Why choose this London tour ?
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.
Make the most of your London adventure
What makes Heathrow Layover Sightseeing Tours – London Taxi Black Cab With Tour Guide a unique experience ?
Tower of London and sights / history of Tower Hill, including history from Roman Londinium to the modern era.
The Monument to the Great Fire of London, discussing the fire of 1666 and the devasting impact on medieval/Tudor London
The famous Shakespeare’s Globe in Southwark, and history on Southwark – Roman, Medieval, Early Modern to Modern
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???
St Paul’s Cathedral in the City of London
The famous Covent Garden market, established in the seventeenth century, reflecting the beauty of Early Modern England and buzzing London
The Heartland of Westend London, the iconic, Piccadilly Circus
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!
The wonderful, extravagant Mayfair of London’s Westend. Also, within , Little America, the area rich with Anglo-American history.
Marble Arch, to the north of Park Lane, the former entrance to Buckingham Palace. Furthermore, Tyburn, the site of the infamous former execution site.
Hyde Park Corner, Aspley House, history of the Duke of Wellington and more
Buckingham Palace, the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria and more
St James Park and the former rear grounds of Whitehall Palace
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
Big Ben, the famous bell/clock tower of the Houses of Parliament
Tour Description & 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.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by London History Taxi Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.