Private London Black Cab Sightseeing Tour – Personalized & Fun
Description
We offer a bespoke, private and unique service. Our tours are all about you, our customer. We will visit and explore the classic sights of London in a licensed London taxi. You will also discover some hidden secret places and facts. Your Driver Guide will pack in as much as possible, answer all of your questions and indulge you in the diverse cultural and historical aspects of London. We cannot emphasis enough, this is your tour and your day, and will be solely tailored as per your requirements. Every experience is different.
Tour Options
Itinerary
A royal residence in London and the administrative headquarters of the King. Receive a full oratory of the Palace history and the opportunity to take plenty of photos. Note: this is an exterior visit only.
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. The most important building of the political theatre of Britain. You will be given an insight into how this magnificent 19c. Gothic-style structure fits in and works in the modern day to day running of Great Britain. Note: this is an exterior visit only.
This is one of London's most famous landmarks. We will take a good look at this most fantastic building and its surroundings and hear about its grand history. Note: this is an exterior visit only.
The oldest surviving palace of London. A fortress, a prison, a place of execution. Home of the Crown Jewels, and the most haunted place in England?! Walk alongside the River Thames and explore the Tower and its history from the perimeter. Note: this is an exterior visit only.
The Monarch's Church and resting place for Kings and Queens. Every Monarch has had their Coronation here since William the Conqueror. Get an insight into this medieval building. A real historical gem. Note: this is an exterior visit only.
The centre of London. Where Londoners gather for New Year Eve and for any victorious celebrations of sporting achievements. This famous London Square was not named until 1835, and is today dominated by Nelsons Column, which is guarded by 4 magnificent lions. Walk around and explore the history, statues and surrounding buildings.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from any central London postcode. (E1, E2, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, N1, NW1, NW8, SE1, SE11, SE16, SE17, SW1, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW10, W1, W2, W8, W9, W10, W11, W14, WC1, WC2). Please message to enquire for pick up outside of central London, airports or ports.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(391)
David was absolutely fantastic! He was incredibly engaging, funny, and genuinely interesting, giving us the perfect balance of London’s fascinating history and unique fun, facts about this incredible city. He kept all of us entertained—and most importantly, our 13-year-old son was completely captivated. At the end of the tour, our son officially crowned David a “really cool bro,” which may be the highest possible review from a teenager! We couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience London. David made the history come alive while keeping the tour fun, relaxed, and engaging. He gave us time to get out of the taxi to walk and stretch which really added to the overall experience. Highly recommend David for black taxi tour guide to anyone visiting London—especially families with teens!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much your family enjoyed the tour with David. David aka a "really cool bro" will be over the moon to know he brought London to life in a way that captivated both adults and teens alike. It was a pleasure to host your family, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for more London adventures soon. All the best, BTTL
We had a wonderful tour of London with Black Taxi Tour London. Our guide, Ray, was fantastic. He was a great driver and so knowledgeable. In advance of our tour, we sent a few notes about our group and wha each person was interested in and Ray customized our tour perfectly. We all loved our tour.
Thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ray and he was able to customise it to suit everyones individual needs. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your vacation and look forward to welcoming you back to London sometime in the future. All the best, BTTL
We had a fantastic private tour with Rachel and I can’t recommend her enough. She was a perfect guide for our family. We were traveling with teenagers, middle aged, and elderly-all with different interests-and she managed to create an itinerary that made everyone happy. That was not small feat! She went out of her way to make sure we were happy and comfortable and the service was truly above and beyond.
Thank you for your review. It is our pleasure to create an enjoyable and memorable experience for the whole family, something for all generations. Rachel thoroughly enjoyed your company and the day too.
This was an encore performance with Ray- second time in London. He is an encyclopedia of English history and knowledge. He is funny and charming. Best investment for our time, age, and convenience.
We had a great tour. Guide was knowledgeable and engaging
Thank you for your review!
Our 6 hour tour in your black cab was the highlight of our 4 week tour of Europe. David, our guide was terrific. Friendly, professional, funny and fun. We saw places we would never have seen if we had attempted to find them on our own.. our tour was 6 hours and we got to fit in so many of the historical locations but fun ones as well, saw the changing of the guard, I got to sit in a chair that Sir Winston Churchill had also sat in, got to walk across the Iconic Abbey Road made famous by the Beatles, know know the story of how Big Ben got its name, learned that judges etc.. still wear the wigs we have all seen in history books, The London Eye, and so very much more. Thank you, David for a most memorable day..
What a great review, thank you! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with David, and packed so much! We hope to see you again soon.
Perfect in every way possible. She tailored the tour to our particular family interests. Very personable, kind, entertaining, knowledgeably, and energetic. I felt like she took care of us as if we were her family. She’s very sharp minded in a thoughtful way that is infectious.
Thank you so much for your review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your tour and hope to see you again in the future!
Stella was an amazing driver! From the very beginning, it was clear that she is highly competent. For her, this isn’t just a job—it’s a true calling. She shared so much fascinating information about London's history with us. She knows the city inside out, was incredibly helpful, and could answer all of our questions. Thank you so much again! We will definitely book this tour again.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! I’m thrilled to hear that Stella’s expertise and passion truly made your London tour special. She takes great pride in sharing the city’s rich history and making every experience memorable, so it’s wonderful to know she delivered on that. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another tour soon!
The perfect guide for an amazing tour of London - David Burnetts took us to places we had in our highlights list and then inside hidden secrets for a five star morning. Just wonderful in every way!
Many thanks for your review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your tour with David and experienced both London’s highlights and hidden gems. We hope to welcome you again soon. All the best, BTTL
Raymond Winstone provided a wonderfully bespoke private tour for us allowing us to experience and see all we wanted in London and more. Being able to attend Holy Communion service on a Sunday at Westminster Abbey was an experience of a life time. Ray made it happen for us.
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're thrilled that Raymond was able to create such a memorable experience for you. Attending Holy Communion at Westminster Abbey is truly special, and we're delighted he could make that happen. We hope to welcome you back to London again soon.
