Private Tour: The London of Shakespeare, the Beatles, James Bond and Sherlock Holmes by Traditional Black Cab

4.7 (29 reviews) London, England
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This fun-packed four-hour private black taxi tour takes you around London, seeing the major sights and following in the footsteps of Shakespeare, the Beatles, James Bond and Sherlock Holmes. Your private expert guide will share fun anecdotes about the history and cultural impact of these English icons as you zip around London in your own black cab.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Transport in private taxi (up to 6 people)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
    45m
    Have you ever wondered where Shakespeare lived in London? Your private guide will drive you to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and you'll see where the famous playwright lived in London, several statues dedicated to him, and the alleyways and streets he wandered. Your registered tour guide will tell you tales of William Shakespeare -- the man and his life.
  2. Westminster
    1h 15m
    Get that much sought after photo on the ABBEY ROAD crossing. Jump on the wave of London's swinging ’60s. You'll follow the Fab Four -- John, Paul, George and Ringo -- seeing where they lived, worked and played, John and Yoko's flat, Savile Row the location of the Beatles last concert on the roof of their record company, plus a lot, lot more. You have your ‘Ticket to Ride’ to learn about how the Beatles conquered London and beyond.
  3. Baker Street
    1h
    Enjoy this fun-packed private black taxi tour.

    Pass 221B Baker St and see where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle really lived and practiced medicine. You'll follow Sherlock Holmes on clues all over London from the books to the films. See the hospital where Holmes and Watson first met. Enter a Church where they filmed Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes.
  4. Westminster
    1h
    Enter the world of James Bond and order your martinis as you explore the sights of Bond’s London. See Ian Fleming’s house, MI6 and MI5. Visit James Bond film location sites all around town and find out about real spies and how they worked and where they met.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can pick up from Airports & Seaports at an extra cost. Please ask.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are no booster seats in London taxis
  • Children (up to 18) must be accompanied by an adult
  • The driver will wait a maximum of 20 minutes after tour time and contact you before driving off
  • No food or beverages can be consumed in the vehicles without prior agreement with the driver

Cancellation policy

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

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