • Vous pouvez demander une autre adresse
    • L'organisateur vous contacte pour la prise en charge

    À savoir avant de partir

    • 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

    Annulation et remboursement

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

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    Proposé par
    Black Cab Heritage Tours
    Code produit
    106826P16

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