Private Black Cab Tour of London: 6 Iconic Landmarks
Six centuries of London pass by the window of a black cab driven by someone who knows every street.
A private black cab tour of London with a qualified guide covers six iconic landmarks: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye and the Changing of the Guard, in three hours. The guide, Simon, has driven London taxis since 1999 and shapes the route to your interests, so you see what matters most without the pace of a group tour. Pickup is included. Bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle come with the ride.
Step-by-step itinerary
Tour London's iconic landmarks by cab
- See the Royal Palace of London
- Pass by the Tower of London
- Pass by St. Paul's Cathedral
- Pass by Westminster Abbey
- Drive past the London Eye
- See Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
What’s included
- Pickup in a private London black cab.
- three-hour guided tour with a qualified guide.
- bottled water.
- air-conditioned vehicle.
- flexible routing based on your interests.
- Every day except Thursday No fixed time
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Private London black cab tour with a qualified guide, bottled water and air-conditioned vehicle included: see Big Ben, Tower of London, St.
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The experience
You get picked up in a London black cab and spend three hours moving through the city at a pace you set. The cab itself is part of the experience, the iconic vehicle that Londoners use, and it means you cover ground without walking between stops. Simon drives and narrates, pointing out the Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace, then moving on to the Tower of London, where over a thousand years of history sits behind the walls. He shows you St. Paul's Cathedral, Christopher Wren's masterpiece, and passes Westminster Abbey on the way, another thousand-year landmark. The London Eye and Big Ben come into view as you move through central London, and the route stays flexible: if something catches your interest or the light is right for a photo, you stop.
The cab is air-conditioned and comes with bottled water. Because it's private, there's no waiting for other passengers or keeping to a strict group schedule. Simon knows the hidden places locals use: he'll tell you where to get the best coffee in town, the kind of detail that doesn't make it into guidebooks. The three-hour window is long enough to see the major sites without rushing, but short enough to fit into a first afternoon or a day when you have limited time.
Top questions
What landmarks does the black cab tour actually stop at versus just drive past?
The tour passes by the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey as you drive. You stop at the Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace, the Tower of London, and St. Paul's Cathedral, where you have time to step out and take in the sights rather than view them from the cab.
How long is the private black cab tour of London?
The tour runs three hours total. That timeframe covers all six landmarks and the driving between them, with flexibility built in if you want to linger at a particular stop or explore a neighborhood that interests you.
Is the driver a qualified tour guide, or just a taxi driver?
Simon is both: a qualified London taxi driver since 1999 and a qualified tour guide. He knows the city inside and out, including the hidden places and local history that don't appear in standard guidebooks.
Does the tour include entry fees to any of the landmarks?
The tour is a sightseeing drive and walk-by of the landmarks. Entry to paid attractions like the Tower of London or St. Paul's Cathedral is not included. Simon will show you where to enter and can advise on hours and tickets if you want to go inside.
What's included in the price of the black cab tour?
Pickup in the black cab, the three-hour guided tour with Simon, bottled water during the ride, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Gratuities and food or drink beyond the water are not included.
Can I book this tour if I'm visiting London for the first time?
Yes, the tour is designed for first-time visitors and covers the major landmarks that define London. Simon shapes the route to what interests you most, so you see the real London rather than a fixed checklist.
Operated by Go London Taxi Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Private Black Cab Tour of London: 6 Iconic Landmarks
3h · EN · at your hotel
from £ 315 per group
≈ US$ 424 in your currency
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