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Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London
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Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London

By Black Taxi Tours Of London
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From the Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, London is home to some of the world’s most famous attractions. Sights are spread out throughout the city, but you’ll cover the highlights in a single day with one-of-a-kind transportation: a private, fully customizable ride in a black cab, with insider tips from your driver.
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Duration: 2h
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Highlights
  • A private, personalized sightseeing tour in a London black cab
  • Choose your own itinerary or opt to cover top sights
  • Fact-filled commentary from a real-life taxi driver
  • Pickup and drop-off included

  • A personalized private tour (2 hours)
  • Transport by private London Black Taxi
  • Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
  • Local guide
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entry/Admission - Buckingham Palace
  • Entry/Admission - St. James's Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Westminster Abbey
  • Entry/Admission - Houses of Parliament
  • Entry/Admission - St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - Tower of London

Your fully customizable private black cab tour begins with pickup from any location in Central London. Hop aboard for an action-packed sightseeing tour, narrated with fact-filled commentary by a bona fide taxi driver. Every tour is tailor-made for each traveler. You have the option of letting your driver determine the route based on your unique interests, selecting a general tour, or directing your sightseeing itinerary, with time to get a firsthand peek at all of the city’s top attractions along with a few of your own picks. Cruise past the famous Buckingham Palace guards; admire hip, high-end Soho shops; and see the fabled bronze lions of Trafalgar Square. Your driver shares insider tips and historical anecdotes, as you’re whisked past museums, galleries, shops, and markets. After an in-depth look at the British capital through the windows of its most famous vehicle, your driver will drop you back at your hotel.

Start:Traveller pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • Please note that we can pick up from most Central London locations on request. We DO NOT pick up from any of London's airports.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2496LONSIGHT

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2496LONSIGHT

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        Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
      • 3
      • 4
        Pass by
        Big Ben
        Trafalgar Square
      • 5
        Pass by
        Tower Bridge
      • 6
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      • Black Taxi Tours Of London
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        London, England
        Joined in May 2011
      • Dpostrophe
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Michael is my mom's favorite part of London!
        Michael is the BEST. So accommodating and friendly and really made me and my mom feel at home and so comfortable... I am so glad that this is what I booked as my mom's first foray into London... It worked out perfectly and she got the lay of the land with a REALLY great tour guide.
        Written 24 January 2025
      • B5830CRcherylw
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic way to see London!
        The whole family (aged 9 to 65) enjoyed this Harry Potter tour of London. Micheal was even kind enough to tailor the tour so all the family members got a unique and tailored experience. This was definitely a highlight of our trip and a fantastic way to see London. I can’t recommend Michael and his taxi cab tours enough.
        Written 2 January 2025
      • Holly F
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour
        Great tour! We enjoyed our time with Stewart. He was very knowledgeable and showed us all the highlights. Highly recommend!
        Written 19 December 2024
      • myras821
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Tour of London with Paul!
        This was our first visit to London, and only for a few days, so we wanted to see as many sites as we could in a day. We proposed an ambitious schedule, and Black Taxi Tours of London helped us in figuring out how to make our itinerary work. David was so responsive and accommodating that it really put us at ease months before our travel. A few weeks before our arrival, we got paired with our tour guide, Paul. I decided to send Paul a quick note on WhatsApp, just to make sure he had a way to contact us on the day of our tour. I was pleasantly surprised when he immediately called to say hello! I could tell he knew all about our itinerary, and even suggested a stop at London's oldest pub along the Thames (with gallows at the back where they used to hang pirates!). We talked about how one of our stops will be in Notting Hill, and I said I was a big fan of the movie and wanted to see the house with the blue door. Paul said he would watch the movie before our tour! Fast forward to the day - Paul arrived on time and warmly welcomed our family. The car was spacious, comfortable and clean. He kept us on schedule but we never felt rushed. Surprisingly, Paul even managed to show us some sights we didn't think of (but were happy to see). When we got to Notting Hill, I was blown away by the fact that (1) Paul actually took the time to watch the movie and (2) he showed us 4 or 5 other filming locations in the neighborhood. It was such a highlight of the tour for me. London was our first stop of three other cities in Europe, and we took several other driving and walking tours after London. Paul set the bar high and simply put, no one else was better! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and exceeded our expectations. Many thanks to Paul and Black Taxi Tours of London for an unforgettable day! Would highly recommend this company (and especially Paul!) for anyone looking to take a tour of this beautiful city.
        Written 22 August 2024
      • kate_strain
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Paul was Fantastic!
        Paul was awesome! He showed my family of four all of the sites and he made a point to explain things to my teenage sons. He took us to a really old pub and we even drove over Tower bridge because the traffic wasn't too bad. Overall, Paul was knowledgeable, kind and funny. Great tour, we would book with Paul again!
        Written 22 August 2024
      • S5194CFjadeg
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        London tour with Michael
        This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! We had the chance to get a tour from Michael and it was absolutely brilliant. He took us to a bunch of secret London sites as well as locations where Harry Potter movies were filmed! We also got to see the iconic Abbey Road and learned a lot of the history for all of these places that he took us to. So so happy with this experience!!
        Written 18 August 2024
      • ryanoK1346IW
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Harry Potter fans must experience this tour!
        I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide than Michael! He took us to 12 different Harry Potter locations and took as many pictures of us as we wanted! He was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions at every location, and even bought us coffee at one! He taught us a great bit about London’s history, and gave us recommendations for other sites we could see. I never thought we would have such an in depth tour, but it exceeded all of our expectations. At every location we went to, he showed us the clips of the movie in that spot. It almost felt like we were in the films! I couldn’t recommend this tour enough for anyone who’s a fan of Harry Potter.
        Written 26 July 2024
      • Vinasha P
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome Tour
        We had an amazing tour with Michael. His knowledge and articulation was of the highest standard but most impressive was his personality and kindness towards us. Would highly recommend the tour, you guaranteed a wonderful experience.
        Written 15 July 2024
      • alr00k
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Black Taxi tour is a must do!
        We had a wonderful tour of Harry Potter spots around London with Michael. Michael was brilliant. He communicated with us before the tour, picked us up promptly at the hotel and made yhe morning very special for our family. He shared all sorts of information about London, even more than just Harry Potter facts. It was a wonderful way to see the city. If you are thinking about trying out a black taxi tour definitely give it a go and ask for Michael!
        Written 15 July 2024
      • julietmE7356HX
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        Fabulous Tour!
        Absolutely fabulous tour of London doing the Harry Potter Tour, Michael our guide was just brilliant and a pleasure to meet! I would highly recommend this tour, the kids loved it and the adults loved it! Definitely a must do when in London! Juliet & Family.
        Written 14 July 2024
      • ch9pot
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        Harry Potter tour
        Mark was our guide and is absolutely amazing. His knowledge of Harry Potter films and the city of London is second to none. Super friendly and accommodating, I would highly recommend this trip!
        Written 2 July 2024
      • Ceylon30
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Black taxi tour is the way to go!
        Michael picked us up from the hotel. From there, we went on a wonderful tour of the Harry Potter locations around London. Michael is so much fun and just such a nice person. The locations were great! Michael would show us scenes from the movie, sometimes while we were standing and looking at the location. This was great for a casual fan like me, but also great for my son, who is a big fan. I have a ton of pictures that Mixhael took of our whole family. It's nice to have pictures of all of us together. This tour was so easy and so much fun. The black taxi tour is the way to go, and we would do it again in a heartbeat.
        Written 7 June 2024
      • lesliebD2702BH
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Worth the money and time to experience London in a Harry Potter way!
        Michael was as good as the reviews I had read for the tour. He was enthusiastic and accommodating. Detailed in his linking of movie scenes to places around London. We had over a dozen sites with stops to take pictures and see the relation to movie screen shots on a tablet. I didn’t feel rushed and variations at our request were always honored. Michael was willing to take our pictures at any or all the sites. I really enjoyed it as did my teen son.
        Written 4 June 2024
      • maureensG6870MB
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        Wonderful Day English Countryside
        Absolutely fabulous day with our tour guide Andy and his canine assistant Lily. I don’t think my family and I have enjoyed a day more. Andy even made sure to take us to a lovely country pub for Sunday roast! We will be talking about this wonderful day for years to come! Highly recommend!!
        Written 28 May 2024
      • lindsaygY6091MG
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        Great Harry Potter tour!
        We had the best experience on the Harry Potter London tour with Michael! The tour exceeded my expectations. Michael was very knowledgeable, we were able to visit many locations and take pictures everywhere. I highly recommend Michael and this tour!
        Written 17 April 2024
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      Gyan Kumar
      Scottsdale, AZ26 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Danny took us around showing us the big ticket items we could fit in the two hours we had, with an itinerary suitably accounting for the London traffic delays expected in our slot. We saw the Kensington palace gates, took pictures at the Buckingham palace, the Big Ben, Albert Memorial, the British parliament, Westminster Abbey. We only had a few hours and we made wonderful use of our time!!
      Written 26 November 2024
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      Thanks for the great review of your tour with Danny!
      Written 26 November 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Stan M
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very efficient group of people. The day before, Michael, our assigned guide, texted to make contact. Suggested why we might want to consider an earlier start than 10am in order to catch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. I responded that we liked the idea but were concerned about whether our 6:30am arrival at LHR would allow us time to get to the hotel. Michael replied that with our flight number, he’d monitor our flight and be flexible. Turned out our fight from IAD was delayed six hours, thus not arriving even in time to meet Michael at 10am. When we landed at 11:30am, Michael had already alerted the BCTour staff, who in turn texted us, asking if we wanted to reschedule later in the day. Because we only had one day in London, that was a quick yes. In short order, they called upon Danny, who was not planning to work that day, and set us up for a late afternoon tour. Danny and the tour were first rate and well worth it. It was my wife’s first visit to London. She’s an avid photographer and managed, with Danny’s guidance, to hit a totally satisfying number of London’s iconic tourist venues. It’s admittedly a drive by overload. But fabulous as an introduction. My wife insists she now knows what she’d like to see in depth on a subsequent visit. So I’d recommend the tour to someone staying for a week or two to understand all that’s available and where your interests lie. But most of all, cudos to the BCTours people for making it happen for us.
      Written 20 August 2024
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      Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your London taxi tour experience with Michael and Danny.
      Written 21 August 2024
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      squach7
      Las Vegas, NV10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide/driver, Michael was the best! He was kind, thoughtful, informative, and knowledgeable. He drove us around in the black taxi, making stops along the way to get out to get a closer look and take pictures. He offered multiple times to take our pictures as a family and had designated stops to get the best photos of the city. He gave us some great recommendations of things to see and do, and insider information on where to see the changing of the guards without the big crowds ;) Would recommend this tour for sure, especially Michael. Thanks again!
      Written 11 September 2024
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      Thanks for the great review of your tour with Michael!
      Written 12 September 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      trt1200
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2024 • Family
      We took the four-hour black cab tour of London on 16 June 2024, and it was excellent. The cab was spacious and comfortable and our driver/ guide Mark displayed an encyclopedic knowledge of London (he was also friendly and witty). We covered in hours what would have taken us days if we were on our own. Our fifteen year-old granddaughter especially liked visiting the places where production companies had filmed scenes for Harry Potter films. This exceptional tour is especially worthwhile for those with limited time in London.
      Written 28 June 2024
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      Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Mark.
      Written 29 June 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Chaitanya S
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2024 • Family
      We had the best introduction to London with our fabulous guide, Michael. It was our first full day in London and we wanted to cover the major (touristy) landmarks / sights that London is known for. The tour went way above our expectations in every way and something that we would highly recommend.

      Importantly we were travelling with a 6 year old and coming off a ~13 hour flight the day before meant that the convenience and efficiency of a private taxi along with a guide was really a much needed boon.

      The critical ingredient for this tour has to be the guide and we were very fortunate to have Michael as our guide (and photographer par excellence!!). He was simply amazing with our 6 year old daughter and made her ever so comfortable, engaging her along the way as much as possible. His knowledge about London, both from a historical and current perspective were great.

      Michael was focused on making sure that the tour was right for us, checking in occasionally on how the tour was going and making slight adjustments along the way as he learnt our preference and likes. He is clearly very passionate about what he does and this transpires into a very unhurried, interesting, insightful and memorable few hours. The tour over ran the 4 hours we had booked for and Michael was very generous and gracious with his time, not watching the clock by the minute.

      We'll definitely be doing a London taxi tour with Michael again on our next visit!
      Written 9 August 2024
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      Thanks for the great review of your taxi tour with Michael!
      Written 11 August 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Richard Goodwin
      10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2024 • Family
      I would highly recommend this tour. It was worth every cent. Our driver, Mike, was exceptional. His historical knowledge was extensive and the way in which he delivered it was really engaging and entertaining. This was especially good in our case because it was our first time in London. We had to make a couple of changes to our booking before the tour and the company were extremely accommodating, flexible, and a pleasure to deal with. Going on a Sunday afternoon was a good choice because the traffic was not too bad and we saw much more than we had anticipated, with lots of great photo opportunities. I would not hesitate to book this tour if you are travelling to London and request Mike as your tour guide if you can.
      Written 8 September 2024
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      We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour with Mike! Thanks for the great review.
      Written 9 September 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Åse G
      Lillehammer, Norway21 contributions
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      Jul 2023 • Couples
      Usually, all taxi drivers in London are very friendly, helpful and the service is perfect. Unfortunately we had a very bad experience from Paddington station to Bayswater. 27th July 2023. The taxidriver was a really grumpy, rude old man who had a very bad hearing, he shouted to us and didn't answer when we kindly talked to him. He spent a long time to find the address, ha had never heard about that address before, ( 72 Queensborough Terrace in Bayswater). When he finally found the address and we should pay, we didn't manage immediately to make the payment terminal work, we asked him kindly to tell us what we did wrong. Then he got really mad! He shouted and screamed that nobody ever had trouble with that, this was not his problem at all. After a while we figured it out, it was not a big deal at all, but instead of kindly explain to us, the grumpy man was shouting and waving with taxi receipes just to show us that other customer understood how to do it! My God, today this is a good story and a good laugh, but seriously, this man should never ever be a taxi driver. This happened on 27th July, from Paddington Station to 72 Queesnborough Terrace in Bayswater, We payed the driver at 16.14 pm. Honestly, this taxi driver deserve to get fired.
      Written 21 August 2023
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      This has nothing to do with us!!!! You’ve written about a random taxi journey on our sightseeing tour web site. I will ask Trip Advisor to remove it from our website.
      Written 22 August 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Micronian
      Houston, TX3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2024 • Family
      My family had never been to London; we had a pretty limited window of time and I was looking for something to “tick all the site-seeing boxes”… this was it!

      Our driver, Danny, was professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable of local history (he is a native Londoner after all).

      The length of the tour, what you want to see, pick-up time and location are all customizable. Riding around the city in an iconic black cab (dedicated to us), with a personal guide whose job is to know the streets of London, was an experience we will not forget. I highly recommend a Black Taxi Tour.
      Written 14 July 2024
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      Thanks for the great review of your taxi tour with Danny!
      Written 15 July 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Diane A
      Salt Lake City, UT51 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2023 • Family
      We made a BRILLIANT decision hiring David Stubbs (recommended in the Rick Steves books) for two days to drive us to Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath, Oxford, and the Cotswalds. We did not want to rent a car and drive unfamiliar roads (on the opposite side!) nor try to endure a noisy, crowded tour bus of strangers. Every minute of the trip was pleasant and worry-free because of his extensive knowledge of the areas we wanted to see, in addition to providing us the opportunity to see and visit places that were off the usual tourist trails. We thoroughly enjoyed traveling on our own schedule, without having to deal with strangers and bus timetables.

      After reviewing the sights we were interested in, David offered interesting suggestions for additional fascinating places to visit. He was punctual and an exemplary driver. We felt safe and were quite comfortable in the spacious van and greatly appreciated the door to door service. David was engaging to talk to and quite knowledgeable about ALL the places we wanted to visit, and flexible because when one of our planned excursions was closed, his suggestion turned out to be an outstanding alternative! His recommendations for pub lunches and Indian dinners were top notch.We are already planning our next adventure and will certainly enhance our trip by hiring David Stubbs as our driver once again.
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      Written 4 December 2023
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      Malissa M
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2025 • Couples
      Our Black Taxi guide Stuart was fabulous!! We gave him just a few ideas of what we wanted to see and he put together a masterful tour on the spot … showing us things we never would have found on our own. Can’t wait to come back to London and see him for another tour!
      Written 29 January 2025
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      Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Stuart.
      Written 1 February 2025
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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