Private Iconic Black Cab Sightseeing Tour: A Unique 6-Hour Exploration of London
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34 Ratings
London
Explore London like never before on a private iconic Black Cab sightseeing tour. Experience the city's history, heritage, and culture with a qualified driver/guide.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kensington Palace - A Royal Palace situated in the west of town, famous for being the birth place of Queen Victoria, the former home of Princess Diana and the current address to current royals including William and Kate.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • USB charging points on board
  • Pick-up from central London locations
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Drop-off at chosen central London location
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • We do not enter any of the main sites. This is external sightseeing.
Additional Information

Exploring London in a classic London Black Cab is the most optimal experience. Coupled with a licensed driver/guide, you’re in for a complete treat. London’s taxi drivers undergo one of the most challenging assessments informally called The Knowledge. It may take approximately 3 years for them to memorize all streets, roads, lanes, paths, bars, eateries, monuments, apartments, police institutions, hotels, churches, government offices, railway stations, and every potential destination a passenger might request. Furthermore, they should be familiar with the speediest routes.

Moreover, your chauffeur is also a certified tour guide, having successfully cleared a written and oral examination with the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers. You will voyage from the west to the east, consuming all the history, legacy, and culture of this exciting city.

Location
Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lesley49022
May 16, 2024
A+++++, 10 out of 10, Priceless Adventure! - LITERALLY THE BEST PART OF OUR WEEK IN LONDON. OMG, worth every penny. Paul is incredible! He picked us up at our rented apartment and off we went. We mentioned that we like music and the Beatles and were hoping to get to Abbey Road. Well, we sure got there and he included a few extra things along the way that we were just thrilled about. (Jimmy Page & Freddy Mercury homes) We even got a few minutes to shop in the Abbey Road Store! We literally snuck into spots all over London and got amazing pictures (Christmas Cards - check!) Just let Paul know what you are interested in (Harry Potter, Historical Places, Rock and Roll, etc.) at the very start of your tour and he will do his best to accommodate you-don't be crazy :-) There is time to stop for lunch but we opted to get a sandwich at Pret and eat it in the cab so we could just keep moving and seeing as much as possible. The access and speed at which you get to see literally all the important highlights of London is priceless. Not to mention the history, pop culture and just fantastic conversation you will enjoy throughout the day. Paul dropped us off back at our apartment but you can be dropped off wherever you want, just let him know in advance of your intentions. I left a black sweater in the cab and Paul was kind enough to drop it off the next day. (TY SO MUCH :-) Please tip your drivers and take this tour, 1000% worth it!
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Coleenh383
Apr 28, 2024
The highlight of our trip! - A perfect way to see London. Paul brings the history to life with his incredible knowledge and storytelling technique. I was going to book the open top bus tour but after doing this there is no need. Personal, professional, immaculate vehicle and fun.
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Mabela833
Mar 13, 2024
Fun and polished tour! - Our family of 4 including 2 teens booked this tour for our spring break. It was the best thing we did on our London vacation. Paul has a way of engaging you that you are literally wanting more and more. The cab is clean and so beautiful. We felt like royalty. I have been on private tours all over and this was special. Everywhere we visited, he explained what we were looking at in a fun and entertaining manner, but we also learned so much. From start to finish, Paul’s courteous and professional approach shone through and I will be recommending him to everyone I know that is coming to this great city. Thank you again for making a day in our holiday so special. Best wishes, The Arnside family
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Benrt8732pp
Jan 22, 2024
Great service and excellent value. - A thoroughly enjoyable experience and a very professional service from start to finish. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the UK..
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Karen_t
Jul 4, 2023
Amazing Tour of London - Our taxi sightseeing tour was amazing! This tour is so convenient with hotel pickup. Our driver, Keith, artived promptly on time, was extremely knowledgeable about the city, and took us to many places that we would have never found on our own in London. The taxi was impeccably clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Karen_p
Jun 12, 2023
Highlights of London - We saw all of the highlights and then some. Excellent tour guide. Paul William's is the best tour guide we've enjoyed. Thanks!
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Brenda_b
Jun 8, 2023
4 Canadians On The Loose!🍁 - Amazing day with Paul. He's so knowledgeable and a very skilled driver on the crazy busy London streets. Lots of laughs and personal stories along the way. THANK YOU PAUL🤗🤩
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Tiffany_r
May 23, 2023
Family Holiday ! - What a fantastic day we had with Paul touring and exploring London! This is the perfect way to see London in a day. The day was spectacular due to Paul’s attention to detail and effortless ability to guide us about the city from one amazing location to the next! He tailored the day to ensure we visited all of the historic sites we hoped to see. My family and I highly recommend the tour and Paul as your guide!
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Enid_d
May 2, 2023
Best London taxi tour - This was such an incredible trip! This was our first time in London and Paul Williams was absolutely amazing. He was so kind and was very informative. Each place we went to had an amazing story and Paul was so great at explaining all of it. Would absolutely recommend to anyone going to London to book this experience with Paul.
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Patricia_s
Apr 29, 2023
Absolutely wonderful experience! - Paul was an excellent tour guide showing us both all the traditional sites as well as some off the beaten track gems. He was extremely knowledgeable and could not have been nicer.
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