The Extended Ultimate: Private 8h Tour of London in a Black Cab

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London, England

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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Overview

London is packed full of attractions, so knowing where to start your sightseeing can feel overwhelming. Leave the planning to an expert on a private tour in the capital’s most iconic form of transport: a London black cab. Benefit from the knowledge of your driver as you explore at your own pace according to an itinerary that you can personalize.

See the best of London in an iconic black cab on this private tour
This extended tour lets you delve deeper into the capital's culture and history
Benefit from the undivided attention and insider tips of a London cabbie
Skip the stress of taking the tube with private transport

What's Included

English-Speaking driver guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Central London
Private Transportation
Vehicle: TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other colours

Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If your hotel is outside of Central London OR if you don't provide your hotel information, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station. Please contact us to reconfirm Otherwise, please provide the hotel name and address to arrange pick-up

Itinerary

Buckingham Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Parliament Square

Admission Ticket Free

Big Ben

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Westminster Abbey

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Palace of Westminster

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

10 Downing Street

Admission Ticket Free

Whitehall Palace

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Banqueting House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Whitehall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square

Admission Ticket Free

Nelson's Column

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. James's Park

Admission Ticket Free

Thames River

Admission Ticket Free

London Eye

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Paul's Cathedral

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Winston Churchill Statue

Admission Ticket Free

Mansion House of City of London

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Admission Ticket Free

Leadenhall Market

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Spitalfields Market

Admission Ticket Free

Tower of London

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tower Bridge

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Great Scotland Yard

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

London Bridge

Admission Ticket Free

Borough Market

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Fleet Street

Admission Ticket Free

Covent Garden

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The National Gallery

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Queen Victoria Memorial

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piccadilly Circus

Admission Ticket Free

Soho

Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Eros (Anteros)

Admission Ticket Free

Regent Street

Admission Ticket Free

Oxford Street

Admission Ticket Free

Mayfair

Admission Ticket Free

Bond Street

Admission Ticket Free

Park Lane

Admission Ticket Free

Marble Arch

Admission Ticket Free

Hyde Park

Admission Ticket Free

Albert Memorial

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Albert Hall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Knightsbridge

Admission Ticket Free

Harrods

Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Clarence House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lancaster House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Changing of the Guard

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
A maximum of 6 people per booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 28 reviews

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London in a Black Cab

Melanie_P, Oct 2025

It’s a wonderful way to see London. Exceptional local knowledge by Dave my London cabbie. We were able to navigate through very small streets, stop and explore so many places. He even doubles as your photographer. Highly recommend this tour

Great Day with Dean

Steven_G, Sep 2025

Awesome day! We really enjoyed the tour and our driver Dean was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Excellent way to see London and all the sites in one day.

Great tour bad ending

fern_l, Jun 2025

The tour itself was fun and involving. Guide had great personality...very willing to make it great....unfortunately at end of trip restaurant that was recommended my wife's wallet was stolen. Lost one star for that...but really not part of a usual tour I think..london is a great city to visit...Just keep important things close

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that your guide made it so fun and engaging! We are truly sorry to hear about your wife’s wallet being stolen at the restaurant—that’s upsetting and certainly not something anyone should have to experience on a day out in London. Please know this isn’t typical of what we hope for our guests, and we hope it didn’t overshadow the memories you made on the tour. Thank you for your understanding, and for the helpful reminder to keep valuables close while exploring the city.

Best London Tour

Jeff_T, Jun 2025

We had an incredible experience with Jon our driver. He knew all the spots and the time to get there for the best views. We were accompanied by our two small kids (7 & 9) and Jon was accommodating and talked to them about the history.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Jeff, thank you for your wonderful message, it truly brightened our day! We’re so glad to hear that Jon was able to guide you smoothly to all the key spots and that you got to enjoy some of the best views London has to offer. It’s especially heartwarming to know that your youngest travellers felt engaged and included, on always makes a special effort to connect with every guest, and we’re delighted it made a difference. We’d love to welcome you all back again someday, there’s still so much London magic waiting to be explored!

Steve Bates is the best for this amazing experience!

Jeffrey_S, Jan 2025

From start to finish, Steve was amazing! He is so knowledgeable about British history, as well as being funny and friendly. He made reservations for us at a wonderful British pub and drove me around London, regaling me with stories, as my husband enjoyed the Churchill War Rooms. We really felt a connection with Steve that was beyond our expectations. He is witty, smart, kind and so interesting! We couldn’t have had a better experience! Highly recommended Steve for this trip. We will return home with many stories of British lore as well as a great feeling towards the British people! If I could give him more than 5 stars, we would. What a lovely experience!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear Jeffrey, thank you so much for your amazing review! it's so great to hear that Steve made your tour memorable and enjoyable with his wide-set knowledge about British history. It also sounds like his personable, funny and friendly nature really made a positive impact on your tour experience. We are thrilled to hear that you felt such a connection to Steve. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Steve. He will so happy to hear that you both had such a great time with him. Thanks again for your words, they mena a lot to us and your hoigh reccomendation. Dear Berry, thanks you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! we are so thrilled to hear that Tracy was able to make your tour enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your your kind words, we will pass them on to Tracy. She will be so glad to hear that you had such a good time on the tour. It sounds like Steve provided the most unforgettable experience. We hope to welcome you back on another Black Cab Heritage Tour. Best wishes!

A spectacular day in London with Jeremy

Joseph_A, Sep 2024

This was an amazing tour. What made it so special was our guide/ driver Jeremy. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about his job. You could tell he really loved London and his job. He showed us things we would have never seen. His knowledge and attention to detail was awesome. Touring with Jeremy you could not help but fall in love with the city of London. My wife and I would like to thank Jeremy for a spectacular day.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Joseph, thank you so much for your great review. We are so thrilled that you and your wife had an amazing time and that Jeremy's passion and knowledge made your tour exceptional. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Jeremy. Thanks again for your 5-star review. Your words mean a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back on another Black Cab Heritage Tour. Best wishes, Black Cab Heritage Tour

Great day in London with Dave

Charles_B, Sep 2024

We had just returned from a cruise of the British Isles and only had a day in London and knew it would be much easier so we booked an 8 hour guided tour in a black cab. Our driver/tour guide was Dave and he showed us around. Dave was very knowledgeable about the history of London and lots of fun facts, etc. Within the first 15 minutes we knew this was the right choice for us and the right person. Dave has a great personality and was super flexible during the entire day. He showed us the typical tourist attractions, but also some of the oldest shops, churches and buildings, and even some hidden gems we wouldn’t have even known to look for! He took extra time to make sure we saw everything we wanted and even took fantastic photos of us. This was way beyond our expectations. If you're looking for an exceptional black cab tour in London, we highly recommend this private tour and ask for Dave! We plan on returning in the future and will do the same!

Great VIP tour

Kayln_B, May 2024

Ryan was an amazing tour guide for our trip to London. This is a great way to see a glimpse of the city in one day. He picked us up at 8am sharp at our hotel. The cab has 6 seats inside. We got to see so many beautiful sites. Ryan gave us such great explanations of each site. We ate lunch at the most beautiful pub with views of tower bridge. Ryan made sure we got to see everything we wanted and asked us if we wanted to add anything.