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Private 2-Hour Night Tour of London in an Iconic Black Cab

5.0(31 reviews)London, EnglandOperated by Black Cab Heritage Tours
  • Duration2 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

As the sun sets, the city of London transforms into an enchanting display of lights with London's spectacular Illuminated River, a long-term art installation transforming that span nine bridges in the heart of London. Experience the enchanting city of London by night on this 2-hour private tour.

What to expect

2 hours16 stopsPrivate tour

  1. London Bridge

    London, EC4R 9HA, United Kingdom

    15 minutes

    A bridge on this site since the Roman conquest - London Bridge has a wealth of stories and anecdotes which your private guide will explore with you!

  2. Tower Bridge

    Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    London’s most iconic River Thames crossing - a truly majestic sight.

  3. Tower of London

    London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Famous 11th-Century Castle on the River Thames waterfront - beautifully floodlit at night.

  4. The View from The Shard

    Joiner Street, London, SE1 9QU, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    Soaring skywards - this is western Europe's tallest building.

  5. Southwark Anglican Cathedral

    1 London Bridge, Montague Close, London, SE1 9DA, United Kingdom

    10 minutes

    One of the oldest Gothic buildings in London - there has been a place of worship on this site for 1,000 years.

  6. Borough Market

    8 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TL, United Kingdom

    10 minutes

    Vibrant social space - one of the largest and oldest food markets.

  7. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

    21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT, United Kingdom

    10 minutes

    Faithful reconstruction of the original place of entertainment - which brings the William Shakespeare era back to life.

  8. Tate Modern

    Bankside, London, SE1 9TG, United Kingdom

    5 minutes

    Dramatic former power station which houses the very best of international modern art.

  9. Blackfriars Bridge

    Blackfriars Rd., London, SE1 9UD, United Kingdom

    10 minutes

    Superb viewpoint for a great vista of London's Illuminated River installation.

  10. St. Paul's Cathedral

    St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    Majestic icon which resulted from the conflagration that was the Great Fire of London and then survived the World War Two Blitz.

  11. Bank of England Museum

    Bartholomew Lane, London, EC2R 8AH, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    World's most famous financial institution founded in 1694 and one of London's architectural gems.

  12. Mansion House of City of London

    Walbrook, London, EC4N 8BH, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    London residence of the Lord Mayor - a stunning example of Neo-classical Palladian architecture.

  13. Royal Exchange Building London

    Threadneddle St, Mansion House, London, EC3V 3DG, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    Originally founded in the 16th-Century this Neo-classical gem is now an impressive shopping mall.

  14. The Monument to the Great Fire of London

    Fish St. Hill, London, EC3R 8AH, United Kingdom

    10 minutes

    Hear the story of when London was ablaze in 1666 - underneath the world's tallest free-standing stone column.

  15. Thames River

    London, United Kingdom

    30 minutes

    The Illuminated River will be a long term art commission on an unprecedented scale - a scheme to light central London's bridges along the River Thames.

  16. Bankside

    London, SE1 9DT, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    One of the oldest settlements in Great Britain dating back over 6,000 years - and historically a notorious place of entertainment.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start
End / drop-off

This activity ends back at the starting point.

Pickup locations534

The operator lists 534 pickup points. 39 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences39

  • Zedwell Piccadilly CircusGreat Windmill Street, London, W1D 7DH, United Kingdom
  • The Hoxton, Holborn199-206 High Holborn, Holborn, London, WC1V 7BD, United Kingdom
  • The Langham, London1C Portland Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 1JA, United Kingdom
  • Cherry Court Hotel23 Hugh Street, Victoria, London, SW1V 1QJ, United Kingdom
  • Avonmore Hotel57 Cartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EL, United Kingdom
  • Claridge'sBrook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4HR, United Kingdom
  • The July London Victoria282 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1BB, United Kingdom
  • ME London336 - 337 The Strand, The Strand with Covent Garden, London, WC2R 1HA, United Kingdom
  • LSE Rosebery Hall Residence90 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TY, United Kingdom
  • Howard Winchester Hotel9 Argyle Square, London, WC1H 8AS, United Kingdom
  • Grosvenor House SuitesPark Ln, Mount St, London, W1K 7TN, United Kingdom
  • hub by Premier Inn London Westminster Abbey hotel21 Tothill Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 9LL, United Kingdom
  • Hilton London Bankside2-8 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0UG, United Kingdom
  • Marne Hotel34 Belgrave Road, London, SW1V 1RG, United Kingdom
  • 10 Aarden Hotel10-12 St. Georges Drive, London, SW1V 4BJ, United Kingdom
  • LSE Grosvenor House Studios141-143 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5TB, United Kingdom
  • Flemings Mayfair7-12 Half Moon Street, London, W1J 7BH, United Kingdom
  • Holly House Hotel20 Hugh Street, London, SW1V 1RP, United Kingdom
  • Curzon Residences41 Curzon Street, London, W1J 7UB, United Kingdom
  • The Fox Club Mayfair46 Clarges Street, London, W1J 7ER, United Kingdom
  • Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park by IHGCarburton Street, London, W1W 5EE, United Kingdom
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel16-22 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NN, United Kingdom
  • Westbury Mayfair Hotel37 Conduit Street, Bond Street, London, W1S 2YF, United Kingdom
  • Best Western Victoria Palace60-64 Warwick Way, London, SW1V 1SA, United Kingdom
  • Comfort Inn London Victoria18/24 Belgrave Road, London, SW1V 1QF, United Kingdom
  • The Suites- St Pancras Hotel Group31 Argyle Street, London, WC1H 8EP, United Kingdom
  • Crescent Hotel49-50 Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9EL, United Kingdom
  • Park Hyatt London River Thames7 Nine Elms Lane, London, SW8 5PH, United Kingdom
  • Hotel Westminster82-83 Eccleston Square, Westminster, London, SW1V 1PS, United Kingdom
  • Holiday Inn Express London - Vauxhall Nine Elms by IHG87 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RN, United Kingdom
  • Artist Residence London52 Cambridge Street, London, SW1V 4QQ, United Kingdom
  • 8 Cheviot Hotel8 St. Georges Drive, Victoria, London, SW1V 4BJ, United Kingdom
  • Conrad London St James22-28 Broadway, London, SW1H 0BH, United Kingdom
  • European Hotel11-15 Argyle Square, London, WC1H 8AS, United Kingdom
  • Comfort Inn Buckingham Palace Road10 St. Georges Drive, London, SW1V 4BJ, United Kingdom
  • 11 Cadogan Gardens11 Cadogan Gardens, Sloane Square, Chelsea, London, SW3 2RJ, United Kingdom
  • Daisy Hotel23 Swinton Street, London, WC1X 9NL, United Kingdom
  • Grange Buckingham Hotel39-40 Bedford Place, London, WC1B 5JT, United Kingdom
  • Hotel Cafe Royal68 Regent Street, Quadrant Arcade, London, W1B 4DY, United Kingdom
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We offer hotel pick up from any Central London location within a 5 km radius. If your hotel is outside this area, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station.

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private Driver Guide
  • Pickup from central london
  • Live commentary throughout the tour

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Pickup outside of Central London

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/London
Product code
106826P20

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 531 reviews
  • 531

Ratings aggregated from Viator (19) and Tripadvisor (12).

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