About this tour
Travel through two millennia of London history in a private black cab, stopping at sites where Romans built their settlement and medieval Londoners lived, suffered and died. Your knowledgeable driver navigates from Hadrian's Wall remnants through the Tower of London and into the narrow streets where the Great Fire raged, Newgate prisoners faced execution, and the Old Bailey judged the infamous. Four hours, hotel pickup included, tailored to your questions and pace.
Highlights
- Roman Wall and Amphitheatre remnants in the City
- Tower of London execution sites and 'Dead Man's Hole'
- Medieval street layout of London's darker chapters
- Great Fire of London locations and aftermath
- Newgate Prison gallows and Old Bailey criminal courts
- Private cab commentary from local historian-guide
- Hotel collection and drop-off, central London
What to expect
Your driver—a seasoned Londoner with a historian's eye—picks you up from your hotel and guides you through layers of the city's past. You'll stand where Roman soldiers first marched into Londinium, examine surviving bits of city wall, and explore the amphitheatre's footprint. The tour then shifts to the medieval and early modern periods: you'll visit Tower Hill where executions took place, peer into grimmer corners like Dead Man's Hole, and walk the tight medieval lanes that survived the Great Fire. Stops at Newgate Prison and the Old Bailey reveal a city shaped by justice, crime and punishment. The driver tailors the route to your interests, stopping in quiet open-air locations rather than crowded tourist zones.
Good to know
Four hours covers substantial ground but keeps a walking pace manageable. Wheelchair accessible vehicles and prams accommodated. Hand sanitiser provided; vehicles disinfected between tours. Gratuities not included. Suitable for all fitness levels. Service animals welcome.
Frequently asked
- How long does Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab take?
- Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab runs for approximately 4 hours.
- How much does Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab cost?
- Prices start from GBP $399 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.