Half Day Highlights Tour of London in London Black Cab
At a glance
Half Day Highlights Tour of London in London Black Cab is a 4h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Tonys taxi tours of london. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $430.67 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Air-conditioned vehicle.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 15 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
A Private panoramic sightseeing tour with stops for presentations and photo shoots.
View iconic landmarks from the comfort of a latest generation London electric hybrid taxi with glass panoramic roof.
Landmark visited include Royal Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, Westminster abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, trafalgar Square, Saint Pauls Cathedral, monument to the great fire of London ,borough market, the globe, Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
My six seater London taxi is wheelchair friendly.
I will meet and greet you at your hotel, final set down point can either be back at your hotel or vacation residence or any central London location of choice.
However please be aware Tony will do his best to take you around and see as much as he can in the time allowed however it is subject to London traffic so not all locations may be visited
What's included
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
We will park up, and you will be invited to walk into Hyde Park to view Kensington palace, Tony will go through the history of the building and discuss how Hyde Park has evolved over time
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Stop 2 · 6m
Highlights tour of London , starting in west London ,covering iconic tourist London sights which includes Buckingham palace ,Westminster abbey, houses of Parliament to Saint Paul’s cathedral to the Tower of London
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Stop 3 · 5m
A quick Drive by Harrods stop for a selfie photo
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Stop 4 · 30m
If you decide to book your tour on the day and time that the changing of the guard ceremony is available, as part of the Saint Jameses and Buckingham Palace walk. Tony will stop for you to see the change at Marlborough road , please note that the change of the guard currently operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
We need to be there approximately for 10:30 am
Please note, these are times are subject to change and I would ask you to please check in advance with Tony when booking the tour -
Stop 5 · 25m
We will park up the taxi, walk around the Saint Jameses area taking in some of the famous shops that date back from the 17th century, making our way to Buckingham Palace, where Tony will discuss the history and some interesting stories about the building
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Stop 6 · 20m
Stopping in Westminster, we will walk around Parliament Square and discuss the building houses of Parliament and its history dating back to 1834
We will also time permitting, discuss the various statues and monuments in the area -
Stop 7 · 10m
As part of our Parliament Square walk on the tour, we will stop at Westminster. Abbey view the building and discuss the history also time for another selfie.
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Stop 8 · 2m
Stopping on Westminster Bridge for approximately two minutes, you will be invited to step out of the cab for a photo of the London Eye and looking back on the house of Parliament and Big Ben
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Stop 9 · 10m
We will park up and view the reproduction building of Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, discussing its history with time views from the south overlooking the city of London
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Stop 10 · 10m
Depending on the length of tour, you decide, we may have time to visit borough market, walking around, taking in the ambience of the area, maybe stopping on along to for a lunch break before heading on to our next destination
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Stop 11
Travelling into the city, we will cross the famous London Bridge
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Stop 12 · 10m
After parking the taxi, you will be invited to walk to Leadenhall market, which it said dates back to the Roman period
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Stop 13 · 10m
We will stop at Tower Bridge to discuss the history and get some great selfie photos
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Stop 14 · 10m
Stopping at a popular viewing area, we will discuss the history of the Tower of London, and what you may see if you decide to visit the attraction another day
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Stop 15 · 10m
Stopping at St Paul’s Cathedral, we will discuss the history of the building and its connection to the great fire of London of 1666
Meeting point
Please look out for London black taxi which will be driven by me at the arranged pick up location
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Half Day Highlights Tour of London in London Black Cab take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $430.67 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
Please look out for London black taxi which will be driven by me at the arranged pick up location
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
