--- title: Black Taxi Tour Of London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 547 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 304 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 18 of 160 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/black-taxi-tour-of-london/ --- # Black Taxi Tour Of London **Guidekin's take:** Shape a black taxi route around your interests on a private tour for your party. A driver-guide and hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off within the stated Trafalgar Square service area are included; airport collections cost extra and pricing is per group. 4.97 from 304 reviews at €547 per group/vehicle for 4h. ## Overview These are tours with guide in London Black Taxi where you can see London locations that tour buses and coaches cannot reach. These tours can take you to some locations in London that tourists will not see on bus or coach tours. We can also customize tours to your choice. Our accredited guides will collect you from your location of choice and either return you to your hotel or point of choice (see What's included section). Most of our vehicles are the latest Black Taxi which is called a TXE and is a range extender hybrid. These vehicles are fully wheelchair accessible and can hold upto six people. If require more than six people, more taxis can be booked to accomadate larger amounts of people to go on same tour. The vehicles are spacious fully air conditioned and fantastic for viewing as large windows and glass roof which will provide panoramic views. Tours can be done in vehicles or if clients would like to combine small walks at some points this is welcomed. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 1143 pickup points - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €547 per group/vehicle - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 304 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: London Sightseeing Tours ## What's included - Pickup and Drop off from Hotel / Airbnb - Pickup and Drop off within 5 miles of Trafalgar Square - Private Tour Guide Driver ## Not included - Airport collections (can be arranged at an extra charge - contact us for a quote) - Ports / Docks (can be arranged at an extra charge - contact us for a quote) ## Itinerary 1. **Wellington Arch** (pass by, no stop) - Apsley House, the home of the Duke of Wellington, dates back to 1825 and has the exquisite address of Number One London. The Wellington Arch that stands opposite, was moved slightly to become an outer gate for Buckingham Palace and today faces Constitution Hill. After waiting... 2. **Houses of Parliament** (pass by, no stop) - The first record we have of the original building on this site dates back to the 11th century AD, when it was the Palace of the Monarch under William the Conqueror. The Palace burnt down in 1512 and had to be rebuilt. The Palace was totally destroyed again in 1834 except for... 3. **Big Ben** (pass by, no stop) - is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock, situated at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, although it is commonly used to refer to the bell, the clock, and the clock tower. The official name of the tower was The Clock Tower, but it was renamed The Elizabeth... 4. **10 Downing Street** (pass by, no stop) - Downing Street in London is the official residence of the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Prime Minister lives at number 10 and the Chancellor of the Exchequer lives at number 11. Downing Street was built in 1680 by Sir George Downing, and is situated... 5. **Westminster Abbey** (pass by, no stop) - is formally known as the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter, and is mainly Gothic in design. It is one of the most notable religious buildings in the UK, and the place where every Coronation has taken place since William the Conqueror. It has also hosted sixteen royal weddings,... 6. **Tower Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - The bridges of London have a long history dating back to the wooden bridges of the Roman era. The historical old London Bridge was built between 1176-1209 and was the first stone bridge across the Thames. It was the longest inhabited bridge in Europe, measuring almost 906... 7. **Victoria Embankment** (pass by, no stop) - The Victoria Embankment runs along the North Bank of the River Thames from the Palace of Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge in the City of London. It is noted for several memorials including The Battle of Britain, permanently retired vessels such as the H.M.S President and... 8. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - The first record we have of a building on this site dates back to 604 AD under Bishop Mellitus. There have been four Cathedrals on this site. The one seen today was built between 1675 and 1710. Today you can see the masterpiece of Architect Christopher Wren. Wren is also... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point At point arranged and will be showing a nameboard. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Eh5FbWJhbmttZW50IFBsLCBMb25kb24gV0MyTiwgVUsiLiosChQKEgkN-mjUzgR2SBEw6nQrtbQcdxIUChIJ8_MXt1sbdkgRCrIAOXkukUk Pickup points listed by the operator: 1143 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €547 | €274 | | 4 | €547 | €137 | | 6 | €547 | €91 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 160** | €547 per group | 4h | 4.97 (304) | private | | [Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London](/uk/london/tours/rock-cab-tours-presents-music-legends-private-taxi-tour-of-london/?format=md) | €237 | 3h | 5.0 (695) | private | | [London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-private-black-cab-tour-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | €378 per group | 4h | 4.99 (1580) | private | | [Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London](/uk/london/tours/private-group-historical-pub-walking-tour-of-london/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.99 (717) | private | Ranked #18 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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