The Ultimate 6-Hour Private London Sightseeing Tour by Black Cab
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 589 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 52 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Experience all that London has to offer in a day on this whistle-stop driving and walking tour of the most famous landmarks and sites that London is world-famous for, and see more of London in a day than most visitors will see in a week! Your expert driver-guide will introduce you to one of the world's most multi-faceted and fascinating cities, home to the King, and aeons of Royal history, not to mention Shakespeare's Globe and a thrumming West End theatre scene.
What's included
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
Not included
- Gratuities
- Airport - Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tickets to Attractions
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Get close up to the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen of England!
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Stop 2
The heart of British democracy.
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Stop 3 · 5m
Probably the most famous clock face in the world!
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Stop 4 · 10m
A place of Royal marriages and burials - and where every coronation has taken place for 1,000 years.
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Stop 5 · 10m
An iconic London landmark which contains the House of Parliament.
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Stop 6
The Prime Minister of Great Britain lives at Number 10.
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Stop 7 · 5m
The site of the public execution of King Charles 1 in 1649.
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Stop 8 · 5m
Classic building in the heart of Westminster.
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Stop 9
Government buildings on a street which shaped a nation.
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Stop 10 · 10m
We shall see the Horse Guard Change of the Queen’s mounted regiment.
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Stop 11
The exact centre of London.
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Stop 12
Impressive monument to a national hero - Lord Nelson.
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Stop 13
One of 4 Royal Parks in the centre of London.
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Stop 14
The famous old River Thames!
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Stop 15
An instillation to celebrate the new Millennium is now a permanent and popular attraction alongside the River Thames.
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Stop 16 · 10m
Magnificent baroque Church the masterpiece built by the great Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London.
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Stop 17
The country’s gold reserves are secured in this impressive stronghold.
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Stop 18
British World War 2 leader and icon.
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Stop 19
Architectural gem and home of the Lord Mayor of London.
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Stop 20
Commemorates a conflagration that destroyed 5/6 of the City in 1666.
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Stop 21 · 5m
Victorian market which will appeal to fans of Harry Potter.
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Stop 22
This neighbourhood is in ‘Jack the Ripper territory’.
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Stop 23 · 10m
Fortress and Royal Palace and now the keeper of the Crown Jewels.
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Stop 24 · 5m
Perhaps the world’s most iconic bridge!
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Stop 25
Headquarters of London's Metropolitan Police Force.
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Stop 26
The first ever crossing of the famous River Thames happened near this spot 2,000 years ago.
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Stop 27 · 15m
High quality street food and speciality coffee under one roof.
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Stop 28 · 10m
Replica of William Shakespeare's 17th century open air theatre alongside the River Thames.
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Stop 29
Home of our old newspaper industry and the Demon Barber Sweeney Todd immortalised by Johnny Depp in a Hollywood blockbuster slasher movie.
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Stop 30 · 5m
Fun neighbourhood full of life and exceptionally good street artists.
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Stop 31 · 10m
Some of the world's greatest Art - and surprise in store if you are a fan of 007 agent James Bond!
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Stop 32 · 5m
Impressive sculpture in the foreground of Buckingham Palace.
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Stop 33
London's equivalent of Times Square!
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Stop 34
Vibrant neighbourhood of 'Little Italy' and 'Chinatown'.
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Stop 35
Piccadilly icon which is the heartbeat of London.
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Stop 36
Key shopping thoroughfare of London.
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Stop 37
Home of many of London's flagship department stores.
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Stop 38
Neighbourhood of the most expensive real estate in London.
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Stop 39
Designer stores line the street of this well-to-do location.
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Stop 40
London's swish hotels line this key Mayfair thoroughfare.
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Stop 41
London icon - which once sat in front of Buckingham Palace.
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Stop 42
Another Royal Park - part of London's 'green lung'.
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Stop 43 · 5m
Gilded sculpture to commemorate Prince Albert consort to Queen Victoria - for his commitment to London's Great Exhibition of 1851.
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Stop 44
Concert venue of unique and stunning architecture.
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Stop 45
Fashionable district and high class shopping.
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Stop 46
Perhaps the world's most famous department store.
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Stop 47 · 10m
Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - and place to witness a detachment of troops heading for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
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Stop 48 · 5m
London residence of Charles, Prince of Wales - this street was used in the filming of 'The Crown'.
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Stop 49 · 5m
Stately home used in the Downton Abbey drama series.
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Stop 50 · 5m
Stately home of Diana Spencer's ancestors.
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Stop 51 · 10m
Quintessentially English neighbourhood of posh shops and gentleman's clubs.
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Stop 52 · 25m
Every day in summer and 4 times weekly the rest of the year - its pure British pomp and ceremony!
Meeting point
If your hotel is outside of Central London OR if you don't provide your hotel information, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station.
Otherwise, please provide the hotel name and address to arrange pick-up
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The Ultimate 6-Hour Private London Sightseeing Tour by Black Cab take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $558.14 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?
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.
Where does it start?
If your hotel is outside of Central London OR if you don't provide your hotel information, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station. Otherwise, please provide the hotel name and address to arrange pick-up
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 4.9 out of 5 across 589 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
Information last checked October 7, 2026. Operated by Black Cab Heritage Tours.