Private tour in London Lee C

Private Highlights Tour of London's major attractions

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Lee C.

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Hi, my name is Lee I am a born and bred Londoner, from East London. I have been a London Taxi Driver for 30 years so you could say I know London pretty well by now !! I am a member of the WCHCD Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers, which makes me a Liveryman of the Company, also have the Freedom of the City of London which in theory entitles me to drive my Sheep over London Bridge free of charge or if I am naughty I can be hung with a Silk Rope no less !! Such quaint traditions we have. I can show and tell you about our 2, 000 years of history, from the arrival of the Romans in 43AD there are still some remains to be seen up close, up to present day London with our diverse history, architecture, art galleries and museums. There is a lot to be seen and photographed. We can see a locals view of London from the comfort of my purpose built London Taxi (fully wheelchair compliant with AC) or we can venture on foot at some sights if you prefer. All of my tours are very personal and bespoke to you; we can visit all of the main attractions and places of interest in or out of town but primarily it's your tour so you decide what you would like to see and do it can be driving around with my designated driver so I can concentrate on showing and telling my guests all about the sites or if you prefer we can walk and get up close and personal to the places we visit or a combination of both it is really up to you just ask. Sights, shopping, restaurants or a bit of everything rolled into one tour or if you have a special interest in anything I'll arrange a tour around that for you. I have been doing cab tours for over eight years and love meeting and telling people about MY London. I can be booked for a few hours or a full day in or out of London if you prefer an unhurried leisurely tour stopping and taking plenty of photographs. Lunch /afternoon tea can be arranged or a visit at an old London pub to soak up the ambiance of our great city. I am a reliable easy going London Cabby who will make your tour truly memorable, some of my personal interests are cooking making and designing jewellery at my workshop and walking my two French Bulldogs Albert and Ralph in Epping Forest where I live. I love showing people around our city and showing them all the things I've discovered over the decades and having some fun while seeing all that London has to offer creating new experiences and memories from your trip to England I've made lots of friends over the years and hopefully more to come. I will be happy to answer any questions or give advice on anything you would like to know about booking a tour while you are with us holidaying in London. 30 years a London Taxi driver and a decade as a cab-guide trained by the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers 104th livery company in the City of London. I have been giving tours since 2012 and enjoyed every minute.

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Overview of your London tour

This is the essential half day tour of London's great monuments and buildings. We will see Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Pauls, and The Tower of London with information and stories about all of them. As a London cabby with 30 years experience driving around this amazing city I have plenty of stories and Information for you about everything. Having this personal tour gives you an overview of all the best bits of our wonderful city given by a local Londoner.

Recent Reviews

Michael M.United States
April 2026

Lee C’s private tour of London’s highlights was exactly what the doctor ordered. We were on London on tour with Viking and broke away for an afternoon to see the highlights and were not disappointed! Lee was very well organized and highly knowledgeable about out all the history and facts about London. He knew exactly where to take us and tailored our trip to our satisfaction. Very pleasant and relaxed company, like one of our own family. This was truly the highlight of our trip to London. My wife, sister and I recommend him without reservations .

Easy E.United States
March 2026

Our oldest son and his family visited London within the past couple of years and had a personal tour with Lee Cooper. They subsequently highly recommended him to us for our trip with our 18 year old granddaughter this week. Lee was fabulous in his knowledge of London history and engaged us all (especially engaging our granddaughter the entire time). I highly recommend booking him through Tours By Locals for your next trip to London.

Heather C.United States
January 2026

Lee gave us a great overview of the City of London and we rode in style in a classic London cab. Very knowledgeable and informative. Would highly recommend the tour and the experience of riding in a London cab.

Teresa H.United States
October 2025

Lee is the perfect tour guide for us. Great knowledge of the city, tailored it to what we wanted to see. Was witty and loves the city. We had a few different tour guides while in London and our group agreed that lee was the best! I honestly booked him based upon his reviews and his charming photo and it was a good decision. HIGHLY recommend!

Elizabeth V.United States
August 2025

Lee (guide) Shane (driver) was just fantastic. We had a 10hour layover and didn’t want to sit at the airport Lee made this so special. He accommodated us in every way from picking us up at airport to all the sights, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace + and even stopping for some fish and chips. Then dropped us back at terminal. I would recommend them to anyone, even to have a beer. Good people. We will definitely be seeing them again. Thank you

Gregory B.United States
August 2025

Lee was great, professional and took us to places we have never been in london. I would highly recommend him and Sean for another tour.

Your London tour itinerary

• Pick up from Central London hotel/apartment. Meet at Airport if requested a supplement will be added to the tour price for this service. • Visit, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Pauls Cathedral, Tower of London and lots more. Photo opportunities at the various sights as we'll discuss any relevant and interesting facts about the location, I will try to incorporate any special interests or sights you may wish to visit. When possible we will be able to stop throughout the tour for photos or information just ask and I'll pull over safely. • Return to hotel or agreed destination. We are dependent on traffic and weather conditions to get to as many attractions as possible but I will try and visit all attractions. If you like to get around on foot on parts of the tour that's fine we can have a close up look at everything, even a bit of retail therapy if needed. This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

Customers will personally be driven by a designated driver and guided around the attractions by myself in your very own Electric Taxi fully licensed and insured for your comfort my vehicle is air-conditioned six seater purpose built taxi.

What's included
Other: All of the main London attractions you wish to see you will be driven by a designated driver and guided by myself in a Mercedes Benz Vito Taxi a purpose built 6 seater vehicle. There will be bottles of mineral water available free of charge Wifi is also available free of charge.
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What's not included
Other: Entry into any paying attractions are not included in the tour price and will have to be purchased by yourself.
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Private Transportation With Driver
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Meeting location

London, England, United Kingdom

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Tour categories
Layover
City Highlights
Tour reference number
227759
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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Traveller reviews for this private tour in London

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This private tour in London is perfect for travellers who want a personalized experience of the city's major attractions. It's ideal for those who prefer to be guided by a local expert, Lee C., who has 30 years of experience as a London cabby. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for seniors or travellers with mobility concerns.

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