London Highlights Private Black Cab Tour: 2, 4, or 6 Hours
by Black Cab Heritage Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£315Overview
This private driving tour in a classic London Black Cab offers a detailed view of Westminster and Central London's main landmarks in about 2 hours. Starting with Buckingham Palace, guests see the official residence of the British monarch and may catch the Changing of the Guard if the timing is right. The tour continues past Westminster Abbey, a site of royal ceremonies and burials for over a millennium, noted for its Gothic style. The driver-guide stops at key places such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, where laws have been debated for centuries, allowing time for photos. Visitors also pass 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister's residence, learning about its role in UK politics. The Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall is included, with opportunities to view the ceremonial guards on scheduled days. Along the route, the guide provides commentary and stops for presentations at various other landmarks including Admiralty Arch, Clarence House, St. James's Palace, Kensington Palace, Trafalgar Square, and the London Eye. The tour uses private transportation in a TXE, TX4, or Mercedes Vito London Taxi, with hotel pickup and drop-off within Central London included. Options for longer tours of 4 or 6 hours are available, allowing more time to cover additional sights.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Buckingham Palace
View the official London residence of the British monarch. If timing allows, see the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
10 min
Westminster Abbey
Visit the historic site of royal marriages, burials, and coronations for over 1,000 years, noted for its Gothic architecture.
10 min
Changing of the Guard
Observe the Horse Guards Parade where the King’s Household Cavalry performs in full ceremonial dress. This parade ground also hosts the annual Trooping the Colour event.
15 min
Big Ben
Stop near the Houses of Parliament to view Big Ben, the famous clock tower chiming since 1859.
10 min
Houses of Parliament
See the historic seat of British government, where laws have been debated for centuries.
10 min
10 Downing Street
Drive past the Prime Minister’s heavily guarded residence and learn about its political importance.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Depending on the day, watch the Changing of the Horseguards ceremony at this historic parade ground.
5 min
Palace of Westminster
View the Palace during a panoramic sightseeing trip with commentary and stops for presentations.
10 min
Admiralty Arch
See this landmark during the sightseeing trip, accompanied by commentary and stand-up presentations.
Clarence House
Stop to view Clarence House, included in the guided panoramic sightseeing tour.
10 min
Thames River
Pass along the River Thames as part of the panoramic sightseeing journey with informative commentary.
Lambeth Palace
View this Tudor palace during the sightseeing trip accompanied by commentary and stops.
St. James's
See St. James's Palace during the tour with commentary and presentations.
10 min
Hyde Park
Pass by Hyde Park while the guide provides information and stops for presentations.
Diana Memorial Fountain
View Princess Diana's Memorial Fountain during the panoramic sightseeing tour.
Royal Albert Hall
See the Royal Albert Hall as part of the guided sightseeing route.
Kensington Palace
Stop briefly to view Kensington Palace during the panoramic tour.
5 min
Spencer House
View the ancestral home of Princess Diana included in the tour stops.
5 min
Winston Churchill Statue
See the statue of Winston Churchill during the tour with commentary.
London Eye
View the London Eye as part of the route with commentary and stops.
Parliament Square
Pass through Parliament Square during the sightseeing trip with stops.
Westminster Cathedral
See Westminster Cathedral as part of the guided tour.
Whitehall Palace
View Whitehall Palace during the sightseeing trip.
Trafalgar Square
Stop at Trafalgar Square as part of the tour with commentary.
Methodist Central Hall Westminster
See the building commemorating John Wesley during the guided tour.
+ 6 more places this tour can include
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
London Highlights Private Black Cab Tour: 2, 4, or 6 Hours
by Black Cab Heritage Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£315Overview
This private driving tour in a classic London Black Cab offers a detailed view of Westminster and Central London's main landmarks in about 2 hours. Starting with Buckingham Palace, guests see the official residence of the British monarch and may catch the Changing of the Guard if the timing is right. The tour continues past Westminster Abbey, a site of royal ceremonies and burials for over a millennium, noted for its Gothic style. The driver-guide stops at key places such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, where laws have been debated for centuries, allowing time for photos. Visitors also pass 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister's residence, learning about its role in UK politics. The Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall is included, with opportunities to view the ceremonial guards on scheduled days. Along the route, the guide provides commentary and stops for presentations at various other landmarks including Admiralty Arch, Clarence House, St. James's Palace, Kensington Palace, Trafalgar Square, and the London Eye. The tour uses private transportation in a TXE, TX4, or Mercedes Vito London Taxi, with hotel pickup and drop-off within Central London included. Options for longer tours of 4 or 6 hours are available, allowing more time to cover additional sights.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Buckingham Palace
View the official London residence of the British monarch. If timing allows, see the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
10 min
Westminster Abbey
Visit the historic site of royal marriages, burials, and coronations for over 1,000 years, noted for its Gothic architecture.
10 min
Changing of the Guard
Observe the Horse Guards Parade where the King’s Household Cavalry performs in full ceremonial dress. This parade ground also hosts the annual Trooping the Colour event.
15 min
Big Ben
Stop near the Houses of Parliament to view Big Ben, the famous clock tower chiming since 1859.
10 min
Houses of Parliament
See the historic seat of British government, where laws have been debated for centuries.
10 min
10 Downing Street
Drive past the Prime Minister’s heavily guarded residence and learn about its political importance.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Depending on the day, watch the Changing of the Horseguards ceremony at this historic parade ground.
5 min
Palace of Westminster
View the Palace during a panoramic sightseeing trip with commentary and stops for presentations.
10 min
Admiralty Arch
See this landmark during the sightseeing trip, accompanied by commentary and stand-up presentations.
Clarence House
Stop to view Clarence House, included in the guided panoramic sightseeing tour.
10 min
Thames River
Pass along the River Thames as part of the panoramic sightseeing journey with informative commentary.
Lambeth Palace
View this Tudor palace during the sightseeing trip accompanied by commentary and stops.
St. James's
See St. James's Palace during the tour with commentary and presentations.
10 min
Hyde Park
Pass by Hyde Park while the guide provides information and stops for presentations.
Diana Memorial Fountain
View Princess Diana's Memorial Fountain during the panoramic sightseeing tour.
Royal Albert Hall
See the Royal Albert Hall as part of the guided sightseeing route.
Kensington Palace
Stop briefly to view Kensington Palace during the panoramic tour.
5 min
Spencer House
View the ancestral home of Princess Diana included in the tour stops.
5 min
Winston Churchill Statue
See the statue of Winston Churchill during the tour with commentary.
London Eye
View the London Eye as part of the route with commentary and stops.
Parliament Square
Pass through Parliament Square during the sightseeing trip with stops.
Westminster Cathedral
See Westminster Cathedral as part of the guided tour.
Whitehall Palace
View Whitehall Palace during the sightseeing trip.
Trafalgar Square
Stop at Trafalgar Square as part of the tour with commentary.
Methodist Central Hall Westminster
See the building commemorating John Wesley during the guided tour.
+ 6 more places this tour can include
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.