Uncover 2,000 years of London's hidden history on a private Black Cab shore excursion, exploring Roman ruins, sites of ancient punishment, historic churches, and secret cinematic locations, all tailored to your preferences with seamless hotel drop-off.

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Join me on a fascinating walking tour of London's hidden gems. I'll show you the remains of the Roman Empire in London, dating back 2,000 years. We'll see the city walls, a secret Roman temple, and a Roman amphitheatre. We'll also visit sites of execution and punishment, historic churches such as Sir Christopher Wren’s St Mary-le-Bow, and even the place where Pocahontas worshipped.

Tilbury to Central London

We'll pick you and your luggage up right from Tilbury port in your own classic London Black Cab and whisk you away to the heart of London. Your friendly guide will share some interesting facts about the area as we travel. Once we arrive, you can either let your guide lead the way to some of the top attractions, or you can tell us which ones you'd love to see – it's your tour!

Iron pumping mechanism on antique wooden cart with wheels.

Let's Explore London's Hidden Gems

This is a great tour for people who want to experience London off the beaten path. We'll wander through narrow streets and alleyways, and discover hidden gems that most tourists never see. I'll share stories and legends about the City, and you'll learn about its rich history. I can take you to see surviving stones from the old London Bridge and a section of wooden Roman wharf, believed to date from 75AD.

We will meet at a convenient location near the City and start our tour with a panoramic view from the top of an office building. Then, we will visit some of the City's most interesting and historical pubs, where we will have time to enjoy a drink or two.

The Victorian entrance and New Moon pub.

We'll also see some of the film locations that were used in making the Harry Potter movies, such as the wonderfully ornate Leadenhall Market, used for filming Diagon Alley in the first Harry Potter Film. We;ll also explore some of my favourite sights such as St Bride’s Church, fondly referred to as the ‘Journalists Church’ due to its location in Fleet Street—a hub for national newspapers. Learn about metal coffins, wedding cakes and the Founding Fathers of the United States.

If you fancy a break or a coffee en route we can stop off and I’ll tell you more interesting facts and stories about the hidden gems of London.

Return to Tilbury

After your London experience, your driver will escort you back to Tilbury Port. We'll coordinate the return journey to ensure you arrive with plenty of time before your ship sails.

The London black cab is wheelchair-accessible and permitted in areas restricted to regular vehicles. Accommodates up to 4 passengers with luggage or up to 5 passengers without.
This tour can be customised to fit your preferences, whether you want to change the entire route or just add a few stops. I can even incorporate parts of other tours to create a truly unique experience. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to customise your tour.

Duration: 5 hours
Type: Shore Excursion
Exclusives: Walking tour with Lee Cooper—an experienced, qualified London Black Cab Driver
Price: £500 total (up to 5 guests)
Languages: English
Pick up: Tilbury (London International Cruise Terminal)

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.

Pick up: Tilbury (London International Cruise Terminal)

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Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman Amphitheatre

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Temple of Mithras

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One New Change or Fen Court viewing areas: See the City's skyscrapers such as The Can of Ham, Scalpel and Shard

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St Mary-le-Bow

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Harry Potter film locations such as Platform 9¾ & the Harry Potter Shop at King's Cross station, Leadenall Market and Lambeth Bridge

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Fleet Street

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St Bride’s Church

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Drop off: Tilbury (London International Cruise Terminal)

Our customers say...

"That man is a GEM – don't let him go away. During our week long stay we spent time with a handful of guides – London Walks, three EF guides, a Blue Badge and several others, but I will state with utmost certainty that not one of them was as genuinely interested and willing to make our day perfect as Chris. He set us at ease straight away with his warmth and down-to-earth personality and proceeded to entertain and enthral us with tales and trivia the whole day through. He asked just enough questions to get an idea of our interests and then managed to please everyone. What a perfect way for us to spend our last day in England...thank you for assigning him to our group...please, please give Chris a gigantic thank-you from us all."

LA, Maine, USA

"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