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A Royal London Private Taxi Tour

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London, England
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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Our Royal London Taxi Tour is available as a 3 or 4-hour experience, with plenty of royal history, famous landmarks and interesting stories along the way.

If you'd prefer a more relaxed pace, the 4-hour option gives you extra time to explore, enjoy a few more stops or perhaps grab some traditional fish and chips or a drink in a London pub.

As always, it's your tour, your way.

The places listed are suggestions, not a fixed itinerary. You can choose where you'd like to stop for photos, spend a little time enjoying the views or simply drive past. Your expert London taxi tour guide will shape the route around your interests, the time available and traffic on the day.

What's Included

  • We are happy to finish your tour at a place that suits you.
  • Taxi Tour.
  • Your Taxi Tour Guide will pick you up from your London hotel or any other central London location that suits you. We will send you a SMS text to let you know your Taxi Tour Guide has arrived.
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can pick you up and drop of at any central London location or hotel. We will text you on the cell phone you provide us with before your tour. We will tell you the name of your guide and his/her cell phone number. They will let you know when that have arrived at the location.Heathrow airport and Gatwick are not in central London. They are both over 1 hour's drive from central London. If you book a tour and want to be picked up from Heathrow, we need to arrange your transfer and additional charge.

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Tower of London (pass by)

The places listed below are not a fixed itinerary. Your expert London taxi tour guide will make recommendations along the way, but it's entirely up to you where you'd like to stop, hop out for photos or simply drive past. We'll shape the tour around your interests, the time available and traffic on the day. The Tower of London is a real favourite with our overseas visitors, and it's easy to see why. With almost 1,000 years of history, there are plenty of stories about kings, queens, prisoners and some of London's more colourful characters.Your guide will share some of that history with you, and it's also a great spot for photographs if you'd like to hop out for a closer look.
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Buckingham Palace (pass by)

Buckingham Palace is one of London's most famous landmarks and has been the official London residence of the monarch since Queen Victoria's reign in 1837.Your guide will share stories about the kings and queens who have lived here, the Royal Family and some of the traditions and ceremonies that still take place at the Palace today.And of course, it's one of those classic London photo stops, so you'll definitely want a picture outside those famous gates!
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Kensington Palace (pass by)

Kensington Palace started life as a small country house called Nottingham House before King William III and Queen Mary II turned it into a royal residence in 1689.It's perhaps best known as the birthplace of Queen Victoria in 1819. She spent her childhood here and was just 18 when she learned that she had become Queen.The palace was also home to Diana, Princess of Wales, and remains a working royal residence today. With more than 300 years of royal history, it's a great addition to our Royal London Taxi Tour.
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Westminster Abbey (pass by)

This 13th century building has been the coronation church for the British Monarch since 1066 is the final resting place for 17 of our monarchs. Learn even more from your guide as we stop to admire the architecture from another time.
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Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall (pass by)

Find out more about this tiltyard where king Henry VIII would joust for sport and Queen Elizabeth I would enjoy her birthday celebrations.
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St. James's Palace (pass by)

Your Royal London Taxi Tour will be a tour to remember and will include someone of the most photographed sights of London.  Along with these memories we share a history that is so interesting, sometimes compelling, the facts will be hard to forget. If you would like to know where King Charles I lost his head and where The Queen and Princess Margaret partied with the commoners (incognito) on VE day, we would love to tell you and more...Your Taxi Tour Will Include:· Royal Parks· Westminster Abbey· Horse Guards Parade· Kensington Palace· The Tower of London· St James Palace· Buckingham Palaceand so much more...Your London Taxi Tour GuideAll of our London taxi tour guides have passed the world famous Knowledge of London exam and have on average been driving a London Black Taxi for over 25 years.  In addition, many of our London taxi tour guides have additional tour guide qualifications which means their knowledge of London history, buildings, places and people is second to none. Their knowledge and passion for London means that we are confident that whatever tour you chose it will be fun, informative and memorable. Your Taxi Tour Guide will also have numerous anecdotes and personal stories to share with you on that day!Making your tour the perfect London Taxi TourIf you want to see a particular sight on your private tour and don’t know if we cover it, just let us know and we will make it happen.If you see something on the taxi tour that really catches your eye and you want to stop to take a better look just tell your Taxi Tour Guide. Along with your full tour commentary there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and take photographs. Our London Taxi Tour Guide will be happy to take photos of your group, just ask. Need a comfort break? Coffee or quick refreshment? Just tell us. It’s your time and your London Taxi Tour.Your Royal London Taxi Tour Adventure Starts Here!
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Clarence House (pass by)

Just a short distance from Buckingham Palace, Clarence House has been home to several generations of the Royal Family.It was the much-loved London home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother for almost 50 years and was also where the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip lived after their marriage.Your guide will explain the royal connections and the history of this rather understated residence, which has played an important part in the private lives of the Royal Family.
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Lock & Co. Hatters

Established in 1676, Lock & Co. is the world's oldest hat shop and has supplied hats to royalty, politicians and famous names for generations.The business holds a Royal Warrant from King Charles III, and its customers over the years have included Winston Churchill and Admiral Lord Nelson.If you're interested, we can stop for a quick look inside this historic shop, where you'll find traditional hats, some unusual designs and a small heritage collection.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Royal London Private Taxi Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • We are happy to finish your tour at a place that suits you.
  • Taxi Tour.
  • Your Taxi Tour Guide will pick you up from your London hotel or any other central London location that suits you. We will send you a SMS text to let you know your Taxi Tour Guide has arrived.
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking. If you have more than 6 people in your party please book a 2nd taxi.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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