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Extended London Taxi Tour: Landmarks
5.0
12 Ratings
London
Experience the ultimate London tour in a black cab, visiting iconic landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Tudor Palaces, and hidden gems. No tickets required, just photo opportunities and short walks.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Buckingham Palace - Get close up to the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen of England!
- Parliament Square - The heart of British democracy.
- Big Ben - Probably the most famous clock face in the world!
- Westminster Abbey - A place of Royal marriages and burials - and where every coronation has taken place for 1,000 years.
- Palace of Westminster - An iconic London landmark which contains the House of Parliament.
- Downing Street - The Prime Minister of Great Britain lives at Number 10.
- Whitehall Palace - The site of the public execution of King Charles 1 in 1649.
- Banqueting House - Classic building in the heart of Westminster.
- Whitehall - Government buildings on a street which shaped a nation.
- Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall - We shall see the Horse Guard Change of the Queen’s mounted regiment.
- Trafalgar Square - The exact centre of London.
- Nelson’s Column - Impressive monument to a national hero - Lord Nelson.
- St. James’s Park - One of 4 Royal Parks in the centre of London.
- Thames River - The famous old River Thames!
- London Eye - An instillation to celebrate the new Millennium is now a permanent and popular attraction alongside the River Thames.
- St. Paul’s Cathedral - Magnificent baroque Church the masterpiece built by the great Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London.
- Winston Churchill Statue - British World War 2 leader and icon.
- Mansion House of City of London - Architectural gem and home of the Lord Mayor of London.
- The Monument to the Great Fire of London - Commemorates a conflagration that destroyed 5/6 of the City in 1666.
- Leadenhall Market - Victorian market which will appeal to fans of Harry Potter.
- Old Spitalfields Market - This neighbourhood is in ‘Jack the Ripper territory’.
- Tower of London - Fortress and Royal Palace and now the keeper of the Crown Jewels.
- Tower Bridge - Perhaps the world’s most iconic bridge!
- Great Scotland Yard - Headquarters of London’s Metropolitan Police Force.
- London Bridge - The first ever crossing of the famous River Thames happened near this spot 2,000 years ago.
- Borough Market - High quality street food and speciality coffee under one roof.
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - Replica of William Shakespeare’s 17th century open air theatre alongside the River Thames.
- Fleet Street - Home of our old newspaper industry and the Demon Barber Sweeney Todd immortalised by Johnny Depp in a Hollywood blockbuster slasher movie.
- Covent Garden - Fun neighbourhood full of life and exceptionally good street artists.
- National Gallery - Some of the world’s greatest Art - and surprise in store if you are a fan of 007 agent James Bond!
- Queen Victoria Memorial - Impressive sculpture in the foreground of Buckingham Palace.
- Piccadilly Circus - London’s equivalent of Times Square!
- Soho - Vibrant neighbourhood of ‘Little Italy’ and ‘Chinatown’.
- Statue of Eros (Anteros) - Piccadilly icon which is the heartbeat of London.
- Regent Street - Key shopping thoroughfare of London.
- Oxford Street - Home of many of London’s flagship department stores.
- Mayfair - Neighbourhood of the most expensive real estate in London.
- Bond Street - Designer stores line the street of this well-to-do location.
- Park Lane - London’s swish hotels line this key Mayfair thoroughfare.
- Marble Arch - London icon - which once sat in front of Buckingham Palace.
- Hyde Park - Another Royal Park - part of London’s ‘green lung’.
- Albert Memorial - Gilded sculpture to commemorate Prince Albert consort to Queen Victoria - for his commitment to London’s Great Exhibition of 1851.
- Royal Albert Hall - Concert venue of unique and stunning architecture.
- Knightsbridge - Fashionable district and high class shopping.
- Harrods - Perhaps the world’s most famous department store.
- St. James’s Palace - Henry VIII’s Tudor Palace - and place to witness a detachment of troops heading for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
- Clarence House - London residence of Charles, Prince of Wales - this street was used in the filming of ‘The Crown’.
- Lancaster House - Stately home used in the Downton Abbey drama series.
- Changing of the Guard - Every day in summer and 4 times weekly the rest of the year - its pure British pomp and ceremony!
- St. James’s - Quintessentially English neighbourhood of posh shops and gentleman’s clubs.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Central London
- Short walks and photo opportunities
- English-Speaking driver guide
- Private Transportation in a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other colours
What's Not Included
- Airport - Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover London’s famed sites in the most ideal fashion with an expert chauffeur guide, perfect for first-time tourists aiming to gain a comprehensive grasp of the city.
Uncover the essence of London with our visit to the most beloved places including 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 2 Tudor Palaces, as well as hidden spots and concealed treasures, all condensed into a single energetic day.
You’ll have opportunities for photography and quick strolls in remarkable landmarks to witness much of London in our expansive 8-hour journey such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, Horse Guards, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, Marble Arch, Kensington Palace, London Eye, River Thames, Shakespeare Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, Great Fire Monument, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, British Museum, Abbey Road.
Crucial: No tickets are needed for this tour and you won’t be visiting any attractions, only driving by and pausing for photoshoots.
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
Location
Buckingham Palace
Spur Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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Joseph_a
Sep 23, 2024
A spectacular day in London with Jeremy - This was an amazing tour. What made it so special was our guide/ driver Jeremy. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about his job. You could tell he really loved London and his job. He showed us things we would have never seen. His knowledge and attention to detail was awesome. Touring with Jeremy you could not help but fall in love with the city of London. My wife and I would like to thank Jeremy for a spectacular day.
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Charles_b
Sep 4, 2024
Great day in London with Dave - We had just returned from a cruise of the British Isles and only had a day in London and knew it would be much easier so we booked an 8 hour guided tour in a black cab. Our driver/tour guide was Dave and he showed us around. Dave was very knowledgeable about the history of London and lots of fun facts, etc. Within the first 15 minutes we knew this was the right choice for us and the right person. Dave has a great personality and was super flexible during the entire day. He showed us the typical tourist attractions, but also some of the oldest shops, churches and buildings, and even some hidden gems we wouldn’t have even known to look for! He took extra time to make sure we saw everything we wanted and even took fantastic photos of us. This was way beyond our expectations. If you're looking for an exceptional black cab tour in London, we highly recommend this private tour and ask for Dave! We plan on returning in the future and will do the same!
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Marie
Aug 30, 2024
Brilliant way to see London - A perfect way to see London when you’re time poor. We only had a couple of days in London and knew we’d be tired from the long haul trip so booked an 8 hour guided tour in a black cab.
Our driver/tour guide was Stephen and he showed us around his London, which included some of the oldest shops, churches and buildings, as well as the typical tourist attractions. Stephen was knowledgeable about the history of London and had great banter.
Within the first 30 minutes we knew this was the right choice for us and totally recommend it if you are time poor, or want to start your holiday with a very good orientation of the city.
Loved it!!
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Seaside67347690425
Jul 31, 2024
Ollie was the best! - Ollie was an amazing tour guide! Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable and our kids loved him too. This was a great tour.
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Whitneymorse
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing Bespoke Tour! - We had Craig on our tour and he was just phenomenal! He showed us hidden gems we wouldn’t have even known to look for! He was very knowledgeable and friendly and this tour was the perfect way to kick off our trip. I highly recommend this private tour. We did the 6 hour option and we could have easily gone for 8. So much fun.
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Kmq7399kn
Jun 21, 2024
Fun and informative! See it all… - We had a fantastic tour with our guide Ian. He was not only informative, but made our day fun. We saw and learned more than we ever imagined. Thanks to Ian we got to see all the highlights and have a personal guide!
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Johndx4177ny
May 31, 2024
Great experience! - Had the best of times experiencing London for the first time with our tour guide, Patrick! He knew all the best spots to take us to, had so much knowledge to share, made us feel like family and made sure we got the best views of the popular sites and those not so common. Would definitely recommend taking a tour but most of all doing so with Patrick!
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Quest794806
May 31, 2024
Gary made the trip! - I had an outstanding experience with Gary during our black cab tour in London. He took extra time to make sure we saw everything we wanted and even took fantastic photos of us at each stop. Gary was incredibly patient and his sense of humor made the tour so much fun. If you're looking for an exceptional black cab tour in London, I highly recommend Gary!
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Kayln_b
May 20, 2024
Great VIP tour - Ryan was an amazing tour guide for our trip to London. This is a great way to see a glimpse of the city in one day. He picked us up at 8am sharp at our hotel. The cab has 6 seats inside. We got to see so many beautiful sites. Ryan gave us such great explanations of each site. We ate lunch at the most beautiful pub with views of tower bridge. Ryan made sure we got to see everything we wanted and asked us if we wanted to add anything.
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X2087vycarrieg
May 12, 2024
Perfect London Black Cab Tour - Had an amazing day!! Jeremy was the best guide anyone could ask for. He went above and beyond to make our afternoon perfect. His knowledge of London was exquisite and so entertaining. He was so full of energy and kept the tour interesting with so many facts about each area of London and not just the main sites. Request Jeremy if you want a great informative tour of London. Highly recommend!!
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