Heathrow Layover Tours
Description
From pickup at the airport to drop-off; you will be completely entertained and enjoy from the ultimate sightseeing experience from the comfort of a traditional Black Cab. What better way to spend time on your layover? On this classic tour you will see all the highlights of London with a private chauffeur; a London Black Cab Driver and qualified Tour Guide. You will see all the famous highlights of London and much more! Whilst you are guided by your Londoner Taxi Driver, you will lbe amazed, immerse yourself in London culture and fully experience the city's rich tapestry of history and culture. The tours can be customised to your personal interests; there is much to see and this package will offer you the all in one. Our London Black Cab Tours are the best sightseeing experiences to see all of London. Our guides have plenty of amazing knowledge with entertaining stories on all the landmarks and sights! You will tick everything off of the list and get the true London Experience
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Royal Palace in Kensington; birthplace of Queen Victoria and residence to Georgian Kings & Queens, residence of Prince William & Princess Kate and residence of Princess Diana
The Royal Park in Kensington; one of the most beautiful parks in the world. History of Georgian London, Prince Albert, The Great Exhibition, Highwayman, The Plague, Civil War and more
South Kensington, aka Albertropolis. The Royal Albert Hall, Victorian London and former residence of American Presidency
Marble Arch aka Tyburn, now the official entrance to Hyde Park, the former spot of execution; the Tyburn Tree
Mayfair in Westminster; home of celebrities & the wealthy, filled with a rich history including Civil War, World War 2, American Revolution, home to Rock and Roll stars and much more!
The Official London Residency to the British Monarchy
St James's, south of Piccadilly. See St James's Place, the Queens Chapel, Pall Mall and more!
The first Royal Park founded in the area, on the foundations of the former Whitehall Palace and the beautiful St James's Palace. See the beautiful scenery overlooking Buckingham Palace and learn about the rich history surrounding it
See the famous Horse Guards Parade, host of the Queen's Official inspection of the Queen's Guard "Trooping The Colour". Learn about Whitehall Palace, the Queen's Household Regiments, Ian Fleming & The Royal Naval Administration and much more!
See the world famous Westminster Abbey "Old Peculiar". Learn all about the 1000 years of history the iconic building has
See the famous Big Ben clock and the Houses of Parliament (Westminster Abbey). Learn all about the history of Westminster, the English Civil War, Kings & Queens of Britain and much more!
Sightsee in Whitehall, the former ground of Whitehall Palace (home of Henry VIII and more) and now the centre of British Government.
See Downing Street, the residency and office of the British Prime Minister
See Trafalgar Square, the centre of London. See the National Portrait Gallery, Admiralty Arch and the famous Nelson's Column
Soho, the rich cultural quarter of West End London. Learn about the amazing influence on fashion and culture in London, the Swinging 60's, see the birthplace of Communism, learn about the cholera epidemic, crime in 60's West End London and much more!
See the famous heart of West End London. The iconic screens, Leicester Square, the Shaftesbury Memorial, Regent Street, Piccadilly and more!
See Covent Garden, London's beautiful and famous market centre. Stunning scenery, authentic British street entertainment, fashionable coffee shops, restaurants and English Pubs
Famous for Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber, but the heart of the Press Industry of Victorian & Georgian London. The gateway into The City of London, the city within London
St Paul's Cathedral, the famous landmark of The City of London. History going back 1400 years! Learn all about the Royal Weddings, The Great Fire of London, The Blitz and much more!
See the Central Criminal Court "The Old Bailey", build on the foundations of London's notorious Newgate Prison. Learn about the old crime and punishment of the city, history going back centuries and much more!
Smithfield Market, built in the north of The City of London. Host of the old Smithfield execution spot; see the memorial to William Wallace, learn about Bloody Mary and the Peasant's Revolt!
See the medieval Guildhall, the heart of The City of London. Visit in the day and walk down into the ancient Roman Amphitheatre; dating back to AD120!
See the tallest building in Europe! At 1004ft high, the beautiful structure stands over Southwark and The City of London
The Borough Market, built over 700 years ago. Film set to many movies including Harry Potter, Bridget Jones and Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
See the beautiful Southwark Cathedral, originally built in 606AD! See commemorations to many of Southwark's famous residents including William Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer and John Harvard!
See the world famous Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on the Southbank. Admire the beautiful view of the structure overlooking the River Thames whilst learning all about the history of William Shakespeare, the history of entertainment and vice in medieval London!
See the world's most famous bridge; Tower Bridge. Drive over and admire the view crossing from Southwark to the City or stop for amazing views and photography opportunities
See the famous Tower of London; the stunning White Tower, the castle looming over The City of London that has stood for 1000 years! Learn all about the history of the Tower, the Roman Settlement and occupation since the foundations of London
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pickup all of our guests from either the terminal you arrive at or in the event of an overnight layover; we will pick you up from the hotel. From the airport we will travel to Central London to begin the tour to be then dropped back at the airport/hotel. Our vehicles are official London taxis, either TXe, Mercedes Vito or Tx4, driven by certified London Black Cab drivers and qualified tour guides. Please inform us whether you require a specific type of London Black Cab. Please provide a telephone number we can reach you on at arrival
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Billy is an amazing London resource of all things historical and current in this wonderful city. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our long layover and Billy gets top marks for helping us make the most of every minute including adjusting the itinerary a bit to get in a visit at a special exhibit we really wanted to see. Highly recommend him and his tour for anyone!
My family and I had a layover in London and all I can say is Billy made it an incredible layover. His communication was clear, attitude amazing and we never felt rushed. He accommodated for all our requests and is so unbelievably knowledgeable. You will love this tour do not think twice to book it. We will be back to visit Billy for sure!
Finally getting around to leaving Billy a review, since I did not want to rush this review. The tour was so perfect that leaving a review of only a few sentences would not have done the tour, or Billy justice! We had a 16 hour layover in London that we reached out to Billy prior to our trip. He was friendly and exceptionally quick with responses. He was interested in what we were hoping to get out of the tour, and gave us wonderful suggestions to be able so that we would be able to accomplish everything we wanted to do plus more! We utilized his services for 8 hours, but I am sure Billy would be more than willing to oblige for a tour longer or shorter than 8 hours! We were able to see all the historical sights we wanted to see plus more, eat at the best fish and chip spot, and do some shopping at Harrods! Billy was also a wonderful conversationalist and exceptionally knowledgeable, as he is also a History major. Thus, the whole tour was not just taxi ride around the city. It was a guided tour, with all the quickest routes, the best descriptions, historical info and the best angles. And what I mean by best angles was he knew the best spots for the most perfect picture taking opportunities— and he was also a great picture taker! In summary, we loved our tour with Billy, and would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who is doing a quick layover in London. He is knowledgable, efficient, and funny to boot!
Thank you very much for this amazing review :-) absolutely fantastic, more than kind and warming to read. Thank you guys, it was a real pleasure meeting you.
I’m not sure how we got so lucky to have had Billy as our guide but we were! He is so knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. We will treasure our day In London always. Thank you Billy! We will be back.
Billy - All I can say is WOW what a tour guide. We had an 8 hour tour of London and he did not disappoint. I will definitely recommend him to friends or family traveling to London. He was very knowledgeable and a great person with a sense of humor. We couldn't have asked for a better trip.
Not wanting to Waste our layover, we hired Billy Cullen from black cab history tours, to take us on a whirlwind adventure around London. Not only was he knowledgeable about history, but he had a fantastic personality and a great sense of humor. He made the trip fun and interesting, but most importantly, he directed us to some of the best pastries in town...LOL!!
