Black Cab Private Tour of London: Explore Iconic Sights and History in a London Black Cab

Embark on a private tour of London in a classic black cab, exploring iconic sights and immersing yourself in the city’s rich history. Discover St. Pauls, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and more in this engaging and customizable 5-hour tour.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Buckingham Palace - Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
    Today, Buckingham Palace is very much a working building and the centrepiece of the UK’s constitutional monarchy, it serves as the venue for many royal events and ceremonies from entertaining foreign Head of States to celebrating achievement at Investitures and receptions.

  • Houses of Parliament - The Palace of Westminster, to give it its official name, serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
    Both Houses work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day.

  • Westminster Abbey - The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066, and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs, as well as the scene of 16 Royal weddings. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It’s one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, and has the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint at its heart.
    Today it is still a church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation. Neither a cathedral nor a parish church, Westminster Abbey (or the Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster to give it its correct title) is a “Royal Peculiar” under the jurisdiction of a Dean and Chapter, subject only to the Sovereign and not to any archbishop or bishop.

  • St. Paul’s Cathedral - For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City.
    Frequently at the centre of national events, traditions have been observed here and radical new ideas have found expression under the iconic dome. In many cases these events have left some physical record as well as echoes in the intangible memory of the building.
    The present Cathedral, the masterpiece of Britain’s most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren, is at least the fourth to have stood on the site. It was built after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, and services began in 1697.
    This was the first Cathedral to be built after the English Reformation in the sixteenth-century, when Henry VIII removed the Church of England from the jurisdiction of the Pope and the Crown took control of the life of the church.

  • Tower of London - A Palace, a Prison, a place of Execution! An Armoury, an Observatory, and a Royal Zoo.
    3 Queens of England lost their heads here - Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Grey.
    The Tower is where the Crown Jewels are kept (used in all coronations of our Kings and
    Queens).

  • Tower Bridge - Tower Bridge has become a recognisable London landmark. It is sometimes confused with London Bridge, about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) upstream, which has led to a popular urban legend about an American purchasing the wrong bridge. Several stunt pilots have flown underneath the bridge.

  • Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall - The original and official entrance to both St James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace.
    A Guard is mounted here by members of the Household Cavalry, either the Blues and Royal or the Lifeguards (Kings Troop in July) - the Guard Changes 11am daily.
    There is a Guard inspection at 4pm every afternoon.
    Until the late 19th Century Horseguards was also the HQ of the British Army, and remains today the official HQ for Army units based in London.

  • Downing Street - Home to the British Prime Minister since 1732

  • Trafalgar Square - Trafalgar Square has been the meeting and rallying point for demonstrations and celebrations for many years, dating back to 1830, the Squares focal point is Nelsons Column itself standing at over 169 feet tall

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • On-board WiFi
  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • entrance fees to any applicable sites
Additional Information

Enjoy a comprehensive visit to London’s most prestigious landmarks from the comfort of one of the city’s most distinctive symbols, a Black London Cab!

During your 5-hour London Highlights journey, we will take a walk down history lane, starting from the ancient Roman era, transitioning to the Medieval period and then to the contemporary epoch, with major stopovers at St. Paul’s, Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and many more

My motif throughout the tour will be to create a lively, enjoyable atmosphere and to make each site we explore unforgettable.

There will be no restrictions within the taxi, and whenever possible, we can pause for the much-needed photo breaks and perhaps take a slight walk for better views at some locations.

Please note that this tour is fully customizable, hence it can be completely tailored to meet your expectations

  • This is a private tour in a licensed london taxi and is priced per tour not per person and is available for a maximum of 6 people
Location
Buckingham Palace
Spur Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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X2225hschristianea
Jul 1, 2024
Great experience! - Paul was fantastic! Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. A lot of flexible option which was very good to have. Would definitely book again!
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Flyer29621450184
Apr 24, 2024
THE BEST TOUR GUIDE WE HAD - Mr. Paul van Nuland was simply the best tour guide we had while we stayed in London. He was easy going, informative and efficient. I would take this tour again and we highly recommend him.
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902bettyed
Jan 10, 2024
Bespoke Black Cab Tour was Awesome! - Our private tour of London during our flight layover with Paul was amazing! Paul was prompt, extremely courteous and his knowledge of London history was impeccable! We can't wait to return to London, and will definitely call on Paul for his extraordinary service. The Derrys
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W1742ejmias
Dec 2, 2023
Great tour!! - Could not be happier with the tour. Paul was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. His recommendations were all great.
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Johnbg7175kf
Oct 21, 2023
Outstanding! - Our guide/companion (Paul) was an absolute joy. He was friendly, informative, accommodating and engaging. He provides the perfect balance of conversation/information, but isn’t overly verbose. Our time together was great and passed quickly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS SERVICES.
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Jackiemp9341gp
Sep 19, 2023
Tour With Lawrence - Our family had a wonderful tour of London in August with Lawrence. He was extremely fun, knowledgeable and attentive. Lawrence not only took us to the major attractions, but also to some hidden gems we would’ve never visited otherwise. We highly recommend Lawrence and Bespoke Tours, our tour was great.
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Byron_c
Sep 13, 2023
See London with Antony! - Had a fabulous day with Antony--our tour guide! He took us to all of the famous landmarks and to many not on the list. He carefully explained the rich history of London with a wonderful sense of humor. Worth the price!
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William_l
Jul 19, 2023
Our guide, Laura, was the... - Our guide, Laura, was the best. Very knowledgeable without being overly talkative so we could enjoy the sights and sounds all around. And an excellent driver! Recommend to anyone.
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Erdoc212
Jul 18, 2023
Great tour - Our driver guide was courteous and friendly and gave us a great tour of all the sights we wanted to see. Highly recommend!
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Darlene_t
Jul 18, 2023
Great tour - Our driver guide was courteous and friendly and gave us a great day in London. He showed us all the things we wanted to see and more. Highly recommend!
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