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We are a group of London taxi drivers and qualified guides with one main thing in common – a love for London.

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We know the city inside out

Our black taxi tours of London give you a unique insight into the city. And as Londoners ourselves, we can tell you a story or two about what you see along the way!

Our private tours are unique because they are completely bespoke. Hop into one of our taxis and we’ll show you the sights, from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace. We’ll park up, provide a personal tour, and point out all areas of interest as we go. If there is anything you want to see, just let us know.

We are all working cabbies with The Knowledge, but we are also fully qualified tour guides. Our qualifications come from the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers in conjunction with the Museum of London. We really know our stuff and cannot wait to share our city with you.

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A black taxi tour is the perfect way to explore London and the surrounding areas.

There is so much to see – amazing architecture, history, parks and green spaces, monuments… take your pick!

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Most taxi driver guides work alone. Not us – we’re a team.

This means we have a wider range of tours on offer, and more guides available to show you the sights at a time that suits you.

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Black Taxi Tours of London

Sightseeing tours in London with those who know it best – London taxi drivers!

Black Taxi Tours of London offer personalised and flexible private guided sightseeing tours in the comfort of a London black cab.

London is so full of amazing sights, fascinating history and extraordinary characters, who better to be your guide than a friendly and experienced black cab driver! Their knowledge of the city is unsurpassed and with your own private London taxi you’re guaranteed an up-close, informative and fun tour of the capital.

Whether you’ve been to London before or this is your first time, a private Black Taxi tour is the perfect way of seeing the city.

Booking your tour is easy

All you need to do is decide which tour you would like, send an enquiry with your preferred date, and we will get back to you confirming availability. Our London cabs can take from 1-6 passengers.

Payment is easy too. Simply pay your driver by cash or card on the day of the tour. However if you would prefer to prepay we can arrange that too. Please ask for details.

Still safety first…

Black cabs are still the safest way of seeing the city. We are unique in that we have a transparent privacy screen between the driver and passenger compartments and an intercom to allow for easy two way conservation and commentary.

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Jennifer S - Mar 2024

” We had a great tour with Mark!! Perfect way to start our vacation since we have never been to London. He was very knowledgeable & gave us plenty of useful tips.”

Kimberly D - Mar 2024

“ We went to all the hotspots which Michael provided history for each. He also acted as our personal photographer. The tour was amazing and Michael was the cherry on top! ”

Claire C - March 2024

“ We had a great time! Gary and Walter gave us lots of information that you wouldn’t get on another tour. Very responsive to emails and easy to book. “

Carey K - March 2024

“ Excellent way to get acquainted with London upon arrival. Our guide, Wes, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! . “

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And thank you for visiting London Black Taxi Tours where you can explore London from an iconic London Black Taxi.  Consistently rated excellent on TripAdvisor for nearly a decade, we offer a unique & insightful tour of London showing you both the famous sights and the hidden gems that make London such a special place.

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   My name is Michael Churchill and I am the founder of London Black Taxi Tours. I was born and raised in London which is where I met my wife and where we have raised our family. I have been a licensed London taxi driver for 34 years and I am a fully qualified Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers Tour Guide. I have a passion for London and I enjoy nothing more than sharing all the wonders of the city with my tour guests.  My tours will take you from the history of ancient London to the splendor of some of London's greatest sights, not to mention discovering many hidden gems that are not so well known to the public.  My tours are sure to provide you with many insights and magnificent memories of this wonderful city.  

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London has an incredible amount of cultural and iconic sites to visit, far too many to squeeze into one day. I therefore pick the most popular and the most fascinating highlights that I feel you'll enjoy the most.   

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All tours include collection and return to and from your hotel or address in central London.  I will give you information and some history on the places you are seeing throughout the tour and you may stop to take photos as you wish.  All prices are per taxi not per person which will obviously greatly reduce the cost of a tour when the cost is split between several passengers. Please note this is a private tour and you will never share my taxi with anyone else.

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Choose the perfect tour for you, the half day - 4 hour city & central london tour.

Our most popular tour. This tour includes sights such as the City of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Downing Street.  As well as these famous sights, you will also see places that are less famous but just as interesting and important in the history of London.  

THE WHISTLE STOP - 2 hour LONDON TOUR

Take a 2 hour trip around the sights of London seeing places such as St Paul's Cathedral, St James's Palace, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and much more!

At certain places on each tour I will drop you off and provide you with information and the opportunity to explore places such as Buckingham Palace and Downing Street so you can take a closer look.  I will then collect you as soon as you are ready and then we will continue on to the next place of interest.  I provide all of our guests with a full break down of how our tours work in response to every email enquiry.

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Capital Cabbie Tours

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A London cabbie with a head full of knowledge

A London black taxi guided tour is the perfect way to experience the incredible sights of the capital.

Sit back, relax and enjoy, with amazement, your exclusive private London Taxi Tour.

Discover the story of some of London’s top sightseeing attractions as well as getting an insight into the hidden secrets the city has to offer.  A Capital Cabbie private London Taxi Tour is the ideal day out for visitors to the capital or for people who want to dig deeper into the rich culture and history of this great city.

As a graduate of the world-acclaimed ‘Knowledge’, I am a specialist on this city’s streets and as a qualified London taxi tour guide, I also have the expertise and passion to lead you through an unforgettable London private sightseeing tour.

Get the most out of your stay in ‘the Capital of the world’ with an exclusive and flexible London cab tour led by a genuine London Cabbie.

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These are my personal highlights of this great city, taking in all the iconic attractions for which London is famous.

Harry Potter Experience

Bring your wand and spell book to see the famous locations that Harry and friends apparated to whilst filming in London.

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London of the 1960s was electric, exhilarating and era-defining: trust me, I was there! 

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Enjoy a full day of discovery through Windsor's splendid royal history from Runnymede to the royal wedding.

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The stage is set to discover London's vibrant West End, from Shakespeare to Webber. Perfect for theatre lovers.

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Follow in the footsteps of immigrants to London through the ages, from new arrivals to integrated figures in British life.

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​ Welcome! Thank you for visiting Capital Cabbie Tours and your interest in a private London guided black taxi tour.

​A black taxi tour in an iconic London cab with its wide opening doors and windows, easy access and manoeuvrability, is ideal way to show visitors the narrow-cobbled streets and hidden gas lit alleyways that remain a secret by any other means of transport.

​Take a look through the selection of tours and themed experience options.  A Capital Cabbie London black taxi tour package includes pick up and drop off in any central London location - other pick-ups can be arranged. 

​On every London guided black cab tour, there will be plenty of photograph opportunities to capture memories and post instantly on your favourite social media, surrounded by the grandeur of London’s iconic landmarks.

​If you’re a first-time visitor to London or just haven’t been for some time, the Capital Highlights tour will give you a great overview of what London has to offer.  

No two tours are ever the same – let me know your interests and I’ll build them into the tour. My goal is to provide you and your group with an unforgettable sightseeing experience. Flexibility really is the name of the game: from Banksy to Bond, Beatles to Handel or Harry Potter to Parliament, I will tailor your tour to your time, pace and interests.

​If you have a little more time to explore, the Royal Windsor Experience is a great way to incorporate the idyllic setting of the English countryside by the River Thames and walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens throughout the last thousand years.

Included in the cost of all pre-booked tours is a complimentary hamper of light refreshments and (to be on the safe side) umbrellas and ponchos.

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About The Tour

See London with British Tours' resident black taxi driver on this 3 hour panoramic tour. For the first time visitor see Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Royal Parks, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the Horse Guards, the Changing of the Guard, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the City - the original site of London - with the Bank of England and Guildhall. Your black taxi guide will collect you from your hotel. Your tour is flexible - for more London sightseeing options see our London day tours

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Our guides are personable educated men and women, chosen for their knowledge, special interests, backgrounds and personality. They will collect you by car from any central London location and guide you inside places of historic importance

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Thank you so much for a totally enjoyable tour. Paul was pleasant, knowledgeable, and was able to answer every question we asked. Thank you so much for a delightful morning tour.

While I don’t post online, I do want to share that Paul provided a wonderful evening tour of London for us. We acquired so much interesting information about London. Paul’s pleasant personality provided warmth on a cold January evening. This memorable night tour is one of the highlights of our London visit. Thank you for assisting us by allowing to book on such short notice.

We found our week stay in London to be a wonderful experience, not only from a historical standpoint but from meeting the people of London who are kind, helpful, and friendly.

The tour was fantastic. We all had a really enjoyable time. I felt at times I was in another city as it was unrecognisable in parts. Paul was a brilliant driver, knowledgable and chatty . I would also like to thank you for your quick response to my emails and help in arranging this memorable trip.

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The best Black Taxi Tours in London

After more than 13 years of living in London, if you ask us who knows London the best, the answer would be so simple: London taxi drivers. That’s why we always recommend considering Black Taxi Tours in London while planning your trip.

A lot of people are not aware of these taxi tours in London. Still, over the last few years, a group of experienced black cab drivers have started operating different award-winning tours around London.

The best thing about these tours is that all of them are offered by Qualified Taxi Tour Guides with plenty of years of experience with authentic London Black Cabs in perfect condition and fully wheelchair accessible.

We have prepared a list of the top London Black Taxi Tours operating now. We have met with some of the drivers before writing this article, and we can guarantee that if you book one of their tours, you will meet lovely, professional people. They will share their passion and knowledge about this incredible city with you.

Best Taxi Tours in London

The tours you will find below can be booked online for small groups of up to 6 people and they are operated by one of the best Taxi Tours company in London that has been operating since 1984, receiving positive reviews from travelers that have come to London from all over the World.

Although there are different taxi tours available in London, the best selling one is the one including the Best Sights of London and also another taxi tour designed for the fans of Harry Potter. You can find all the details below.

Best Sights of London Taxi Tour

This London Taxi Tour will be the best option if you want to see the best landmarks in the city without having to walk long distances or if you prefer a private tour instead of booking a London Bus Tour .

The Big Sights of London Taxi Tour is a must-do for any group or family visiting the city. You will get a fantastic view of all the famous landmarks like Big Ben, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London.

You will have plenty of opportunities to stop to take a short walk or snap some photos. It’s a great way to make some unforgettable memories while seeing London’s most famous sights.

About this tour:

• Private Taxi Tour in an authentic London Black Cab for up to 6 people.
• Over 20 landmarks, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye , the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and many more.
• Plenty of Stops to take photos or to get a hot drink, etc.
• Professional and experienced London Taxi Driver/Guide.
• Flexible Pick Up and Drop Off from any location in Central London.
• All London Taxi Tours can be Personalised to Create Your Perfect Experience. Simply mention what you need when you complete the booking.
• Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 24 Hours in advance.

Schedule and other info:

• Start Time: Totally flexible; you can arrange it with the driver/guide.
• Pick Up Location: Flexible, any address in Central London.
• The price indicated below is for the whole taxi, not per person.
• This is a Private Tour – Only your family or group will take part.
• The taxi is wheelchair accessible, and you can bring a stroller if you visit London with kids .
• Duration of the tour: From 3 hours.

Prices per taxi (accommodates up to 6 people):

• 3-Hour Taxi Tour: £285.00
• 4-Hour Taxi Tour: £380.00

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Harry Potter Black Taxi Tour in London

Grab your cloaks and wands and join this exclusive Harry Potter London Taxi Tour. You will visit all the iconic film locations your kids (and you!) have always dreamed of visiting, such as Platform 9 ¾, Diagon Alley, The Ministry of Magic, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Hogwarts Express.

Also, during the tour, you will have plenty of opportunities for you to take some photos and grab a refreshment along the way. This tour is perfect for families and is guaranteed to be a fun-packed adventure they will never forget.

• Some of the best taxi tours in London for Harry Potter fans.
• Visit the most famous Harry Potter Film Locations, including Platform 9 ¾, Diagon Alley, the Ministry of Magic and the Leaky Cauldron.
• Opportunities for Photo or Refreshment Stops during the tour.
• Flexible Pick Up and Drop Off from any Central London Address.
• Authentic official Black London Taxi (accommodates up to 6 people).
• Professional and experienced London Taxi Driver.
• All London Taxi Tours can be personalised to create the perfect experience for you; simply send your questions or comments after you book the tour.
• Duration of this tour: From 3 hours.
• Start Time of the tour: Flexible; you can arrange it with the driver/guide.
• This is a Private Tour – Only your family or group will participate.
• The taxi is wheelchair accessible, and you can bring a stroller if you visit London with the kids.

Prices of the Harry Potter London Taxi Tour (Price Per taxi for up to 6 people):

• 3-Hour Taxi Tour £285.00
• 4-Hour Taxi Tour £380.00

London by night Taxi Tour

Another option, if you are looking for a more romantic tour, would be the “London by night Taxi Tour”. Starting at 7 pm, this tour will allow you to see the city and the most famous landmarks and buildings lit up.

• You will see more than 20 landmarks, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and many more illuminated at night.
• A professional and experienced London Taxi Tours Driver/Guide.
• They offer flexible Pick Up and Drop Off from any location in Central London.
• Start Time: Flexible; you can arrange it with the driver/guide.
• Please remember that the price below is for the taxi, not per person.
• The taxi is wheelchair accessible, and you can bring a stroller if you visit London with children.
• Duration of the tour: Around 3 hours.

If you have any questions about any of the taxi tours or if you would like to create your own route or even get a taxi to pick you up from Heathrow Airport or take you back on your last day, please get in touch as we can contact them, and they can arrange that for you.

Prices of the London by Night London Taxi Tour (Price Per taxi for up to 6 people):

Some reviews from other people who booked Taxi Tours in London

“So glad to have been able to book a last-minute tour on Sunday. My family enjoyed it tremendously. Simon was awesome!  He was very knowledgeable and shared so much with us.  We also love the many photos he was able to take of all of us. Thank you again!  It was a wonderful evening.” – Angela, USA, 02/10/2022

“Had an amazing time on our tour with Simon in his black cab. He was very knowledgeable, and nothing was a problem. It was great being able to stop and take photos. We are going to take another tour with Simon, next time we’re in town.” – Jo, United Kingdom, 12/07/2022

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• Enjoy  hotel pick-up  from any central London hotel;
• Discover the best 6 and most popular attractions that are the essence of the city;
• Get a taste of the real London with a “cabbie”, a professional driver-guide who knows the city inside out,
• Visit notable sites and landmarks while your local guide shares interesting stories and history at each locale;
• Stop at several quintessential London must-sees, including  Buckingham Palace ,  Trafalgar Square ,  Hyde Park ,  Royal Albert Hall ,  St Paul’s Cathedral , and  St James’s Palace;
• Catch the ‘ Changing the Guard ’ ceremony for tours starting at 10 am or earlier (subject to weather and scheduled);
• Hop back in for an easy drive to  Westminster Abbey  and the  Palace of Westminster;
• Drive alongside the  Thames River  to the  Tower of London , where true stories seem more like fiction than fact!
• Enjoy  drop-off in any central London location of your hotel.

During the Premier Classic London Tour, your knowledgeable guide will warmly greet you at your central London hotel or chosen location. 

Throughout the 4-hour tour, you will have the opportunity to discover the history behind at least 6 popular London landmarks, all while comfortably riding in an iconic black cab.

Your guide will ensure that you have plenty of chances to snap memorable photos and can even recommend the best spots for dining, shopping, or any other of your interests for the rest of your trip.

At the end of the tour, you’ll have the option to be dropped off at your hotel or any other central location of your choice.

It’s important to note that this tour doesn’t include entry to any attractions or tickets.

Please note: that the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace happens on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, but can be subject to change and weather conditions. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays you will see the changing of the Horseguards at Horse Guards Parade on Whitehall. You can check the schedule here: View Calendar

Departure & Return Location

Centrally located hotel in London

Departure Time

8 am, 9 am, 2 pm & 3 pm

What's Included

• An iconic London Black Cab
• Pick-Up & Drop-Off from your centrally located hotel in London
• A Professional Driver Guide

What's not included

• Food & Drinks
• Airport or Heathrow pickup

Suggested Stops Order is subject to the starting point and guest's interests

• Overview of London
• City of Westminster,
• Parliament Sq,
• Westminster Abbey,
• Buckingham Palace,
• St James’s Palace
• Trafalgar Sq,
• Piccadilly Circus,
• St Paul’s Cathedral,
• Tower Bridge,
• Tower of London viewing points,
• Shakespeare Globe.

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We had a great time. Dennis was fantastic. The cab was clean and comfortable. Dennis was very good and had a great attitude. He had snacks and drinks ready for us and took great pictures. I highly recommend this tour. At the end, he took us to our dinner reservation! Perfect time

Oh my! Where to begin…..from private pick-up/drop-off to complete customized Half-day touring with a fantastic historian & cab driver! TONY was the best!!! My 14 yr old daughter loved seeing Abbey Road & other Beatles hangouts, Harry Potter-inspired areas, my husband saw the Concorde and Winston Churchill hang outs and we all enjoyed the cool popular sites including Parliament, Westminster, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower bridge and quick eats/drinks on demand…what a wonderful half day! Tony even sent us extra photos he took of us all…We’ll definitely be back again….

Our private tour guide was Dave C and we was terrific. We are a family of 5 and have 3 boys (ages 20, 18, 14). We planned this half day tour to give us a good lay of the land in London as well as teach us all about the city. Dave was punctual (a little early, in fact) and was the perfect guide. He catered the tour to what our interests were and was so knowledgeable about London and it’s history. He was also a super nice, funny, friendly and accomodating guy. We hopped out at certain sights and he took pictures of us when we requested. He had great recommendations for lunch (The George Pub was awesome!) and we all felt just a bit smarter and more “in the know” on all things London after our 4 hour ride with him. I highly recommend this company as they were very communicative before and after the trip.

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We had a great day with Moses as our tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to see many different attractions throughout the city and get some insider knowledge from Moses. We would definitely recommend this half day tour!

We just came back from a tour with Graham Perry, an excellent tour with a very knowledgeable and generally great tour guide. We really enjoyed the time, which was customized after what we were interested in, took us to wide variety of places in London that I’ve never been to, and had no idea existed, overall a great tour that I would definitely recommend.

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Black taxi tours of London

London's main sites on a private tour in a famous black cab and harry potter tour option too.

Explore London in a traditional black taxi for a personalised tour with your own professional driver-guide. The tour departs and returns to your hotel and you decide where you would like to visit. Alternatively let your cabbie suggest an itinerary for you.

The famous London black cab can go down lanes and roads far too narrow for tour buses so you can see parts of London others do not. The black taxi is also able to use the dedicated bus and taxi lanes on London's roads while other traffic have to queue.

London's taxi drivers must have "The Knowledge" - and have taken the toughest taxi exam in the world. Drivers know every alley, street and short cut in London, as well as London's historic sights, palaces, museums, galleries, shops and markets.

On offer are an Essential London Black Cab Tours, a Royal Palace Black Cab Tour , an Epic London Black Cab Tour , and a Heathrow Arrivals Tour.

For Harry Potter fans, we have the ever-popular Harry Potter Black Cab Tour of London , touring all the main locations from the Harry Potter films.

If you are looking for something quite specific, our London Black Cabbies can help! Design your own Custom Black Cab Tour of London and see everything you ever wanted to see with the local London knowledge.

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The classic London Black Taxi like the one pictured above can carry up to 5 passengers.

One of the key attributes is flexibility. We can tailor a tour to your own requirements or you can select one of the fixed-price, proven popular tours detailed below.

Payment is by credit/debit card. This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.

To get a quote on any of the following Black Taxi tours in London just fill out the enquiry form below.

London Non-stop Highlights and Classic Grand tours

2.5 hours - £179.99 (per 5 seat cab)

Our London Cabbie Guide will collect you from your hotel and you'll start your journey across the capital, visiting the many sights and sounds of London. This is a great way to get to know London’s best attractions and sights.

Your knowledgeable cabbie will show you a selection of sights with photo opportunities that may include:

Tower of London and Tower Bridge ,  Buckingham Palace , Houses of Parliament, Downing Street,  Westminster Abbey , Big Ben,  London Eye , Trafalgar Square,  St Paul’s Cathedral  and many more attractions along the way.

3.5 hours - £229.99 (per 5 seat cab)

As the London Highlights Tour, but with an extra hour. 3.5 hours in total.

Remember, this is a private tour you can decide priorities and must sees however obscure, or just let the cabbie showcase London for you.

London Non-stop Highlights or Classic Grand Tour enqury form

Royal London & Palace Tour

3-3.5 hours - £229.99 (per 5 seat cab)

The tour begins with a panoramic drive around Parliament Square to see the magnificent  Westminster Abbey , where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married.

Then to  Kensington Palace , former home of Diana, Princess of Wales. We'll see the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial.

We head to St James' Park and  Buckingham Palace  to see the colourful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. Accompanied by a military band, you will witness the Foot Guard march to Buckingham Palace to change with the old guard.

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Epic London Tour

7 hours - £399.99 (per 5 seat cab)

See all of London's iconic sights in one whole day. This tour will cram in as much of London as it can in the 7.5-hr tour and includes seeing Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.

You can also ask for areas of interest such as the Royal Palaces or perhaps Beatles fans will want to visit the Abbey Road crossing for a photo opportunity. There is even a quick tour of the Royal Borough of Greenwich via the old Surrey docks. This is a full day cabbie guided tour with time for a lunch stop or you can even take lunch on the go and see even more.

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Harry Potter Black Taxi Original Film Location Tour of London

A magical 3-3.5 hours - £229.99 (per 5 seat cab)

Your professional cabbie will come and collect you from your hotel and then take you on a magical journey through London, passing Gringott's Bank (Australia House), Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market) and the River Thames that Harry flew along on his broomstick, in the  Order of the Phoenix .

Harry flies above Westminster Palace on his way to Grimmauld Place, both of which you will see, before arriving at the Third Hand bookshop , where Potter met Gilroy Lockhart, his future tutor.

The tour continues to Brockdale Bridge, as featured in the  Prisoner of Azkaban , where the triple-decker night bus squeezes past the two oncoming red buses.

Then we'll see the Leaky Cauldron (Charing Cross Road) and stroll through Diagon Alley where the wizards meet, drink and buy their books, wands, owls and Nimbus 2000 broomsticks. The alley is also home to Ollivanders where Harry buys his Phoenix wand.

No tour would be complete without a visit to the entrance of the Ministry of Magic (Great Scotland Yard ), where Arthur Weasley takes Harry to the disappearing phone box. You'll also see the Millennium Bridge, as featured in the  Half Blood Prince .

Finally we visit King Cross Station where Harry and Ron first meet and then disappear through the brick wall at Platform 9¾, plus you'll see St Pancras station over which Ron and Harry fly in their blue Ford Anglia.

To book your Harry Potter cabbie tour please fill out the enquiry form below.

Harry Potter Black Cab London Tour enquiry form

If you want more details about the type of things you'll see check out our walking tour page Harry Potter London Muggles Walking Tour .

For ideas where to visit on your own Harry Potter tour please see Harry Potter film locations London and Oxford . And more... our blog: Harry Potter attractions in and around London

For a bus alternative to the Harry Potter Black Taxi tour see Harry Potter Bus Tour London

Heathrow Airport arrival transfer combined with London highlights tour before arrival at hotel

London is a big city with the sights spread out. Combine your arrival at Heathrow Airport with an airport transfer to your hotel in Central London and have an orientation tour of London at the same time.

Your cabbie will meet you on your arrival in London as you exit the customs/baggage hall at Heathrow Airport and escort you to the London black taxi, then drive you into London. Here, relax and be treated to a London Highlights Tour as outlined above before arrival at your hotel.

Very practical if you have flight landing in London early and you cannot check-in at your hotel until lunch time.

Heathrow arrival transfer Black Cab London Tour enquiry form

London Black Taxi custom tours

If you know exactly what you want to see and it is different to the popular itineraries and time scales in the popular itineraries detailed above, just let us what your requirements and we'll provide a quotation by return.

Please use the enquiry form below to outline your thoughts as the spur for a dialogue that will result in a quotation for your ideal black London taxi tour.

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We use a fleet of the World famous London Black cabs, offering spacious comfort as well as large windows which are perfect for sightseeing. Most of our guides have the new Electric TXE London Black Cab, conducting our London Sightseeing Black Cab Tours in style and comfort.

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If you are staying in London for a short while, it is often best to do the tour within the first couple of days, therefore getting the most of your experience then and after. Our director personally will offer his expertise and offer free travel advice for what to do in London before and after the tour. 

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