Black Cab Heritage Tours, London

Visiting London can be a disorienting experience, with so much to see and do. Even once you’ve decided, fighting your way through the throng of a busy tube or bus system can be an “experience” in itself! But who’s world-renowned for knowing the city like the back of their hand? London’s famous black cab taxi drivers, that’s who. Set up to combine ease of travel with a friendly guide, Black Cab Heritage Tours offer the best and most informative way of seeing the historic City of London.

The combination of historical, geographical and contemporary knowledge delivered in an informative yet light manner ensures that you will have the very best and unforgettable tour of England’s capital city. And let’s face it, what better way could there be than to travel in a London Taxi, a vehicle so iconic Stephen Fry bought one to drive himself!

Superb Sightseeing in Comfort

With no need to stick out your hand and hope for the best, bookable, bespoke tours will pick up and drop off you and your party from any central London location. Prices are per cab, up to 5 or 6 people, so fill up for family fun, or keep it intimate with a tour just for two. All tours incorporate refreshment stops, and all cabs are wheelchair accessible, including the new Electric London Black Cab, which also has a panoramic sightseeing roof.

All the friendly and helpful drivers are accredited London tour guides experts who thanks to “The Knowledge”, really know the real London, including the hidden gems only locals know about, and where buses cannot get to. With a wide range of tours to choose from, learn about famous sights such as Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London and Big Ben, or design your own bespoke tour. You can even charter your cab to take you beyond the city boundaries, with tours out to picturesque villages, historic towns, famous landmarks and film locations.

Take a Tour

Classic London Experience: The perfect way to discover London for first-time visitors and those with a shorter time to spend, this half-day tour explores the 6 most popular attractions that are the essence of the city, including the Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.

Or turn it into the Full Day Classic London Experience, visiting literally dozens of famous, iconic, historic and fascinating destinations. Including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, two Tudor Palaces, many secret locations and hidden gems, plus the “Changing the Guard” ceremony, if you’re looking to visit all of London’s iconic landmarks in a day, this is the perfect tour for you.

Got a history of film buff in the party? London’s Darkest Hour Filming Locations half day tour will take you to the 2017 film “Darkest Hour” filming locations where Gary Oldman played Winston Churchill. Courtesy of your driver, an enthusiastic war historian, travel back to 1940 and follow in the footprints of the Prime Minister in a country at war. Pick your final destination: the Churchill War Rooms, Imperial War Museum, or Warship HMS Belfast.

These tours aren’t just for daytime: take a two-hour Best of London at Night tour and discover the glorious and glittering city at night. The river Thames is the star of this show, visiting iconic bridges like Tower Bridge and London Bridge, and the first four bridges to be permanently illuminated in London’s brand-new Illuminated River Project. Keep your ears open for amusing anecdotes, titbits on the architecture of the bridges, and the social history of the diverse communities living along the banks.

Want to focus on a particular London area or theme? Then pick a 4, 5 or 6-hour Build Your Own Tour, where a dedicated staff member will work with you to create the perfect customised tour, packed with interest according to your request. Priority is to make sure you have a memorable experience, and that every detail of your tour is taken care of.

If you want to escape the city limits, the travel in style- Black Cab style- on a Day Trip out from the capital. Itineraries and destinations include Discover Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral, The Best of Oxford, Explore Bath & Lacock Village, Discover Bath & Stonehenge, and The Best of Windsor. If you fancy some movie magic, film location trips include Downton Abbey Locations Cotswolds day trip, Harry Potter Oxford Filming Locations, Bridgerton Filming Locations in Bath, and The Crown: Royal London & Windsor day trip.

Get in a London Cab, and who knows where you could end up!

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