These are the 11 best private city tours in London, United Kingdom we could find on Viator and Get Your Guide.
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1. The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab
Key Details
Cost: From $441.19
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 925
Tour Length: 4 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
An excellent choice for first-time visitors, this tour takes you around the city in a classic London black cab. Visit notable sites and landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, London Bridge, the London Eye, Tower of London, and much more as your local guide shares interesting stories and history at each locale. You can also choose to attend a Changing of the Guard ceremony.
- Half-day London highlights tour
- Private driver/guide in classic black cab
- Multiple departure times available
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
What’s Included
- Professional Driver Guide
- Live commentary on board
- Pickup and drop-off only from Central London
- Short walks
- Photo Opportunities
What’s Not Included
- Gratuities
- Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tickets to attractions
- Heathrow area pickups
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
2. Private Panoramic Tour of London in a Classic Car
Key Details
Cost: From $393.83
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 664
Tour Length: 2 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
See London with your own private driver who shows you around the city in a classic Mini Cooper. During your two-hour tour, your driver-guide shows you both top attractions including St Paul’s Cathedral, Houses of Parliament (aka Palace of Westminster) and Big Ben, and lesser-known favorites such as Borough Market — the oldest food market in London. Get an insider’s perspective on the best places to go in London and enjoy the fun of seeing the city in your own private car.
- Private two-hour London tour by Mini Cooper
- Enjoy a personalized look at London in a comfortable and stylish private vehicle
- Enjoy a personalized look at places in London that most visitors don’t encounter
- Get photo ops of iconic locations such as St Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the Shard
What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Private transportation
What’s Not Included
N/A
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
3. Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London
Key Details
Cost: From $251.99
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 642
Tour Length: 2 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Take a private custom tour through bustling London in a traditional black taxi! Your personal driver will help you design the perfect 2-hour itinerary or take the reins completely, escorting you to London’s key attractions. Travel at your own pace, and request stops to snap photos, grab a souvenir or have a closer look at a site. London is your oyster on this private black taxi tour!
- Customize your itinerary or let your driver be your guide
- Full commentary provided by your driver, packed with insider anecdotes and knowledge
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your driver guide on this special private tour
- Pickup and drop-off from central London hotels
What’s Included
- A personalized private tour (2 hours)
- Transport by private London Black Taxi
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
What’s Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
4. Rock Cab Tours Presents: The Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London
Key Details
Cost: From $104.69
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 387
Tour Length: 2 to 4 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
See the iconic London landmarks linked to Jimi Hendrix, Queen, the Rolling Stones, and other rock legends on a private black cab music tour. Choose the tour start time and duration and wait for your music industry expert cabbie at your hotel. Then head to the Abbey Road crossing featured on The Beatles’ album cover and beyond. A custom itinerary can also be created based on your personal music tastes.
- Get the personalized experience of a private tour
- Enjoy the company of a music industry veteran guide
- Choose the start time and duration of the tour
- Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off from your hotel
What’s Included
- Hotel/port pickup free of charge within the central London area.
- Hotel/port drop-off free of charge within the central London area.
- Prices for pick up and drop off outside the central London area available on request.
What’s Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
5. The Ultimate London Tour: Private 6-Hour Tour in a Black Cab
Key Details
Cost: From $659.29
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 283
Tour Length: 6 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Optimize your time in the British capital on a private full-day tour, zipping between landmarks by traditional black cab for an authentic London experience. Discover iconic highlights such as the London Eye, Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace and enjoy plenty of stops for pictures or a closer look. Benefit from your guide’s personalized recommendations to add additional stops according to your interests.
- Tick off London’s top attractions on a full-day tour
- Benefit from your private guide’s personalized attention and tips
- Travel by black cab for an authentic London experience
- Save time finding a meeting point with included hotel pickup and drop-off
What’s Included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Central London
What’s Not Included
- Gratuities
- Airport – Airport Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tickets to Attractions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
6. Private Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, The City of Bath from London
Key Details
Cost: From $1,115.43
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 277
Tour Length: 12 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Tick off more of southern England’s attractions in less time on a private day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath from London. On a private vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi, travel to Windsor Castle, the weekend residence of Her Majesty the Queen; demystify the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge; and take a guided tour of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Refreshments and hotel pickup and drop-off in London are included.
- Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and vehicle
- Visit Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath
- Free bottled water and 4G Wi-Fi are included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from London is included
What’s Included
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle with working air-conditioning and heating with passenger sliding doors
- Vehicle will seat 6 to 8 clients depending on your group size we use Ford, Mercedes, Kia and Hyundai
- Fuel surcharge
What’s Not Included
- Tickets £28.50 Windsor Castle £23.60 Stonehenge less for Family, etc
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- We do not use coaches for tours we use 7 to 9 seater minivans
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
7. London: Secrets of Hampton Court Palace Guided Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $202.61
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 31
Tour Length: 1.5 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Join your historian guide, from television’s ‘Secrets of Henry VIII’s Palace’ to discover Hampton Court, on a private bespoke tour tailored just for you.
- See the Tudor and Baroque State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III
- Learn about King Henry’s decline from athletic prince to bloated tyrant
- Dig deeper and find hidden stories of ghosts, executions, and history
- Get the most out of your tour with a published historian as your guide
What’s Included
Tour with historian guide
What’s Not Included
- Entrance ticket
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
8. Rock ‘n Roll London Tour By London Taxi
Key Details
Cost: From $460.47
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 27
Tour Length: 3 to 4 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Explore the rock n’roll world of London on a 3-hour sightseeing drive by iconic London cab. Visit locations frequented by the Rolling Stones, Jim Hendrix, Queen, and more. Go to Tin Pan Alley, and see where Pink Floyd let off their flying pigs.
- See the former homes of Jimi Hendrix,Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury and more
- Stand on the zebra crossing from the Abbey Road album
- Go to Tin Pan Alley
- Learn about the Swinging Sixties and the Mods and Rockers
- Tour by iconic London taxi
What’s Included
- Private tour in an iconic London taxi
- Registered guide (Blue Badge, City of London, or City of Westminster)
- Commentary by your guide
- Photo stops at all the major attractions
- Central London hotels pickup and drop-off
What’s Not Included
- Any entry fees
- Lunch
- Guide gratuity
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
9. London: Natural History Museum Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $112.27
Review Score: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 48
Tour Length: 2.5 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Get up close with over 4.5 billion years of history at London’s Natural History Museum, where giant dinosaurs and gemstones have been wowing visitors since the 19th century.
- See Iguanodon teeth fossils
- Be in awe at the Pompeii casts
- Get close to a Dodo skeleton
- See a first edition of On the Origin of Species
What’s Included
- Professional art historian guide
- Private and semi-private options
What’s Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
- Temporary exhibits
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
10. London: 2.5-Hour Off the Beaten Track Private City Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $116.61
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 24
Tour Length: 2.5 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Discover the up-and-coming and trendy neighborhood of Shoreditch in London on a private 2-hour tour with a local guide.
- Experience a different side of London
- Dive into the local lifestyle and culture
- Discover trendy and-up-and coming areas
- Get off the main touristic path with a local
- Get inspired with exciting local stories
What’s Included
- A private tour
- Local guide
- Carbon emissions offset for the tour
What’s Not Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
11. London: British Museum Private Guided Tour with Tickets
Key Details
Cost: From $306.98
Review Score: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 27
Tour Length: 2.5 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Enjoy a guided highlights tour of the British Museum. Marvel at the Rosetta stone, see a giant Scarab beetle, and admire Roman wall paintings.
- Explore the treasures of the British Museum with a guide
- Gain a deeper understanding of human history, art, and culture
- Discover a part of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
- See the Rosetta Stone, gold covered mummies, and Sutton Hoo
- Marvel at some of the finest gold and silver works
What’s Included
- Private tour with a licensed guide
- Entry tickets
What’s Not Included
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
How Much Do Private Tours Cost In London?
The best private tours in London cost between $104.69 and $1,115.43. However, you can always check the listings below for something cheaper or even more exclusive.
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