--- title: Private 2-Hour Night Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 308 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 31 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 3 of 9 (Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-2-hour-night-tour-of-london-in-an-iconic-black-cab/ --- # Private 2-Hour Night Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab **Guidekin's take:** See London's Illuminated River bridges by black cab on a private tour for your party. Live commentary, bottled water and central London pickup are included; pickup outside central London is excluded and the booking is priced per group. 5 from 31 reviews at €308 per group/vehicle for 2h. ## Overview As the sun sets, the city of London transforms into an enchanting display of lights with London's spectacular Illuminated River, a long-term art installation transforming that span nine bridges in the heart of London. Experience the enchanting city of London by night on this 2-hour private tour. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 534 pickup points - 4 start times: between 17:00 and 20:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €308 per group/vehicle - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Black Cab Heritage Tours ## What's included - Bottled water - Private Driver Guide - Pickup from central london - Live commentary throughout the tour ## Not included - Gratuities - Pickup outside of Central London ## Itinerary 1. **London Bridge** (15m) - A bridge on this site since the Roman conquest - London Bridge has a wealth of stories and anecdotes which your private guide will explore with you! 2. **Tower Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - London’s most iconic River Thames crossing - a truly majestic sight. 3. **Tower of London** (10m) - Famous 11th-Century Castle on the River Thames waterfront - beautifully floodlit at night. 4. **The View from The Shard** (pass by, no stop) - Soaring skywards - this is western Europe's tallest building. 5. **Southwark Anglican Cathedral** (10m) - One of the oldest Gothic buildings in London - there has been a place of worship on this site for 1,000 years. 6. **Borough Market** (10m) - Vibrant social space - one of the largest and oldest food markets. 7. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (10m) - Faithful reconstruction of the original place of entertainment - which brings the William Shakespeare era back to life. 8. **Tate Modern** (5m) - Dramatic former power station which houses the very best of international modern art. 9. **Blackfriars Bridge** (10m) - Superb viewpoint for a great vista of London's Illuminated River installation. 10. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - Majestic icon which resulted from the conflagration that was the Great Fire of London and then survived the World War Two Blitz. 11. **Bank of England Museum** (pass by, no stop) - World's most famous financial institution founded in 1694 and one of London's architectural gems. 12. **Mansion House of City of London** (pass by, no stop) - London residence of the Lord Mayor - a stunning example of Neo-classical Palladian architecture. 13. **Royal Exchange Building London** (pass by, no stop) - Originally founded in the 16th-Century this Neo-classical gem is now an impressive shopping mall. 14. **The Monument to the Great Fire of London** (10m) - Hear the story of when London was ablaze in 1666 - underneath the world's tallest free-standing stone column. 15. **Thames River** (30m) - The Illuminated River will be a long term art commission on an unprecedented scale - a scheme to light central London's bridges along the River Thames. 16. **Bankside** (pass by, no stop) - One of the oldest settlements in Great Britain dating back over 6,000 years - and historically a notorious place of entertainment. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 - 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: 534 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - 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 | €308 | €154 | | 4 | €308 | €77 | | 6 | €308 | €51 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Night Tours start at €12 per person. ## Compared with other Night Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 9** | €308 per group | 2h | 5.0 (31) | private | | [London by Night Taxi Tour](/uk/london/tours/london-by-night-taxi-tour/?format=md) | €473 per group | 4h | 4.95 (92) | private | | [Private Tour: Night Photography Tour in London](/uk/london/tours/private-tour-night-photography-tour-in-london/?format=md) | €303 | 3h | 4.96 (49) | private | | [Private London Evening Tour by Car](/uk/london/tours/private-london-evening-tour-by-car/?format=md) | €214 | 3h | 4.95 (37) | private | Ranked #3 of 9 in Night Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €303, median €36; typical length 2h 30m. 5 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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