---
title: The Ultimate 8-Hour Private London Sightseeing Tour by Black Cab
lang: en
type: tour
city: London
country: United Kingdom
price: 949
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 36
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 92 of 160 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-ultimate-8-hour-private-london-sightseeing-tour-by-black-cab/
---

# The Ultimate 8-Hour Private London Sightseeing Tour by Black Cab

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London on a private tour for your party by London taxi. A driver guide and hotel transfers are included; pickup is limited to Central London, and the tour is priced per group. 4.97 from 36 reviews at €949 per group/vehicle for 8h.

## Overview

Discover the fascinating and diverse city of London on this Extended Ultimate 8-hour Tour in an iconic Black Cab. If you are looking to visit all of London’s iconic landmarks in a full day, then this is the perfect option for you! With a rich history spanning centuries, this tour offers you the opportunity to explore London's most iconic landmarks, from the grandeur of the world-known Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral to the ancient Tower of London and the iconic Tower Bridge.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 1048 pickup points
- 7 start times: between 08:00 and 11:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

## Key facts

- Price: from €949 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 36 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

- Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Central London
- English-Speaking driver guide
- Vehicle: TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other colours
- Private Transportation

## Not included

- Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Buckingham Palace** (10m) - Get close up to the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen of England!
2. **Parliament Square** - The heart of British democracy.
3. **Big Ben** (5m) - Probably the most famous clock face in the world!
4. **Westminster Abbey** (10m) - A place of Royal marriages and burials - and where every coronation has taken place for 1,000 years.
5. **Palace of Westminster** (10m) - An iconic London landmark which contains the House of Parliament.
6. **10 Downing Street** - The Prime Minister of Great Britain lives at Number 10.
7. **Whitehall Palace** (5m) - The site of the public execution of King Charles 1 in 1649.
8. **Banqueting House** (5m) - Classic building in the heart of Westminster.
9. **Whitehall** (10m) - Government buildings on a street which shaped a nation.
10. **Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall** (10m) - We shall see the Horse Guard Change of the Queen’s mounted regiment.
11. **Trafalgar Square** - The exact centre of London.
12. **Nelson's Column** (5m) - Impressive monument to a national hero - Lord Nelson.
13. **St. James's Park** - One of 4 Royal Parks in the centre of London.
14. **Thames River** - The famous old River Thames!
15. **London Eye** (10m) - An instillation to celebrate the new Millennium is now a permanent and popular attraction alongside the River Thames.
16. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (10m) - Magnificent baroque Church the masterpiece built by the great Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London.
17. **Winston Churchill Statue** - British World War 2 leader and icon.
18. **Mansion House of City of London** (5m) - Architectural gem and home of the Lord Mayor of London.
19. **The Monument to the Great Fire of London** - Commemorates a conflagration that destroyed 5/6 of the City in 1666.
20. **Leadenhall Market** (5m) - Victorian market which will appeal to fans of Harry Potter.
21. **Old Spitalfields Market** - This neighbourhood is in ‘Jack the Ripper territory’.
22. **Tower of London** (10m) - Fortress and Royal Palace and now the keeper of the Crown Jewels.
23. **Tower Bridge** (5m) - Perhaps the world’s most iconic bridge!
24. **Headquarters of London's Metropolitan Police Force** (5m)
25. **London Bridge** - The first ever crossing of the famous River Thames happened near this spot 2,000 years ago.
26. **Borough Market** (15m) - High quality street food and speciality coffee under one roof.
27. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (10m) - Replica of William Shakespeare's 17th century open air theatre alongside the River Thames.
28. **Fleet Street** - Home of our old newspaper industry and the Demon Barber Sweeney Todd immortalised by Johnny Depp in a Hollywood blockbuster slasher movie.
29. **Covent Garden** (5m) - Fun neighbourhood full of life and exceptionally good street artists.
30. **The National Gallery** (10m) - Some of the world's greatest Art - and surprise in store if you are a fan of 007 agent James Bond!
31. **Queen Victoria Memorial** (5m) - Impressive sculpture in the foreground of Buckingham Palace.
32. **London's equivalent of Times Square**
33. **Soho** - Vibrant neighbourhood of 'Little Italy' and 'Chinatown'.
34. **Statue of Eros (Anteros)** - Piccadilly icon which is the heartbeat of London.
35. **Regent Street** - Key shopping thoroughfare of London.
36. **Oxford Street** - Home of many of London's flagship department stores.
37. **Mayfair** - Neighbourhood of the most expensive real estate in London.
38. **Bond Street** - Designer stores line the street of this well-to-do location.
39. **Park Lane** - London's swish hotels line this key Mayfair thoroughfare.
40. **Marble Arch** - London icon - which once sat in front of Buckingham Palace.
41. **Hyde Park** - Another Royal Park - part of London's 'green lung'.
42. **Albert Memorial** (5m) - Gilded sculpture to commemorate Prince Albert consort to Queen Victoria - for his commitment to London's Great Exhibition of 1851.
43. **Royal Albert Hall** (10m) - Concert venue of unique and stunning architecture.
44. **Knightsbridge** - Fashionable district and high class shopping.
45. **Harrods** - Perhaps the world's most famous department store.
46. **St. James's Palace** (10m) - Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - and place to witness a detachment of troops heading for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
47. **Clarence House** (5m) - London residence of Charles, Prince of Wales - this street was used in the filming of 'The Crown'.
48. **Lancaster House** (5m) - Stately home used in the Downton Abbey drama series.
49. **Changing of the Guard** (25m) - Every day in summer and 4 times weekly the rest of the year - its pure British pomp and ceremony!
50. **St. James's** (10m) - Quintessentially English neighbourhood of posh shops and gentleman's clubs.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00
- 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: 1048

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 6 people per booking

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €949 | €475 |
| 4 | €949 | €237 |
| 6 | €949 | €158 |

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 · #92 of 160** | €949 per group | 8h | 4.97 (36) | 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 |

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