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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the significance of American culture in London from the comfort of a private London Black Taxi. I have been a London Taxi Driver since 1994 and I am also a qualified taxi guide.
See parts of London you may not have known about. Be amazed at just how much American influence there is to be seen in London and discover hidden gems that time has forgot.
The tour focuses on two broad areas.
• The Thames in the east of the city features the beginnings of the 13 colonies from 1606: On the south side, we will visit the iconic Mayflower and travel around London’s Blackwall, Rotherhithe and the pretty Shad Thames moving to the other side of the river to explore trendy Wapping and the City.
• St. James’s and Mayfair in the West highlight the beginnings of the nation of the United States from the 1770s. We will visit the former home of one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. I will show you where the ratification of the Treaty of Paris was signed, and so much more.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Snacks
Live commentary on board
Entrance fees to some attractions we may pass
Departure Point
London, UK
Central London Mainline train stations
Traveler pickup
St. John's Wood, London NW8 6DN, UK
Return Details
London, UK
Central London Mainline train stations
St. James's Park, London, United Kingdom Your guide will park nearby and walk you through the streets of colonial American history
30 minutes
Charing Cross, London, United Kingdom You will visit the site of Ben Franklin's home and the church of St. Martin in the fields
20 minutes
Aldwych Area, London, United Kingdom 'Let us not forget' - You will visit the memorial of all US Air men lost in the second world war -
40 minutes
Smithfield Market, London, United Kingdom You'll visit The Holy Sepulchre Church,a treasure trove of rich American history from 1606
20 minutes
Tower Bridge, London, United Kingdom You will visit the surrounding areas of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge which is bursting with varied American history
40 minutes
Shadwell Basin, London, United Kingdom You will be taken to the birthplace and christening site of the founding 'mother'
10 minutes
Blackwall Tunnel, London, United Kingdom You will go where the people went before you in 1606
10 minutes
St Mary's Rotherhithe, London, United Kingdom The site of the Mayflower's first leg of its epic voyage is where we'll end the tour.
40 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 5 people per booking
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
monicakJ5668BM
17 Feb 2025
You will learn, laugh, and be thoroughly impressed with the knowledge and kindness of Peter who went beyond any tour guide we have encountered. Thank you, Peter, we will never forget this afternoon.
matthew l
13 Sep 2024
Peter Peter Peter…There’s no guide like Peter. When in London/Liverpool and you want to see real historical places (not the London Tower etc) with a human encyclopedia (Peter) then there’s only one choice, Peter Mulcahy.
Besides having a tremendous personality which will keep you on your toes all day you will go to places that really show you what England is like.
Peter is now a friend for life. My wife and I had a blast (for 12hours…yes, 12 hours) while traveling around the countryside.
After your tour, Peter sends you links about all the places you’ve seen so you don’t forget what a great day you had.
Thank you, Peter, for a memorable and fun day!
Matt & Marjori
sophiasV4219LP
04 Jan 2024
Pete was a one of a kind tour guide. I was always skeptical of tours because I believed that all information and the best places could be found on the internet; I was wrong. Pete was incredibly informative, enthusiastic, and kind. One day with him and London is now one of my favorite cities I have ever visited. Not only did he show us the big attractions, but also took my friend and I to hidden gems. I told Pete what part of history I was interested in and he was able to tailor that to the group. I would recommend Pete and this tour to anyone.
This tour in
London
is organized by
Your London Cabbie
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