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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Guildhall Art Gallery
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!
Duration: 15 minutes
2
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!
Duration: 15 minutes
3
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?’
Duration: 15 minutes
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Old Bailey
Site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.
Duration: 5 minutes
6
Guildhall
A Medieval Great Hall - a great survivor despite the Blitz in World War Two.
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Guildhall Art Gallery
Roman London is still visible here in the basement of this world class Art Gallery.
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Lambeth Palace
Tudor Palace nestled on the south bank of the River Thames.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
St. James's Palace
King Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - 500 years old.
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Fleet Street
One of the oldest thoroughfares in London.
11
The Charterhouse
Living the nation's history since 1348 - a former monastery in the heart of the City of London.
Duration: 10 minutes
12
Charterhouse Square
Former plague pit for victims of the Black Death.
Duration: 5 minutes
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
14
Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
Truly majestic medieval survivor hidden away in secret London.
Duration: 5 minutes
15
'For whom the bell tolls' refers to this infamous old place of worship - and the old graveyard was frequented by the body snatchers!
Duration: 10 minutes
16
The Prospect of Whitby
This old pub has been around since Tudor times - and even has a hanging noose on the river's edge!
Duration: 10 minutes
17
Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Museum
Oldest hospital in London has been around since the 11th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
18
Visit the best remaining section of the old Roman Wall - built nearly 2,000 years ago.
Duration: 10 minutes
19
St. Mary Le Bow Church
Place of worship since Norman times sitting on a street once the route of monarchs.
Duration: 10 minutes
20
Remains of Old Winchester Palace - one of the largest and most important buildings in medieval London.
Duration: 5 minutes
21
Site of the notorious and infamous Clink Prison - former residence of the Mad the Bad the Sad.
Duration: 5 minutes
22
Southwark Cathedral
Place of worship since the 7th century - with some stunning interior architecture.
Duration: 15 minutes
23
All Hallows By The Tower
The oldest surviving church in London - miraculously surviving the Great Fire of London and the Blitz of World War Two.
Duration: 10 minutes
24
St. James's Park
Former hunting ground of King Henry VIII.
Additional info
• 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.
