Secret London Private Taxi Tour: Discover Hidden Gems in the Heart of the City
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London
Uncover the hidden treasures of London on a Secret London Private Taxi Tour. Explore hidden courtyards, alleyways, and gardens, and indulge in traditional London experiences along the way.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

If you are very lucky, while walking around London sightseeing you may just stumble upon some of these unexpected and charming London locations. Or you may not! Your Secret London Taxi Tour will take you to a London that most tourists never see or hear about. A London that is full of hidden, fascinating places that have survived centuries of city development and managed to stand still in time. With a little imagination these hidden cobbled streets and secret alleys can transport you centuries back in to the past, the ghosts of ancient Londoners just going about their daily business. Enjoy a side of London millions of visitors never get to see. Note

Your Taxi Tour Will Include:

Medieval Gateways and a secret Medieval street.

Roman remains and a Roman tower in the heart of the city

Timber framed buildings that survived the Great Fire of London 1666

Narrow alleyways and back alleys that Charles Dickens would have known

Hidden courtyards

Secret gardens

17th century taverns

The oldest parish church in London, a real journey back in time

The only statute of King Henry the VIII in the whole of London

And so much more - we just can’t mention because it’s a secret!

Your London Taxi Tour 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. In addition, many of our London taxi tour guides have additional tour guide qualifications which means their knowledge of London history, buildings, places and people is second to none. Their knowledge and passion for London means that we are confident that whatever tour you chose it will be fun, informative and memorable. Your Taxi Tour Guide will also have numerous anecdotes and personal stories to share with you on that day!

Making your tour the perfect London Taxi Tour

If you want to see a particular sight on your private tour and don’t know if we cover it, just let us know and we will make it happen.

If you see something on the taxi tour that really catches your eye and you want to stop to take a better look just tell your Taxi Tour Guide. Along with your full tour commentary there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and take photographs. Our London Taxi Tour Guide will be happy to take photos of your group, just ask.

Need a comfort break? Coffee or quick refreshment? Just tell us. It’s your time and your London Taxi Tour.

What's Included
  • Custom drop-off point to enhance your tour experience.
  • Convenient pickup from any central London location.
  • SMS notification upon Taxi Tour Guide’s arrival.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

A clandestine version of London exists for those willing to uncover it. Embarking on a Secret London Private Taxi Tour exposes this concealed city, revealing secluded courtyards, narrow lanes, wooden structures, forsaken statues, and cloistered gardens scattered throughout London.

Reserve a portion of your 4-hour tour to indulge in quintessential London experiences such as savoring a pint in an antiquated pub, savouring delectable fish and chips, or browsing a bustling London marketplace. Don’t hesitate to let your guide know if you’re interested in adding any of these activities to your itinerary.

  • A maximum of 6 people per booking. If there is more than 6 people in your party, please book a second taxi.
Location
London
Cancellation Policy

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

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Carrieb162
Mar 12, 2024
Great photos and great memories! - I went on the Instagram tour of secret places in London. This was the best tour I’ve ever been on. Lee was an amazing tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and great to talk to AND the best photographer. I have wonderful memories now captured in great photos. I definitely think this is the best tour in London!
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Sandra_m
Oct 21, 2022
Uncovering the unknown in London! - Seeing parts of London that are mostly hidden rather than the usual tourist spots was fascinating. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable on the history of London and we learned a lot. He took many photos for us and some fun "Bond" style ones in front of MI5. We particularly liked the ruins of the huge Roman Amphitheatre under the Guildhall Art Gallery that we had no idea were there. Well worth doing this tour if you are interested in the history side of things.
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Babydocpc
Sep 4, 2022
Fabulous Experience worth every penny - This was our last tour in London and it was amazing! Our tour guide Lee was very knowledgeable, personable and flexible. I wish now that we had booked him for the previous day as well.
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Stumcgru
Aug 24, 2022
A great and personal tour of London.. - I had an amazing day, 4hrs passed in no time… the guide (Lee) was great craic and very knowledgeable about London.. I’ll definitely do this again… 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟
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Maggie
Jul 28, 2022
London secret taxi tour - Glenn was our guide for the half day tour and everything about it was great. He was so knowledgeable, super friendly, and professional. The pick up at our hotel was on time. The taxi was comfortable. We learned so much about London we would have missed. We were so glad we did this tour.
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Juliehw6897zw
Aug 21, 2021
Hidden London Day Trip - Very enjoyable tour and a great way to see elements of London you wouldn’t normally see. Alan was very knowledgable and as a family we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
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Julietm9606ws
Jul 1, 2021
Wonderful - We had a fantastic Taxi Tour guide, she was friendly, fun and knowledgable. We heard some fascinating stories and fun facts about London. The tour had been adapted to show us old places we knew and there was some lovely nostalgia for us. The 3 hours just flew by leaving us wanting more. The taxi was modern and so clean and comfy. During the ride we did stretch our legs and had a tea break. Highly recommend!
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Matthew
Jul 7, 2019
Best London tour by real londoners - These guys really know there stuff. Just ask and they will take you there. They were happy to stop anytime. Very friendly and came to our hotel and picked us up. You really must do a tour with these guys. We did 3 hours should have some 4. It goes so quick. Well done lads a real old fashioned couple of London lads, a rare find these days even in London. Sorry it took so long to review guys. Would do this again.
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Mtgarfunkel
Jun 4, 2019
Most amazing day ever - We booked the secret London taxi tour for a friend’s birthday. We’re from London and we had the most amazing time! Our driver (William) drove us around and told us so much about London and it’s history that we got to experience our city like we never had before! Definitely recommend it!
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Jettandjones
Jan 23, 2022
Secret places and architecture - Alan was a lovely tour guide who stood in last minute. He was friendly, knowledgeable and chatty. He looked after us very well and we really enjoyed seeing parts of London we had never seen. Big thank you to Alan and also Cheryl.
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