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Tower Bridge Shore Excursion: Smithfield Pub Walking Tour with Black Cab Transportation
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Trade the cruise deck for a private black cab journey into London’s dark side whilst enjoying the odd pint or two. 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 Tower Bridge Upper Mooring.
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Step back in time on a private pub walking tour through one of London’s most notorious medieval quarters starting directly from Tower Bridge Upper Mooring with a 'meet and greet' from Brian White, a qualified London taxi driver and guide. Along the tour, enjoy drinks at two of the City’s most historic taverns, while your expert guide Rob Woodford shares spine-chilling tales of executions, body-snatchers, and infamous rogues.
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.
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 Return to Tower Bridge
After your captivating London experience, you'll bid farewell to Rob, and Brian will then escort you back to Tower Bridge Upper Mooring, coordinating the return journey to ensure you arrive with ample time before your ship sails.
Book now and let’s explore Smithfield's fascinating history!
- 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 transfer: This same tour is available as part of a Tower Bridge Hotel Transfer Tour which includes the convenient transportation of luggage.
- Larger parties: If your group is larger than six, please contact us to arrange additional transport and request a quote.
- Tour Details: The actual tour (not including transfer times) is approximately three hours. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing for the weather.
Itinerary and tour summary
Duration: 4.5 hours
Type: Shore Excursion
Exclusives: Walking tour with Rob Woodford—an experienced, qualified London Black Cab Driver
Price: From £360 (up to 6 guests). Prices do not include attraction tickets.
Languages: English
Pick up: Pick up & set down - Tower Bridge Upper Mooring
Type: Shore Excursion
Exclusives: Walking tour with Rob Woodford—an experienced, qualified London Black Cab Driver
Price: From £360 (up to 6 guests). Prices do not include attraction tickets.
Languages: English
Pick up: Pick up & set down - Tower Bridge Upper Mooring
- Meet & Greet: Your black cab driver, Brian, will collect you from Tower Bridge Upper Mooring and drive you to meet your qualified guide Rob Woodford at the tour start point at the Castle pub Farringdon.
- Charterhouse Street & Square: Smithfield Market, The Charterhouse, Plague Pit
- Slough House (Slow Horses)
- The Old Red Cow Pub
- The Hand & Shears Pub
- St. Bartholomew-the-Great
- West Smithfield: Smithfield Martyrs Memorial, Sir William Wallace Memorial, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, King Henry VIII Gateway Statue
- Pye Corner
- The Watch House
- St Sepulchre-without-Newgate
- Newgate Street: Viaduct Tavern, Site of Newgate Prison
- Old Bailey Central Criminal Court
- Magpie & Stump Pub
- Ludgate Hill (view of St. Paul’s Cathedral)
- Ludgate Circus
- Fleet Street: The Old Bell Pub, Former Reuters News Agency, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese (Visit)
- Gough Square
- Set down: After your tour Brian will collect you and drive you back to Tower Bridge Upper Mooring.
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