London Trip Overview
A private tour in the comfort of an Iconic London Taxi is the best way to see the city. It will help you to identify how to make the most of your time in London.
The tour is ideal tour for first time visitors, or those returning visitors who want to enjoy more.
We provide a door to door service – Pick up and drop off can be arranged for any central London location.
We will drive you to the sights, take you on short walks, immerse you in our culture and history. We will take you to places off the beaten track, that only locals know about. You will see the real London. We will tell you the stories of how London developed, how it functions and maybe even some royal gossip.
We are qualified taxi guides. We know London like no other, we have all completed the famous ‘Knowledge’ examination of London’s streets. In addition we are all retired New Scotland Yard Detectives, having worked & lived in London all our lives. This is the city that we know & love.
Come on a tour with us!
Additional Info
Duration: 4 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
A private tour in the comfort of an Iconic London Taxi is the best way to see the city. It will help you to identify how to make the most of your time in London.
The tour is ideal tour for first time visitors, or those returning visitors who want to enjoy more.
We provide a door to door service – Pick up and drop off can be arranged for any central London location.
We will drive you to the sights, take you on short walks, immerse you in our culture and history. We will take you to places off the beaten track, that only locals know about. You will see the real London. We will tell you the stories of how London developed, how it functions and maybe even some royal gossip.
We are qualified taxi guides. We know London like no other, we have all completed the famous ‘Knowledge’ examination of London’s streets. In addition we are all retired New Scotland Yard Detectives, having worked & lived in London all our lives. This is the city that we know & love.
Come on a tour with us!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tower of London, St Katharine’s & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB England
During the sightseeing tour in an Iconic London Taxi we will stop at the Tower of London. We will take a walk, view the execution site, establish the of importance of the River Thames. We will see parts of Roman London. There will be time to view the magnificent Tower Bridge and get the opportunity to take those memorable photographs! You will be informed of the history, the stories of the past that make London the most famous capital in the world. We will not be visiting inside the Tower of London.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL England
We will see Borough Market, London Bridge and some of the oldest Pubs in London. Southwark Cathedral is nearby as is the Golden Hind.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: The Monument to the Great Fire of London, Monument St., London EC3R 8AH England
See the Monument to the Great Fire of London that occurred in 1666. Find out how London was rebuilt and the historical importance of that era.
Stop At: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT England
View the magnificent theatre on the Southbank, find out about the importance of the theatres on the south side of the River Thames. Let us take you back to the hustle and bustle of 16th century England!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul’s Cathedral, St Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD England
See the famous Cathedral to the City of London, find out how it was built and its historical importance to the City. Hear about the greatest English architect and how he went on to live his life. We will not be entering inside St Pauls.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: City of London, City of London, London, England
See the financial centre of London, see the famous buildings including the Royal Exchange, the Bank of England and Mansion House.
Stop At: Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2 7HH England
Home to the Corporation of London. The site has 2,000 years of history dating back to Roman Londinium. It has served as a ceremonial centre, a court, hearing some of the most famous cases including the trial of the 9 day Queen. It is a banqueting hall, a public space and the powerhouse of the City of London. A truly historic fascinating location.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 6PB England
Take a drive along the north-side of the River Thames see the famous monuments and buildings. These include Cleopatra’s Needle, the London Eye, New Scotland Yard, the Savoy Hotel, Waterloo and Westminster bridges and so much more.
Stop At: Palace of Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
See the Palace of Westminister aka the Houses of Parliament. Find out why the Monarchs moved west. How our Parliament was created, the House of Common and the House of Lords. We we tell you the stories, the conspiracies and the attempts to destroy our Parliament. Hear the stories of turmoil of the 17th century when the Puritans controlled our country for nine long years.
See Big Ben one of London’s most famous landmarks.
We will not be entering inside the Palace of Westminister.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean’s Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
See the famous Westminister Abbey. Find why it was built in this location and hear the great stories that the Abbey holds.
We will not be entering inside Westminister Abbey.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3BD England
See the statues that adorn the square and its importance in Great Britains history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX England
The home to the United Kingdoms Government see the home of the Prime Minister and London most important monument the Cenotaph.
Stop At: Horse Guards Building, Horse Guards Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX England
See Horse Guards, the Queens Cavalry and the Parade Ground. The official entrance to the Palaces. Hear about the great ceremonial occasions that take place here. View Banqueting House the only part of Whitehall Palace that still remains.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Downing Street, London SW1A 2AL England
Home of the Prime Minister
Pass By: Trafalgar Square / Embankment, Trafalgar Square / Embankment, London, England
The official centre of London. See Nelson’s Column, Admirability Arch, the National Gallery, the Portrait Gallery and so much more.
Pass By: St. James’s, St. James’s, London, England
See the shops that the royals use and the Gentlemen Clubs that still exist today.
Stop At: St. James’s Palace, Marlborough Rd, St. James’s, London SW1A 1BS England
See the Tudor Palace the official address of the Monarch. If you do the AM tour we may be able to march with the Queens Guards – Changing of the Guard Ceremony. However, days vary and can be cancelled at short notice.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
See the home of our Monarch, the balcony that the Royal family wave from. Take the opportunity to take a photograph. See the ceremonial route to Horse Guards Parade ground. Hear the stories of our Monarch’s and their role in British history.
We will not be entering inside the Palace.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Hyde Park Corner, The Mall / Piccadilly / Grosvenor Place Hyde Park, London England
See the statues and memorials, as well as one of London’s most famous addresses, No 1 London. These include Wellington Arch, Duke of Wellington statue and memorials to the Commonwealth countries. Hear the stories and the accomplishments of the Duke of Wellington.
Pass By: Mayfair, London England
See one of the Great Estates of London. Find out how these Estates were formed see and how they have survived in the modern day. See ‘Little America’ and the famous shopping area of Oxford Street.
Pass By: Marble Arch, Park Lane, London W1H 7EJ England
See the famous arch and hear the gruesome tales of London’s executions. Find out about famous sayings that date back to the time of the executions.
Pass By: Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL England
See London’s most famous store and its link to historical events such as the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Pass By: South Kensington, South Kensington, London, England
See the famous South Kensington Museums. The Victoria and Albert, the Science and the Natural History Museums.
Pass By: Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP England
See the great theatre and Londons largest memorial, the Albert Memorial. Hear about the stories of Queen Victoria and the Great Exhibition.
Pass By: Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX England
See the where Princess Diana lived and where many important Royals reside today.
