Private tour in London Barry I

London Highlights Taxi Tour

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Barry I.

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Hi I'm Barry. Let me take you around my fantastic home town of London and/or a relaxing day out in the beautiful English Countryside in my new Hybrid Black Taxi. I have over 8 years experience of being a licensed tour guide and 31 years of driving a London Taxi . . on the left hand side! I started life in Central London above my Grandparent's Pub and then worked on London's Newsstands and the famous Fleet Street newspaper printing houses where my fascination and love for London and English history began. I attained excellent grades in school for History and Geography and learnt so much extra social history from both sets of Grandparents who remained in Central London during World War II and all lived into their 80s (what a lucky 🍀 chap I am) My bright , enthusiastic , affable and kind personality makes for fun informative tours. Whether it's Roman history or Royal gossip, I will show you all I can and am very adept at customising a tour in line with your interests. I love seeing everything again through traveller's eyes and ensure that you will have the best time on your tour. I know London like the back of my hand, including hidden gems and alleyways! I also tour out of town to unbelievable Royal Palaces including Windsor, Hampton Court and Sandringham . I can take you to visit the Stonehenge Monument and education centre. We can visit great Cathedrals such as Salisbury, Winchester, Canterbury and Wells. Or relax in the incomparable tranquillity of The Cotswolds including the Downton Abbey and Father Brown village filming locations and of course the beautiful city of Bath, famous for Roman, Georgian and period drama film locations of Jane Austen, Agatha Christie , Bridgerton and Les Miserable. I have a special interest in visiting English pubs, finding great food and ales during my research weekends with my lovely wife and grown up children … which I obviously then share on my tours! I am also able to meet you at the Southampton cruise terminal, or Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. So... let’s go and tour!! 🚀🇬🇧 • Full Knowledge of London Taxi Drivers Licence (study of 3.5 years) • Fully Qualified Worshipful Company of Taxi Drivers Tourguide • English Heritage Membership • National Trust Membership • Royal Palaces Membership • London Historical Society I am not permitted to guide INSIDE The Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace or Westminster Abbey. I can however give you a good historical overview and help smooth your visiting experience and accompany you if you wish.

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Overview of your London tour

London is a magnificent and famous City which I'm proud to call home! Our tour together will mix all the benefits of a Classic London Taxi and a professional guide with 28 years experience ability to navigate a very complex metropolis! We stop at so many famous buildings and architectural delights along with historical , social and 2000 years of information , legends, myths and traditions…. as well as many photo opportunities too, all in 4 fun hours. So whether is early Roman beginnings, Tales of being Hung drawn and quartered or Royal Family Gossip … this is the tour for you!

Recent Reviews

Nancy R.United States
2 weeks ago

Barry was a delight. He was on time and kept us moving every minute of the tour and was able to answer all our many questions. Additionally he dropped us off in a location of our choice with an excellent recommendation for a pub lunch. He took photos of us at each location on the tour and those were emailed to us immediately after our tour. Can’t say enough about what a great guide Barry was.

Karen S.United States
June 2026

Barry was absolutely fantastic! He picked us up at our hotel in a traditional London taxi and spent the next 4 hours giving us a personalized tour of London. He knew the history of every building, bridge and monument. He adjusted his itinerary to whatever we wanted. Highly recommend!

Judy S.United States
August 2025

Everything we asked prior to booking was done. Communication with Barry was great. We advised him where we were at the cruise port and he was right there at time requested. London high points were pointed out with detailed history of origins, updates etc With bank Holiday, every place was crowded but we never had an issue. We stopped at a restaurant he recommended and had plenty of time to eat, even dessert. On the road again and totally enjoyed absorbing all his information. We ended at out hotel at the airport for departure tomorrow. I highly recommend Barry. I woukd give 10 stars if I could.

Sarah H.
August 2025

We had a great time with Barry on our customized “tour” for our family of 6. He was able to fit all of us and our luggage into his taxi, provided interesting commentary as we drove around London, and catered to our family’s specific and unusual requests (take us to church, find us a good breakfast, and drop us off at the cruise terminal in Southampton). Barry did it all excellently! We loved the breakfast place he chose and everyone from our young kids to Grandpa was comfortable with him. Barry was a safe and smooth driver, and made our travel day easy, fun, and stress-free!

Tracy K.United States
August 2025

Barry was an absolutely fantastic guide! From the start, he was responsive and flexible—I reached out with a list of the places we wanted to see, and he customized a private driving and historical tour just for us. It was exactly what we hoped for and more! He even went above and beyond by picking us up from the airport when we arrived in London, which made our arrival so much smoother. During the tour, Barry was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of London and shared so many interesting stories and facts along the way. He also recommended a local spot for us to try bangers and mash, and it did not disappoint—it was one of our favorite meals of the trip! If you’re looking for a personalized, informative, and friendly tour of London, I highly recommend Barry. He made our visit truly memorable.

Jaicee F.
June 2025

What a great way to experience London! A private tour tailored to the specific sites we wanted to see and experience, all while being driven around in a classic black cab. Our tour guide Barry was the best! The tour was filled with stories, jokes, and lots of insight. Barry made sure we saw everything we wanted to see and experience while also giving us time to peruse and enjoy each location on our own. We could not have asked for a better tour guide. Thank you again! Our family had such a great time.

Your London tour itinerary

The Iconic London Taxi Tour is great in all weather conditions. I will tour you through central London visiting • Buckinham Palace • Ceremonial route of The Mall • St James Royal Park • Westminster Abbey • Big Ben and Houses of Parliament • Cenotaph War Memorial • Downing Street gates • Kings Horseguards Parade • Trafalgar Square • Piccadilly Circus • Westminster Bridge • Waterloo Bridge • Shakespeare Globe • Borough Market • London Bridge • Tower Bridge • Tower of London • St Paul's Cathedral Some we will slowly drive by and others we stop and admire. All my tours can be customised to suit individual tastes.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Limousine

I will drive you in my new Hybrid top of the range air conditioned Iconic Black London Taxi. Seats up to 6 WIFI USB ports

What's included
Other: Water Umbrellas
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Meeting location

London, England, United Kingdom

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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
1265040
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in London is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the city's iconic landmarks with the convenience of a black taxi. It's ideal for those interested in history, architecture, and local legends, as well as travellers who want to connect with a local guide for deeper insights. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids and seniors, and is wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 4 hours
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