The Ultimate 8-Hour Private London Sightseeing Tour by Black Cab

At a glance

The Ultimate 8-Hour Private London Sightseeing Tour by Black Cab is a 8h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Black Cab Heritage Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $1,073.98 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Central London, English-Speaking driver guide, Vehicle: TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other colours.

Quick facts

Duration

8h

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

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 10m

   Get close up to the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen of England!

2. Stop 2

   The heart of British democracy.

3. Stop 3 · 5m

   Probably the most famous clock face in the world!

4. Stop 4 · 10m

   A place of Royal marriages and burials - and where every coronation has taken place for 1,000 years.

5. Stop 5 · 10m

   An iconic London landmark which contains the House of Parliament.

6. Stop 6

   The Prime Minister of Great Britain lives at Number 10.

7. Stop 7 · 5m

   The site of the public execution of King Charles 1 in 1649.

8. Stop 8 · 5m

   Classic building in the heart of Westminster.

9. Stop 9 · 10m

   Government buildings on a street which shaped a nation.

10. Stop 10 · 10m

    We shall see the Horse Guard Change of the Queen’s mounted regiment.

11. Stop 11

    The exact centre of London.

12. Stop 12 · 5m

    Impressive monument to a national hero - Lord Nelson.

13. Stop 13

    One of 4 Royal Parks in the centre of London.

14. Stop 14

    The famous old River Thames!

15. Stop 15 · 10m

    An instillation to celebrate the new Millennium is now a permanent and popular attraction alongside the River Thames.

16. Stop 16 · 10m

    Magnificent baroque Church the masterpiece built by the great Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London.

17. Stop 17

    British World War 2 leader and icon.

18. Stop 18 · 5m

    Architectural gem and home of the Lord Mayor of London.

19. Stop 19

    Commemorates a conflagration that destroyed 5/6 of the City in 1666.

20. Stop 20 · 5m

    Victorian market which will appeal to fans of Harry Potter.

21. Stop 21

    This neighbourhood is in ‘Jack the Ripper territory’.

22. Stop 22 · 10m

    Fortress and Royal Palace and now the keeper of the Crown Jewels.

23. Stop 23 · 5m

    Perhaps the world’s most iconic bridge!

24. Stop 24 · 5m

    Headquarters of London's Metropolitan Police Force.

25. Stop 25

    The first ever crossing of the famous River Thames happened near this spot 2,000 years ago.

26. Stop 26 · 15m

    High quality street food and speciality coffee under one roof.

27. Stop 27 · 10m

    Replica of William Shakespeare's 17th century open air theatre alongside the River Thames.

28. Stop 28

    Home of our old newspaper industry and the Demon Barber Sweeney Todd immortalised by Johnny Depp in a Hollywood blockbuster slasher movie.

29. Stop 29 · 5m

    Fun neighbourhood full of life and exceptionally good street artists.

30. Stop 30 · 10m

    Some of the world's greatest Art - and surprise in store if you are a fan of 007 agent James Bond!

31. Stop 31 · 5m

    Impressive sculpture in the foreground of Buckingham Palace.

32. Stop 32

    London's equivalent of Times Square!

33. Stop 33

    Vibrant neighbourhood of 'Little Italy' and 'Chinatown'.

34. Stop 34

    Piccadilly icon which is the heartbeat of London.

35. Stop 35

    Key shopping thoroughfare of London.

36. Stop 36

    Home of many of London's flagship department stores.

37. Stop 37

    Neighbourhood of the most expensive real estate in London.

38. Stop 38

    Designer stores line the street of this well-to-do location.

39. Stop 39

    London's swish hotels line this key Mayfair thoroughfare.

40. Stop 40

    London icon - which once sat in front of Buckingham Palace.

41. Stop 41

    Another Royal Park - part of London's 'green lung'.

42. Stop 42 · 5m

    Gilded sculpture to commemorate Prince Albert consort to Queen Victoria - for his commitment to London's Great Exhibition of 1851.

43. Stop 43 · 10m

    Concert venue of unique and stunning architecture.

44. Stop 44

    Fashionable district and high class shopping.

45. Stop 45

    Perhaps the world's most famous department store.

46. Stop 46 · 10m

    Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - and place to witness a detachment of troops heading for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.

47. Stop 47 · 5m

    London residence of Charles, Prince of Wales - this street was used in the filming of 'The Crown'.

48. Stop 48 · 5m

    Stately home used in the Downton Abbey drama series.

49. Stop 49 · 25m

    Every day in summer and 4 times weekly the rest of the year - its pure British pomp and ceremony!

50. Stop 50 · 10m

    Quintessentially English neighbourhood of posh shops and gentleman's clubs.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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