The Ultimate Private London Taxi Sightseeing Tour

27 reviews

Duration - 6 hours

GBP 563 p.p. onwards

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London, United Kingdom

The best way to see London is from an iconic London Black Cab. Add to this a qualified driver/guide and you have the full package. London Cabbies face one of the strictest and toughest examination processes known colloquially as The Knowledge. It can take up to 3 years for them to learn every road, street, lane, alley, bar, restaurant, statue, apartment block, Police Station, hotel, church, government building, train station, literally anywhere a paying customer would wish to be taken. They also need to know the quickest route.

On top of all that your driver is also a qualified guide having completed a written and oral exam through the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers. You will travel from west to east and get to feast on all the history, heritage and culture this vibrant city has to offer.

Available options

09:00

GBP 563
p.p. onwards

09:30

GBP 563
p.p. onwards

10:00

GBP 563
p.p. onwards

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX England

A Royal Palace situated in the west of town, famous for being the birth place of Queen Victoria, the former home of Princess Diana and the current address to current royals including William and Kate.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP England

The concert hall built in a rounded style was opened in 1871.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Albert Memorial, Princes Gate Kensington Gore, London W8 England

Londons most elaborate memorial dedicated to the husband of Queen Victoria.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Hyde Park Corner, The Mall / Piccadilly / Grosvenor Place Hyde Park, London England

This junction links Piccadilly, Park Lane, Constitution Hill and Knightsbridge. Full of War memorials and the magnificent Wellington Arch takes centre stage.

Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England

We anticipate Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace will take place on Sunday's, Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's between August and May with daily Guard Mounts in June and July.

Home to the current Monarch Queen Elizabeth II but can you tell whether she is home or not?

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. James's Palace, Marlborough Road, London SW1A 1BQ England

Built by King Henry VIII for his wife Anne Boleyn in 1531. It’s a shame he chopped her head off before it was completed!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England

39 Monarchs have received their coronation ceremony here. It’s has also hosted many Royal weddings and funerals. Most recently the wedding of William and Kate.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England

The oldest part of this historic building dates back to 1097. Currently undergoing a major refubishment project but still one of London’s most awe inspiring structure. Just don’t mention Brexit!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bankside, London England

Here you get a great view from the south side of the river Thames. You will also see the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2 7HH England

Enter The City of London’s medieval administrative HQ. Underneath the courtyard we will unearth some Roman remains.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England

Christopher Wrens masterpiece. Built after the great fire of London and has dominated the skyline for over 300 years.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England

Home to The National Gallery and Nelson’s Column commemorating the British Navy’s greatest ever admiral.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB England

Built in 1078 by King William I. Serving as a Palace, it has also been a prison, torture chamber and Zoo!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP England

London’s most spectacular bridge with it’s own story

Duration: 10 minutes

Terms & conditions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Additional info

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Transport for London are advising all drivers and passengers to wear face coverings (not surgical masks) when travelling in vehicles. The Taxi has a Perspex partition between the driver and passengers. Surfaces are cleaned thoroughly before, during and after every tour with an antibacterial product.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Inclusions

Pick up from any central London location
USB charging points on board the vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drop off at your desired central London location
Bottled water

Departure point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from any central London location.

Recent reviews

tiffany_R 23rd May 2023

What a fantastic day we had with Paul touring and exploring London! This is the perfect way to see London in a day. The day was spectacular due to Paul’s attention to detail and effortless ability to guide us about the city from one amazing location to the next! He tailored the day to ensure we visited all of the historic sites we hoped to see. My family and I highly recommend the tour and Paul as your guide!

enid_d 2nd May 2023

This was such an incredible trip! This was our first time in London and Paul Williams was absolutely amazing. He was so kind and was very informative. Each place we went to had an amazing story and Paul was so great at explaining all of it. Would absolutely recommend to anyone going to London to book this experience with Paul.

Patricia_S 29th April 2023

Paul was an excellent tour guide showing us both all the traditional sites as well as some off the beaten track gems. He was extremely knowledgeable and could not have been nicer.

Melaine_M 18th March 2023

Absolutely flawless from start to finish! Paul was wonderful and patient with my two girls (12 & 9). My oldest has a physical disability which makes walking long distances a challenge. Paul was sensitive to her issues and got us front and center to all the premium spots. A real gem and overall fantastic experience!

SLYS 2nd February 2023

Our driver Paul was a charming, knowledgable guide! He was very attentive to our needs and was always making sure that we all were on the same track as far as the tour for the day and what we wanted to see/visit. I highly recommend the full day tour as it was a wonderful experience without the crowds! We could not have had a better time! Thank you again Paul! And the restaurant that you found for us, had the best fish and chips!!!

Dreamer07016015817 2nd February 2023

This tour was what we hoped for and more. It does exactly what is says. You get a complete overview of London. Every sight we visited, Paul explained why it was there, what it was used for and had fantastic facts and stories. His storytelling technique is excellent. Travelling around in his iconic black cab was such a joyful experience. Paul was kind, considerate of our needs throughout the tour. We asked questions, he answered them all. This really is the best way to see London. I’ve been on private tours all over the world and this was easily the best. Thanks again for a first class experience.

roxanacJ1512FA 4th October 2022

Our guide, Moses, was very knowledgeable, knew a lot of history and was prepared for all our questions. The trip was very well prepared in advance, the rides were all organized with the clients' needs in mind.

Bryan_M 25th September 2022

Our driver, Paul, was exceptional! He fulfilled our wish list AND added many other fun stops as well. He went over and above our expectations... even going as far as to call me on the phone so I could actually talk in the iconic red phone booth by Kensington Palace. He made our day in London the best day ever! Would highly recommend!

Gary_L 15th September 2022

My wife and I had 1 day in London and spent it with Paul on the Beatles Tour. Paul was a wonderful host and has put together a one of a kind tour. If you are a Beatles fan you will love this tour an my wife and I did.

JDnCA 13th July 2022

We only had a short time in London and we knew we wanted to see so many sites. Trying to coordinate it all on our own would have been a nightmare, but Paul made it come true. He made us feel at ease immediately, it truly was like having a member of our family show us around. Paul arrived perfectly on time to our hotel and checked in with us on specific things we might want to see. We were not just “along for the ride”, he wanted to make sure it was what we wanted. The cab was comfortable and immaculately clean. We were able to make all the stops we wanted to including an added Beatles piece that my adult kid wanted to see. By the end of the day we were sad to say goodbye! I asked Paul for advice on transportation to the airport the next day and he actually offered his assistance. This is not a tour I would pass up, it gives you an in depth glimpse at London history and an interesting perspective on the city. We were beyond impressed with Paul and would recommend him to our family and friends.