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Traditional Black Cab Tour of London’s Christmas lights

Private Tour: Traditional Black Cab Tour of London's Christmas Lights
Where? Trafalgar Square When? 15th November 2025 to 3rd January 2026 2 hours 30 min tours start between 4 PM and 7 PM (Mon-Sun) Price? From £399 (for one group of between 1-6 people) Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 87, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern Other nearby stations: Covent Garden, Embankment, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus Train fares

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Enjoy a tour of the Christmas lights from the cushioned seats of a traditional London black cab.

Christmas lights in Regent StreetPhoto: getyourguide.co.uk
Christmas lights in Regent Street

After picking up your family or group of friends (of between 1-6 people) from a central London hotel, the private taxi will be yours for the entire 2 hours 30 minutes.

It will just be you, your buddies, and a chatty London cabbie cruising around the Christmassy city and busy shopping streets, gazing out of the window at the pretty illuminations, twinkling lights and festive decorations.

Christmas tree in Trafalgar SquarePhoto: londondrum.com
Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square

You'll see the famous lights down Oxford Street and Regent Street, take in Bond Street, Carnaby Street and Seven Dials, then pass the big tree in Trafalgar Square and festive shopfront at Fortnum & Mason's, before heading for the decorated boutiques around Mayfair, Kensington and Chelsea.

Christmas tree in Waterloo PlacePhoto: londondrum.com
Christmas tree in Waterloo Place

You'll also see lots of famous London landmarks illuminated in the night sky like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral.

The Christmas tree outside the Royal ExchangePhoto: londondrum.com
The Christmas tree outside the Royal Exchange

Along the way your driver will keep you all entertained with some seasonal stories and city history, and he'll be happy to stop on request so you can jump out and take some souvenir photos. (It's a good idea to walk to a few pedestrian places like Covent Garden piazza and the tree inside Leadenhall Market.)

Hyde Park Winter WonderlandPhoto: hydeparkwinterwonderland.com
Christmas funfair at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

You might like to ask the driver to end your tour at Marble Arch so you can spend the rest of your evening at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.

How to get to Trafalgar Square

Bus and train fares to Trafalgar Square
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless Travelcard
Single fare Single fare Daily cap One day
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak Any­time Off-peak
Bus (all zones) n/a £1.75 £5.25 £6
Train (zone 1) £7 £2.90 £2.80 £8.90 £8.90 £16.60(zone 1-4) £16.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-2) £7 £3.50 £2.90 £8.90 £8.90
Train (zone 1-3) £7 £3.80 £3.10 £10.50 £10.50
Train (zone 1-4) £7 £4.60 £3.40 £12.80 £12.80
Train (zone 1-5) £7 £5.20 £3.60 £15.30 £15.30 £23.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-6) £7 £5.80* £3.80* £16.30 £16.30
* Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of
Bus No.3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 87, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176 and 453 all stop near Trafalgar Square. The closest train station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern. Plan your journey from Bank, Earl’s Court, Euston, King’s Cross St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo or another station:

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