Step off your ship at Tower Bridge Upper Mooring into the ultimate VIP London adventure with me, guide Lee Cooper, and driver Shane Healy! We’ll handle your luggage in a luxury Black Cab—your personal mobile base—while I lead you through 2,000 years of secret history on foot, from Roman ruins to historic pubs, before dropping you directly at your Central London hotel.

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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.

Welcome to Central London: Step Off at Tower Bridge

Step off your ship directly into the heart of London at the Tower Bridge Upper Mooring. Your private Black Cab will be waiting right at the mooring for a smooth, effortless experience. You’ll be greeted by your driver, Shane Healy—a qualified Westminster Guide—who will handle your luggage so you don't have to carry a thing.

Once your bags are securely stowed in the cab, Shane will introduce you to me, Lee Cooper, to begin our adventure.

Guide and cabbie standing by the black taxi.

While I lead you through London’s historic hidden gems on foot, you enjoy a luxury few travelers experience: Shane and his cab remain on standby throughout our tour. This "mobile base" offers total peace of mind. Whether you need a quick rest between landmarks, want to whisk away to a site further afield, or prefer to avoid uneven pavements, your support team is always a moment away. Follow my curated route or customise your own—this is London, exactly how you want to see it.

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. Starting right from Tower Bridge, we'll wander through narrow streets and alleyways to 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 begin our tour right near your mooring 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.

Seamless hotel drop off

After our unforgettable London experience, relax as Shane escorts you directly to your Central London hotel. We'll ensure a comfortable and efficient journey, dropping you right at the entrance, so you can unwind and reflect on your day of exploration without any hassle.

Accessibility: Shane's 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.
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.

Duration: 4.5 hours
Type: Transfer Tour
Price: £450 (up to 4 guests)
Languages: English
Pick up: Tower Bridge Upper Mooring

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: Tower Bridge Upper Mooring

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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: Central London

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

"I was by far the oldest traveller, and, when unavoidable ill-health hit me half-way through the tour, I was rendered even more of a handicap to the younger ones. Without our guide’s help and encouragement, I myself would have given up on the tour, as being too much of a drag on others. It would have been an overwhelming disappointment for me – but with his helpful advice I found it possible to see it out without disturbing the very good relations he had already established amongst us all. - And I managed to find it all I had hoped..."

JK, Toronto, Canada