Private tour in Southampton Barry I
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Hi I'm Barry. Let me take you around my fantastic home town of London and/or a relaxing day out in the beautiful English Countryside in my new Hybrid Black Taxi. I have over 8 years experience of being a licensed tour guide and 31 years of driving a London Taxi . . on the left hand side! I started life in Central London above my Grandparent's Pub and then worked on London's Newsstands and the famous Fleet Street newspaper printing houses where my fascination and love for London and English history began. I attained excellent grades in school for History and Geography and learnt so much extra social history from both sets of Grandparents who remained in Central London during World War II and all lived into their 80s (what a lucky 🍀 chap I am) My bright , enthusiastic , affable and kind personality makes for fun informative tours. Whether it's Roman history or Royal gossip, I will show you all I can and am very adept at customising a tour in line with your interests. I love seeing everything again through traveller's eyes and ensure that you will have the best time on your tour. I know London like the back of my hand, including hidden gems and alleyways! I also tour out of town to unbelievable Royal Palaces including Windsor, Hampton Court and Sandringham . I can take you to visit the Stonehenge Monument and education centre. We can visit great Cathedrals such as Salisbury, Winchester, Canterbury and Wells. Or relax in the incomparable tranquillity of The Cotswolds including the Downton Abbey and Father Brown village filming locations and of course the beautiful city of Bath, famous for Roman, Georgian and period drama film locations of Jane Austen, Agatha Christie , Bridgerton and Les Miserable. I have a special interest in visiting English pubs, finding great food and ales during my research weekends with my lovely wife and grown up children … which I obviously then share on my tours! I am also able to meet you at the Southampton cruise terminal, or Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. So... let’s go and tour!! 🚀🇬🇧 • Full Knowledge of London Taxi Drivers Licence (study of 3.5 years) • Fully Qualified Worshipful Company of Taxi Drivers Tourguide • English Heritage Membership • National Trust Membership • Royal Palaces Membership • London Historical Society I am not permitted to guide INSIDE The Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace or Westminster Abbey. I can however give you a good historical overview and help smooth your visiting experience and accompany you if you wish.
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Visit amazing Windsor Castle, family home to Kings and Queens for over 1,000 years. The 13 acre Castle is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world where the late Queen Elizabeth II called home and is now laid to rest in St George's Chapel. Walk alongside the River Thames watching the boats and The King’s Swans, crossing the bridge between Windsor and Eton. Tour quaint streets and shops and see The Long Walk entrance to the Castle. Visit the J F Kennedy and Magna Carta memorials. The JFK memorial sits on an acre of land designated to the USA. See the Magna Carta statue, situated where the charter was first signed in 1215 by King John and honoured by The American Bar to this day. *TICKETS FOR CASTLE TO BE PURCHASED BY CUSTOMER SEPARATELY.* (If you wish to finish this tour at Heathrow or Gatwick Airports or Central London this is also possible.)
Total Duration: 7 hours Pickup from your Cruise terminal and drive 1 hour approximately to Windsor Castle. Visit inside Windsor Castle, the royal residence of British monarchs for over 1,000 years. Tour St Georges's Chapel a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that has hosted royal weddings (including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle) and serves as the burial site of 10 monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II and Henry VIII. Look to the Round Tower flag — when the Royal Standard is flying, King Charles III and Queen Camilla are in residence. Walk along the North Terrace which provides spectacular views overlooking the River Thames and the historic town of Eton where the private school of Prince William and now Prince George is located. Stepping away from the castle walls allows you to explore Windsor town with its cobblestone lanes. Relax in a Thames riverside pub for lunch. Visit the JFK Memorial and Runnymede the Magna Carta Memorial. Return to cruise ship. This itinerary can be customised to suit.
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New Black London 2026 Taxi 6 seater hybrid with panoramic roof and air con, usb points and Wifi
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