London Private Black Taxi Sightseeing Tour

New for 2025! Due to the tremendous success of our 2 hour tour (hundreds of five-star Trip Advisor reviews) we are launching this fantastic 3 hour tour. Take an unforgettable fully guided tour through bustling London in the calm of a traditional black taxi with your personal and friendly driver/guide. Get up close and personal to iconic sites such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey! These taxi tours are the perfect way of seeing the city for everyone from families to solo travellers, and are especially ideal for older passengers and those who are less mobile, as there is very little walking involved. Your friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide will help you design the perfect itinerary or take the reins completely, escorting you to London’s famous attractions. Travel in relaxed comfort stopping to get out the cab at key locations to take photos. London is your oyster with this memorable 3 hour private black taxi tour!

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Buckingham Palace

Spur Road, London, SW1A 1AA

A visit to Buckingham palace, one of the most famous palaces in the world, a must for most people! There will be plenty of time to get out the cab for a short walk to take photographs. Your friendly driver/guide will tell you all about the enduring history of the Monarchy’s official London residence.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. James's Palace

Marlborough Road, London, SW1A 1BQ

Another historic palace (and the official palace of the monarchy) with a rich past. There will be time for a short walk to take photographs and listen to your friendly driver/guide tell you all about its fascinating history. If the timings work, there may even be time to watch some of the changing the guard ceremony which takes place here on certain days.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. James's Park

Horse Guards Road, The Storeyard, London, SW1A 2BJ

We drive past one of London’ lovely royal parks and possible its prettiest. If time permits and you want to get out for a little wander, just ask your driver to let you out.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

Pass by without stopping

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Horse Guards Whitehall, , London, SW1A 2AX

Another stop is this beautiful parade ground where all the main royal events take place in London. Officially the gateway to the royal palaces, it’s surrounded by classic architecture from the Georgian and Victorian period, containing many government buildings.
If timings permit, you might be able to get out the cab to take a short walk to see some of Changing the Horse Guards ceremony.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Westminster Abbey

20 Dean's Yard, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3PA

An essential stop on any tour of London with its stunning gothic architecture, this is the official church of the crown. There will be plenty of time to get out the cab to take a short walk to take photographs and listen to your friendly driver/guide tell you all about its history and the great events that have taken place here.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Houses of Parliament

Parliament Square, London, SW1A 0AA

This breathtaking gothic building, the centre of British Parliament, is another great stop! There will be time to stop to get out for photographs and listen to your driver/guide tell you just some of the amazing history that have taken place here, at the home of the oldest democracy in the world.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Big Ben

Parliament Square, Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA

One of the most recognisable sights of London, Big Ben has dominated the skyline here since Victorian times. The famous clock has seen it all and though there is very little parking nearby, we briefly stop to take photographs.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

London Eye

Westminster Bridge Road, Riverside Building, County Hall, London, SE1 7PB

One of London’s newer attractions (built to celebrate the millennium in the year 2000) it is already one of the most photographed sights of London! Although there is very little parking in the vicinity, we briefly stop to take photographs.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Whitehall

London, SW1A 2BX

A drive down this historic avenue is like a trip though British history. We pass many beautiful Government buildings, including Downing Steet, the London residence of the British Prime Minister. (Unfortunately, Downing Street has been closed to the public for many years for obvious security reasons.)
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

Pass by without stopping

Trafalgar Square

London, WC2N 5DS

The very centre of London and some say its beating heart. Dominated by the imposing statue of Admiral Nelson, one of our greatest historical figures, and the impressive architecture of the National Gallery. There is no easy parking here but your driver will try and find a place to stop so you can take photos.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD

London’s main church with its giant dome, St Paul’s is a constant source of pride for the city. Built by the eminent architect Sir Christopher Wren after the previous church burnt down in the Great Fire of London), we stop here to get out the cab for photos. Listen to your friendly driver/guide tell you all about its glorious history, including how it survived the blitz – the bombing of London during WW2 - giving Londoner’s hope and comfort during their darkest hour.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tower of London

London, EC3N 4AB

Without doubt, this 11th century Norman castle is the oldest building in London and contains more of the nation’s history than any other in London. A stop here is definitely on a lot of peoples lists. There will be time to get out the cab for a short walk to take photos and listen to your driver/guide tell you something of its incredible history.
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP

One of London’s most beautiful and instantly recognisable sights, this is the city’s most famous bridge. We can stop here for photographs and if you’re very lucky, you might see the bridge goes up to let a tall ship to go through!
PLEASE NOTE:
That timings are approximate, depending on how long you choose to stay.
Tours are completely flexible and can be tailored to your own interests.
Your driver will discuss what you would like to see when he meets you, and will be very happy to make recommendations.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included