Black Cab Heritage Tours, founded in 2008, are the largest provider of private bespoke tours by iconic London taxi. The London black cab is consistently voted the best taxi in the world, year after year, according to CNN travel and Hotels.com.

As well as being highly skilled drivers, all our tour guides are accredited, having completed their cab guide course, and many have gone on to complete university degrees in history.

Rob Woodford, Dave Dart and Josh Whitley

Back in 2008, three friends got together for a pint and started discussing ideas. One thing we all observed was that tourists lined up in droves on double decker hop-on-hop-off services and big tour coaches passing through the streets of London, hitting landmark after landmark in a flurry. Those visitors heard small soundbites of history in-between every stop, and most of their questions got lost among the voices of the other numerous passengers.

Fish eye vies with London black cab driving through.

Smaller, private car companies delivered a check-the-box service of must-sees in London. You can see them backed-up on Tower Bridge in gridlock each day.

Travellers were booking sterile, inflexible, and hectic tours to the main sites but missing out learning about our history and seeing our local gems in an efficient and fun way!

The best tours in London don’t just visit the landmarks and points of interest, they are the stories, and the characters who tell them.

With Black Cab Heritage Tours we have created a business for guests that honors the best aspects of our city, culture, and our people AND is a high-quality experience!

A tour can be fun, entertaining, and educational, tailored to meet the needs of every guest. Do and see what you want. Do it your way.

A history buff can visit every historical landmark and get all his questions answered. A professional business couple can try to stump our driver-guide on Harry Potter trivia (not likely) while visiting platform 9 3/4, or a family can explore the Downton Abbey castle without the stress of having limited-time or being tied to a specific pick up point.

Health and safety

Health and safety of my guests is a top priority and I have put in place extra special measures for all future tour activities. Read our COVID-19 policy...

Our formula is simple:

A professional London Cab Driver/Licensed Tour Guide + A London Black Cab + Outstanding Customer Service

“If you got into a taxi and the driver started driving backward, would the taxi driver end up owing you money?”

Steven Wright

Our customers say...

"Thank you John Parsons for providing the gorgeous white taxi for our wedding day, it was beautifully dressed and couldn’t have asked for more! We enjoyed chatting and laughing with you on our journey home! And thank you for being so patient when we were late! We will definitely be recommending."

Katie

"Our tour on Saturday was really good. Paul met us promptly as arranged and introduced himself asking any personal places we wished to visit which he incorporated into the tour. We didn't tell my husband Brian until the morning and he was so pleased . Paul was very informative on all of the tour stopping now and again so we could take photos and stretch our legs. The whole weekend was amazing and the weather was perfect but I think the tour was the highlight. We were all very impressed with Paul. Kind and courteous without being intrusive and we were only sorry when the three hours finished. Sad to say we are now home and back to reality but we have made some good memories that we can cherish. Here's to our next tour."

Sandra

"It was amazing! They both did a wonderful job, were professional and friendly and so knowledgeable! I have been to London multiple times and was astounded at how much I learned! It was also nice to see the “non touristy” sites which makes me feel like I know more about the “real London”. I would certainly recommend this service to anyone and, especially for those like me, who have a mobility issue, it was a godsend. It allowed me to get into areas that I would not have been able to get to had I had to walk into them. Bill was very thoughtful in how he maneuvered to get me close and never made me feel like the old lady. He was a true gentleman! I know that Michele enjoyed the ghost tour and I have seen some of her Facebook posts on it and she was very pleased. And I, personally, was glad it didn’t focus on Jack the Ripper and Harry Potter! I am so glad that I found your service and will certainly be back in touch on my next trip. I want to see and learn more about a city that is one of my favorites! I would be glad to discuss my experience with anyone who wants more detailed information if you would find that helpful. Thank you again for the wonderful experience! And special thanks to Bill and Mick! Take good care!"

Kay

"Our friends and family have already heard and we shall confirm how much we like BCHT and the great service you provide. Thank you for setting up our tours and allowing us to select William as our tour guide. It goes without saying how much we have enjoyed our tours and time with William. His history knowledge is superb and we enjoy his quirky personality that fits ours. We intend to use your services again and would enjoy meeting you on our next visit to London. Infact, we started a list of sites and experiences we would like to see and do with William. We will contact you once we set a date and firmed up our new Wish List. Thank you for making our stay in London memorabile... AGAIN!"

Evelyn