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Private 3 Hour Black Taxi Tour of London

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VIATOR5.0(20)TRIPADVISOR5.0(69)

Description

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!

Tour Options

Private 3 Hour Black Taxi Tour of London
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included15 min

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.

Admission not included10 min

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.

Pass by

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.

Admission not included10 min

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.

Admission not included15 min

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.

Admission not included15 min

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.

Admission not included5 min

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.

Admission not included5 min

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.

Pass by

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.

Admission not included5 min

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.

Admission not included10 min

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.

Admission not included15 min

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.

Admission not included10 min

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.

Highlights

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Coffee and/or Tea
Brunch
Snacks
Lunch
Soda/Pop

Pickup Locations & Times

Please note that we can pick up from any Central London location.

Traveller Ratings

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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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Admission to attractions is not included in the tour.

Reviews(89)

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May_U
July 16, 2026
Private Tour of London

We found the private tour of London with Michael to be excellent! We specifically booked this tour as our time in London was limited, and one of the family members in our party is in her early-80s in age and unable to walk long distances. Thus, this was a great way to see the city.

Operator response

Thanks for the lovely review. We’re so glad your family enjoyed your London taxi tour!

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Thomas_M
July 13, 2026
Excellent Tour

Michael was an absolutely wonderful tour guide, full of history and humor. Our original tour time couldn’t happen because of a flight delay and he was very accommodating with rescheduling. We lucked into a rescheduled time that included us being able to experience the Changing of the Guard, a nice surprise and invaluable with an experienced tour guide like Michael. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your taxi tour with Michael.

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ralphdN8446QV
July 11, 2026
Must Do Tour! Excellent! Interesting! Fun!

Michael is a best-in-class tour guide. He is able to tell you all about the history and the lore of all the spots that he takes you to. He knows all the best spots for photos and all the interesting spots from a history perspective. Michael is friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. After you do this tour, you will really feel like you learned something about London and you saw London. I highly recommend. Thank you! A+++

Operator response

Thanks for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your taxi tour with Michael.

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760marteb
July 8, 2026
Must See London Tour

We thoroughly enjoyed our Black Taxi Tour of London with our driver, Michael. We originally booked for two hours, but decided to do the Abbey Road crossing with photos and knew we needed extra time due to traffic. Michael had no problem switching from 2 hours to 3 hours and took the photos for us. He was also VERY patient as we did the Abbey Road crossing 4-5 times to get it right (WE goofed up, not Michael, lol). We were taken to great photo locations in London and given all sorts of info about each location. Michael had a very relaxing demeanor and it felt like we've known him for years. I also get motion sickness very easily but never had any concerns with his driving. Smooth as silk. And since we are senior citizens, he knew the easiest place to stop for a bathroom break with no worries. Little things like that helped so much. Best tour I've ever been on, seriously. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Thanks for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your taxi tour with Michael.

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lindapG1616OR
July 6, 2026
Totally worth taking this tour

Paul our tour driver and guide was absolutely excellent. Very knowledgeable, had us laughing and took us to every place we wanted to see. He knew the best places to take photos and we got some amazing pictures Would definitely recommend this tour especially with Paul.

Operator response

Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your London taxi tour with Paul.

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carolinelR7160AO
June 26, 2026
Fantastic, Personalized Tour That Exceeded Our Expectations

This tour was fantastic and made our family vacation even more special! We only had a few days in London before our cruise, so we wanted to make the most of our time by visiting the iconic Beatles sites. Our driver, Michael, went above and beyond. He had done research in advance and brought photos of the Beatles at many of the locations we visited. He then helped us recreate those famous photos by taking pictures of us at the same spots. It was such a fun and memorable experience! Michael was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and an excellent driver. Another great feature of this tour is that it can be personalized to match your interests, allowing you to customize the itinerary and make the experience even more special. We highly recommend this tour to any Beatles fan visiting London or to anyone you would to tour London their way with the sights they want to see!

Operator response

Thanks for the great review of your Beatles London taxi tour with Michael. We’re so glad you enjoyed it!

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erickac839
June 6, 2026
Tour of London

Stuart was entertaining and knowledgeable. He navigated the streets of London with ease and avoided heavy traffic during an underground strike.

Operator response

Thanks for the review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your taxi tour with Stuart.

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X3941LZmichaelb
June 3, 2026
Very good.

Wonderful tour of London woth Stewart, outstanding taxi driver and knowledge of London. Great 3 hour trip

Operator response

Thanks for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed your taxi tour with Stuart

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fran883
May 31, 2026
Awesome tour

Our driver, Andy, was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and kept things interesting. The company was very easy to deal with. Andy went the extra mile, in our case many miles, to take us to our hotel. We highly recommend this company, especially Andy.

Operator response

Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your taxi tour and transfer with Andy.

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kameshad2016
May 24, 2026
Wonderful way to start your vacation!

I highly recommend this 3-hour private black cab tour as the perfect introduction to London. As a travel advisor, I frequently suggest this experience to my clients, and after doing it myself, I can confidently say it exceeded expectations. Our guide, Stuart, took the time to understand what we had already seen and what we wanted to experience, creating a fully customized tour that felt both personal and efficient. We enjoyed multiple stops for photos and fascinating historical insights, but what truly made the experience exceptional was our guide, Stuart—who happened to be a retired professional photographer. The photos he captured for us were incredible and added so much value to the tour. Beyond the iconic landmarks, we explored hidden gems in nearby neighborhoods and heard engaging stories about London’s history, as well as insider tidbits on where celebrities dine, shop, and spend their time. This is an experience I will continue to recommend without hesitation!

Operator response

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your London taxi tour experience with Stuart.

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