Private London Black Cab Tour: 4 Hours, All Major Landmarks

See London's landmarks without entering buildings, guided by a cabbie who knows the hidden corners

A private 4-hour sightseeing tour of London by black cab with an accredited driver guide, covering Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral and 15+ other landmarks with photo stops and short walks. No attraction tickets are required. You pass by and stop outside each site. Pickup and drop-off are included from Central London, and the driver adjusts the route based on what you want to see on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Westminster10m
2. Houses of Parliament and Big Ben10m
3. Downing Streetpass by
4. St. James's Palace5m
5. Tower of London10m
6. St. Paul's Cathedral10m
7. Marble Archpass by
8. Piccadilly Circuspass by
9. Trafalgar Squarepass by
10. Royal Albert Hallpass by
11. The Monumentpass by
12. Hyde Parkpass by
13. London Eyepass by
14. Borough Market10m
15. Shakespeare's Globe10m
16. Parliament Squarepass by
17. Covent Gardenpass by

Classic London Sightseeing by Black Cab

• Meet Accredited London Driver Guide
• Visit Westminster Abbey and learn history
• Stop outside Buckingham Palace for photos
• See Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
• Drive past 10 Downing Street
• Watch Horse Guards Parade ceremony
• Explore exterior of St. James’s Palace
• Discover Tower of London history
• Admire St. Paul’s Cathedral dome
• Drive past Marble Arch
• Experience Piccadilly Circus atmosphere
• Take in Trafalgar Square sights
• Spot Royal Albert Hall
• See The Monument to Great Fire
• Drive through Hyde Park
• View London Eye from outside
• Visit Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
• Pass Parliament Square and Covent Garden
• End tour at Borough Market

The experience

The tour runs 4 hours and moves through London in a private black cab (a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito) with an accredited driver guide who provides running commentary and stops for photos and short walks. You'll see Westminster Abbey, where British monarchs have been crowned for over 1,000 years; Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard ceremony (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays); the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; St. Paul's Cathedral; the Tower of London; and landmarks like Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park, the London Eye and Borough Market. The route also passes Downing Street, St. James's Palace, Horse Guards Parade, Marble Arch, the Royal Albert Hall, Shakespeare's Globe, Covent Garden and Parliament Square.

No tickets to attractions are required. You're not entering any of them. Instead, the cab stops at each landmark so you can photograph the exteriors, hear the history and take short walks around the sites. This means you cover far more ground than a walking tour and see the essence of London without the queues or the time commitment of going inside each place. The driver knows where to grab the best coffee and can point out hidden corners a busload of 50 people would miss.

Pickup and drop-off are included from Central London. You can tell your guide on the day what you'd like to see or skip, so the itinerary flexes to your interests. The tour suits all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Private black cab (TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito).
• accredited driver guide with running commentary.
• photo stops and short walks at 15+ landmarks.
• pickup and drop-off from Central London.

Options for this experience

4 options

Westminster 2-Hour TourGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00Lasts 2 hours, from Westminster, pickup is included

The Premier Classic London: a private tour of 4 hours in a black cabGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Pickup is included

Ultimate 6-hour TourGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Lasts 6 hours, pickup is included

Extended 8-hour TourGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Lasts 8 hours, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 18:00

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

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Black Cab Heritage Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see all of London's major landmarks in one morning or afternoon without spending hours in queues or entering buildings. The fixed 4-hour window and the driver's knowledge of the city mean you cover far more ground than you would on foot, and the private cab lets you move at your own pace and adjust the stops as you go.

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Top questions

What exactly do I see on this London black cab tour?

You pass by and stop at over 15 landmarks including Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park, the London Eye, Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe, Covent Garden and more. The driver stops for photos and short walks at each site but you don't enter any attractions.

Do I need to buy tickets to the attractions on this tour?

No. This tour covers the exteriors and famous viewpoints of London's landmarks, so no attraction tickets are required. You photograph and explore the outsides, which is how you see the most landmarks in the shortest time.

Can I change what we see during the tour?

Yes. You can tell your driver guide on the day what you'd like to see or skip, so the route adjusts to your interests within the 4-hour window.

What's the difference between the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and Horse Guards Parade?

The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace happens Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, you'll see the changing of the Horse Guards at Horse Guards Parade on Whitehall instead. Both are ceremonial and depend on weather and schedule.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Pickup and drop-off are included from Central London. If you need pickup from Heathrow Airport or your hotel outside Central London, that's available as an add-on option at checkout.

How many people can fit in the black cab?

The vehicle is a private black cab (a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito) sized for your group. It's just you and your driver guide, with no other passengers.