London: Private Black Taxi Tour & Custom Itinerary

Your own black cab, your own pace through London

You get a private black cab and driver-guide for two hours, with hotel pickup included and the freedom to shape your own route through London's main landmarks. Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge are typical stops, but you decide the pace and which attractions matter. The driver discusses the final itinerary with you when he arrives, so traffic and your preferences set the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Changing of the Guard15m
2. St. James's Palace5m
3. Westminster10m
4. Trafalgar Squarepass by
5. St. Paul's Cathedral5m
6. Tower Bridgepass by
7. Tower of London10m

Black Taxi Tour of London Highlights

• Visit Buckingham Palace
• Visit St James's Palace
• Drive past Horse Guards Parade
• Visit Westminster Abbey
• Visit Houses of Parliament
• Drive past Big Ben
• Drive round Trafalgar Square
• Visit St Paul's Cathedral (if time)
• Drive past Tower Bridge (if time)
• Visit Tower of London (if time)

The experience

The distinctive shape of a London black cab pulling up to your hotel is the signal that your tour is about to start on your terms. You're not following a group schedule or a fixed route. Your driver is both guide and navigator, and the itinerary shifts based on traffic, the time of day, and what you actually want to see. Most tours include Buckingham Palace (about 15 minutes to step out and photograph), St James's Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and a pass through Trafalgar Square. If time and traffic allow, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London can fit in too, but that's something you and your driver work out when you meet.

The cab itself is part of the experience. Those high ceilings and the jump seats mean you can move around, point things out, and ask questions without feeling rushed. Your driver knows the back routes and the timing of London's rhythm: where the light hits St Paul's Cathedral best, when the Changing of the Guard happens, which streets are passable at which hours. You decide how long to linger at each stop. Want to spend ten minutes at Westminster Abbey instead of five? Stop for photos at Big Ben? Skip something entirely and head somewhere else? That conversation happens in the cab, not in a briefing before you start. The private black taxi tour runs for two hours, though the exact route and pacing are flexible. It all depends on where you're picked up from, what the traffic looks like that day, and what matters to you.

The cab holds up to five people in a traditional black taxi, or up to six if you're in one of the newer electric models. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels, so you're not arranging transport to the starting point or figuring out how to get back. Your driver handles the navigation. You handle the decisions about where to stop and what to photograph.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels, two hours of private transport in a London black cab, and a driver-guide who knows the city's landmarks and history.
• Most tours feature stops or drives past Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Horse Guards Parade.
• Tower Bridge and the Tower of London can be added if time and traffic permit.
• The exact route and timing are set between you and your driver when he arrives.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to1d 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 nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Black Taxi Tours of London

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see London's main sights without joining a group or following a fixed schedule. The two-hour window is tight enough to keep the pace moving, but flexible enough that you're not rushed through stops that matter to you.

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Top questions

Can I change the route once we start?

Yes. The itinerary is flexible based on traffic, time of day, and what you want to see. Your driver will discuss options with you when he picks you up.

What's included in the two-hour tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off (at selected hotels), transport in a private black cab, and a driver-guide who knows London's landmarks and history. The stops depend on your preferences and traffic conditions.

How many people can fit in the cab?

Up to five people in a traditional black taxi, or up to six in the newer electric models.

Will we stop at Buckingham Palace?

Most tours include a stop at Buckingham Palace for about 15 minutes. The Changing of the Guard and St James's Palace are also typically included, but the exact itinerary is flexible.

Is Tower Bridge included?

Tower Bridge and the Tower of London can be included depending on traffic and time. Discuss this with your driver when he meets you.

Do I need to book attractions in advance?

No. This is a drive-and-stop tour, not an entry-based tour. You're seeing landmarks from the cab or stopping outside them for photos and short visits.

What if there's heavy traffic?

Traffic affects which landmarks fit into the two hours. Your driver will prioritize based on what you want most and what's reachable given the day's conditions.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The black cabs and all areas are wheelchair accessible. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and service animals are allowed.