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Private tour in London Michael G
Classic London 4 Hour
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How would you like to take a trip in my time machine!? Would you like to see two thousand years of history of London from the Romans right up to the present day? I can show you around this amazing city that I was born and brought up in. You will hear about poets and playwrights, Lords and Ladies, politicians and Prime Ministers, Princes, Princesses, Kings and Queens, some with their heads and some without their heads. . . all of this is possible, and so much more! If you're interested in the history of Rock'n'Roll in London, why not go back to the Swinging Sixties with me, and then on to the seventies, eighties or nineties, and back to the present day? The vehicle I use to take my guests on a time-travelling journey is actually a London black cab. These iconic taxis are loved and trusted by London's travelling public and are regularly voted the best in the world. They are a great way of seeing the sights, and are air-conditioned with plenty of leg room. They are also wheelchair-accessible. I have been a London taxi driver since 2006 and a qualified Tour Guide since 2011 - just in time for the London Olympics of 2012, which was a magical time for all of us that experienced it. I love my hometown of London dearly, and nothing gives me more pleasure than to show visitors around what is arguably the world's greatest capital city! But my knowledge of history isn't bound by the borders of London, not by a long stretch. I have been taking my guests for many years to wonderful places such as Oxford, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Bath and the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, if ever there was one! You can see all of this and more - all from the comfort of an iconic London taxi, driven by a knowledgeable, experienced, affable and personable driver - yours truly! I look forward to seeing you! Licensed London Taxi Driver (Black Cab) since 2006. Member of City of Westminster Guides and Lecturers Association, qualified 2012. Qualified Taxi Tour Guide, since 2011, with the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers, accredited by City of London. Associate member of Black Cab Heritage Tours. Member of English Heritage. Member of the National Trust. Member of Historic Royal Palaces. Please note that I do not have a license to guide within St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey or the Tower of London. I can only guide in English.
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See London from a traditional black cab.
Overview of your London tour
Travel back through time with me on my Classic London tour! This is a great introduction for first-time visitors to the world’s greatest capital city. We can go back 2,000 years to see how and why the Romans chose this particular location on the River Thames for what would become the Roman Empire’s biggest city north of the Alps. We could go back 1,000 years to the Norman Conquest and see one of William the Conqueror’s many castles. We could also take a shorter journey of just 500 years to the time of Henry VIII and the incredible stories of his six wives; divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived! The centuries since have given London Civil Wars, Great Fires and Great Plagues, the Age of Enlightenment, the Georgian Era, the Industrial Revolution, two World Wars and much, much more. All of these events have conspired to mould this amazing city into one of the marvels of the world. See it all on my time-travelling tour!
Your London tour itinerary
To start with, I can pick you up from any Central London location. If this is a hotel, I can meet you in the lobby after making my presence known to the receptionist and concierge. I'll then escort you to your carriage - an air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible, famous and iconic London Black Cab. This can seat 4 adults comfortably but is licensed to carry up to 6 passengers. On this 4-hour tour we will visit the following landmarks: • St. James's Palace and Buckingham Palace (from outside!) • The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey (outside!) • Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column • The Embankment and view of the River Thames • St. Paul's Cathedral (outside) • The Tower of London (outside!), Tower Bridge and the Roman Wall. • Shakespeare’s Globe. • The Monument to the Great Fire. • Royal Courts of Justice • Piccadilly Circus At each of these stops I will give a 5-minute presentation to explain their history. You will be able to walk around, stretch your legs, and take photos.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other
Licenced London black cab. LEVC Electric taxi. Air conditioned. Maximum 6 passengers.
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Central London, London, UK
I can meet you at any central London location. Ask for details if you’re not sure! You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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