London Trip Overview
The best way to see London is from an iconic London Black Cab. Add to this a qualified driver/guide and you have the full package. London Cabbies face one of the strictest and toughest examination processes known colloquially as The Knowledge. It can take up to 3 years for them to learn every road, street, lane, alley, bar, restaurant, statue, apartment block, Police Station, hotel, church, government building, train station, literally anywhere a paying customer would wish to be taken. They also need to know the quickest route.
On top of all that your driver is also a qualified guide having completed a written and oral exam through the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers. You will travel from west to east and get to feast on all the history, heritage and culture this vibrant city has to offer.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
The best way to see London is from an iconic London Black Cab. Add to this a qualified driver/guide and you have the full package. London Cabbies face one of the strictest and toughest examination processes known colloquially as The Knowledge. It can take up to 3 years for them to learn every road, street, lane, alley, bar, restaurant, statue, apartment block, Police Station, hotel, church, government building, train station, literally anywhere a paying customer would wish to be taken. They also need to know the quickest route.
On top of all that your driver is also a qualified guide having completed a written and oral exam through the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers. You will travel from west to east and get to feast on all the history, heritage and culture this vibrant city has to offer.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX England
A Royal Palace situated in the west of town, famous for being the birth place of Queen Victoria, the former home of Princess Diana and the current address to current royals including William and Kate.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP England
The concert hall built in a rounded style was opened in 1871.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Albert Memorial, Princes Gate Kensington Gore, London W8 England
Londons most elaborate memorial dedicated to the husband of Queen Victoria.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Hyde Park Corner, The Mall / Piccadilly / Grosvenor Place Hyde Park, London England
This junction links Piccadilly, Park Lane, Constitution Hill and Knightsbridge. Full of War memorials and the magnificent Wellington Arch takes centre stage.
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
We anticipate Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace will take place on Sunday’s, Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s between August and May with daily Guard Mounts in June and July.
Home to the current Monarch Queen Elizabeth II but can you tell whether she is home or not?
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Marble Arch, Park Lane, London W1H 7EJ England
This formerly stood outside Buckingham Palace. What used to happen here before the arch arrived?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James’s Palace, Marlborough Rd, St. James’s, London SW1A 1BS England
Built by King Henry VIII for his wife Anne Boleyn in 1531. It’s a shame he chopped her head off before it was completed!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean’s Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
39 Monarchs have received their coronation ceremony here. It’s has also hosted many Royal weddings and funerals. Most recently the wedding of William and Kate.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA England
The oldest part of this historic building dates back to 1097. Currently undergoing a major refubishment project but still one of London’s most awe inspiring structure. Just don’t mention Brexit!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bankside, London England
Here you get a great view from the south side of the river Thames. You will also see the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2 7HH England
Enter The City of London’s medieval administrative HQ. Underneath the courtyard we will unearth some Roman remains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul’s Cathedral, St Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England
Christopher Wrens masterpiece. Built after the great fire of London and has dominated the skyline for over 300 years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trafalgar Square, Centre of the City, London SW1A England
Home to The National Gallery and Nelson’s Column commemorating the British Navy’s greatest ever admiral.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Monument to the Great Fire of London, Monument St., London EC3R 8AH England
This commemorates The Great Fire of 1666. Climb the 311 steps to the viewing platform and see breathtaking views of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tower of London, St Katharine’s & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB England
Built in 1078 by King William I. Serving as a Palace, it has also been a prison, torture chamber and Zoo!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP England
London’s most famous and iconic bridge. A perfect backdrop to The River Thames.
Duration: 10 minutes
