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The 15 Best Black Cab Tours in London

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A licensed cabbie has spent years memorising these streets, and the cab reaches places a coach never will. The 15 below are priced by the vehicle rather than the head, so check the party size before comparing them.

The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab - Horse Guards, St. James’s Palace, and the royal quarter
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The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

1.The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,737 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Ride with an accredited London driver-guide in a private black cab for a fast, personal overview of Westminster, St. Paul’s, the Tower, Borough Market, and more. Guides such as Jim, Steve, Dean, and Jon tailor the route, share local stories, and take photos along the way.

“Tony, our guide for the 4 hour tour, was knowledgeable and so accomodating. His car is extremely nice and comfortable, and the time flew by. This was such a nice way to see much of London, gain some historical perspective, and take a lot of fun pictures! Well worth it! I would recommend to anyone and everyone.”

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Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London - What the driver adds beyond a standard sightseeing ride
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Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London

2.Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride through London in a private black cab for two hours with a guide such as Gary, Paul, Stuart, Matthew, or Walter. You can request a custom route or follow your driver’s plan, stopping for photos at Buckingham Palace, Westminster, St. Paul’s, the Tower, and more.

“Lots of room in our taxi. Tour guide was very nice and friendly. It was a informative ride, the entire family was entertained.”

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London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up - St. Paul’s Cathedral and the City of London
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London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up

3.London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Ride through London in a private black cab for about four hours, with pickup and drop-off at central hotels. Guides such as Greg, Paul, Lee, Simon, and David combine major sights with local stories, photo stops, and route changes shaped around your group.

“I’ve lived in London before but it’s my partners first time so I wanted him to get to see everything first before we pointed the streets. Clifford was amazing, his knowledge is impressive and very engaging. He found parks in all sorts of spots and walked us to places we wouldn’t have seen. This is a must do in London, is worth the $$”

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Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London - Abbey Road: the photo that earns its place
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Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London

4.Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 637 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $276Best value

Steve, a music industry veteran, drives you from your central London hotel to Abbey Road, former musician homes, studios, and recording sites. This private 3 to 4 hour tour can be shaped around your favorite artists, with stories, visual aids, photo stops, and central hotel drop-off.

“Steve’s wealth of knowledge regarding the groundbreaking 1960s and 70s rock bands and singers interspersed with some great personal stories and experiences was so interesting and just pure fun. Walking across Abbey Road in the Beatles footsteps was a memory I will cherish through the great photo he took. Jimmy Paige’s beautiful home was also a favorite for me. This is a great tour for rock music fans of all ages!”

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The Ultimate 6-hour Private Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab - Trafalgar Square, St. Paul’s, and the City
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The Ultimate 6-hour Private Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab

5.The Ultimate 6-hour Private Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend six hours with a London cabbie in a private black taxi for up to six people. Expect hotel pickup in central London, royal sights, Westminster, the City, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Covent Garden, and St. James’s, with short walks and plenty of photo stops.

“Tracey, our driver and guide, was fantastic! She picked us up at the hotel right on time and showed us so much of London. Tracey was so knowledgeable about the city and its history. We could not have asked for a better experience!”

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Black Taxi Tour of London: Classic Sightseeing Bespoke & Fun - Buckingham Palace gives you the royal opening
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Black Taxi Tour of London: Classic Sightseeing Bespoke & Fun

6.Black Taxi Tour of London: Classic Sightseeing Bespoke & Fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Take a private 4 to 8-hour black taxi tour with guides such as Barry, Peter, Steve, Tim, or Rachel. You’ll see Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, St. Paul’s, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square, with time to add personal stops.

“Amazing experience ! We love sharing all nice highlights and culture in London with our amazing driver”

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Harry Potter Black Taxi Private Tour of London with Hotel Pickup - Westminster and the Ministry of Magic entrance
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Harry Potter Black Taxi Private Tour of London with Hotel Pickup

7.Harry Potter Black Taxi Private Tour of London with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride in a private London black taxi to Harry Potter filming locations including Diagon Alley, Platform 9¾, 12 Grimmauld Place, and the Ministry of Magic entrance. Guides such as Michael and Mark use film clips to bring each stop to life, with central hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Excellent tour by a very personable guide. Mark was outstanding. He showed us all the best "real world" Harry Potter sites, and had video clips to help highlight the locations. He also had a TON of interesting information about London.”

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Black Taxi Tour Of London - Westminster, Big Ben, and the machinery of government
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Black Taxi Tour Of London

8.Black Taxi Tour Of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours touring London in a private black taxi with a driver-guide such as Morris, Bryan, Brian, Dave, or Tony. Set your own priorities, see major sights including Westminster and St Paul’s, and ask for local stories or lesser-known stops. Pickup is free within five miles of Trafalgar Square.

“Excellent tour! Morris was so knowledgeable, made it so interesting. My mom can not walk much he took great care of us”

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London: Sightseeing Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pickup - Tower of London and Tower Bridge
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London: Sightseeing Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pickup

9.Sightseeing Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 209 reviews · 3 - 4 hours

Spend three to four hours touring London in a private black cab for up to six people. Your English-speaking taxi guide can shape the route around your interests, from royal landmarks and Beatles sites to street art and tucked-away corners. Central London hotel pickup and wheelchair access are available.

“Our guide Clifford was very knowledgeable and informative, showed us the best parts of London. He went out of his way to make sure we saw everything we wanted!”

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Private London Highlights Tour in a Black Cab: 2, 4, or 6 Hours - The two-hour route: a fast look at royal London
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Private London Highlights Tour in a Black Cab: 2, 4, or 6 Hours

10.Private London Highlights Tour in a Black Cab: 2, 4, or 6 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private London sightseeing tour by black cab for 2, 4, or 6 hours. Your English-speaking driver guide covers Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Kensington and more, with photo stops and a route shaped around your interests.

“The tour was awesome! Paul was prompt to arrive at our requested pickup spot and was more than willing to accommodate special requests. We really got a flavor for the city!”

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Private Black Cab Tour of London's Iconic Landmarks - Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Parliament
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Private Black Cab Tour of London’s Iconic Landmarks

11.Private Black Cab Tour of London’s Iconic Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours touring London in a private, air-conditioned black cab with a guide such as Simon, Glen, Patrick, Stephen, or Greg. See Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Big Ben, St Paul’s, the Tower area, and the London Eye, with time for photos and custom stops.

“We had a great experience with Simon on our 3hr tour. He was able to adjust as we had seen some other sites earlier in our visit. He was very attentive to the needs of our multi-generational group. Highly recommend this!”

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Private Tour: Traditional Black Cab Tour of London's Hidden Treasures - Trafalgar Square and the art of the local story
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Private Tour: Traditional Black Cab Tour of London’s Hidden Treasures

12.Private Tour: Traditional Black Cab Tour of London’s Hidden Treasures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Ride through London with a private driver-guide such as Andrew, Gordon, Greg, or Steve, stopping at major landmarks and curious corners. Expect hotel pickup, photo stops, local stories, and a flexible route covering sites such as Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, Roman walls, old shops, and Harry Potter locations.

“The knowledge from the tour guide, Stella. That’s it!!! While driving down the busy streets of London, she was extremely delightful with her knowledge of every area!”

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Private Classic London Taxi Tour - The Monument, London Bridge, and the city’s beginnings
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Private Classic London Taxi Tour

13.Private Classic London Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours with a London taxi guide such as Danny, Jamie, or Mark, riding between Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, St. Paul’s, Borough Market, and Smithfield. Expect short walks, photo stops, history, and lesser-known corners, but no interior admissions or meals.

“Mark was an amazing guide, he catered to our requests to a tee. 4hours of great conversation; history, politics of a growing London, current affairs and soccer. Showed us venues for our particular interests and so much more. Mark introduced us to a different London that we fell in love with. Great time Mark, thank you so very much!”

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London Classic Sightseeing Private Taxi Tour - Green spaces for a short break
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London Classic Sightseeing Private Taxi Tour

14.London Classic Sightseeing Private Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours with a private London taxi guide such as Lee, Alan, Glen, or Lawrence. Visit St. Paul’s, Westminster, Parliament, Downing Street, green spaces, and lesser-known corners, with central pickup and flexible stops for photos, stories, and your own sightseeing priorities.

“Lee was amazing! He personalized our tour, was very knowledgeable and a great personality. Absolutely recommend!!!”

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London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Traditional Black Cab - Starting from your central London hotel
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London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Traditional Black Cab

15.London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Traditional Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride through Mayfair, Chelsea, Belgravia, Kensington, and central London in a private black cab with a driver-guide such as Steve, Andrew, Gordon, or Greg. Expect festive lights, major sights, flexible photo stops, and hotel pickup for up to six people.

“Greg our driver was knowledgeable and well informed. He showed us points of interest and the evening Christmas lights were beautiful.”

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