Black Taxi Tour Of London

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: London, England

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These are tours with guide in London Black Taxi where you can see London locations that tour buses and coaches cannot reach. These tours can take you to some locations in London that tourists will not see on bus or coach tours. We can also customize tours to your choice.
Our accredited guides will collect you from your location of choice and either return you to your hotel or point of choice (see What's included section).
Most of our vehicles are the latest Black Taxi which is called a TXE and is a range extender hybrid. These vehicles are fully wheelchair accessible and can hold upto six people. If require more than six people, more taxis can be booked to accomadate larger amounts of people to go on same tour.
The vehicles are spacious fully air conditioned and fantastic for viewing as large windows and glass roof which will provide panoramic views. Tours can be done in vehicles or if clients would like to combine small walks at some points this is welcomed.

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1. Wellington Arch
Apsley House, the home of the Duke of Wellington, dates back to 1825 and has the exquisite address of Number One London. The Wellington Arch that stands opposite, was moved slightly to become an outer gate for Buckingham Palace and today faces Constitution Hill. After waiting for the Duke of Wellington to die, Queen Victoria had the huge statue of Wellington taken down and it was moved to Aldershot Barracks. A smaller statue of Wellington now stands where the arch originally stood opposite Apsley House. In 1912 the current quadriga statue was placed on top of the arch and is one of the largest equestrian statues you will find in Europe to date. The centrepiece features Nike the Goddess of Victory riding the chariot.
2. Houses of Parliament
The first record we have of the original building on this site dates back to the 11th century AD, when it was the Palace of the Monarch under William the Conqueror. The Palace burnt down in 1512 and had to be rebuilt. The Palace was totally destroyed again in 1834 except for the Crypt, the Jewel Tower, and the beautiful Westminster Hall that we are still lucky enough to have today, which dates back to 1097 under King William Rufus. The Houses of Parliament were rebuilt from 1834 to 1870 by Architects Augustus Pugin and Charles Barry. It is known today as the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the Houses of Parliament sit on the north bank of the River Thames.
3. Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock, situated at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, although it is commonly used to refer to the bell, the clock, and the clock tower. The official name of the tower was The Clock Tower, but it was renamed The Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Designed by Augustus Pugin in the Gothic Revival look, Big Ben opened in 1859 and remains one of the most iconic buildings in London.
4. Downing Street
Downing Street in London is the official residence of the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Prime Minister lives at number 10 and the Chancellor of the Exchequer lives at number 11. Downing Street was built in 1680 by Sir George Downing, and is situated close both to the Houses of Parliament at one end of Whitehall and Trafalgar Square at the other.
5. Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is formally known as the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter, and is mainly Gothic in design. It is one of the most notable religious buildings in the UK, and the place where every Coronation has taken place since William the Conqueror. It has also hosted sixteen royal weddings, and is the burial site of many English and later British monarchs. The Abbey is a Grade One listed building and a World Heritage Site. It was founded in 960AD. In the 13th Century, under the reign of King Henry III, the Abbey sustained alterations, which is how Henry gained the nick name of Henry the builder. Further rebuilding took place in 1517 during King Henry V111’s reign. The outstanding features we see today are the two towers that were added in the 18th century by Christopher Wren’s understudy Nicholas Hawksmoor.
6. Tower Bridge
The bridges of London have a long history dating back to the wooden bridges of the Roman era. The historical old London Bridge was built between 1176-1209 and was the first stone bridge across the Thames. It was the longest inhabited bridge in Europe, measuring almost 906 feet, and hosted shops, houses, restaurants, and a chapel. Todays London Bridge is the third (stone) London Bridge. Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1894. It is a combined bascule and suspension bridge; ‘bascule’ means see-saw or balance in French. People today refer to Tower Bridge as the Wonder Bridge. Albert Bridge connects Chelsea to Battersea. Its lighting is the most spectacular sight on the River Thames, and has been used in many films. There was a time when it was very unstable, which is why there is a sign at the foot of the north side of the bridge telling troops to ‘break step’. It is still known as ‘The Trembling Lady’.
7. Victoria Embankment
The Victoria Embankment runs along the North Bank of the River Thames from the Palace of Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge in the City of London. It is noted for several memorials including The Battle of Britain, permanently retired vessels such as the H.M.S President and Public Gardens, including Victoria Embankment Gardens. Construction took place between 1865 and 1870 under the direction of Joseph Bazalgette. His work influenced the River Thames significantly which is why it is narrowed.
8. St. Paul's Cathedral
The first record we have of a building on this site dates back to 604 AD under Bishop Mellitus. There have been four Cathedrals on this site. The one seen today was built between 1675 and 1710. Today you can see the masterpiece of Architect Christopher Wren. Wren is also buried under the Dome! What we refer to as Old St. Pauls was built between 1087 to 1314. St Paul’s was the largest building in the U.K until 1666 when unfortunately, it was lost in the Great Fire of London. The current St. Pauls Cathedral was built in English Baroque style and the height of the Dome is 365 feet high, weighing 65000 tons. Between the years of 1710 and 1967, it was amongst the highest in the world. It was built on the highest point in the City of London, – Ludgate Hill, and is an Anglican Cathedral and seat of the Bishop of London and Mother, Church of the Diocese of London.

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Posted By : James I
Bryan was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable about all of the historic sites. Took us to some lesser known, but historically significant sites, and very fun and enjoyable the entire tour.

We would highly recommend him for a tour.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 03:55:38

Posted By : Explore03948676625
Amazing tour with Bryan! He picked us up at the airport and took us on a wonderful city tour while we waited to check in to our hotel. We saw hidden gems of London that we would have never known about, and the iconic landmarks, giving us the lay of the land for our week in London. Bryan’s wealth of knowledge was incredible as he provided history and insight about all of the sights he took us to. We had so much fun spending the day with Bryan! As a bonus, we had the pleasure of meeting Gill, as she drove us back to the airport at the end of our week! Highly recommend, we couldn’t have enjoyed more! Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 17:19:26

Posted By : MiaTraveler2013
My partner and I knew we had planned a long layover in London between our connections and wanted to see some sights we'd never seen before, so we booked with Black Taxi Tours of London.

Ray was our guide and also the founder. He picked us up right at the arrivals hall, where we went on our 9-hour tour with him.
This was all arranged by his wife, Angela, who runs the office and was very responsive and helpful as we planned/booked and paid for this trip.
Ray, our guide, was a walking encyclopedia of detailed information. His insights and knowledge were like a crash course in the history and culture of the places we visited, leaving us feeling not just entertained, but also educated and enlightened.
Our journey took us to Wells Cathedral, Stonehenge, and the Cotswolds. Ray's personal touch was evident as he took us to a local eatery he personally recommended. The food was not just authentic, but also delicious. We were delighted to have Ray join us for lunch, sharing more about the area and England in general.
We've been to the UK many times, but this was by far one of the most memorable tours we've done.
You should leverage this company and ask for Ray if you can get him; he's wonderful, as is the entire experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 08:38:41

Posted By : rickandbettyd
Bryan was amazing!! We highly recommend a tour of London with Bryan as your guide - he has wealth of knowledge that is unsurpassed! We learned so much about the history of the City of London and of the many landmarks in London. Bryan went out of his way to show us the sights, but gave us so much more in colorful details about what we were seeing. Thank you, Bryan, for your friendship and care of us on this incredible tour!! You're the best!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 10:26:27

Posted By : Ashley_B
We really enjoyed our tour with Bryan. He was very knowledgeable, and full of personality! We really enjoyed it!
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 04:21:37

Posted By : ConnieC948
Bryan was the absolute best! His knowledge of London- its history and off the beaten path gems were exactly what we wanted! This was by far one of the best ways to learn about London and get a feel for why it is such a wonderful city! I wish we had more time- but we plan to come back and we will absolutely use Bryan!!!! Thank you Black Taxi Tour of London!!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 13:47:53

Posted By : jamiet478
We took this tour to see the major sites of London without having to walk. My MIL can't walk far and we definitely didn't want to drive ourselves around in London. It was well worth it. They did ask us if there were things we wanted to see that wasn't on the list and we didn't have anything to add. I imagine if we did they would have accommodated us. Our guide, Sam was great and so funny. I wish he did other tours we wanted to take.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 14:18:16

Posted By : Susana_C
My mother and I truly enjoyed this tour. We could only stay for less than a day in London and needed to take a tour early in the morning before going to SouthHampton to get on our cruise. Our tour guide was able to accommodate our needs. He was kind, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We got to see all the landmarks we had in mind. He also took wonderful pictures of us.
The black cab was confortable, clean and new. This private tour is worth every penny. It’s perhaps the best tour I’ve ever taken. If I could give it more stars I would. It was simply amazing!

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Posted On : 2024-06-07 18:43:41

Posted By : Lloyd45Bangor
We had one day in London. We found Black Taxi Tour London.
They picked Us up and dropped us off after an exceptional tour of London. Brian Scott took us places we never thought about but had so much history. Cigars, wine, shoes, hats, and then the rest. Westminister Abby, big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and so many other things in between. He is a walking g book history book of London and it's where abouts. Very entertaining.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 20:58:17

Posted By : cecile7531
We had a most enjoyable and informative overview of London with Danny, our driver. Picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off at our restaurant at the conclusion. Highly recommend this for your first day in London.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 07:40:35