Villains and Gangsters of London Private Taxi Tour: Explore Infamous Locations with Rich History
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9 Ratings
London
Embark on a private taxi tour in London to explore the infamous locations where villains and gangsters made history. Hear fascinating tales and visit iconic cafes and pubs along the way.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Blind Beggar Public House Whitechapel - Visit the pub and hear stories about it’s past
- The Prospect of Whitby - Visit the pub and hear stories about its past
- Tower of London - View the Tower from Tower Hill and hear all about it’s history as a prison
- Tower Bridge - Drive over Tower Bridge In your Black Taxi then view it from The South Bank of the River Thames
- Shad Thames - Walk along the North Bank, take a peek at the River Neckinger and hear about how Bill Sykes met his end here in Oliver Twist
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Embark on a private excursion in an iconic London Black Taxi, venturing through the East End and City, tracing the notorious paths of London’s criminals and mobsters.
This tour offers a diverse array of stops, granting the opportunity to view the sites either from the comfort of the taxi, or to step out and examine the landmarks up close whilst capturing some snapshots. As your guide, David, will regale you with fascinating anecdotes of the site’s history and furnish a wealth of intriguing facts and context.
This journey affords some time for leisure at one or a couple of popular local spots such as Pellicci’s Italian Cafe, Maureen’s Pie and Mash, The Prospect of Whitby pub, or The Town of Ramsgate pub.
As we proceed, we delve into the scene of some of London’s most prominent burglaries and significant heists.
Location
The Blind Beggar Public House Whitechapel
337 Whitechapel Road,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Janehg9539dq
Jan 11, 2023
A fabulous 5 star day out - Such a brilliant day out. Dave was an excellent guide who made the day interesting and varied. The cab was spotlessly clean and included water and sweet treats which was a nice touch. We were never rushed and there was plenty of time for photos. We had lunch at an excellent Italian cafe in East London which added to the authenticity. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Karenblueeyes
Jan 10, 2023
What a great day! - From the moment Dave picked us up he made us so welcome and comfortable in the cab. Nothing was too much trouble, he stopped off, showed us places of interest and told us the stories behind what we were looking at. His knowledge is extensive! He recommended and introduced us to a fab Italian cafe (that requires a review of it's own) and took us to a great pub as we wanted to have a drink at the end of the tour. Before we left him we booked our next tour!
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Carolgu7082vy
Jul 25, 2021
Villains and Gangsters tour - Six of us friends did this tour and it was fantastic. Dave was really knowledgeable and it was fun and interesting and nothing was too much trouble.
Will definitely do another of his tours.
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M102kjjillh
Jul 5, 2021
A great way to see London and its history - Totally agree with the other reviewers. Wonderful experience. Taking Dave's cab took the hassle out of exploring London and his well researched information and stories were just right to keep our interest without us being overwhelmed. We visited some places we knew of but wouldn't have known to find them. It was a lovely fun day in Dave's beautifully clean cab, hearing some amazing stories and no worries about finding toilets and he knows of great places to eat and picnic. Definitely recommend most highly.
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Charlie
Jul 1, 2021
Interesting and enjoyable day out in London - Excellent full day out. Loads of interesting and unusual stories, he seems to know everything! Knew all the good toilet stops and places to have lunch. Thoroughly recommend, great value for 4 people!
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36belindap
May 24, 2021
Villain & Gangster Tour - What a fantastic day we had on this villain & Gangster tour.
Dave was on top form with all the information concerning the finer details off our tour.
Thank you so much for your expertise and we look forward to seeing you in December for our Xmas light & Kew Gardens evening out.
We couldn’t wish for anything better.
Belinda & Mike.
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10donnab
May 21, 2021
An interesting and unique way to see London - An amazing day out and such an interesting, unique and fun way to see London. Dave is so knowledgable about the tour and other info about London and places to eat. Such a great way to see London and places you would never find. Looking forward to booking one of his other tours
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Brendagy9897lc
May 21, 2021
Gangsters of London -Private Tour - A Great Day Out
Dave was Fabulous, very knowledgeable and very accommodating to all our needs.
His Taxi was spotless and we all felt very comfortable.
I would highly recommend this tour and look forward to trying others.
Thank you for such an exciting, funny, enjoyable day out.
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Kls47
May 21, 2021
Fabulous - Fabulous day out. Dave really knows his stuff, from start to finish the tour is fun, entertaining, and informative. Dave goes out of his way to make sure you have a great time and is so accommodating. The taxi is spotlessly clean and comfortable. I took my parents and they thoroughly enjoyed it. A must for anyone looking for a great day out.
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