Whether You’re a Visitor or a Local, Step Back in Time on a Custom Ancestry Tour
Discover your family’s past with our Ancestry Taxi Tour – a unique London history tour designed to reconnect you with your roots. Imagine retracing your ancestors’ steps across the streets, churches, courts, and historic neighborhoods they once knew, piecing together the vivid story of your heritage in the heart of London. Guided by expert research and insights, we’ll take you to the significant places tied to your past, whether they are historic sites, family homes, or neighborhoods that once held bustling markets and humble workhouses. Our goal is to bring your family history to life through a meaningful, private taxi tour that reveals a London far beyond the usual sites – a London rich with the tales of those who came before you.
Let our team help answer the question, “Who do you think you are?” by showing you where your story began in this fascinating city. Click here to get started by contacting us.
Explore Your Family’s Roots on a Custom Ancestry Tour with Expert Driver-Guides
Tour Logistics
Price: Per taxi for up to 6 guests:
- 3 hour Taxi Tour: £660.00
- 4 hour Taxi Tour: £763.00
- 5 hour Taxi Tour: £866.00
Departure time: Flexible
Meeting point: We will pick you up and drop you off at any central London hotel or pick up point. This is included in the cost of your tour. ⓘPlease note that Heathrow and Gatwick are not in central London. You may need to book a Layover tour or speak to us(opens in a new tab) to confirm your requirements.
Group size: Up to 6 people. If you have a larger group you can easily book more than one private taxi.
Good to know:
- Yes, you can jump out of the taxi at any time to explore or take photos
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- All our taxis are equipped with ramps and are wheelchair-friendly
- Our private tours do not start and finish at the same location. We offer the convenience of picking you up from various points across central London to begin your personalized tour.
How it Works
1) Share Your Family Story: To make this Ancestry Tour as personal as possible, we start with your family history. Share the key details and locations you’ve uncovered – be it ancestral addresses, churches, synagogues, or significant landmarks your family frequented in past generations. Every detail helps us plan an itinerary that connects with your story.
2) Customized Research and Route Planning: With this information, we begin our own research into London’s history to find sites and hidden gems that match your family’s story. Cheryl Cullen, owner of Visit London Taxi Tours, will lead the research – ensuring that the sites you visit reflect the era, lifestyles, and settings your family experienced. Her background in ancestry studies brings each location to life, making your tour both historically accurate and deeply personal.
3) The Ancestry Tour Experience: On the day of your private London history tour, your driver-guide will bring each location’s past to the present, describing the city as your ancestors would have known it. As you visit each stop, you’ll learn about the cultural, architectural, and everyday elements that shaped your ancestors’ lives.
4) Building the Complete Picture: Besides visiting key addresses, your guide will take you to surrounding areas that add layers to your family’s story. You may see nearby historical landmarks, streets, or marketplaces that were part of daily life during your ancestors’ time. This immersive experience helps paint a fuller picture of your family’s London, taking you back in time while enhancing your connection to each place.
5) Flexible and Comfortable Exploration: Between locations, enjoy a comfortable journey in our iconic black cab, perfect for exploring historic parts of London that are tricky to reach otherwise. You’ll have plenty of time to step out, walk around, and take photos at each site to truly capture the essence of this personal journey.
Send Your Custom Taxi Tour Request Here
After you submit this form we will be in touch with you promptly with a custom tour proposal tailored to your needs and preferences. If you need any further information in order to complete your request people don’t hesitate to contact us(opens in a new tab) directly.
