Your adventure begins the moment your ship docks at the Port of Harwich. You will receive a personal 'meet and greet' from your professional London taxi driver, Brian White, who will manage your luggage and provide a seamless port transfer by first driving you to your hotel for drop-off. Once settled, Brian will then drive you to meet Rob Woodford, your dedicated expert guide, to begin your immersive journey spanning over four centuries of shared history between Britain and the United States.

Guests outside the dark wooden exterior with traditional signage.

This exclusive transfer tour offers a deep dive into the sites where London played a starring role in America's story, revealing connections from the era of early explorers and Founding Fathers to pivotal wartime alliances and modern diplomacy, all from the comfort of a private vehicle with seamless transitions to insightful walking segments.

Walk in the footsteps of the Pilgrims where they set sail for the New World.
Stand where Benjamin Franklin lived while shaping revolutionary ideas.
Raise a glass in a riverside pub steeped in both American and British tradition.
Uncover hidden wartime intelligence stories that helped shape the 20th century.

Rough-hewn granite base topped with a bronze mariner's astrolabe.

This isn’t just a history tour, it’s a panoramic timeline of the "Special Relationship," vividly brought to life by your expert guide, Rob. We’ll weave through East London’s maritime quays, the City’s colonial connections, and the grand landmarks of the West End, stopping for engaging walkabouts, detailed presentations, and unforgettable photo opportunities along the way.

Whether you’re a proud American, a passionate history enthusiast, or simply curious about the fascinating links between these two great nations, you’ll discover how much of America’s heritage is embedded right here in the streets of London.

The Black Cab Advantage: Two Guides, Zero Stress

Unlike typical driver-only tours, you benefit from our unique two-person team: your expert driver, Brian, and your dedicated guide, Rob.

While Brian expertly navigates London’s busy streets (utilizing bus lanes to cleverly save valuable time!), you have Rob’s undivided attention. He’ll focus 100% on bringing London's stories alive for you, not on the traffic. This unique setup guarantees more captivating history, more fascinating secrets, and a true VIP experience from start to finish.

This tour is fully customisable. We can seamlessly add, skip, or extend locations and walking segments to perfectly suit your specific interests and pace.

Seamless Conclusion at Your Hotel

After your captivating London experience, your stress-free adventure concludes. Brian will escort you directly back to your Central London hotel, dropping you off refreshed and ready to begin your stay in the city. Your unforgettable day starts at the port and ends comfortably at your accommodation!

Book now and let’s explore the American story… told in London!

Accessibility: Our London Black Cabs are wheelchair-accessible and can enter areas where regular cars are restricted.
Luggage & Group Size: For your comfort and to ensure there's enough room for luggage (one large case and one hand luggage per person), we limit the number of passengers per cab. If your group is larger than four, please contact us to arrange additional transport and request a quote.
Tour Details: The walking tour is approximately three hours long. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing for the weather.

Duration: 7.25 hours
Type: Transfer Tour
Exclusives: Private tour in a traditional London Black Cab with step-on guide Rob Woodford.
Price: £760 total (up to 4 guests)
Languages: English
Pick up: Port of Harwich

Attraction tickets are not included in the tour prices and we recommend, where possible, you book them online prior to your tour to avoid queuing on the day.

Meet & Greet: You'll be met at the Port of Harwich and travel to your Central London hotel to drop off your bags. Then, a cab ride will take you to meet Rob Woodford at your tour's starting point at the Virginia Settlers Monument in London's Blackwall.

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East London Maritime Heritage: Explore the docks and riverside stories that launched journeys to the New World.

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City of London’s American Past: From the 17th century to today, uncover stories of revolution, trade, and diplomacy.

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Lunch in a Historic Pub: Where American history and British tradition meet.

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The West End’s American Connections: Landmarks, characters, and moments that shaped the “special relationship.”

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Set down: YOur Central London hotel.

Our customers say...

"My husband and I brought our 12 year old grandson to London for a surprise trip. We booked a drive to Oxford & the Cotswolds with Albion Touring prior to our arrival. On the day of departure our driver Chris (also Albion’s owner!) arrived spot on time. From the minute we left the doorstep of our flat Chris narrated our drive and brought the history of London from Roman times alive for all of us but especially for our grandson. In Oxford Chris took us thru the city telling us some of the most interesting tales. He engaged our grandson on his level and was constantly asking after our comfort. We saw several villages in the Cotswolds and upon learning that we were cheese lovers to us to his favorite cheese shop. I needed supplies from the local pharmacy and he carried those for me in the village and even ran them back to the vehicle. He went out of his way to take us to the The Kings Men Circle of Stones. A smaller Stonehenge with fabulous legends and we loved it. If you are considering booking a drive with Albion don’t hesitate. I would do this again and again! "

Cindy, Ted & Jax

"Thank you Chris, what a pleasure! You have an entertaining and diverse hold on history and trivia, and your patience for the two of us"

M & S, Quebec, Canada