Discover Real London Private Black Cab Tours with Expert Local Guides

If it’s your first time in London (or even your fifth!), one of the best ways to explore the city is with a local expert, and that’s precisely what Discover Real London offers.

Forget guidebooks and group tours. Discover Real London’s private black cab experiences are led by qualified guides (like Lee, Nick or Antony) who know the city inside out. From iconic landmarks to hidden alleyways, these tours offer an incredible mix of history, storytelling and off-the-beaten-path discoveries.

That’s why we personally recommend Discover Real London’s black cab tours. It’s one of the best experiences we’ve had in the city.

🗺️ What Discover Real London Offers

All tours are private, fully customisable and led by expert guides in iconic London black cabs. These are not ordinary sightseeing tours, they are immersive, flexible and fun.

🔹 City Tours

🚕 Tour	📍 Duration & Focus
Discover London Tour	4 hours – See iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge
Ultimate London Taxi Tour	8 hours – A full-day deep dive into London’s highlights and secret spots
The London De-Tour	4 hours – Explore quirky, less-touristy parts of the city
Big Sights and Hidden Secrets	6 hours – Best of both worlds, famous sights and off-the-beaten-path gems
City Sunrise Tour	4 hours – Magical early-morning London with quiet streets and golden light
Taxi Takeover	Custom – Book by the hour (minimum 4 hours) for full flexibility

🌳 Countryside & Day Trips

🌄 Tour	📍 Duration
Windsor	6 hours – Discover Windsor Castle and town
Stonehenge Rocks	6 hours – Visit the UK’s most iconic prehistoric site
Bath & Stonehenge	10.5 hours – Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day
Cotswolds Tour	10 hours – Explore postcard-perfect English villages

🎬 Themed & Pop Culture Tours

🎥 Tour	📍 Duration & Theme
Harry Potter Tour	4 hours – Visit film locations across London
Ted Lasso Tour	4 hours – See Richmond and spots from the hit show
Beatles Tour	4 hours – Abbey Road and other Fab Four landmarks
Christmas Lights Tour	2.5 hours – London’s sparkling festive displays
Jack the Ripper Tour	4 hours – Explore dark Victorian alleyways and infamous stories
Touch Down Taxi Tour	5 hours – Start your trip with a tour from Heathrow
London Layover Tour	6 hours – Make the most of a short stopover in London

💬 Why We Recommend Discover Real London

Discover Real London is one of our top picks for exploring the city, and for good reason.

Their guides are experienced, knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the real London — from must-see landmarks to hidden corners most visitors miss. The black cab experience adds a layer of comfort, flexibility and fun that’s hard to beat.

We’ve seen glowing feedback from our UK and London Travel Planning communities, with many travellers calling it the highlight of their trip.

“We had a wonderful tour with Ollie’s tour. Our driver, Matt was amazing. If we ever return, your tour is no.1 on our London things to do list. Loved it. Olie was so helpful in organising it and responded quickly. Very professional. 😊😊”
— Louise Cooper

Whether you’re arriving in the city for the first time or want to go deeper on your return visit, these tours are an unforgettable way to experience London.

📸 We’ve Done It Too!

We only recommend tours you will love, and Discover Real London is one of those at the very top of our list.

Doug and I have both joined Ollie, the man behind the business, as guests on a private black cab tour, and we’ve loved every minute. Such a fantastic way to see London from a local’s perspective.

🎥 Watch & Explore

🚖 Why Black Cabs Are Perfect for Sightseeing Tours
Join Ollie as he takes us through the unique features of a traditional London black cab – from panoramic sunroofs to accessibility and comfort – and why it’s the ideal way to explore London. 👉 Watch on YouTube

📲 Take a peek at our tour in action!
We also shared a quick behind-the-scenes look on Instagram 👉 Watch the Reel on Instagram

⭐ What Our Community Say