LONDON AMERICAN HERITAGE TOURS

Uncovering Tales of American History in London

There is a long and storied connection between the city of London and the founding of the United States of America. Experience the hidden history of London on my American Heritage tour and learn fascinating facts about areas you would never have imagined! The hidden pasts that are still visible all around the city today will astound you.

The fascinating stories of the birth of the United States will emerge as we make our way through the maze of London’s streets and lanes. This tour promises not only to educate but also to surprise!

Many American tourists are astounded to learn just how deeply intertwined London’s history is with that of their own nation.

The Founding Fathers in London

Several of America’s Founding Fathers spent a lot of time in London, shaping their ideas and experiences that would later influence the formation of the United States.

Benjamin Franklin, one of the most famous Americans in London, lived here for nearly two decades. It was during his time in London that Franklin’s political views evolved, influenced by discussions in Whitehall and Covent Garden’s coffee houses.

John Adams, the second President of the United States, served as the first U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s in 1785. He lived in Mayfair and strived to stabilize relations between the two countries, even meeting with King George III in an encounter described as “not a disaster”.

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WHAT'S THE DEAL?

From £440
Min 4 hours

Hotel or central London postcode pickup and drop-off

Price is per tour not per person (max 6 people in my cab)

Bottled water and snacks

Live commentary on board

AMERICAN HISTORY IN LONDON

WE WILL COVER

The beginnings of the 13 colonies from 1606.
We will visit the iconic Mayflower.
Travel around Blackwall, Rotherhithe and the pretty Shad Thames.
Highlight the beginnings of the United States in St James and Mayfair.
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.

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East London and the Thames

The formation of America’s 13 colonies commenced in 1606 when English settlers embarked on their journey across the Atlantic. During my tour we will visit Blackwall and Rotherhithe, where ships like the iconic Mayflower set sail.

A visit to pretty Shad Thames offers a view of London’s maritime past, with cobbled streets and historic warehouses standing as reminders of the city’s role in shaping early America. It also reveals the birthplace of one of the founding fathers mother!

The phrase “special relationship” between the U.S. and UK is often used today, but as you will find out, its foundations were laid centuries ago.

Shad Thames cobbled narrow streets in London

The Birth of a Nation in West London

As America transitioned from colonies to an independent nation during the 1770s, we will head west to St James’ and Mayfair—areas rich with connections to this transformative period in history. One highlight is Benjamin Franklin House, where he lived for nearly 16 years before becoming a “reluctant revolutionary.” This Georgian townhouse is now a museum dedicated to his life and work.

On to Mayfair, one of the most affluent districts of London, this area connects us nicely to where the ratification of the Treaty of Paris (1783) was signed, which formally ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence, a document partially negotiated by Franklin himself.

As we tour the streets of London in my Black Cab, we’ll visit these and other sites, bringing to life the connections between London and the birth of the United States. It’s a journey through time that never fails to captivate my American guests, revealing how inextricably linked our two countries are.

Pick up can be arranged from any central London hotel or tube station, and drop off anywhere in central London.

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