6 Hour Private London Sightseeing Tour
Description
The best way to see London is from an iconic London Black Cab. Add to this a qualified driver/guide and you have the full package. London Cabbies face one of the strictest and toughest examination processes known colloquially as The Knowledge. It can take up to 3 years for them to learn every road, street, lane, alley, bar, restaurant, statue, apartment block, Police Station, hotel, church, government building, train station, literally anywhere a paying customer would wish to be taken. They also need to know the quickest route. On top of all that your driver is also a qualified guide having completed a written and oral exam through the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers. You will travel from west to east and get to feast on all the history, heritage and culture this vibrant city has to offer.
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Itinerary
A Royal Palace situated in the west of town, famous for being the birth place of Queen Victoria, the former home of Princess Diana and the current address to current royals including William and Kate.
The concert hall built in a rounded style was opened in 1871.
Londons most elaborate memorial dedicated to the husband of Queen Victoria.
This junction links Piccadilly, Park Lane, Constitution Hill and Knightsbridge. Full of War memorials and the magnificent Wellington Arch takes centre stage.
We anticipate Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace will take place on Sunday's, Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's between August and May with daily Guard Mounts in June and July. Home to the current Monarch Queen Elizabeth II but can you tell whether she is home or not?
Built by King Henry VIII for his wife Anne Boleyn in 1531. It’s a shame he chopped her head off before it was completed!
39 Monarchs have received their coronation ceremony here. It’s has also hosted many Royal weddings and funerals. Most recently the wedding of William and Kate.
The oldest part of this historic building dates back to 1097. Currently undergoing a major refubishment project but still one of London’s most awe inspiring structure. Just don’t mention Brexit!
Here you get a great view from the south side of the river Thames. You will also see the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Enter The City of London’s medieval administrative HQ. Underneath the courtyard we will unearth some Roman remains.
Christopher Wrens masterpiece. Built after the great fire of London and has dominated the skyline for over 300 years.
Home to The National Gallery and Nelson’s Column commemorating the British Navy’s greatest ever admiral.
Built in 1078 by King William I. Serving as a Palace, it has also been a prison, torture chamber and Zoo!
London’s most spectacular bridge with it’s own story
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from any central London location.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(45)
The highlight of our trip to London!!!! Paul went out of his way to personalize our experience for us and we felt like we got to see all of the sights. His kind and professional demeanor were perfectly paired with endless amounts of knowledge on all of the sights in London. We had a fabulous time!
Thank you guys, for the excellent feedback. Kindest regards, Paul Williams
What a great find! Paul Williams is gifted at touring London. His knowledge was endless, his stories great, and he is the consummate professional. Right on time he showed up with his sparkling clean black cab. We didn't just hit all the normal spots, but we were also shown some a bit 'off the radar'. Don't try to see London without have a professional like Paul from Cabital City Tours.
Thank you for the amazing review. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Kindest regards, Paul Williams
The six hour tour was very complete and accommodating, we saw pretty much all the top sights, with a stop for lunch. Our guide was excellent, I’d book another with him because he was so friendly and knowledgeable. Ask for Paul Williams.
Thank you for a wonderful review. I really appreciate it. Kindest regards, Paul Williams
This is a great way to see the best of London in a day without a lot of walking. Paul new exactly were to go to get the best views of everyrhing significant in London. Paul was also very flexible, if there was something we did or did not want to do, he accomodated us.
Thank you Chuck and team, It was a pleasure spending the day with you all. Kindest regards, Paul Williams
Fantastic tour guide he went beyond what we were expecting.He covered everything we had on list and added several we didn’t know about definitely 5star tour
Thank you, Teresa and Buck for the great review. Kindest regards, Paul Williams
Paul is an excellent tour guide. Very informative, skilled at determining your interests and providing the experience that is best for you. He is superbly knowledgeable and personable. This is the best tour I have ever taken out of many. Well worth the time and money. We did the tour on our first day to get an overview of London and to help decide what to explore more fully.
Thank you for the amazing review. I really appreciate it. Kindest regards, Paul Williams
Wow! What a fabulous day! It started with Paul picking me up at my hotel right on time. He talked to me about what I was interested in, and then we started our day. His beautiful black cab was impeccably clean, as were the windows. That’s really important when you are driving by things you want to snap a picture of but don’t want to get out! He also had water available, and big umbrellas, just in case! Paul was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable, and made the tour very enjoyable. We stopped at so many places..the Abbey Road crosswalk, St. James and Buckingham Palaces, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Big Ben, Parliament, St. Paul’s and Westminster Abbey and so much more! And for my girlies who are traveling solo, Paul was so kind and gentlemanly, and took many pictures for me with my phone! Now I have a lovely pictorial collection from my time in London instead of every picture of me being a selfie! I really can’t say enough about how professional and personable Paul is. Don’t hesitate to book this tour. It’s the best six hours you will spend in London!
Thank you for the fantastic review Karen. It was a pleasure showing you the sites and secrets of London! Kindest regards, Paul Williams
We booked a private black cab tour with Paul from Capital City Tours London, and it was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip! Paul was exceptionally knowledgeable, engaging, and funny — his passion for London’s history made every stop come alive. From Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard, to visiting the royal outfitters and tasting the famous Ginger Lemon Liqueur once favored by the early royal motorists — every moment was memorable. He even brought us to The George, London’s last surviving galleried coaching inn dating back to the 1600s, where we enjoyed a perfect pint surrounded by centuries of history. If you want a day that’s both educational and entertaining — with a true Londoner’s insider touch — book Paul. You’ll laugh, learn, and fall in love with London all over again! 🇬🇧✨
Thank you Angie, It was a pleasure spending the day with you all. Kindest regards, Paul Williams
Wonderful overview of London!!!!! Paul was an excellent guide. Definitely would recommend tour to anyone
Thank you, Paula. It was a pleasure being in your company. Kindest regards, Paul Williams
This tour was what we hoped for and more. It does exactly what is says. You get a complete overview of London. Every sight we visited, Paul explained why it was there, what it was used for and had fantastic facts and stories. His storytelling technique is excellent. Travelling around in his iconic black cab was such a joyful experience and even we sawed the London Eye, the Gherkin, Big Ben and Buckingham palace as Paul is an expert of the iconic London landmarks as we sawed during the private black cab sightseeing tour . Paul was kind, considerate of our needs throughout the tour. We asked questions, he answered them all. This really is the best way to see London. I’ve been on private tours all over the world and this was easily the best. Thanks again for a first class experience.
Thank you for the splendid feedback. Kindest regards, Paul Williams
