--- title: Half Day Tour in a classic Mini Cooper lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 664 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 121 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 31 of 160 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/half-day-tour-in-a-classic-mini-cooper/ --- # Half Day Tour in a classic Mini Cooper **Guidekin's take:** See London from a restored classic car, with a market coffee stop, on a private tour for your party. Hotel pickup, drop-off and refreshments are included; each car takes up to three guests. Priced per group, 4.98 from 121 reviews at €664 per group/vehicle for 4h. ## Overview London is a big and complicated city. We are here to make it simple and really maximise your time in the capital. If you are looking for a comprehensive overview of London with a highly trained, passionate local guide then our Best Bits of London tour is for you. You will travel in a fully restored classic Mini Cooper and stop off a local market for a coffee and a pastry. After half a day with us, you will have a new friend and the capital will feel far less intimidating. The best bits of London are often hidden away, tucked down tiny back streets and alleyways – places only a Mini can get to. We have ten years of experience to make sure you are at the right place at the right time, to make the most of your time with us. The Best Bits of London tour is the experience we have to spend the most amount of time and energy researching and perfecting. We will make sure you have an unforgettable experience that will provide you with memories that will last a lifetime. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 457 pickup points - 26 start times: between 09:00 and 21:30 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €664 per group/vehicle - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 121 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: smallcarBIGCITY ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Bottled water - Private guide - Coffee and/or Tea - Transport by private vehicle ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Houses of Parliament** (pass by, no stop) - See where the centre of our government is held 2. **Trafalgar Square** (pass by, no stop) - The historical centre of London 3. **Leake Street Arches** (10m) - Try your hand at grafitti the walls of the famous Banksy Tunnel 4. **Covent Garden** (10m) - Explore the hidden back-streets of Covent Garden and Seven Dials 5. **Borough Market** (10m) - Discover a 1000-year-old organic food market and stop off for an artisan coffee 6. **One New Change** (10m) - See stunning views over the city 7. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - See London's more famous cathedral ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 26 start times between 09:00 and 21:30 - 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 From Farringdon Station, take Turnmill St north, turn right onto Clerkenwell Road and the hotel is on your left. The car will be waiting in the cobbled square by the hotel. If you are early then the hotel has a lovely bar and restaurant. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJr6-6s1EbdkgRwChbpZiwqqA Pickup points listed by the operator: 457 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A maximum of three people per booking - If there are more than 3 in your group we will travel in multiple cars - Only wheel chair accessible if two there are two passengers per car ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #31 of 160** | €664 per group | 4h | 4.98 (121) | 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 #31 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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