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"The Darkest Hour": Private Half-Day Black Cab Tour in London

5.0 (4 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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"The Darkest Hour": Private Half-Day Black Cab Tour in London

About this activity

""Darkest Hour" is a 2017 British war drama film which received 6 nominations for Academy Awards and an Oscar for Best Leading Actor, and on this tour, your driver-guide will take you to movie spots that will repeat the experience offscreen. 

Step into an iconic London black cab and immerse yourself in the history of the capital with a half-day tour of "Darkest Hour" filming locations. With an expert driver-guide at the wheel, you will visit some of the most iconic sites of the movie, from the Houses of Parliament to the Cabinet War Rooms.

Pass by the places where Churchill stood and spoke to the people of Britain during the country's darkest hour and get a feel for the resilience and determination that helped shape the course of history.

This tour is a must-do for history buffs and movie lovers alike. It features a knowledgeable guide who provides historical context and entertaining anecdotes.

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At a glance

Duration
3 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Black Cab Heritage Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private Driver Guide
  • Included: Live commentary throughout the tour.

Not included

  • Not included: Admission tickets

Itinerary

  1. Buckingham Palace

    10 min Admission not included

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Buckingham Palace.

  2. Westminster Abbey

    10 min Admission not included

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Westminster Abbey.

  3. Palace of Westminster

    10 min Admission not included

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including the Palace of Westminster

  4. Clarence House

    10 min Admission not included

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Clarence House

  5. St. James's

    10 min

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including St James's

  6. Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

    5 min

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Horse Guards Parade

  7. Admiralty Arch

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Admiralty Arch

  8. Hyde Park

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Hyde Park

  9. Diana Memorial Fountain

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain

  10. Royal Albert Hall

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including the Royal Albert Hall

  11. Thames River

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including the River Thames

  12. Lambeth Palace

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Lambeth Palace Road

  13. Kensington Palace

    5 min Admission not included

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Kensington Palace

  14. Spencer House

    5 min Admission not included

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Spencer House

  15. Houses of Parliament

    10 min Admission not included

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including the Houses of Parliament

  16. Big Ben

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Big Ben

  17. 10 Downing Street

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Downing Street

  18. Parliament Square

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Parliament Square

  19. Winston Churchill Statue

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including the Winston Churchill Statue

  20. London Eye

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including the London Eye

  21. Methodist Central Hall Westminster

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Central Hall Westminster

  22. Westminster Cathedral

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Westminster Cathedral

  23. Whitehall Palace

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Whitehall Palace

  24. Trafalgar Square

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Trafalgar Square

  25. Piccadilly Circus

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Piccadilly Circus

  26. Queen Victoria Memorial

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Queen Victoria Memorial

  27. Nelson's Column

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Nelson's Column

  28. The National Gallery

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including the National Gallery

  29. Kensington Gardens

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including Kensington Gardens

  30. Albert Memorial

    Passing by

    Accredited London Private Driver Guide to provide a panoramic sightseeing tour with a running commentary punctuated by stops for stand up presentations.

    On this tour we shall get to see ALL of London's iconic landmarks - including the Albert Memorial

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
  • Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill) hotel
  • Stepney City Luxury Loft Apartment
  • Travelodge London Central Aldgate East
  • Westbury Mayfair Hotel
  • New Road Hotel
  • Hampton By Hilton London Old Street
  • Best Western London Peckham Hotel
  • Travelodge London Liverpool Street
  • Hotel 82
  • hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey)
  • The Chapter Hotels - Camden Town

and 934 more pickup points

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. Please contact us for alternatives.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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