Activity London, England

Heathrow Layover Tours

5.0 (7 reviews) 3–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

From pickup at the airport to drop-off; you will be completely entertained and enjoy from the ultimate sightseeing experience from the comfort of a traditional Black Cab.

What better way to spend time on your layover?

On this classic tour you will see all the highlights of London with a private chauffeur; a London Black Cab Driver and qualified Tour Guide. You will see all the famous highlights of London and much more!

Whilst you are guided by your Londoner Taxi Driver, you will lbe amazed, immerse yourself in London culture and fully experience the city's rich tapestry of history and culture.

The tours can be customised to your personal interests; there is much to see and this package will offer you the all in one.

Our London Black Cab Tours are the best sightseeing experiences to see all of London. Our guides have plenty of amazing knowledge with entertaining stories on all the landmarks and sights!

You will tick everything off of the list and get the true London Experience

Day Trips Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours City Tours Classic Car Tours Layover Tours Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 3–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: London History Black Cab Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Kensington Palace

10 min Admission not included

The Royal Palace in Kensington; birthplace of Queen Victoria and residence to Georgian Kings & Queens, residence of Prince William & Princess Kate and residence of Princess Diana
Hyde Park

10 min Admission not included

The Royal Park in Kensington; one of the most beautiful parks in the world. History of Georgian London, Prince Albert, The Great Exhibition, Highwayman, The Plague, Civil War and more
South Kensington

10 min Admission not included

South Kensington, aka Albertropolis. The Royal Albert Hall, Victorian London and former residence of American Presidency
Marble Arch

Passing by

Marble Arch aka Tyburn, now the official entrance to Hyde Park, the former spot of execution; the Tyburn Tree
Mayfair

30 min Admission not included

Mayfair in Westminster; home of celebrities & the wealthy, filled with a rich history including Civil War, World War 2, American Revolution, home to Rock and Roll stars and much more!
Buckingham Palace

5 min Admission not included

The Official London Residency to the British Monarchy
St. James's

20 min

St James's, south of Piccadilly. See St James's Place, the Queens Chapel, Pall Mall and more!
St. James's Park

5 min Admission not included

The first Royal Park founded in the area, on the foundations of the former Whitehall Palace and the beautiful St James's Palace. See the beautiful scenery overlooking Buckingham Palace and learn about the rich history surrounding it
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

10 min Admission not included

See the famous Horse Guards Parade, host of the Queen's Official inspection of the Queen's Guard "Trooping The Colour". Learn about Whitehall Palace, the Queen's Household Regiments, Ian Fleming & The Royal Naval Administration and much more!
Westminster Abbey

15 min Admission not included

See the world famous Westminster Abbey "Old Peculiar". Learn all about the 1000 years of history the iconic building has
Big Ben

15 min Admission not included

See the famous Big Ben clock and the Houses of Parliament (Westminster Abbey). Learn all about the history of Westminster, the English Civil War, Kings & Queens of Britain and much more!
Whitehall

10 min Admission not included

Sightsee in Whitehall, the former ground of Whitehall Palace (home of Henry VIII and more) and now the centre of British Government.
10 Downing Street

Passing by

See Downing Street, the residency and office of the British Prime Minister
Trafalgar Square

5 min Admission not included

See Trafalgar Square, the centre of London. See the National Portrait Gallery, Admiralty Arch and the famous Nelson's Column
Soho

15 min

Soho, the rich cultural quarter of West End London. Learn about the amazing influence on fashion and culture in London, the Swinging 60's, see the birthplace of Communism, learn about the cholera epidemic, crime in 60's West End London and much more!
Piccadilly Circus

10 min Admission not included

See the famous heart of West End London. The iconic screens, Leicester Square, the Shaftesbury Memorial, Regent Street, Piccadilly and more!
Covent Garden

15 min

See Covent Garden, London's beautiful and famous market centre. Stunning scenery, authentic British street entertainment, fashionable coffee shops, restaurants and English Pubs
Fleet Street

15 min Admission not included

Famous for Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber, but the heart of the Press Industry of Victorian & Georgian London. The gateway into The City of London, the city within London
St. Paul's Cathedral

20 min Admission not included

St Paul's Cathedral, the famous landmark of The City of London. History going back 1400 years! Learn all about the Royal Weddings, The Great Fire of London, The Blitz and much more!
Old Bailey

10 min Admission not included

See the Central Criminal Court "The Old Bailey", build on the foundations of London's notorious Newgate Prison. Learn about the old crime and punishment of the city, history going back centuries and much more!
Smithfield Market

15 min Admission not included

Smithfield Market, built in the north of The City of London. Host of the old Smithfield execution spot; see the memorial to William Wallace, learn about Bloody Mary and the Peasant's Revolt!
Guildhall

20 min Admission not included

See the medieval Guildhall, the heart of The City of London. Visit in the day and walk down into the ancient Roman Amphitheatre; dating back to AD120!
The Shard

Passing by

See the tallest building in Europe! At 1004ft high, the beautiful structure stands over Southwark and The City of London
Borough Market

10 min Admission not included

The Borough Market, built over 700 years ago. Film set to many movies including Harry Potter, Bridget Jones and Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
Southwark Anglican Cathedral

5 min Admission not included

See the beautiful Southwark Cathedral, originally built in 606AD! See commemorations to many of Southwark's famous residents including William Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer and John Harvard!
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

20 min Admission not included

See the world famous Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on the Southbank. Admire the beautiful view of the structure overlooking the River Thames whilst learning all about the history of William Shakespeare, the history of entertainment and vice in medieval London!
Tower Bridge

10 min Admission not included

See the world's most famous bridge; Tower Bridge. Drive over and admire the view crossing from Southwark to the City or stop for amazing views and photography opportunities
Tower of London

30 min Admission not included

See the famous Tower of London; the stunning White Tower, the castle looming over The City of London that has stood for 1000 years! Learn all about the history of the Tower, the Roman Settlement and occupation since the foundations of London

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Heathrow Airport

We will pickup all of our guests from either the terminal you arrive at or in the event of an overnight layover; we will pick you up from the hotel.

From the airport we will travel to Central London to begin the tour to be then dropped back at the airport/hotel.

Our vehicles are official London taxis, either TXe, Mercedes Vito or Tx4, driven by certified London Black Cab drivers and qualified tour guides. Please inform us whether you require a specific type of London Black Cab.

Please provide a telephone number we can reach you on at arrival