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We’ll Help You Create The Perfect Itinerary For Your Available Time!
If you find yourself with hours to spare during a layover at one of London’s major airports, why not make the most of your time with a London layover tour? Whether you’re at Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted, we offer a fantastic opportunity to leave the airport behind and discover the city’s iconic sights or even take a quick jaunt to the historic Windsor Castle. There’s no shortage of things to do near Heathrow airport or on a London stopover, so why not make it memorable?
Our London day trip options are designed to fit into your layover time frame, offering a range of flexible tours from a relaxing visit to Windsor Castle, to an exciting London sightseeing tour where you’ll get to experience the best of London in a private black cab with a glass roof, for a perfect view. If you have more time, you could even explore the hidden corners of the city with a Secret London Taxi Tour.
The best part? We’ll pick you up right from the airport, and we’ll make sure you’re back in time for your flight. If you have 6, 8, or more hours to spare, our London layover tour is the perfect way to add a little sightseeing to your travel plans.
For those with a bit more time, we can even customize your tour to match your interests or mix in a bit of everything to make the most of your London stopover. Whether you’re interested in having a classic London city tour by taxi or a more leisurely trip to Windsor Castle, we’re here to make sure your time is well spent.
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Planning Your London Layover Tour
Tour Duration:
- For a 3-hour taxi tour, you will need at least 5 hours for the complete experience.
- For a 4-hour taxi tour, plan for 6 hours. This accounts for about 1 hour each way to travel between the airport and London.
Immigration and Luggage:
On average, immigration takes about 1 hour. It’s best to plan some extra time if you need to collect luggage or if you encounter any delays at immigration.
Request a Personalized Tour:
We can customize your London layover tour to ensure you get the best experience based on your interests, available time, and airport location.
Alternative Transport:
Some guests prefer to take the Heathrow Express(opens in a new tab), Stansted Express(opens in a new tab), or Gatwick Express(opens in a new tab) into central London. If you choose this option, we can meet you at either Paddington Station, Liverpool Street Station, or Victoria Station.
If you choose this method, the tour prices remain the same as listed on the individual tour pages, with no additional costs for transfers.
Optimal Layover Time:
8 hours is the ideal layover duration for a comprehensive sightseeing experience. This allows enough time to explore central London and return to the airport without stress.
If your layover is shorter than 8 hours, don’t worry! We offer great alternatives, such as a visit to Windsor Castle or Leeds Castle (for Gatwick passengers). These shorter tours are still fantastic options and shouldn’t be seen as secondary choices.
Need Help Planning?
We’re here to help you plan your London layover tour. If you have any questions or need advice, feel free to call or email us. We’ll guide you through the process and ensure you make the most of your time in London.
Tour Details
Price
Per taxi for up to 6 guests:
- 5 hour Taxi Tour: £560.00
- 6 hour Taxi Tour: £660.00
Departure time
All our tours depart on the hour, all day and evening. However, if you need a different start time just book and then let us know. See the booking calendar for specific departure times.
Meeting point
For this tour only, airport pick up and drop off is included in the tour price for the following airports:
- Heathrow
- City Airport Gatwick
- Stansted
- Gatwick*
We will confirm the exact meeting point at your chosen airport upon confirmation of your booking.
*For pick-up from Gatwick Airport, please contact us prior to booking as pricing for this location varies.
Availability
Year round, 7 days a week
Duration
Options of:
- 5 hours
- 6 hours
For an extended tour duration, please contact us directly upon booking to discuss options.
Group size
Maximum 6 passengers
Wheelchair access
All our taxis are equipped with ramps and are wheelchair-friendly. ⓘ
If a passenger remains in their wheelchair, it might limit how many people the taxi can accommodate comfortably. We will work with you to ensure everyone’s comfort.
Included
- Live commentary from your guide
- Pick up and drop off at your chosen airport (listed in Meeting point above)
Not included
- Drinks and snacks which you are welcome to bring
- Gratuities – always at your discretion
- Any entrance fees to attractions
About your guide
All of our London taxi tour guides have passed the world famous Knowledge of London exam and have on average been driving a London Black Taxi for over 25 years. They also have additional tour guide qualifications which means their knowledge of London history, buildings, places and people is second to none.
Cancellation Policy
All tours are fully refundable (except card charges and booking fees) if canceled with more than 24 hours’ notice. For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions.
Why Choose a Guided Taxi Tour With Us?
- Our private taxi tours let you enjoy an exclusive sightseeing experience with a personal touch. Away from the crowds, getting to see the very best of London.
- Instead of taking the standard tourist routes, we can tailor your private London taxi tour to suit your interests, the London sights and attractions you most want to see!
- All our London taxis have a glass roof for an improved sightseeing experience.
- Looking for something really authentic? Our London taxi guides are locals who are passionate about London. Nobody knows London like a London taxi guides.
- With an affordable private sightseeing taxi tour you can schedule the times that suit you best.
- Need a comfort or coffee break? Want to stop for a photo? Never a problem on one of our private taxi tours! Flexibility is what our taxi tours are all about.
- Our London taxi tours are completely weatherproof. If it rains it doesn’t matter!
- Our private London taxi tours suit groups with different mobility levels and are wheelchair accessible, so very inclusive.
Need More Information?
See our most common inquiries, or visit our FAQs page(opens in a new tab) for more information. In case you can’t find the information you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us(opens in a new tab), we’d be happy to help!
Absolutely! Your taxi tour is exclusively yours. It is just you and your chosen companions exploring London. We tailor your London black taxi cab tour to suit your preferences, focusing on the landmarks and iconic buildings you are excited to see while skipping anything you are less interested in.
Our private tours do not have to start and finish at the same location. We offer the convenience of picking you up from various points across central London to begin your personalized tour. Additionally, we provide flexibility on the day of the tour to accommodate special requests, avoid heavy traffic, or navigate around road closures due to events. This dynamic approach ensures you have the best possible experience.
Not necessarily. Customizing your London taxi tour, like mixing London Highlights with a dash of Harry Potter or Rock n Roll, will not incur extra charges for the London black taxi tour. Get inspired on our bespoke taxi tour page for unique tour ideas then reach out to us to start planning your perfect taxi tour.
Absolutely! We encourage you to capture those memorable London moments on your London black taxi tour. Our guide will be most happy to take group and family photos for you.
Of course! It is your time and your London black taxi tour. Just let us know when you need a pause for a comfort break or a quick bite.
98% or all our taxis are the new electric taxi with a panoramic glass roof. We guarantee an electric taxi with a glass roof if you book directly. Check out our short YouTube video here and more about our London electric taxis on this page.
Booking a London black taxi tour is a breeze! Do it instantly online by clicking any of the Book Now buttons across the website, or for a more personal touch, feel free to contact us via email or live chat on our website.
