---
title: Private London Highlights Tour with Experienced Guide in Taxi
lang: en
type: tour
city: London
country: United Kingdom
price: 475
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 101
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 25 of 160 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-london-highlights-tour-with-experienced-guide-in-taxi/
---

# Private London Highlights Tour with Experienced Guide in Taxi

**Guidekin's take:** A taxi with a panoramic glass roof follows your interests without a fixed route on a private tour for your party. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and photos shared after the tour are included; it is priced per group, with gratuities extra. 4.99 from 101 reviews at €475 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m.

## Overview

Tour with fun “real Londoners” having up to 30 years experience of driving London’s streets & alleyways & 7 years tour guiding, gathering tons of information to share with you!
Travel in a luxury, twenty first century London Hybrid Taxi with all modern considerations & 6 seats.
Our Guides have the ability to bespoke the tour, to accommodate your interests, as we don’t follow a particular set route.
We will look after you ... regularly stopping for photo shots, coffee shots & rest breaks throughout our tour.
Sharing our keen knowledge of historical London events & characters from the early Romans through to Prince Harry!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 1049 pickup points
- Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Bottled water (no food)
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

## Key facts

- Price: from €475 per group/vehicle for the Private London 4hr Taxi Tour option; other options up to €862
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 101 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Barry Tours UK

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private London 4hr Taxi Tour | €475 per group | English | Luxury Bespoke: Top of range London Taxi with bespoke Tour to client. Duration: 4 hours: 4 hours will normally cover London’s main bucket list tourist hotspots and more besides! Water: Bottled water Bespoke: Tailored... |
| Premium London Plus Day Tour | €862 per group | English | 7 Hour Guided Tour Customised Duration: 7 hours Lunch break Customised Traditional London Taxi Pickup included |

## What's included

- Air Conditioning
- Bottled water (no food)
- Panoramic Glass roof
- USB phone points
- Taking photos and sharing at the end of tour
- Free WIFI
- Parking Fees
- Umbrella

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (10m) - St Paul’s Cathedral the 17th Century Masterpiece rebuilt after the Great Fire of London which held Charles & Diana’s Wedding and many other historical ceremonies
2. **Westminster Abbey** (10m) - View buildings of outstanding architectural heritage where every British King & Queen have been coronated and the Abbey where Prince William & Princess Catherine were married.
3. **Houses of Parliament** (10m) - Amaze at a truly magnificent gothic building which is home to UK Democracy , Big Ben & The House of Lords.
4. **Buckingham Palace** (10m) - The world famous home of our late Monarch Queen Elizabeth II.
5. **Tower of London** (10m) - The 11th century castle built by William the Conqueror with general historical knowledge & photo opportunities.
6. **Tower Bridge** (10m) - View & understand The Victorian masterpiece Tower Bridge known-throughout the world.
7. **Trafalgar Square** (5m) - London’s celebration square which originates from victory on the high seas during Lord Nelson’s time.
8. **Piccadilly Circus** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the bustle of the City, set in the centre of London’s entertainment district with lights & sights & Eros the statue of love.
9. **St. James's Palace** (10m) - Step back in time & see a 500 year old Tudor Palace which was built for Henry VIII & his 6 wives. It is also currently the home of King Charles III & Queen Camilla.
10. **10 Downing Street** (pass by, no stop) - The home of the British Prime Minister.
11. **London Eye** (pass by, no stop) - The Ferris wheel overlooking the River Thames on the South Bank, built in recognition of the new millennium.
12. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (10m) - Witness the rebuilt theatre where stage performances & stories were told through the writings of William Shakespeare on the banks of the Thames River.
13. **St. James's Park** (10m; admission included) - The jewel of London’s Royal Parks which looks amazing all year round. Look out for the pelicans, gardener’s cottage and beautiful flowers.
14. **Thames River** (pass by, no stop) - Observe the very reason why London exists ... used as a means of transportation it helped London grow into the busiest trade centre in the world. Painted & pictured amazingly for centuries.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 14:00
- 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: 1049

## 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €475 | €238 |
| 4 | €475 | €119 |
| 6 | €475 | €79 |

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 · #25 of 160** | €475 per group | 3h 30m | 4.99 (101) | 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 #25 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €1129, median €220; typical length 3h. 160 of 160 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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