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The 15 Best Black Cab & Black Taxi Tours

63 tours  ·  from $49

In Belfast the taxi is the tour; in London it is a private car with a very good driver. The 15 below split the two, with per-person and per-group prices called out so the comparison stays honest.

Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours - West Belfast murals, peace walls, and memorial gardens
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Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours

1.Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,633 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Our pick

This private Belfast taxi tour takes you through West Belfast’s murals, peace wall, and memorial gardens while local guides such as Kieran, Martin, Bran, Danny, and Gary explain The Troubles. Expect a one to one-and-a-half-hour drive, several photo stops, and a personal account of Belfast’s divided past.

“Fantastic! Super informative, funny and engaging. Highly recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your visit to Belfast.”

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The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab - Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben
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The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

2.The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,737 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

See London’s major sights from a private black cab with an accredited driver-guide such as Jim, Steve, Jon, or Dean. Expect central hotel pickup, short walks, photo stops, and lively commentary at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, St Paul’s, the Tower, Borough Market, and more. Attraction entry is not included.

“Maria was friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great time! Perfect activity for a cold weather day”

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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour - Shankill and Falls Road: two communities, two stories
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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

3.Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,188 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Ride through Belfast with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at Shankill, Falls Road, the Peace Wall, and the Bobby Sands Mural. Guides such as Paul, Henry, Joseph, and Pat draw on personal experience of The Troubles while explaining both Protestant and Republican viewpoints. Hotel pickup in central Belfast is included.

“This was an eye opening experience. So glad I scheduled it for our first day in Belfast. Our guide, James, was full of insights and added to the experience. Highly recommended to all visiting Belfast.”

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Belfast's Political Mural Taxi Tour - The International Mural Wall on Divis Street
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Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

4.Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,180 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48Best value

Spend about an hour in a private taxi with a certified Belfast guide such as Jackie, Jimmy, Tony, or Michael. Visit the Bobby Sands mural, International Mural Wall, Peace Wall, and Shankill Road while hearing personal and historical accounts of the Troubles. Pickup is at the Leonardo Hotel, with extra charges for airport or cruise-port transfers.

“Our tour driver Jackie was friendly and knowledgeable about “The Troubles”. He provided us with history and context to better understand. Jackie was an excellent tour guide and he offered us some great recommendations for places to visit afterwards. Highly recommend”

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Belfast black taxi tours - Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden
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5.Belfast black taxi tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,166 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Ride through Belfast with a private local guide such as Mark, Robert, Cecil, or Jimbo. In about 90 minutes, you visit murals on Divis Street and Shankill Road, Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden, and the Peace Wall. Expect direct commentary on The Troubles, time for questions, and hotel pickup and drop-off arrangements, with the Leonardo Hotel listed as the meeting point.

“Mark our Tour Guide was excellent his knowledge and information was 5 ⭐️. Would highly recommend Mark to guide you through Belfast history.”

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Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London - Horse Guards Parade and Westminster
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Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London

6.Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride through London in a private black taxi for two hours, with pickup and drop-off at selected central hotels. Your guide can follow a custom route or cover major sights such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London. Guides including Gary, Paul, Stuart, Matthew, and Walter are praised for sharp local stories and humor.

“I highly recommend this tour! Gary, our driver, told us right off the bat that every street in London is named for a reason. And he was not kidding. He took us through a time machine as he shared countless stories about the meaning behind street names, old landmarks, and hidden corners you’d never notice otherwise. His knowledge was incredible, and he layered history with humor, quips, and details only a true London cabbie would know. If you want a tour that makes the city come alive and leaves you seeing London differently, book this. Gary was simply the best!”

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Mad Day Out Beatles Taxi Tours in Liverpool, England - Penny Lane, from the shelter to the barbershop
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Mad Day Out Beatles Taxi Tours in Liverpool, England

7.Mad Day Out Beatles Taxi Tours in Liverpool, England

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,013 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours with a Beatles-focused driver-guide such as Ian, Gareth, Clare, or David. Your private group of up to six travels by electric taxi from central Liverpool to Strawberry Field, Penny Lane, St Peter’s Church, the band members’ childhood homes, and other key sites. Pickup is available, and the tour returns to the city centre.

“Amazing tour all around. Great pace, super knowledgeable and passionate about telling us all the most interesting details. Highly recommend to any real Beatles fan!”

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London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up - Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s begin the tour
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London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up

8.London Sightseeing Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Ride through London in a private black cab with your own guide and driver. You’ll stop for photos at Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and more. Guides such as Greg, Paul, David, Lee, and Simon are praised for personalizing the route, handling traffic, and adding lesser-known stories.

“Lee was our driver , he was very knowledgeable, eloquent and fun to be with while being extremely comfortable in the taxi, it was a rainy day in London and would have been a waste if it wasn’t for Lee showing us all the important sights , land marks and history in the most fun way.❤️”

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Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London - Chelsea and the Stones before fame
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Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London

9.Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 637 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $276

Spend 3 to 4 hours with Steve of Rock Cab Tours, a music industry veteran who drives you between London's essential rock landmarks. Cross Abbey Road, see former homes and recording studios, and tailor the route to your favorite artists. Central hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Steve went above and beyond to make our experience so amazing in every way. He is truly passionate and so informative on every level I highly recommend this tour for every rock and roll enthusiast!”

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Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ - Writing your name on the Peace Wall
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Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™

10.Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

This private Belfast taxi tour takes you through Falls Road, Shankill Road, Clonard, Divis Street, and the Peace Walls. Local guides such as Paula, Barry, Billy, Neil, and Joe explain the Troubles, point out murals and memorials, and let you step out for photos. Hotel pickup is available in central Belfast, with extra fees for some locations.

“Excellent tour. If you are going to Belfast, this is a must tour to learn about the "The Troubles" and have an understanding of the history and how it still affects the people today. Our family learned so much on this tour that will carry with us in understanding the world around us.”

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Iconic Belfast Black Cab Tour - Divis Street and the tower
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Iconic Belfast Black Cab Tour

11.Iconic Belfast Black Cab Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride through west Belfast with guide Hugh Jordan in a private black cab. Visit Divis Street, the International Mural Wall, Peace Wall, Bobby Sands Mural, and Shankill Road while hearing a balanced account of The Troubles. The 90-minute tour includes inner-city pickup and time to sign the Peace Wall.

“Very interesting and informative tour with a knowledgeable native Belfast driver who had a good relatively nonpartisan approach to teaching us about The Troubles”

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Black Taxi Tour of London: Classic Sightseeing Bespoke & Fun - Buckingham Palace starts the royal story
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Black Taxi Tour of London: Classic Sightseeing Bespoke & Fun

12.Black Taxi Tour of London: Classic Sightseeing Bespoke & Fun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Explore London in a private black cab for four to eight hours, with pickup from central London. Your guide can cover Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, St. Paul’s, the Tower, Westminster Abbey, and Trafalgar Square, while adding personal requests such as Abbey Road or Kensington Palace.

“Tony was the best tour guide ever! He took us all around London for the entire day. He hit the highlights and took us to some places that we would’ve never known about. He knew so much history about London and did such an exceptional job. I highly recommend this!!!”

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Belfast Murals Taxi Tour - The Peace Wall and the physical shape of division
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Belfast Murals Taxi Tour

13.Belfast Murals Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Take a 90-minute private taxi tour through Belfast’s Falls and Shankill neighborhoods with local guides such as Jim, Sean, or Paddy. You’ll see Divis Tower, the Peace Wall, and major political murals while hearing personal stories about The Troubles and Belfast’s path since the Good Friday Agreement.

“Jim was an excellent guide who told the story of the Troubles with passion and great understanding. We really enjoyed every minute and have great compassion for Belfast and Ireland.”

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Political Taxi Tour Belfast (1-7 People) - The Bobby Sands mural and the international wall
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Political Taxi Tour Belfast (1-7 People)

14.Political Taxi Tour Belfast (1-7 People)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $51

Spend about an hour with a local Belfast guide such as Colin, Hugh, Tony, or Gerard, visiting the Bobby Sands mural, Falls Road, Clonard Monastery, Shankill Road, and the Peace Wall. This private tour for up to seven people offers lived context, time for questions, and a direct look at Northern Ireland’s divided past.

“Absolutely brilliant Our driver Colin was brilliant Colin was extremely knowledgeable snd totally unbias The trip was a real eye opener A must to any visit to Belfast”

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Harry Potter Black Taxi Private Tour of London with Hotel Pickup - Westminster and the Ministry of Magic telephone box
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Harry Potter Black Taxi Private Tour of London with Hotel Pickup

15.Harry Potter Black Taxi Private Tour of London with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 287 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride through London in a private black taxi with guides such as Michael or Mark, stopping at Harry Potter filming locations including King’s Cross, Borough Market, Leadenhall Market, Millennium Bridge, and 12 Grimmauld Place. Expect film clips, London history, flexible conversation, and hotel pickup from most central locations.

“Michael was a great tour guide. We had the best time. It was great to see the sites where they filmed the movies and he incorporated the scenes so we could visualize everything. He not only showed us the Harry Potter sites but also gave us a great tour of the city and a lot of the history as well. We couldn’t have asked for a better time.”

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