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

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8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Central London
  • Vehicle: TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other colours
  • Private Transportation
  • Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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If your hotel is outside of Central London OR if you don't provide your hotel information, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station. Please contact us to reconfirm Otherwise, please provide the hotel name and address to arrange pick-up

What To Expect

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Buckingham Palace

Get close up to the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen of England!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parliament Square

The heart of British democracy.
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Admission Ticket Free

Big Ben

Probably the most famous clock face in the world!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Westminster Abbey

A place of Royal marriages and burials - and where every coronation has taken place for 1,000 years.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Westminster

An iconic London landmark which contains the House of Parliament.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10 Downing Street

The Prime Minister of Great Britain lives at Number 10.
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Admission Ticket Free

Whitehall Palace

The site of the public execution of King Charles 1 in 1649.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Banqueting House

Classic building in the heart of Westminster.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Whitehall

Government buildings on a street which shaped a nation.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

We shall see the Horse Guard Change of the Queen’s mounted regiment.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square

The exact centre of London.
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Admission Ticket Free

Nelson's Column

Impressive monument to a national hero - Lord Nelson.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Park

One of 4 Royal Parks in the centre of London.
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Admission Ticket Free

Thames River

The famous old River Thames!
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Admission Ticket Free

London Eye

An instillation to celebrate the new Millennium is now a permanent and popular attraction alongside the River Thames.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

Magnificent baroque Church the masterpiece built by the great Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Winston Churchill Statue

British World War 2 leader and icon.
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Admission Ticket Free

Mansion House of City of London

Architectural gem and home of the Lord Mayor of London.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Commemorates a conflagration that destroyed 5/6 of the City in 1666.
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Admission Ticket Free

Leadenhall Market

Victorian market which will appeal to fans of Harry Potter.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Spitalfields Market

This neighbourhood is in ‘Jack the Ripper territory’.
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Admission Ticket Free

Tower of London

Fortress and Royal Palace and now the keeper of the Crown Jewels.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tower Bridge

Perhaps the world’s most iconic bridge!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Scotland Yard

Headquarters of London's Metropolitan Police Force.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

London Bridge

The first ever crossing of the famous River Thames happened near this spot 2,000 years ago.
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Admission Ticket Free

Borough Market

High quality street food and speciality coffee under one roof.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Replica of William Shakespeare's 17th century open air theatre alongside the River Thames.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fleet Street

Home of our old newspaper industry and the Demon Barber Sweeney Todd immortalised by Johnny Depp in a Hollywood blockbuster slasher movie.
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Admission Ticket Free

Covent Garden

Fun neighbourhood full of life and exceptionally good street artists.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Gallery

Some of the world's greatest Art - and surprise in store if you are a fan of 007 agent James Bond!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen Victoria Memorial

Impressive sculpture in the foreground of Buckingham Palace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piccadilly Circus

London's equivalent of Times Square!
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Admission Ticket Free

Soho

Vibrant neighbourhood of 'Little Italy' and 'Chinatown'.
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Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Eros (Anteros)

Piccadilly icon which is the heartbeat of London.
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Admission Ticket Free

Regent Street

Key shopping thoroughfare of London.
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Oxford Street

Home of many of London's flagship department stores.
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Mayfair

Neighbourhood of the most expensive real estate in London.
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Admission Ticket Free

Bond Street

Designer stores line the street of this well-to-do location.
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Park Lane

London's swish hotels line this key Mayfair thoroughfare.
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Marble Arch

London icon - which once sat in front of Buckingham Palace.
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Hyde Park

Another Royal Park - part of London's 'green lung'.
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Admission Ticket Free

Albert Memorial

Gilded sculpture to commemorate Prince Albert consort to Queen Victoria - for his commitment to London's Great Exhibition of 1851.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Albert Hall

Concert venue of unique and stunning architecture.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Knightsbridge

Fashionable district and high class shopping.
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Admission Ticket Free

Harrods

Perhaps the world's most famous department store.
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Admission Ticket Free

St. James's Palace

Henry VIII's Tudor Palace - and place to witness a detachment of troops heading for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clarence House

London residence of Charles, Prince of Wales - this street was used in the filming of 'The Crown'.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lancaster House

Stately home used in the Downton Abbey drama series.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Changing of the Guard

Every day in summer and 4 times weekly the rest of the year - its pure British pomp and ceremony!
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James's

Quintessentially English neighbourhood of posh shops and gentleman's clubs.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Ultimate 8-Hour Private London Sightseeing Tour by Black Cab?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
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