London: Private Black Cab Tour, Big Ben & Tower of London
Six London landmarks in a licensed black cab, steered by someone who knows the stories
You ride through London in a private black cab with a driver-guide, stopping at six major landmarks: Buckingham Palace, Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square. The route is tailored to your interests and pace, exterior visits only, with water and parking included. Book for groups up to five or six, and expect the flexibility to shape your own day.
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Explore London's iconic landmarks
- Visit Buckingham Palace exterior
- See Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
- View St. Paul's Cathedral exterior
- Walk around Tower of London perimeter
- Explore Westminster exterior
- Walk around Trafalgar Square
- Changing of the Guard 30m
- Houses of Parliament and Big Ben 20m
- St. Paul's Cathedral 30m
- Tower of London 20m
- Westminster 30m
- Trafalgar Square 20m
What’s included
- Your day includes private transportation in a licensed London black cab, a knowledgeable driver-guide, bottled water, air-conditioned comfort, all fuel surcharges, and parking fees.
- The route covers Buckingham Palace with Changing of the Guard history, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, St.
- Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square: all exterior visits, all tailored to your interests and timing.
- Every day except Friday 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00
- Friday 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00
Information
Private London black cab tour covering Parliament, Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster. Includes water and parking. Tailored for groups.
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The experience
The black cab itself is the first thing that changes how you move through London. Instead of walking between Trafalgar Square and Westminster on someone else's schedule, you're sitting in the iconic vehicle Londoners use every day, which means you stop where you want, stay as long as you want, and your driver (who holds a full London Knowledge qualification) doesn't just point things out from the window. At Buckingham Palace, you get the full history of the building and the Changing of the Guard ceremony, exterior views and all the context that makes it land. Same at the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben: you're looking at 19th-century Gothic architecture that still runs the country, and your guide walks you through how it actually works.
The route covers six major stops in one day. After Parliament, you'll see St. Paul's Cathedral, one of London's most recognizable landmarks, then head east along the Thames to the Tower of London, which has been a fortress, a prison, a place of execution, and now holds the Crown Jewels. Westminster Abbey comes next, where every British monarch since William the Conqueror has been crowned. The day ends at Trafalgar Square, the center of London, where Nelson's Column stands guarded by four stone lions. Each stop is an exterior visit, which means you're moving, seeing, and absorbing rather than queuing for entry tickets. The private black cab tour is built around your pace, not a fixed itinerary.
What makes this different from a standard group tour is the tailoring. You're not locked into a predetermined route or timing. If you want to linger at one spot, ask questions about a particular period of London history, or skip something altogether, that's your call. The driver-guide handles all the talking (the history, the architecture, the stories behind the buildings), so you're free to take photos, think, or just watch the city move past. The vehicle is air-conditioned, bottled water is included, and parking fees are covered, so there's no surprise costs or fumbling for coins at meters.
Top questions
Can I choose which landmarks to visit?
Yes. The tour is fully tailored to your requirements, so you can request specific stops, skip attractions, or adjust the route based on your interests.
Are entry fees to museums or interiors included?
No. All stops listed are exterior visits only. Entry fees to Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, or other attractions are not included and would be separate.
What's included in the price?
Private transportation in a licensed London black cab, a driver-guide, bottled water, air conditioning, fuel surcharge, and parking fees.
How many people can fit in the black cab?
A standard London black cab typically seats up to five or six passengers, depending on luggage and comfort preference.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The service is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if needed.
Can I bring children or infants?
Yes. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and the service is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Do I need to book specific times for each stop?
No. Since all stops are exterior visits, there's no need to book entry times. You move at your own pace throughout the day.
Operated by Black Taxi Tour London Ltd. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 8 days ago
London: Private Black Cab Tour, Big Ben & Tower of London
4h–6h · EN · at your hotel
from £ 507 per group
≈ US$ 682 in your currency
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