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Full Day Excursion Royal London & Windsor in an Iconic London Black Cab

5.0(4)London1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)

Description

You will be collected and returned from a pre arranged Central London location, at a time of your choice, in an air conditioned Iconic London taxi. We shall commence the driving tour in London, with plenty of opportunity to stop, get out and get those all important photo's at the following locations Buckingham Palace St James's Palace Kensington Palace Westminster Abbey We will then head out of town to the Royal Borough of Windsor and That Castle! the Family home to the British Royal Family Here, you will have time to yourselves to explore Windsor Castle, no one is allowed to guide inside the Castle at all At the end of the day you shall be returned to either your hotel or Central London location of your choice.

Tour Options

Full Day Excursion Royal London & Windsor in an Iconic London Black Cab
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included10 min

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK’s sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Today, Buckingham Palace is very much a working building and the centrepiece of the UK’s constitutional monarchy, it serves as the venue for many royal events and ceremonies from entertaining foreign Head of States to celebrating achievement at Investitures and receptions.

Admission not included10 min

St. James's Palace has been the setting for some of the most important events in Royal history, having been a residence of Kings and Queens of England for over 300 years until the reign of Queen Victoria.

Admission not included10 min

The original and official entrance to both St James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace. 
A Guard is mounted here by members of the Household Cavalry, either the Blues and Royal or the Lifeguards (Kings Troop in July) – the Guard Changes 11am daily. 
There is a Guard inspection at 4pm every afternoon – simply because when Queen Victoria paid a visit at the same time one afternoon, she discovered a Guard pissed and slumped over a barrel of beer 
Until the late 19th Century Horseguards was also the HQ of the British Army, and remains today the official HQ for Army units based in London. 
Note the ‘Number 2’ on the clock above the archway has a black mark beside it - this is in recognition of the Execution of Charles 1, who was beheaded at 2:10pm on the 30th January 1649, opposite this spot outside the Banqueting House. 
It is a unique clock face with Roman numerals circled by decimal numbers so that the time of 2:10pm can be highlighted.

Admission not included10 min

The Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066, and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs, as well as the scene of 16 Royal weddings. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It’s one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, and has the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint at its heart. Today it is still a church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation. Neither a cathedral nor a parish church, Westminster Abbey (or the Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster to give it its correct title) is a "Royal Peculiar" under the jurisdiction of a Dean and Chapter, subject only to the Sovereign and not to any archbishop or bishop.

Admission not included10 min

The Palace of Westminster, to give it its official name, serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Both Houses work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day.

Admission not included10 min

Home to numerous Royals, and often referred to as the Royal nursery. The focal point of a nations mourning for Princess Diana

Admission not included10 min

For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City. Frequently at the centre of national events, traditions have been observed here and radical new ideas have found expression under the iconic dome. In many cases these events have left some physical record as well as echoes in the intangible memory of the building. The present Cathedral, the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren, is at least the fourth to have stood on the site. It was built after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, and services began in 1697. This was the first Cathedral to be built after the English Reformation in the sixteenth-century, when Henry VIII removed the Church of England from the jurisdiction of the Pope and the Crown took control of the life of the church.

Admission not included10 min

A Palace, a Prison, a place of Execution! An Armoury, an Observatory, and a Royal Zoo. 
 3 Queens of England lost their heads here - Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Grey. 
 The Tower is where the Crown Jewels are kept (used in all coronations of our Kings and 
Queens).

Admission not included120 min

Home to the British Monarchy since the 11th century, a Royal Residence to no fewer than 39 British Monarchs and the oldest Royal Residence in the British Isles to be in continuous use,

Highlights

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Not included
Lunch
Admission fees to relevant sites

Pickup Locations & Times

you will be collected from any Central London location of your choice and the start time can be completely customised once booked

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(4)

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CrMana
March 22, 2023
Amazing tour of London in a black cab

Highly recommended tour! From the moment we booked the tour until we were dropped off at our lodging, Paul was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and most importantly communicated clearly. He checked with us often before the tour on the details, text messaged us to confirm, and even communicated with us afterwards. Can’t say enough about how good the experience was. Cab was also extremely clean and in great shape.

Operator response

it was an absolute pleasure! thank you so much for the review as well, it is greatly appreciated along with the Bourbon pointers!!

J
Julie_B
December 27, 2022
Black cab tour of castles and palaces with a knowledgeable buddy!

Paul was an AMAZING tour guide! It was like “renting a buddy” for the day who knows everything about London and the royals. He kept us on track while showing us so much that we’d never be able to figure out on our own. Very accommodating. Truly a top notch tour and wonderful experience for a first time London tour!!!

Operator response

Hi Julie, The feeling is mutual, so glad you guys enjoyed the day, I hope you had a great Christmas and wish you both a healthy and prosperous new year

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norbertjans
October 26, 2022
It was an amazing day! Super...

We had a fantastic day with Paul van Nuland! Really it was great!! When the driver/guide joins the group in a friendly, enthusiastic and fun way, then the day is really perfect. Well in this case Paul fit in very well with our family. He responded to the children and was able to inform us very well about everything. Once again Paul our thanks are very big for such a nice end to our weekend in London. We will definitely come back and we will inform you!

Operator response

thanks for such a great review, I can honestly say it was an absolute pleasure spending the day with you and the family, and I really look forward to seeing you all again, maybe even on my next trip there!

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Meander483937
June 15, 2022
The best day ever!

Paul was a wonderful guide! So knowledgeable and easy going! He was flexible and tailored our day to what ever we wished to do! We’ll worth the expense!

Operator response

hey, thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it so much!

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