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The best London private tours

Your own guide, your own pace. The best private tours in London, from black cabs to museum specialists.

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The Premier Classic London: Private Black Cab Tour Inc Pickup

5.0(3,096)

4 hoursFrom £310
Viator

London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up

5.0(1,668)

4 hoursFrom £318
Viator

British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

5.0(1,163)

2.5 hoursFrom £89.25
Viator

London Private Black Cab Tour: 2 hour highlights/hotel pick-up

4.9(1,265)

2 hoursFrom £221.32
Viator

The British Museum London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

5.0(598)

2.5 hoursFrom £89.25
Viator

VIP Tower of London and Crown Jewels Tour with Private Beefeater Meet & Greet

4.6(981)

3 hoursFrom £99
Viator

Private Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, The City of Bath Day Tour

4.9(494)

12 hoursFrom £1100
Viator

Churchill War Rooms and Wartime London Semi-Private Tour 6ppl Max

5.0(295)

2.5 hoursFrom £140.25
Viator

Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds

5.0(200)

10 hoursFrom £1100
Viator

Private Day Tours in London

4.6(245)

5 hoursFrom £150
Viator

Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London

5.0(106)

8 hoursFrom £472.60
Viator

Private landmarks photoshoot for families and couples

4.9(110)

45 minutesFrom £120

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A private tour in London means your own guide, your own pace and, often, your own vehicle. The most popular type is the black cab tour, where a licensed driver takes you round the sights with hotel pick-up and stops for photos. These run for about two to four hours and, at the time of checking, were listed from about £221 to £318 per cab.

There are also semi-private museum tours of the British Museum and the Churchill War Rooms, capped at six or eight people and listed from around £89 to £140. Full-day private trips to Stonehenge, Bath, Windsor or the Cotswolds were listed from about £990 to £1,100, which can make sense for a family or small group sharing the cost. A VIP Tower of London tour with a Beefeater meeting and a private family photoshoot round out the options.

Is going private worth it?

For two people, group tours are much cheaper. For four or more, or for anyone who finds walking difficult, a cab or car tour can be good value and far less tiring. Check whether the price is per group or per person, what entry tickets are included, and the cancellation terms. Agree your must-see sights with the guide in advance.

London private tours: questions

How many people fit in a London black cab tour?

Black cabs typically seat up to five or six passengers, depending on the vehicle. Check the maximum group size on the listing.

Are entry tickets included on private London tours?

Sometimes. Museum tours and the VIP Tower of London tour include entry, but cab and driving tours often do not, so read the inclusions.

Are private tours a good option for people with limited mobility?

Often yes, since a cab or car tour cuts the walking to a minimum and you set the pace. Tell the operator about any needs when you book.

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