The 6 Hour Private Iconic Black Cab Sightseeing Tour
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Duration
6 Hours
Tour Type
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Location
London
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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.
Included/Excluded
Bottled water
Pick up from any central London location
Air-conditioned vehicle
USB charging points on board the vehicle
Drop off at your desired central London location
Gratuities
We do not enter any of the main sites. This is external sightseeing.
Itinerary
1
Kensington Palace
15 min
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.
2
Royal Albert Hall
10 min
The concert hall built in a rounded style was opened in 1871.
3
Albert Memorial
10 min
Londons most elaborate memorial dedicated to the husband of Queen Victoria.
4
Hyde Park Corner
This junction links Piccadilly, Park Lane, Constitution Hill and Knightsbridge. Full of War memorials and the magnificent Wellington Arch takes centre stage.
5
Buckingham Palace
15 min
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?
6
St. James's Palace
10 min
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!
7
Westminster Abbey
10 min
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.
8
Houses of Parliament
10 min
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!
9
Bankside
10 min
Here you get a great view from the south side of the river Thames. You will also see the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
10
Guildhall
30 min
Enter The City of London’s medieval administrative HQ. Underneath the courtyard we will unearth some Roman remains.
11
St. Paul's Cathedral
10 min
Christopher Wrens masterpiece. Built after the great fire of London and has dominated the skyline for over 300 years.
12
Trafalgar Square
15 min
Home to The National Gallery and Nelson’s Column commemorating the British Navy’s greatest ever admiral.
13
Tower of London
15 min
Built in 1078 by King William I. Serving as a Palace, it has also been a prison, torture chamber and Zoo!
14
Tower Bridge
10 min
London’s most spectacular bridge with it’s own story
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