Private 2-Hour Night Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab
Description
As the sun sets, the city of London transforms into an enchanting display of lights with London's spectacular Illuminated River, a long-term art installation transforming that span nine bridges in the heart of London. Experience the enchanting city of London by night on this 2-hour private tour.
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Itinerary
A bridge on this site since the Roman conquest - London Bridge has a wealth of stories and anecdotes which your private guide will explore with you!
London’s most iconic River Thames crossing - a truly majestic sight.
Famous 11th-Century Castle on the River Thames waterfront - beautifully floodlit at night.
Soaring skywards - this is western Europe's tallest building.
One of the oldest Gothic buildings in London - there has been a place of worship on this site for 1,000 years.
Vibrant social space - one of the largest and oldest food markets.
Faithful reconstruction of the original place of entertainment - which brings the William Shakespeare era back to life.
Dramatic former power station which houses the very best of international modern art.
Superb viewpoint for a great vista of London's Illuminated River installation.
Majestic icon which resulted from the conflagration that was the Great Fire of London and then survived the World War Two Blitz.
World's most famous financial institution founded in 1694 and one of London's architectural gems.
London residence of the Lord Mayor - a stunning example of Neo-classical Palladian architecture.
Originally founded in the 16th-Century this Neo-classical gem is now an impressive shopping mall.
Hear the story of when London was ablaze in 1666 - underneath the world's tallest free-standing stone column.
The Illuminated River will be a long term art commission on an unprecedented scale - a scheme to light central London's bridges along the River Thames.
One of the oldest settlements in Great Britain dating back over 6,000 years - and historically a notorious place of entertainment.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer hotel pick up from any Central London location within a 5 km radius. If your hotel is outside this area, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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(26)
Steve “Dinero” was so knowledgeable and efficient, funny and super friendly. Very much recommend.
This is a GREAT tour! London has a totally different look at night that should not be missed. We recommend it highly.
We had an outstanding experience thanks to our tour guide. As a local, he brought the area to life with deep knowledge, fascinating stories, and insights you simply wouldn’t get from a guidebook. He was friendly, engaging, and always happy to answer questions, sharing personal experiences and local tips that made the tour feel authentic and special. His passion for the place really showed and made the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone! Having a guide with true local knowledge made all the difference. Our whole family recommends!
If you are looking for the BEST way to see the Christmas lights, call John from Black Cab Heritage Tours. He is professional, knowledgeable and LOADS OF FUN. He will take you to the best spots for great pics! Thanx John. Karen
John was a great guide, excellent way to see the city with limited time. Saw more in this two hours, than in multiple previous trips to London. Highly recommend!
Two hours > multiple trips?! That’s what we love to hear, Michael! So glad John made those nighttime sights shine. There’s just something about London after dark, isn't there? Thanks for the fab review – we’ll be here next time the city calls your name!
Our chauffeur Patrick made the evening a special event. 5 stars and beyond. Highly recommend the London night tour and request Patrick
Dear Tommy, it's amazing to hear that Patrick provided such a special experience. Thank you for your 5 stars and beyond rating! we will be sure to pass on the kind words to Patrick. He will be over the moon to hear how much of a great time you had on the tour. We hope to welcome you back on another London adventure soon! If you snapped any special moments we would absolutely love to see them! Thank you for choosing us!
Excellent and practical tour. John Cox was our guide. Punctual and very attentive. He took us to the most iconic sites in London and took great photos with the best recommendation for his experience. I would recommend it blindly
Estimado Freddy, ¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu excelente experiencia con nosotros! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaste del tour y que John Cox fue puntual, atento y te llevó a los sitios más icónicos de Londres, además de tomarte fotos increíbles con sus recomendaciones basadas en su experiencia. Sin duda, nos encantaría darte la bienvenida nuevamente para otra aventura con Black Cab Heritage Tours. ¡Gracias por elegirnos para ser parte de tu visita! Con aprecio, El equipo de Black Cab Heritage Tours
This was so fun! Ollie was so knowledgeable and fun to talk with! He was excellent at remembering our names and information! We got lots of pictures and learned so much! My suggestion would be to do it earlier in your visit because he is a wealth of information regarding things to see & do!
Good day! we are so pleased that you found this experience so fun with Ollie. We loved reading your words an are delighted that Ollie was great to chat to and a wealth of knowledge. We would love to see the amazing photos that he took during your tour together! and we hope the rest of your stay is wonderful with all the suggestions Ollie mentioned. Thanks again for sharing your lovely experience with us. Your words mean the world to us. We hope to welcome you back for more London adventures soon! Warmest wishes!
This was one of the best tours! Our tour guide was very informative and the lights and the city is just beautiful.
Dear Cindy, your message made us smile! We’re so glad you had such a great time. We agree, there really is something special about the city at night, especially with all the lights. And it’s awesome to hear your guide brought it all to life in the best way. Thanks for taking the time to share this, it really means a lot! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another adventure soon. Warm wishes.
Lot of interesting sites. The driver Paul was very knowledgeable. There are walking portions of the tour. Overall great experience.
Dear Eric, It's wonderful to hear that Paul provided a great overall experience during your tour! It sound like his knowledge and the interesting sites that he took you to left a lasting impression. Thanks again for your kind words! We hope to welcome you back soon!
