Private Iconic Black Cab Sightseeing Tour: A Unique 6-Hour Exploration of London

Explore London like never before on a private iconic Black Cab sightseeing tour. Experience the city’s history, heritage, and culture with a qualified driver/guide.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kensington Palace - 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.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • USB charging points on board
  • Pick-up from central London locations
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Drop-off at chosen central London location
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • We do not enter any of the main sites. This is external sightseeing.
Additional Information

Exploring London in a classic London Black Cab is the most optimal experience. Coupled with a licensed driver/guide, you’re in for a complete treat. London’s taxi drivers undergo one of the most challenging assessments informally called The Knowledge. It may take approximately 3 years for them to memorize all streets, roads, lanes, paths, bars,…

Location
Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mariadi5920wa
Jan 1, 2025
Best tour ever! - We only had 1 day available during our holiday for a tour of the city and we knew Paul Williams of Cabital City Tours was the only guide we wanted! The reviews were all stellar and sure enough our experience lived up to expectations and beyond!! We asked Paul to give us the London's greatest hits tour in which he expertly navigated the city with so much efficiency and knowledge, with perfect timing we got to see everything!! From Big Ben chiming to the changing of the guard at Westminster to clear traffic for an Abbey Road photo op to name a few. He knew the exact spot for the best photos and we appreciated so much the family photos he took. How lucky that everyone could be in the family photo! He shared so many stories, anecdotes and knowledge that we can't help sharing our new found knowledge with friends and family! We had the best time touring with Paul! Whether it's your first visit to London or 10th his tour will be the best you'll ever take. Thank you Paul for your generous spirit, kindness and knowledge of London - we loved every minute!
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Maria_d
Jan 1, 2025
Best tour EVER!! - We knew even before our trip that we wanted Paul Williams to do our tour of London! After reading the reviews and with only one day available to tour around it had to be Paul! And was that the best decision we made on the trip!! Paul communicated with us in advance prior to the trip to confirm he was available, which was fantastic. We spent 6 hours touring around London, we left the itinerary in his hands and he brought us to see all of London's greatest hits along with places we'd never heard of and would never have found ourselves! He is so knowledgeable and shares wonderful stories and anecdotes. So many that we continue to share and regale to our friends! He is kind and thoughtful and wanted us to have the best time, he took so many family photos, how amazing to have everyone in the photo at one time! We loved that he knew the times that events were going to happen and structured the tour so we got there at the perfect time and placed us for a perfect view. His inside knowledge was so helpful and allowed us to have an efficient tour, with no time wasted! He also knows everyone! All the places we went business owner to other guides shook his hand with a warm hello, which says a lot about his reputation. Whether it's your first time or 10th time in London, he is the best and we can't wait to return for more adventures! Thank you Paul for your generous spirit, knowledge of this wonderful city and kindness, we will never forget it!
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Lesley49022
May 16, 2024
A+++++, 10 out of 10, Priceless Adventure! - LITERALLY THE BEST PART OF OUR WEEK IN LONDON. OMG, worth every penny. Paul is incredible! He picked us up at our rented apartment and off we went. We mentioned that we like music and the Beatles and were hoping to get to Abbey Road. Well, we sure got there and he included a few extra things along the way that we were just thrilled about. (Jimmy Page & Freddy Mercury homes) We even got a few minutes to shop in the Abbey Road Store! We literally snuck into spots all over London and got amazing pictures (Christmas Cards - check!) Just let Paul know what you are interested in (Harry Potter, Historical Places, Rock and Roll, etc.) at the very start of your tour and he will do his best to accommodate you-don't be crazy :-) There is time to stop for lunch but we opted to get a sandwich at Pret and eat it in the cab so we could just keep moving and seeing as much as possible. The access and speed at which you get to see literally all the important highlights of London is priceless. Not to mention the history, pop culture and just fantastic conversation you will enjoy throughout the day. Paul dropped us off back at our apartment but you can be dropped off wherever you want, just let him know in advance of your intentions. I left a black sweater in the cab and Paul was kind enough to drop it off the next day. (TY SO MUCH :-) Please tip your drivers and take this tour, 1000% worth it!
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Coleenh383
Apr 28, 2024
The highlight of our trip! - A perfect way to see London. Paul brings the history to life with his incredible knowledge and storytelling technique. I was going to book the open top bus tour but after doing this there is no need. Personal, professional, immaculate vehicle and fun.
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Mabela833
Mar 13, 2024
Fun and polished tour! - Our family of 4 including 2 teens booked this tour for our spring break. It was the best thing we did on our London vacation. Paul has a way of engaging you that you are literally wanting more and more. The cab is clean and so beautiful. We felt like royalty. I have been on private tours all over and this was special. Everywhere we visited, he explained what we were looking at in a fun and entertaining manner, but we also learned so much. From start to finish, Paul’s courteous and professional approach shone through and I will be recommending him to everyone I know that is coming to this great city. Thank you again for making a day in our holiday so special. Best wishes, The Arnside family
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Benrt8732pp
Jan 22, 2024
Great service and excellent value. - A thoroughly enjoyable experience and a very professional service from start to finish. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the UK..
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Karen_t
Jul 4, 2023
Amazing Tour of London - Our taxi sightseeing tour was amazing! This tour is so convenient with hotel pickup. Our driver, Keith, artived promptly on time, was extremely knowledgeable about the city, and took us to many places that we would have never found on our own in London. The taxi was impeccably clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Karen_p
Jun 12, 2023
Highlights of London - We saw all of the highlights and then some. Excellent tour guide. Paul William's is the best tour guide we've enjoyed. Thanks!
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Brenda_b
Jun 8, 2023
4 Canadians On The Loose!🍁 - Amazing day with Paul. He's so knowledgeable and a very skilled driver on the crazy busy London streets. Lots of laughs and personal stories along the way. THANK YOU PAUL🤗🤩
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Tiffany_r
May 23, 2023
Family Holiday ! - 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!
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