This tour allows you to truly experience as much of London as possible during a layover - fully narrated by experienced guides in taxis.
The tour guides are highly experienced and qualified. All guides are official London Black Cab Drivers (London Taxis) and qualified London Tour Guides. The knowledge behind our expertise comes from education and research, so all the information you are given is academically factual.
The tours are carried out in London Black Cabs, of which are partitioned, comfortable and traditional.
Whilst the tours are based on a template platform, we do provide customisable features of the tour - of which can be discussed prior to the tour. Our tours are built upon experience, yet are bespoke to the guest.
The tours covers a myriad of British and London History, ranging from the Romans to Anglo-Saxons, Medieval to Early Modern, and to modern.
This tour provides sightseeing to all the landmarks with a great deal of fascinating and amazing history.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
Pickup Locations
1. Heathrow Airport
Additional Info: We request as much information as possible regarding your flight details arriving and departing, and request a telephone number that we can contact you on, if possible.
Itinerary
1
Tower of London
Tower of London and sights / history of Tower Hill, including history from Roman Londinium to the modern era.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London, discussing the fire of 1666 and the devasting impact on medieval/Tudor London
3
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
The famous Shakespeare's Globe in Southwark, and history on Southwark - Roman, Medieval, Early Modern to Modern
Duration: 20 minutes
4
City of London
Within the City of London (The Mile Square), visitors will see various sights and locations of London's old history.
Including:
- The Cockney Londoner, what makes one?
- Medieval and Early Modern London, the who, the what and the where?
- Executions and celebrations
- Colonial England, the first ventures and adventures
- William Shakespeare
- Elizabeth I and the defeat of the Spanish Armada
- A separate city???
Duration: 60 minutes
5
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London
Duration: 20 minutes
6
Covent Garden
The famous Covent Garden market, established in the seventeenth century, reflecting the beauty of Early Modern England and buzzing London
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Piccadilly Circus
The Heartland of Westend London, the iconic, Piccadilly Circus
8
Trafalgar Square
See all the sites in and surrounding the centre of London, Trafalgar Square, consisting of Lord Horatio Nelson's Column (Nelson's Column), The National Gallery, King Charles I and much more!
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Mayfair
The wonderful, extravagant Mayfair of London's Westend. Also, within , Little America, the area rich with Anglo-American history.
Duration: 30 minutes
10
Marble Arch
Marble Arch, to the north of Park Lane, the former entrance to Buckingham Palace. Furthermore, Tyburn, the site of the infamous former execution site.
Duration: 10 minutes
11
Hyde Park Corner
Hyde Park Corner, Aspley House, history of the Duke of Wellington and more
12
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria and more
Duration: 20 minutes
13
St. James's Park
St James Park and the former rear grounds of Whitehall Palace
Duration: 5 minutes
14
Whitehall
Whitehall, the site of the former Whitehall Palace, the official residence of the Monarch throughout most of the Tudor and Stuart periods.
The Horseguards
Banqueting House
Downing Street
Duration: 30 minutes
15
Big Ben
Big Ben, the famous bell/clock tower of the Houses of Parliament
Duration: 15 minutes
16
Houses of Parliament
Houses of Parliament, the famous home of British Government, also known as the Palace of Westminster
Discussion of the monarchy, the English Civil War, the history of parliament and more!
Duration: 15 minutes
17
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, the Collegiate Church of St Peter
Learn all about the history of London, the competition between two cities, the settlement and disruption of the monarchy, the church, the Reformation, coronations and much more!
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Tour duration: 8 hours. 5 hours for the tour and 2-3 hours for travel time including extra time to further explore Westminster, St James's and surrounding locations.
