Visit London Taxi Tours Review (2026): What to Expect & Prices

Is Visit London Taxi Tours worth it? Our verdict

Observe the changing of the guard if timetabled and drink in an old London pub: that is what pass London Taxi Tours offers, so it is a strong choice for anyone after a sense of London’s traditions and local character.

At Westminster Abbey, guests enjoy views of the exterior whilst the guide shares commentary about its history.

On Booking Wolf it costs £358.20 per vehicle against Viator's £398, a saving of £39.80 (10%). For two people, Tours of the UK's Private 2.5 Hour Taxi Tour of London - London's Greatest Bits! works out £26.10 a head cheaper (£153 each against £179.10), so the extra pays for 30 more minutes and taxi pickup and flexible drop-off. A live guide leads private groups of up to six, meeting at St Paul's Churchyard.

Choose it if a choice of longer tour durations. Skip it if you want food and drinks included.

Its tours pick up about 3 new reviews a month on the sites we track (roughly 30 bookers a month, our own estimate) - 4/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

What is Visit London Taxi Tours?

Against the closest comparable tour from another operator, London City Taxi Tours' Private Big Sights Taxi Tour of London at £304.20, the London Classic Sightseeing Private Taxi Tour is £54 dearer at £358.20 per vehicle. Its tours pick up about 3 new reviews a month on the sites we track - roughly 30 bookers a month if about 1 in 10 bookers leaves a review (our own estimate, from how many reviews they gained between March and October 2026). That puts the operator at 4/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

Visit London Taxi Tours offers private taxi tours designed specifically for individuals, friends, and family, aiming to avoid crowds and enhance the sightseeing experience with an expert guide.

The rest of its range covers a London by night Taxi tour, a Street Food private Taxi tour, a Royal London private Taxi tour and a Jack the Ripper London private Taxi tour.

How much do tours with Visit London Taxi Tours cost?

Visit London Taxi Tours' most-reviewed tour, the London Classic Sightseeing Private Taxi Tour, sells for £358.20 per vehicle (£398 on Viator). What changes between its four booking options is length (3, 4, 5 or 6 hours). The £358.20 is for the whole vehicle and is the lowest party price on the page; shared between two, it comes to £179.10 each.

What to expect on its most popular tour

The tour sets off at St Paul's Churchyard.

• Buckingham Palace - a stop for photographs.
• Houses of Parliament - a guide explains the views and uses their knowledge to help with photographs.
• Westminster Abbey - a tour of the Abbey with a guide sharing its history and stories.
• 10 Downing Street - a guide explains the history behind Number 10 and its connections to people and events.
• Trafalgar Square - a view of Nelson’s Column, lions, and the National Gallery.
• St Paul’s - a guide shares St Paul's story, the Fire and London's rebuilding.
• Tower of London - a tour exploring its history with a guide who shares stories about its characters and events.
• Tower Bridge - a great view of the bridge.
• Thames River - a view of landmarks like the London Eye, the Globe Theatre, Tate Modern, the Shard, and numerous historic bridges.
• Covent Garden - see more taxi tours.

Is Visit London Taxi Tours good value?

Visit London Taxi Tours' London Classic Sightseeing Private Taxi Tour costs £358.20 per vehicle, £54 more than the closest comparable tour on Booking Wolf, London City Taxi Tours' Private Big Sights Taxi Tour of London (the same length) at £304.20. That pays for a private tour with ten stops; gratuities are extra. Shared by two people it comes to £179.10 a head; by four, £89.55.

Only one of the two comparable tours from other operators on Booking Wolf costs less.

How Visit London Taxi Tours compares

The Private Big Sights Taxi Tour of London focuses on a variety of well-known landmarks over the same duration as the London Classic Sightseeing Private Taxi Tour. The latter includes flexible pick-up from a central London location, whilst the former lists in-vehicle air conditioning and pick-up/drop-off from any Central London location. Each tour suits travellers looking for a private experience exploring London's highlights.

Before you book: practical information

Infants can use specialised seats during the London Classic Sightseeing Private Taxi Tour.

The tour is accessible by wheelchair, and children can stay in a pram or pushchair. It suits all fitness levels, and service animals are allowed.

Background & Highlights

Queen Victoria became the first monarch to reside in Buckingham Palace in 1837.

Visit London Taxi Tours: frequently asked questions