THE LONDON YOU DIDN’T KNOW TO LOOK FOR
Beyond the famous skyline is a city of tucked-away alleys, Roman remains, historic shops and unexpected riverside corners. Explore it with a licensed London taxi driver and City of London Guide, traveling between stops in your own private black cab.
Visiting from the USA? Add a day of discovery to your London vacation. This tour is a natural choice for returning visitors, curious history lovers and anyone who enjoys the story behind an ordinary-looking doorway. Step out, take photos and ask the questions that make the day your own.
Choose four hours for an introduction to Hidden London, or eight hours to explore further with time for a pub lunch. Tell us what interests you when you book.
4 hours: £335 per cab • 8 hours: £595 per cab
Up to six guests. Prices are in British pounds (GBP) for the whole cab, not per person.
HIDDEN LONDON TAXI TOUR
Ferryman’s Seat
A small detail with a riverside story.
St Mary's Church
Discover London’s Mayflower connection.
Cross Bones Graveyard
A quiet place to reflect on London’s overlooked lives.
Narrow Alley
Slip into the London hidden between the main streets.
4 HOURS • LONDON’S UNEXPECTED SIDE
Discover the details you might otherwise walk straight past: narrow passages, Roman remains, historic shops and a tunnel alive with street art. Your guide connects these places with the people and stories that shaped London.
Travel between stops by private black cab, with opportunities to step out, explore and take photos. A memorable addition to a first visit or a fresh perspective on a city you already love.
£335 per cab • Up to 6 guests
Price in GBP for your whole group.
YOUR HALF-DAY DISCOVERY
LONDON BEFORE THE SKYLINE
Find surviving Roman remains and hear how the ancient city connects with the streets around you.
THROUGH THE HIDDEN LANES
Step into narrow passages and discover a historic hat shop, with stories behind the doorways and shopfronts.
A BURST OF COLOUR
Explore the graffiti tunnel and see a different, creative side of London.
STORIES BY THE RIVER
Discover small reminders of working London, from the ferryman’s seat to historic riverside corners.
A sample route to give you a flavour of the day. Stops and order vary with access, traffic and your interests.
8 HOURS • A DAY OF LOCAL DISCOVERIES
Give yourself time to follow London’s more surprising stories. From a city lighthouse to a river gate left behind by the river, discover unexpected places and the history that connects them.
Explore further with your own guide, enjoy unusual views and make time for a traditional pub lunch. Share your interests when booking so we can discuss the day’s route. Stops depend on access and the time available.
£595 per cab • Up to 6 guests
Price in GBP for your whole group.
YOUR FULL-DAY LONDON STORY
ANCIENT STREETS & HIDDEN CORNERS
Begin with the layers of old London: Roman traces, tucked-away lanes and places that reward a closer look.
LONDON & THE MAYFLOWER
Discover the connection at St Mary’s Church and explore the riverside stories that link London with America.
TIME FOR A PROPER PUB LUNCH
Pause at a traditional pub and enjoy time to talk over the morning’s discoveries.
THE CITY THAT SURPRISES YOU
Explore unusual sights such as London’s lighthouse and a river gate now separated from the water, with fresh perspectives along the way.
A sample full-day route. We discuss your interests when booking and adapt stops to access, traffic and available time. Ask us about lunch arrangements and any admission costs before booking.