The 9 Best Black Cab Tours in London

1.The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,737 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Ride through London with an accredited private driver guide in a classic black cab or Mercedes Vito. Stop for photos at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, St. Paul’s, the Tower, and more, while your guide adjusts the route to your interests.

“We had an awesome experience with Black Cab Heritage Tours! Our guide, Dave, was fantastic and he was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the tour feel personal and fun. Seeing the sights from a traditional black cab was comfortable and such a unique way to navigate the city. If you're looking for a top-tier London experience, look no further. Thanks again, Dave and the Black Cab Heritage Tours company! We will definitely be back to London and using this tour again! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Dave and all!”

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2.Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours in a private London black cab with a local driver-guide such as Gary, Paul, Stuart, Matthew, or Walter. Start with central London hotel pickup, then shape the route around royal palaces, Westminster, St. Paul’s, or the Tower. Expect witty commentary, photo stops, and a fast, comfortable introduction to London.

“Stewart was a great driver and tour guide. Traveling with my husband and daughter, although they had been here before, it was my first visit to London. The two hour tour was perfect to hit the high points on a slightly rainy day. Looking forward to coming back. And I would definitely recommend Stewart. BTW.. needed transportation the next day for a group of 20, although Stewart couldn’t accommodate us, he gave us a great referral that worked perfectly for our group.”

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3.London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Ride through London with a private guide and driver in a classic black cab, stopping at Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and more. Guides such as Greg, Paul, David, Lee, and Perry tailor the route, add photo stops, and share stories beyond the usual highlights.

“Lee was our driver , he was very knowledgeable, eloquent and fun to be with while being extremely comfortable in the taxi, it was a rainy day in London and would have been a waste if it wasn’t for Lee showing us all the important sights , land marks and history in the most fun way.❤️”

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4.Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 637 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $276Best value

Join Steve, a music industry veteran, for a private three to four hour black cab tour of London’s rock landmarks. Visit Abbey Road, former homes, studios, the Apple Corps rooftop site, and Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust location. The route can be shaped around your favorite artists, with central London hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Steve went above and beyond to make our experience so amazing in every way. He is truly passionate and so informative on every level I highly recommend this tour for every rock and roll enthusiast!”

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5.The Ultimate 6-hour Private Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend six hours touring London in a private black cab with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll see Westminster, the City, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Covent Garden, Buckingham Palace, and more, with short walks and photo stops. Guides such as Tracy, Sean, Jon, Johnny, and Tom are praised for history, humor, and flexible routing.

“Beautiful day and very knowledgeable driver. Was certainly worth the money to have our very own private tour!”

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6.Black Taxi Tour of London: Classic Sightseeing Bespoke & Fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Explore London in a private black taxi for up to six people, with pickup from central London. Your guide can shape the route around major sights, family interests, photos, music, or lesser-known stops. Expect exterior visits to Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, St. Paul’s, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square.

“Terry was an amazing tour guide, full of knowledge and making our day very enjoyable. We highly recommend Terry for your London experience!”

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7.Harry Potter Black Taxi Private Tour of London with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Explore London’s Harry Potter locations in a private black taxi for up to five passengers, with central hotel pickup and drop-off. Your guide may use film clips to bring each stop to life, from Platform 9¾ and 12 Grimmauld Place to Diagon Alley, the Ministry of Magic, and the Knight Bus route.

“The black taxi Harry Potter tour was great. Our tour guide Michael was awesome. He was super friendly, informative accommodating. I was impressed on how professional Michael.was. I knew a lot about London now because he educated us. All of us enjoyed our time in London because we knew more about it. He even made a suggestion on where tone of the best fish and chips. Thanks Michael for such an enjoyable trip and company.”

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8.Black Taxi Tour Of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Explore London by private black taxi for about four hours with a guide-driver such as Bryan, Morris, Brian, Dave, or Tony. Shape the route around royal sights, history, music, food, or family interests. The roomy cab has large windows, a glazed roof, air-conditioning, and wheelchair-friendly access.

“What an awesome day with Morris!!! He was funny and extremely knowledgeable. Took us around London and showed us all the important and secret spots to the city. Morris treated us like family and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, especially with one member of our group that required a little bit of assistance. Thank you, Morris!!!!”

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9.Private London Highlights Tour in a Black Cab: 2, 4, or 6 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

See Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Kensington Palace, and more from a private black cab for up to six people. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Paul, JP, Johnny, or Antony, combines a panoramic ride with short walks and photo stops. Choose two, four, or six hours to match your schedule.

“Paul was on time , very informative and provided a safe tour around London. I would definitely recommend him to others with limited time that want to learn more about UK history. We picked the 4 hr private tour and it was perfect!”

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