Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab
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Is Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab worth booking?
Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab is a 4-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $399 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $399 per person
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 lo
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- 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
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
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!
15 minutes here
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 minutes here
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 minutes here
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 minutes here
Old Bailey
Site of the Gallows of Old Newgate Prison.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Guildhall
A Medieval Great Hall - a great survivor despite the Blitz in World War Two.
15 minutes here
Guildhall Art Gallery
Roman London is still visible here in the basement of this world class Art Gallery.
15 minutes here
Lambeth Palace
Tudor Palace nestled on the south bank of the River Thames.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
St. James's Palace
King Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - 500 years old.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Fleet Street
One of the oldest thoroughfares in London.
Pass by without stopping
The Charterhouse
Living the nation's history since 1348 - a former monastery in the heart of the City of London.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Charterhouse Square
Former plague pit for victims of the Black Death.
5 minutes here
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 minutes here
Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great
Truly majestic medieval survivor hidden away in secret London.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
'For whom the bell tolls' refers to this infamous old place of worship - and the old graveyard was frequented by the body snatchers!
10 minutes here
This old pub has been around since Tudor times - and even has a hanging noose on the river's edge!
10 minutes here
St Bartholomew's Hospital Museum
Oldest hospital in London has been around since the 11th century.
10 minutes here
Visit the best remaining section of the old Roman Wall - built nearly 2,000 years ago.
10 minutes here
St. Mary Le Bow Church
Place of worship since Norman times sitting on a street once the route of monarchs.
10 minutes here
Remains of Old Winchester Palace - one of the largest and most important buildings in medieval London.
5 minutes here
Site of the notorious and infamous Clink Prison - former residence of the Mad the Bad the Sad.
5 minutes here
Southwark Anglican Cathedral
Place of worship since the 7th century - with some stunning interior architecture.
15 minutes here
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.
10 minutes here
St. James's Park
Former hunting ground of King Henry VIII.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Black Cab Heritage Tours
Know before you go
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best Tour of London!
Julie was an amazing tour guide! She new everything about London including television show locations and movie locations. She was very accommodating and really had a nice passion for the city and for her customers!
via Tripadvisor
Fascinating -- Must Do!
This was a fantastic half day tour. We had a variety of age ranges (18 - 81) with some mobility challenges, Greg made it easy for the entire group to participate. Based upon the location of our hotel, we started with the Medieval and worked our way back to Roman times. Greg's knowledge of London's history is broad and deep. The Temple of Mirtha 'experience' was amazing. If you are interested in the Roman history of London, our entire party recommends this tour. Additionally we whole heartedly recommend Greg!
via Viator
Excellent tour of London
Great tour of the Roman wall, the sundial, and the George. Guide Mark was really good, listened to my interests and adapted well as we went along. Lots of great things I hadn’t seen before in London.
Response from the operator: Black Cab Heritage Tour Guides love to introduce the surviving Roman architecture here in London. It is our opportunity to include a story which is 2,000 years old. Thanks for such a splendid review for Mark, who had a fab time touring with you guys, Chuck.
via Viator
A terrific spin through Roman London
I was looking for a walking tour that leaned more Roman than Medieval, so I sent Greg a note about that and he customized the entire experience into an unforgettable day! Greg took us to the starting point of Roman London, on a walk along the Thames, past the Tower and along the route of the Wall. We went down into the Amphitheatre ruins, into the Guildhall which happened to be open, and finished off at the Bloomberg exhibition, racking up well over 10,000 steps in the process. Greg was patient with our many questions, generous with his time, and proved a knowledgeable, personable and friendly guide. Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: This is such a terrific review thanks Jon! Greg’s experience with the Roman London theme has most definitely impressed, but we really appreciate you caring enough to forward such wonderful feedback.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
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Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab cost?
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Prices start at $399 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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