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John Ford

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Featured tours:

Classic London Ultimate Tour

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Full-day tours:

Classic London Ultimate Tour

Downton Abbey Countryside Day Excursion

Family History Exploration and Ancestry Experience

Heathrow Layover Experience Tour

London Pub History and Brewery Tour

London Sports Stadiums Tours

Royal London and Windsor Route of Monarchy Tour

Visit Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site!

Part-day tours:

Black History London Tours

Bond with 007 in London

Classic London Premier Tour

Classic Westminster Tour

Downton Abbey Movie Location Hunt

Ghastly Ghosts of Haunted London

Jack the Ripper’s London and East End Crime Tour

Light Up London Night Tour

London Calling! Rock and Roll Tour

London’s Darkest Hour Tour

Magic of Christmas Lights Tour

Pottermania in London!

Rock and Roll with Beatlemania!

Roman and Medieval London

Book Tour

Inside the Enlightenment Gallery at the British Museum

Accredited London Tour Guide

After completing 30 years as a Detective within the Metropolitan Police I became a London Black Cab Driver. I successfully passed the Cab Guide Course in 2011. I am a member of the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers and a Freeman of the City of London. I have developed a London Crime Tour.

With Changing of the Guard ceremony in the background.

As a born and bred Londoner, I love the City and enjoy passing on the knowledge I have gained to clients of BCHT.

My interests outside of guiding are Football, Rugby, Golf and just about any other sport I can get to watch (playing days are over).

John Ford
Black Cab Heritage Tours

“As a born and bred Londoner, I love the City and enjoy passing on the knowledge I have gained to clients of BCHT”

John Ford

Our customers say...

"Thank you John Parsons for providing the gorgeous white taxi for our wedding day, it was beautifully dressed and couldn’t have asked for more! We enjoyed chatting and laughing with you on our journey home! And thank you for being so patient when we were late! We will definitely be recommending."

Katie

"Our tour on Saturday was really good. Paul met us promptly as arranged and introduced himself asking any personal places we wished to visit which he incorporated into the tour. We didn't tell my husband Brian until the morning and he was so pleased . Paul was very informative on all of the tour stopping now and again so we could take photos and stretch our legs. The whole weekend was amazing and the weather was perfect but I think the tour was the highlight. We were all very impressed with Paul. Kind and courteous without being intrusive and we were only sorry when the three hours finished. Sad to say we are now home and back to reality but we have made some good memories that we can cherish. Here's to our next tour."

Sandra

"It was amazing! They both did a wonderful job, were professional and friendly and so knowledgeable! I have been to London multiple times and was astounded at how much I learned! It was also nice to see the “non touristy” sites which makes me feel like I know more about the “real London”. I would certainly recommend this service to anyone and, especially for those like me, who have a mobility issue, it was a godsend. It allowed me to get into areas that I would not have been able to get to had I had to walk into them. Bill was very thoughtful in how he maneuvered to get me close and never made me feel like the old lady. He was a true gentleman! I know that Michele enjoyed the ghost tour and I have seen some of her Facebook posts on it and she was very pleased. And I, personally, was glad it didn’t focus on Jack the Ripper and Harry Potter! I am so glad that I found your service and will certainly be back in touch on my next trip. I want to see and learn more about a city that is one of my favorites! I would be glad to discuss my experience with anyone who wants more detailed information if you would find that helpful. Thank you again for the wonderful experience! And special thanks to Bill and Mick! Take good care!"

Kay

"Our friends and family have already heard and we shall confirm how much we like BCHT and the great service you provide. Thank you for setting up our tours and allowing us to select William as our tour guide. It goes without saying how much we have enjoyed our tours and time with William. His history knowledge is superb and we enjoy his quirky personality that fits ours. We intend to use your services again and would enjoy meeting you on our next visit to London. Infact, we started a list of sites and experiences we would like to see and do with William. We will contact you once we set a date and firmed up our new Wish List. Thank you for making our stay in London memorabile... AGAIN!"

Evelyn