London Sightseeing Tour by Black Cab: 6 Hours, 40+ Landmarks

See London's landmarks without building the itinerary yourself

A private 6-hour sightseeing tour of London in a black cab, departing from your Central London hotel with a driver-guide who navigates the route and stops. You visit Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, the River Thames, and over 30 other sites across central London and beyond. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. A maximum of six people travel per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Parliament Squarepass by
2. Houses of Parliament and Big Ben5m
3. Westminster10m
4. Downing Streetpass by
5. Whitehallpass by
6. St. James's Parkpass by
7. River Thamespass by
8. London Eyepass by
9. St. Paul's Cathedral10m
10. Bank of England Museumpass by
11. Mansion Housepass by
12. The Monumentpass by
13. Leadenhall Market5m
14. Old Spitalfields Marketpass by
15. Tower of London10m
16. Tower Bridge5m
17. London Bridgepass by
18. Borough Market15m
19. Shakespeare's Globe10m
20. Fleet Streetpass by
21. Covent Garden5m
22. National Gallery10m
23. Sohopass by
24. Regent Streetpass by
25. Oxford Streetpass by
26. Mayfairpass by
27. Bond Streetpass by
28. Marble Archpass by
29. Hyde Parkpass by
30. Albert Memorial5m
31. Royal Albert Hallpass by
32. Knightsbridgepass by
33. Harrodspass by
34. St. James's Palace10m
35. Clarence House5m

Comprehensive London sightseeing tour

• See Changing of the Guard
• Pass by Parliament Square
• Visit Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
• Visit Westminster
• View iconic Parliament building
• Pass by Downing Street
• Visit Banqueting House
• Pass by Whitehall
• Watch Horse Guard Change
• Pass by Trafalgar Square
• Pass by St. James's Park
• Pass by River Thames
• Pass by London Eye
• Visit St. Paul's Cathedral
• Pass by Bank of England Museum
• Pass by Mansion House
• Pass by The Monument
• Visit Leadenhall Market
• Pass by Old Spitalfields Market
• Visit Tower of London
• Visit Tower Bridge
• Pass by Royal Observatory Greenwich
• Pass by London Bridge
• Visit Borough Market
• Visit Shakespeare's Globe
• Pass by Fleet Street
• Visit Covent Garden
• Visit National Gallery
• Pass by Buckingham Palace sculpture
• Pass by Royal Observatory Greenwich
• Pass by Soho
• Pass by Piccadilly
• Pass by Regent Street
• Pass by Oxford Street
• Pass by Mayfair
• Pass by Bond Street
• Pass by Marble Arch
• Pass by Hyde Park
• Visit Albert Memorial
• Pass by Royal Albert Hall
• Pass by Knightsbridge
• Pass by Harrods
• Visit St. James's Palace
• Visit Clarence House
• Visit stately homes
• Visit posh shops and clubs
• Watch Changing of the Guard ceremony

The experience

The driver picks you up from your Central London hotel and the tour covers more ground than most visitors see in a week. You'll pass Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard, walk through St. James's Park, see Downing Street where the Prime Minister lives, and stop at Parliament Square to photograph Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The route takes in Westminster Abbey, where coronations have happened for a thousand years, and Whitehall, the street of government buildings that shaped the nation.

From there the cab moves east toward the City of London. You'll see St. Paul's Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's baroque masterpiece built after the Great Fire of 1666, pass the Bank of England and its gold reserves, and stop at the Tower of London: a fortress and royal palace now holding the Crown Jewels. Tower Bridge, perhaps the world's most recognizable bridge, sits just beyond. The driver points out Leadenhall Market, a Victorian market used in Harry Potter films, and Old Spitalfields Market in Jack the Ripper territory.

The second half swings west and north through London's shopping and cultural heart. You'll drive past Harrods in Knightsbridge, Bond Street's designer stores, Oxford Street's flagship department stores, and Regent Street. Soho appears with its mix of Chinatown and Little Italy. Covent Garden shows street artists and life, while the National Gallery holds some of the world's greatest art. The route includes the Royal Albert Hall and its gilded Albert Memorial, Hyde Park and Marble Arch, and finishes near where you started, with the driver dropping you back at your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Central London.
• private transportation in a London black cab for your group of up to six people.
• English-speaking driver-guide for the full six hours.
• short walks and photo opportunities at major landmarks including Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, and over 35 other sites across central London.

Options for this experience

3 options

Classic London tour lasting 4 hoursGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Duration: 4 hours. The Premier Classic London private 4-hour tour in a black cab is an ideal way to discover London's most famous landmarks. Pickup is included

Private 6-hour tour of London in a black cab: The Ultimate London TourGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Pickup is included

Extended London tour lasting 8 hoursGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Duration: 8 hours. The Extended Ultimate London private 8-hour tour in a black cab is an engaging, comprehensive trip past London's iconic sights. Pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Black Cab Heritage Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private driver to set the pace and route through London's landmarks, stopping for walks and photos without coordinating transport between sites yourself.

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Top questions

What happens at the Changing of the Guard on this London tour?

The Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace happens daily in summer and four times weekly the rest of the year. Your driver-guide stops to let you watch the mounted regiment change and photograph the pure British pomp and ceremony.

Does the tour include entry to the Tower of London or other attractions?

The tour passes the Tower of London and stops for photos and views from outside, but tickets to attractions are not included. You see the fortress and its exterior, but entry to see the Crown Jewels or go inside requires a separate ticket.

How many people can book this private tour together?

A maximum of six people travel per booking in the black cab, so the group stays small and the driver can tailor the pace and stops to what your group wants to see.

Is hotel pickup included, and does it work from any London hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Central London hotels. If you're staying outside Central London or need airport pickup, that's available as an add-on option at checkout.

What kind of vehicle does the driver use for this tour?

The tour runs in a London black cab: a TXE, TX4, or Mercedes Vito in black or other colours. The cab is private to your group, and the driver is your guide throughout the six hours.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

The tour mixes short walks and photo stops with driving between landmarks. You'll walk through St. James's Park and stop at key sites like Parliament Square and Tower Bridge for photos, but most of the route is covered by cab so you cover far more ground than on foot alone.