--- title: The Ultimate Driving Tour, Karting around the Sights of London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 167 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 57 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 153 of 160 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-ultimate-driving-tour-karting-around-the-sights-of-london/ --- # The Ultimate Driving Tour, Karting around the Sights of London **Guidekin's take:** Pass Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben in a two-seater electric kart with live commentary. This is a private tour for your party, priced per group, including the kart, insurance and safety briefing; camera recording costs extra. 4.7 from 57 reviews at €167 per group/vehicle for 1h. ## Overview Explore London’s icons in a road-legal, two-seater electric kart led by a private local guide. Cruise past Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and more, with comms headsets for live commentary, photo stops, and content-friendly angles. Legal on public roads, not a racetrack—safe, unique, unforgettable Highlights Road-legal electric karts with private guide & live commentary Cover more sights in an hour: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park and many more Two-seater karts (driver + passenger) — perfect for couples, families & creators, corporate events. Great for birthdays, proposals, and content shoots (ask about our media add-on) Important information Seats: 2 people per kart (strict). Groups use multiple karts. Driver requirements: Valid driving licence from the UK or anywhere in the world (physical or Digital). Passengers don’t need a licence. Drivers are from 21 + Passengers can be of any age from babies to Adults . ## Before you book - Meeting point: We are based next to the car wash-… - 4 start times: between 10:30 and 15:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €167 per group/vehicle - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Karts Of London ## What's included - Fuel/charging & insurance - The Electric Kart ( 2 seater) and Walkie Talkie system - Music system - Safety briefing & route guidance ## Not included - Cosplay costume- Available to hire on the day at a cost of £15 - 360 degree camera recording which can be hired on the day ## Itinerary 1. **Hyde Park** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Hyde park in a road-legal go-kart! 2. **Buckingham Palace** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Buckingham Palace in a road-legal go-kart! 3. **Trafalgar Square** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Trafalagar Square in a road-legal go-kart! 4. **Westminster Abbey** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Westminster Abbey in a road-legal go-kart! 5. **Big Ben** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Big Ben in a road-legal go-kart! 6. **Houses of Parliament** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past House of Parliament in a road-legal go-kart! 7. **10 Downing Street** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Downing Street in a road-legal go-kart! 8. **Thames River** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Thames River in a road-legal go-kart! 9. **London Eye** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past London Eye in a road-legal go-kart! 10. **Piccadilly Circus** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Piccadilly Circus in a road-legal go-kart! 11. **Park Lane** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Park Lane in a road-legal go-kart! 12. **Regent Street** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Regent Street in a road-legal go-kart! 13. **Mayfair** (pass by, no stop) - Experience the thrill of zipping past Mayfair in a road-legal go-kart! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 - 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. ## Meeting point We are based next to the car wash- underground car park (NCP ) . Kendal St, Tyburnia, London W2 2BP 5 minutes walk from Marble Arch station and 10 minutes walk from Edgware Road station Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiZLZW5kYWwgU3QsIFR5YnVybmlhLCBMb25kb24gVzIgMkJQLCBVSyIuKiwKFAoSCY0ay021GnZIEaIHh8qwX7ufEhQKEglBKMpTtRp2SBElHyaLvfeuXg ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - 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: dates of birth, passport details, weights, heights ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #153 of 160** | €167 per group | 1h | 4.7 (57) | 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 #153 of 160 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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