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The Ultimate London Tour: Private 6-Hour Taxi Experience
4.9
406 Ratings
London
Embark on the Ultimate London Tour and explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems in a private 6-hour black cab experience. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Tudor Palaces, and more!
Duration:
6 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.
- Guildhall - One of London’s only Medieval Great Halls.
- Guildhall Art Gallery - Some culture - but also a surprising 2,000 year old discovery in the basement.
- Bank of England Museum - The country’s gold reserves are secured in this impressive stronghold.
- 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.
- Spencer House - Stately home of Diana Spencer’s ancestors.
- St. James’s - Quintessentially English neighbourhood of posh shops and gentleman’s clubs.
- Changing of the Guard - Every day in summer and 4 times weekly the rest of the year - its pure British pomp and ceremony!
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Central London
- Short walks and photo opportunities
- English-Speaking driver guide
- Private Transportation in a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Airport - Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tickets to Attractions
Additional Information
Explore London’s most notable landmarks in a limited time slot with a well-informed driver guide for a comprehensive city overview.
Visit London’s quintessence featuring 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites plus 2 Tudor Palaces, hidden spots and lesser-known treasures combined into one breath-taking day.
There will be opportunities for photographs and brief strolls in renowned places to discover most of London in a span of 6 hours 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.
Note: There’s no need to purchase tickets for this tour and there’s no entry to the attractions, only drive-by viewing and stopovers for picture opportunities.
- 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
4.9
(406 Ratings)
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Martha_h
Jul 27, 2024
Our very own tour of London - Richard, our driver, picked us up at our hotel and off we went on a personalized tour to all the London sights we wanted to see. Especially fun were when he took us to the spots where Harry Potter was filmed, which our kids just loved, in addition to all of London's most historic sights. His knowledge and anecdotes were perfect, making the day special for us.
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Unodonjuan
Jul 27, 2024
London 6 hour Ultimate Tour - Black Cab was on top of their game. On time.,Comfortable, safe and friendly cab and driver. Dave our private tour guide was attentive and knowledgeable of London. He made it fun. What we saw in 6 hours would take three days on other tours. Highly recommend. Would use them again on our future return ! Thank you!
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Helpfultravelvibes
Jul 26, 2024
London in a Day! - We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend it. Patrick was wonderful, and full of knowledge and fun facts. He made the day very special and tailored it to our needs. We got to see all the highlights and MORE! We loved being in the traditional London cab, and we felt safe and well taken care of the entire time! Highly recommend.
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Bradley_t
Jul 26, 2024
London in a Day! - We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend it. Patrick was wonderful, and full of knowledge and fun facts. He made the day very special and tailored it to our needs. We got to see all the highlights and MORE! We loved being in the traditional London cab, and we felt safe and well taken care of the entire time! Highly recommend.
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Nancy_p
Jul 26, 2024
London sight seeing. - My guide and driver, Dea, was amazing. He maneuvered the car through the traffics like a pro!! His knowledge of the history of London and of England is amazing. He is a great asset to the profession and I would highly recommend him if you are fortunate enough to be in London.
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Debra_p
Jul 26, 2024
6 hour black cab - Our tour guide Stella did an amazing job. We got to see all the highlights of London.
Everything was perfect and highly recommend this tour
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Roam13833206539
Jul 22, 2024
London Tour - Ollie was fantastic and provided a wonderful tour of London. We particularly appreciated his knowledgeable and patient.
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Heathermc9162uv
Jul 22, 2024
Great London overview - JP, our tour guide, was amazing!!! He reached out the day before to ask where we wanted to go/sites to see. We only had one request, which he accommodated. And then took us on a fantastic tour! He was personable, knowledgeable, and great company for the day. We were all over London and the City of London. Highly recommend!
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Nate_w
Jul 18, 2024
Excellent time in London. - Ollie, our guide, did a fantastic job sharing his knowledge with us and showing us London. He was very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable.
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Yvonne_g
Jul 16, 2024
Good Experience - The tour guide was very friendly and informative. I enjoyed the time, and the black cab was so comfortable. You are not crowded into a small car. Enjoyed the side tour of Harry Potter Alley's
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