London Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pickup: Private Sightseeing

See London's landmarks without fighting the crowds or the logistics.

A private black cab tour of London picks you up from your central London hotel and takes you past Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral and a dozen other landmarks, with a local driver as your guide and time to stop for photos at each one. The tour runs 3 or 4 hours depending on which option you book, and you can ask the driver to skip a stop or add something special. The route is yours to shape. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Food, attraction entry tickets and tips are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tower Bridge10m
2. St. Paul's Cathedral10m
3. Westminster10m
4. Changing of the Guard10m
5. Leicester Square10m
6. Piccadilly Circus10m
7. Trafalgar Square10m
8. Westminster Bridgepass by
9. Downing Streetpass by
10. London Eye10m

London sightseeing private black cab tour

• Hotel pick-up in Central London
• Visit Tower Bridge and learn its history
• Stop at St Paul’s Cathedral
• See Big Ben and hear its chimes
• Explore Westminster Abbey
• View Houses of Parliament
• Visit Buckingham Palace
• Stop at Leicester Square
• See Piccadilly Circus
• Visit Trafalgar Square
• Pass by Shaftesbury Avenue Theatreland
• Pass Westminster Bridge
• Pass 10 Downing Street
• Visit London Eye for panoramic views
• Hotel drop-off in Central London

The experience

The black cab arrives at your hotel in central London and you travel the whole tour in one vehicle with a single driver who knows the city. This matters because you're not herding a group through a coach, not switching between stops and transport, and not standing outside while someone counts heads. The driver shares stories about what you're passing (why Westminster Bridge is painted green, how Tower Bridge still raises for ships, what happened at each corner), and stops whenever you want a photo. If you'd rather skip something or spend longer at one spot, you just say so.

The route covers the landmarks most visitors come for: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, and Downing Street. You'll also pass the London Eye, Westminster Bridge and Shaftsbury Avenue, London's theatre district. The driver knows which ones photograph best at different times and where the light falls.

You choose between a 3-hour or 4-hour tour when you book. If you're flying in or out of Heathrow, you can arrange pickup and drop-off there instead of your hotel. That's an option at checkout. The cab is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. Attraction entry tickets aren't included, so you're not paying for museums you don't want. You're just seeing the outsides and the streets. Bring cash or card for tips if you want to leave one.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a London black cab.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in central London (or Heathrow airport pickup if you choose that option at checkout).
• a private guide who speaks English and drives the whole tour.
• stops at Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and more.
• time to photograph at each landmark.
• the freedom to skip a stop or ask the driver to take you somewhere else.

Options for this experience

2 options

3-Hour Sightseeing TourGuide in English · 25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00Runs for 3 hours, and pickup is included

4-Hour Sightseeing TourGuide in English · 25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00Lasts 4 hours, and pickup is included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to8h 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.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by London Sightseeing Taxi Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 4-hour tour if you want to linger at a few landmarks and have room to ask for a detour. Pick the 3-hour version if you're short on time and want to see the main sights without pausing long at each one. If you're arriving at or leaving from Heathrow, book the airport pickup option so the driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to your hotel or the tour start.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the 3-hour and 4-hour London black cab tour?

Both tours cover the same landmarks: Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the rest. The 4-hour option gives you more time at each stop and room to add a detour if something catches your eye. The 3-hour tour moves at a faster pace and hits the main sights without lingering.

Can I ask the driver to skip a landmark or take me somewhere else instead?

Yes. The tour is completely customizable, so you can tell the driver to skip a stop or ask to see something specific. The route is flexible. It's your day.

Does the tour include entry to Big Ben, Westminster Abbey or Tower Bridge?

No. The tour takes you to these landmarks and stops for photos outside them, but entry tickets are not included. You can buy tickets at each site if you want to go inside, or just see them from the street and move on.

What happens if my flight lands late and I need hotel pickup from Heathrow instead?

Heathrow hotel pickup and drop-off is available as an option at checkout. Select that option when you book and the driver will meet you at arrivals instead of your hotel.

Is the black cab accessible if I use a wheelchair or travel with a stroller?

Yes. The cab is wheelchair accessible and all surfaces are accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What should I bring or know before the tour starts?

Bring a camera or phone for photos, and wear comfortable shoes. You'll be sitting most of the time, but you may want to step out briefly at stops. The driver speaks English and will meet you at your hotel at the agreed time. Food and drink aren't included, so eat before or bring snacks if you want them.