Trade the cruise deck for a private black cab journey into London’s dark side on the Smithfield Pub Walking Tour. From the haunting Sir William Wallace Memorial to the filming locations of Slow Horses, you’ll explore medieval execution sites and hidden taverns with an expert guide on this seamless, high-octane shore excursion from Tilbury.

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Your adventure begins the moment you dock at the Port of London Tilbury. You’ll be greeted by your professional driver, Brian White, who will handle your luggage and ensure a seamless transfer to your hotel. Once you’ve settled in, Brian will escort you to meet your expert guide, Rob Woodford, to begin an immersive exploration of historic Smithfield. Between stops for drinks at two of the City’s most storied taverns, Rob will captivate you with spine-chilling tales of executions, body-snatchers, and London’s most infamous rogues.

Wander the atmospheric streets around the legendary Smithfield Market, an area steeped in over 800 years of turbulent history, before retracing the shadowy footsteps of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Customers outside the black-painted exterior with flower arrangements.

Inside traditional pubs (one with medieval origins) you’ll savour authentic British ales, stouts, ciders or fine wines (two drinks per guest included) in the same kind of haunts once frequented by drunkards, anatomists, body-snatchers and even modern-day movie crews.

Tour Highlights Include:

Historic Landmarks: Europe’s oldest hospital (1123), Smithfield Market (1174), Bartholomew the Great Church (1123), Pye Corner (end of the Great Fire of London), the Oldest House in the City, the Watch House, and St Paul’s Cathedral.
Dark Histories: Execution site of Sir William Wallace (1305), the killing of Wat Tyler during the Peasants’ Revolt (1381), and the notorious Newgate Prison (now the Central Criminal Courts).
Story Themes: Murder & Mystery, Hangings & Quarterings, the ‘Armpit of London’, bull-baiting, ghostly legends, and more.
Famous Characters: Henry VIII, Sherlock Holmes & Dr Watson, Charles Dickens, Dr Johnson, James Bond, and Jackson Lamb of Slow Horses.

Rob and guests in front of stone plaque with Scottish flags and lion rampant.

The tour concludes with a final pub stop in a more relaxed setting, perfect for reflecting on centuries of bloody history over a fitting drink. How about a Bloody Mary?

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 Smithfield's fascinating history!

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All-Inclusive Fee: Fully inclusive of guide (Rob) + driver (Brian), private professional guiding services, door-to-door transportation, all city parking fees, and road tolls.
Accessibility: Brian's iconic London Black Cab is wheelchair-accessible and can navigate 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 in the cab to a maximum of 4. If your group is larger than 4, please contact us to arrange additional transport and request a quote.
Return to port option: This same tour is available as a Tilbury Shore Excursion for parties without luggage.
Tour Details: The actual tour (not including transfer times) is approximately three hours. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing for the weather.

Duration: 5.5 hours
Type: Shore Excursion
Exclusives: Walking tour with Rob Woodford—an experienced, qualified London Black Cab Driver
Price: From £530 (up to 4 guests)
Languages: English
Pick up: Pick up & set down - 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.

Meet & Greet: You'll be met at Tilbury (London International Cruise Terminal) and travel to your Central London hotel to drop off your bags.

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The Castle Pub, Cowcross Street

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Charterhouse Street & Square: Smithfield Market, The Charterhouse, Plague Pit

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Slough House (Slow Horses)

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The Old Red Cow Pub

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The Hand & Shears Pub

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St. Bartholomew-the-Great

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West Smithfield: Smithfield Martyrs Memorial, Sir William Wallace Memorial, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, King Henry VIII Gateway Statue

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Pye Corner

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The Watch House

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St Sepulchre-without-Newgate

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Newgate Street: Viaduct Tavern, Site of Newgate Prison

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Old Bailey Central Criminal Court

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Magpie & Stump Pub

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Ludgate Hill (view of St. Paul’s Cathedral)

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Ludgate Circus

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Fleet Street: The Old Bell Pub, Former Reuters News Agency, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (Visit)

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Gough Square

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Set down: Tilbury (London International Cruise Terminal).

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"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

"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