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The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a London Taxi
London, United Kingdom
4 hours
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What You Will Do
The Premier Classic London Experience is the perfect way to discover the marvellous city of London for first-time visitors and for those who have a short time in the city.
On your private driving tour, you will:
- Enjoy hotel pick-up from any central London hotel;
- Discover the best 6 and most popular attractions that are the essence of the city;
- Get a taste of the real London with a “cabbie”, a professional driver-guide who knows the city inside out,
- Visit notable sites and landmarks while your local guide shares interesting stories and history at each locale;
- Stop at several quintessential London must-sees, including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Royal Albert Hall, St Paul’s Cathedral, and St James's Palace;
- Catch the ‘Changing the Guard’ ceremony for tours starting at 10 am or earlier (subject to weather and schedule);
- Hop back in for an easy drive to Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster;
- Drive alongside the Thames River to the Tower of London, where true stories seem more like fiction than fact!
- Enjoy drop-off in any central London location of your hotel.
Please note: that the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace happens on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, but can be subject to change and weather conditions. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays you will see the changing of the Horseguards at Horse Guards Parade on Whitehall. You can check the schedule here: https://changing-guard.com/dates-buckingham-palace.html
During the Premier Classic London Tour, your knowledgeable guide will warmly greet you at your central London hotel or chosen location.
Throughout the 4-hour tour, you will have the opportunity to discover the history behind at least 6 popular London landmarks, all while comfortably riding in an iconic London Taxi.
This tour has been designed for those who want to take their time to appreciate the rich and fascinating stories that surround these iconic attractions, without feeling rushed or overwhelmed, and our fully customisable to suit your needs and interests.
Your guide will ensure that you have plenty of chances to snap memorable photos and can even recommend the best spots for dining, shopping, or any other of your interests for the rest of your trip.
It's important to note that this tour doesn't include entry to any attractions or requires tickets.
At the end of the tour, you'll have the option to be dropped off at your hotel or any other central location of your choice.
What's Included?
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Private Transportation throughout the day in a TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi
- Hotel pick up and drop off from your centrally located hotel in London
What's Not Included?
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees or guided visits inside venues
- Airport pickup & drop off
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Hotel pick-up is available upon request from Central London within a 5km radius from Embankment Place. If we do not receive your hotel information or if the hotel is outside of the pick-up radius, your guide will meet you at the Taxi Rank in Embankment Place, outside Embankment Tube Station (at the Villiers Street entrance and not the Embankment entrance).
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence for HM Queen Elizabeth II and it's one of London’s most popular attractions.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Travel Curious
- Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
- Know before you go: - Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide us with your hotel information your guide will meet you at the recommended meeting point (address in the tour confirmation email). - Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price. - Our taxi fleet embodies London's iconic Hackney carriages, renowned for their classic design and comfort, and models like the Mercedes Vito, expanding our offerings. Traditionally black, these taxis sport a boxy shape for easy access and are marked by a rooftop sign indicating availability. While retaining the black heritage, recent changes have introduced varied colours or a full wrap adding a modern touch. With accessibility in mind, these taxis accommodate passengers with disabilities seamlessly. Amidst potential updates, our London Taxis maintain their timeless design, colouring the city's transportation landscape.
- Accesibility: All Black Cabs are wheelchair accessible and foldable wheelchairs (under 10kg) can be stored in the vehicle. Please note the person must be able to get into and out of the vehicle without the assistance of the driver or tour guide and a member of the group must be able to lift the wheelchair in and out of the vehicle without the assistance of the driver or tour guide. Additionally, on some occasions, slight amendments to the route may need to be made to make this fully accessible. If your wheelchair is over 10kg or cannot be folded to be easily stored in a vehicle, please be in touch, so we can arrange a custom booking for you.
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