--- title: Half Day Big Sightseeing Tour of London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 712 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 55 of 160 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/half-day-big-sightseeing-tour-of-london/ --- # Half Day Big Sightseeing Tour of London **Guidekin's take:** See London by black taxi, including the Abbey Road crossing and stops for photos, on a private tour for your party at your own pace. Bottled water is included; the quoted price is per group. 5 from 42 reviews at €712 per group/vehicle for 5h. ## Overview This is an epic 4 hour Black Taxi Tour. See up close world famous sights, London's hidden gems and the world famous Abbey Road crossing made famous by the Beatles. All with fun facts and historical stories. We will stop for photos at all the important spots. I know all the best places for fantastic views. I will gladly be your photographer. This is a private tour and is done at our own pace. London is a vast metropolis and many things can be missed out. With me you will travel over 20km to see one end of London to the other taking in many sights that other companies miss. This tour is a combination of my London Highlights, Secret London and Rock n Roll tours. You will see things that are off the beaten path from Tudor Palaces , film locations and ancient London streets. I will show all the tourist sights but much more is included. Come with me as we navigate the streets of London and scratch beneath the surface to see the real London. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 160 pickup points - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €712 per group/vehicle - Duration: 5h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Go London Taxi Tours ## What's included - Bottled water ## Itinerary 1. **Buckingham Palace** (35m) - See where the King of England lives 2. **Big Ben** (40m) - See the famous sights of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament 3. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (40m) - See the life size replica of Shakespeare Globe Theatre . 4. **Tower Bridge** (40m) - See the famous red white and blue tower Bridge. 5. **Abbey Road Studios** (1h) - Walk across the iconic zebra Road crossing made famous by the Beatles in 1969. The Abbey Road album is probably the Beatles best known album and often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time. Abbey Road studios is next to the zebra crossing, where they recorded 190 of... ## 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 I can meet you at your hotel or anywhere in Central London Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EhpTdCBNYXJ0aW4ncyBMbiwgTG9uZG9uLCBVSyIuKiwKFAoSCdVlH8TNBHZIEW4G8Zes6p4NEhQKEgnz8xe3Wxt2SBEKsgA5eS6RSQ Pickup points listed by the operator: 160 ## 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 | €712 | €356 | | 4 | €712 | €178 | | 6 | €712 | €119 | 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 · #55 of 160** | €712 per group | 5h | 5.0 (42) | 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 #55 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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