--- title: London Private Black Cab Tour: 2 hour highlights/hotel pick-up lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 263 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 1248 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 127 of 160 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-private-black-cab-tour-2-hour-highlights-hotel-pick-up/ --- # London Private Black Cab Tour: 2 hour highlights/hotel pick-up **Guidekin's take:** See London's highlights by black cab on a private tour for your party, with photo stops and a route shaped around your interests. A driver-guide and selected-hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the tour is priced per group and the route depends on traffic. 4.92 from 1248 reviews at €263 per group/vehicle for 2h. ## Overview The perfect introduction to London!! See the highlights without spending half your day on a tour. Sit back and enjoy the city from the comfort of your own private black cab, with a personal driver/guide who knows London inside out. This relaxed and flexible 2-hour tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want a great overview of London and the freedom to stop for photos along the way. And if you’re enjoying yourself and want to see more, simply ask your driver on the day and you can extend your tour. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 961 pickup points - 9 start times: between 08:00 and 16:00 - Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €263 per group/vehicle - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 1248 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Black Taxi Tours of London ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only) - Local guide - A personalized private tour (2 hours) - Transport by private London Black Taxi ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks, unless specified ## Itinerary 1. **Buckingham Palace** (15m) - Most of our tours will include a visit to Buckingham Palace. We usually stop here for about 15 mins. PLEASE NOTE: the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic conditions on the day, and your personal preferences. Your driver will discuss this with you when... 2. **St. James's Palace** (5m) - Most tours will include a visit to St James's Palace, the official palace of the monarchy. We usually spend about 5 mins here. PLEASE NOTE: the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic conditions on the day, and your personal preferences. Your driver will... 3. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (pass by, no stop) - Most of our tours will include a drive past Horse Guards Parade. Your friendly driver/guide will tell you all about its fascinating history. PLEASE NOTE: the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic conditions on the day, and your personal preferences. Your... 4. **Westminster Abbey** (10m) - Most of our tours will include a visit to Westminster Abbey. Your friendly driver/guide will tell you all about its fascinating history. PLEASE NOTE: the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic conditions on the day, and your personal preferences. Your... 5. **Houses of Parliament** (10m) - Most of our tours will include a visit to the iconic Houses of Parliament. Your friendly driver/guide will tell you all about its fascinating history. We usually try and spend 10 mins here. PLEASE NOTE: the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic... 6. **Big Ben** (pass by, no stop) - Most of our tours will include a drive past the famous Big Ben clock tower. Your friendly driver/guide will tell you all about its fascinating history. PLEASE NOTE the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic conditions on the day, and your personal... 7. **Trafalgar Square** (pass by, no stop) - Most of our tours will include a drive round Trafalgar Square. Your friendly driver/guide will tell you all about its fascinating history. PLEASE NOTE: the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic conditions on the day, and your personal preferences. Your... 8. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (5m) - If time permits, we will take you to see St Paul's Cathedral. We usually try and spend 5 mins here.. PLEASE NOTE: the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic conditions on the day, and your personal preferences. Your driver will discuss this with you when... 9. **Tower Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on traffic and if time permits, we may be able to include London Tower Bridge in the tour. Please discuss this with your driver. PLEASE NOTE: the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic conditions on the day, and your personal preferences. Your... 10. **Tower of London** (10m) - Depending on traffic and if time permits, we may be able to include the Tower of London in the tour. Please discuss this with your driver. PLEASE NOTE: the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic conditions on the day, and your personal preferences. Your... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 08:00 and 16:00 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 961 ## 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 - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - PLEASE NOTE: the itinerary will depend on where we pick you up from, traffic conditions on the day, and your personal preferences. Your driver will discuss this with you when he meets you. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €263 | €132 | | 4 | €263 | €66 | | 6 | €263 | €44 | 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 · #127 of 160** | €263 per group | 2h | 4.92 (1248) | 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 #127 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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