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The Ultimate London Tour: Discover Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Gems in a Private 6-Hour Black Cab
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359 Ratings
London
Embark on the Ultimate London Tour and explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems in a private 6-hour black cab experience. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Tudor Palaces, and more!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Buckingham Palace - Get close up to the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen of England!
- Parliament Square - The heart of British democracy.
- Big Ben - Probably the most famous clock face in the world!
- Westminster Abbey - A place of Royal marriages and burials - and where every coronation has taken place for 1,000 years.
- Palace of Westminster - An iconic London landmark which contains the House of Parliament.
- Downing Street - The Prime Minister of Great Britain lives at Number 10.
- Whitehall Palace - The site of the public execution of King Charles 1 in 1649.
- Banqueting House - Classic building in the heart of Westminster.
- Whitehall - Government buildings on a street which shaped a nation.
- Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall - We shall see the Horse Guard Change of the Queen’s mounted regiment.
- Trafalgar Square - The exact centre of London.
- Nelson’s Column - Impressive monument to a national hero - Lord Nelson.
- St. James’s Park - One of 4 Royal Parks in the centre of London.
- Thames River - The famous old River Thames!
- London Eye - An instillation to celebrate the new Millennium is now a permanent and popular attraction alongside the River Thames.
- St. Paul’s Cathedral - Magnificent baroque Church the masterpiece built by the great Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London.
- Guildhall - One of London’s only Medieval Great Halls.
- Guildhall Art Gallery - Some culture - but also a surprising 2,000 year old discovery in the basement.
- Bank of England Museum - The country’s gold reserves are secured in this impressive stronghold.
- Winston Churchill Statue - British World War 2 leader and icon.
- Mansion House of City of London - Architectural gem and home of the Lord Mayor of London.
- The Monument to the Great Fire of London - Commemorates a conflagration that destroyed 5/6 of the City in 1666.
- Leadenhall Market - Victorian market which will appeal to fans of Harry Potter.
- Old Spitalfields Market - This neighbourhood is in ‘Jack the Ripper territory’.
- Tower of London - Fortress and Royal Palace and now the keeper of the Crown Jewels.
- Tower Bridge - Perhaps the world’s most iconic bridge!
- Great Scotland Yard - Headquarters of London’s Metropolitan Police Force.
- London Bridge - The first ever crossing of the famous River Thames happened near this spot 2,000 years ago.
- Borough Market - High quality street food and speciality coffee under one roof.
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - Replica of William Shakespeare’s 17th century open air theatre alongside the River Thames.
- Fleet Street - Home of our old newspaper industry and the Demon Barber Sweeney Todd immortalised by Johnny Depp in a Hollywood blockbuster slasher movie.
- Covent Garden - Fun neighbourhood full of life and exceptionally good street artists.
- National Gallery - Some of the world’s greatest Art - and surprise in store if you are a fan of 007 agent James Bond!
- Queen Victoria Memorial - Impressive sculpture in the foreground of Buckingham Palace.
- Piccadilly Circus - London’s equivalent of Times Square!
- Soho - Vibrant neighbourhood of ‘Little Italy’ and ‘Chinatown’.
- Statue of Eros (Anteros) - Piccadilly icon which is the heartbeat of London.
- Regent Street - Key shopping thoroughfare of London.
- Oxford Street - Home of many of London’s flagship department stores.
- Mayfair - Neighbourhood of the most expensive real estate in London.
- Bond Street - Designer stores line the street of this well-to-do location.
- Park Lane - London’s swish hotels line this key Mayfair thoroughfare.
- Marble Arch - London icon - which once sat in front of Buckingham Palace.
- Hyde Park - Another Royal Park - part of London’s ‘green lung’.
- Albert Memorial - Gilded sculpture to commemorate Prince Albert consort to Queen Victoria - for his commitment to London’s Great Exhibition of 1851.
- Royal Albert Hall - Concert venue of unique and stunning architecture.
- Knightsbridge - Fashionable district and high class shopping.
- Harrods - Perhaps the world’s most famous department store.
- St. James’s Palace - Henry VIII’s Tudor Palace - and place to witness a detachment of troops heading for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
- Clarence House - London residence of Charles, Prince of Wales - this street was used in the filming of ‘The Crown’.
- Lancaster House - Stately home used in the Downton Abbey drama series.
- Spencer House - Stately home of Diana Spencer’s ancestors.
- St. James’s - Quintessentially English neighbourhood of posh shops and gentleman’s clubs.
- Changing of the Guard - Every day in summer and 4 times weekly the rest of the year - its pure British pomp and ceremony!
What's Included
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off from Central London
- Accompanied by a professional driver/guide
- Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Airport - Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tickets to Attractions
Additional Information
Explore London’s most notable landmarks in a limited time slot with a well-informed driver guide for a comprehensive city overview.
Visit London’s quintessence featuring 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites plus 2 Tudor Palaces, hidden spots and lesser-known treasures combined into one breath-taking day.
There will be opportunities for photographs and brief strolls in renowned places to discover most of London in a span of 6 hours such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, Horse Guards, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, Marble Arch, Kensington Palace, London Eye, River Thames, Shakespeare Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, Great Fire Monument, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, British Museum, Abbey Road.
Note: There’s no need to purchase tickets for this tour and there’s no entry to the attractions, only drive-by viewing and stopovers for picture opportunities.
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
Location
Buckingham Palace
Spur Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Benifredo
May 25, 2024
London tour with private cab - Tour is really good, our guide and driver, Patrick, knows all the places to see and places to take good pictures. Very knowledgeable of London. You could also suggest area you want to see and places that interest you. There is no time wasted and you dont get bored. Everyone had a good time.
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Dickm383
May 18, 2024
Wonderful guide - Our tour guide Gary gave us a great tour. We had a couple of must see spots and he took us to many places he thought we would like. Because of the rain, he spent extra time with us and took us to places we knew nothing about. Great experience.
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Richard_m
May 17, 2024
Gary Pook, a great guide - Our guide Gary Pook was a fantastic wealth of London knowledge and made it a great day. He actually spent an extra hour and a half with us because he felt bad about the rain. The rain really didn’t hinder us from getting out of the cab when we wanted to. We could never have found the places he took us to because of the traffic. You will not go wrong by requesting him for your guide. He was very considerate of my wife because of her recent full knee replacement. We had only a couple of things that were must see on our list and we let him lead us the rest of the day.
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Anni639
May 17, 2024
6 hour tour of London in a Cabby - We had an amazing day with our driver J P and the sights of London. He was so knowledgeable including pictures on his IPad to help us understand the history. He was patient and attentive with each individual in our group(some had walking issues). I would highly recommend booking this, you will have a wonderful day.
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Steve_r
May 14, 2024
Great start to our London adventure! - Fantastic day in London with Ricky! Learned a lot. Laughed a lot. Packed in as much as we could into our time together. We appreciated the quick photo and food stops. Comfortable ride. Moderate walking. Easy to hear and understand narrating along the way. Highly recommend!
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Peter_f
May 12, 2024
London in a day - A great introduction to London with Dean. Informative and fun.
He was happy to work with any request.
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Robin_w
May 12, 2024
Wonderful ultimate tour - 10 out of 10
Steve went above and beyond to make us happy. His Robert Deniro impression was perfect :)
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Jamnickoli
May 9, 2024
A must tour guide for everyone - Doug was amazing. Friendly. Treated my nephew with great care. Showed him the best of London even though my nephew spoke broken English. Fun, learning, engaging
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Davidde5240jc
May 9, 2024
A great introduction to Westminster and London - A truly enjoyable and informative tour of the city. Our guide, Tony, was tremendous. Very knowledgeable, accommodating of our preferences, and a great sense of humor. Our entire group (6 of us) highly recommends this tour.
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Dkobza91
May 6, 2024
Great tour around London - This tour was excellent. My family and I enjoyed our day with Danny, our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and welcoming. He showed us so many sites and was always willing to take pictures of us at many stops. Danny was fun to be with and made our trip so easy and smooth.
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