Mayfair, London

• Travel in the comfort of a private and iconic London Taxi;
• Relive your favourite spy flicks and their lead characters with an accredited London Driver Guide who's a 007 aficionado; 
• Become a special agent of "His Majesty’s Secret Service" and explore the haunts throughout London where Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan and Craig each brought Bond to life;
• Explore the places behind the stories in Ian Fleming’s iconic novels and the subsequent films;
• Learn about the real-life world of the Secret Service as you tour Westminster, Whitehall, Downing St, and the National Gallery.

This private driving tour will take you on a journey to discover The Beatles' history by exploring some of the iconic landmarks where memorable events took place, and though the Beatles were originally from Liverpool, they called London home at several stages in their lives and careers.

On your private tour, you will:

• Travel in the comfort of a private and iconic London Taxi;
• Visit key hangouts and spots across London frequented by Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr;
• See outside several flats and homes where the band members have lived throughout the city;
• Pass by the Old Marylebone Town Hall, home to many celebrity weddings; 
• Explore Marylebone Railway Station and discover where the opening scenes to ‘Hard Day’s Night’ were filmed;
• Drive through the neighbourhoods where the Beatles lived, played and recorded their chart-busters, including the West End, Mayfair, Soho, and Piccadilly;
• Pass by London Palladium, Trident Studios, Saville Theatre, and more! 
• Pop in the London Beatles Store for a memorable photo opportunity;
• Recreate the famous Abbey Road album cover as you stand on the crossing by Abbey Road Studios.

Celebrate one of the world's most successful rock and roll bands – on your private British invasion tour, which brings to you several of the Beatles' most famed places in jolly, old London.

Your driver-guide will pick you up in a yellow submarine - and by that, we mean traditional London London Taxi - at your hotel for a groovy Beatlemania Tour experience.

Join the Lonely Hearts Club Band and see where John, Paul, George, and Ringo stayed and played while in London.

On top of many fans, a wish list is the famous Studios on Abbey Road, and your party can re-create the famous Abbey Road album cover on that pedestrian crossing, where you can 'come together, right now over [this].'

You will wake up the next morning singing that, 'yesterday - all your troubles seemed so far away after enjoying one of the city's most popular tours.

Experience all that London has to offer in a day on this whistle-stop driving and walking tour of the most famous landmarks and sites that London is world-famous for, and see more of London in a day than most visitors will see in a week!

On your private full-day tour, you will:

• Travel in style in a private London Black Cab with a licensed cab driver;
• See London's most famous attractions, including 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 2 Tudor Palaces;
• Discover St.James's Palace, the historic residence of the British monarchy;
• Catch the world-famous ‘Changing the Guard’ ceremony at Buckingham Palace if your tour's pick-up time is at 10 am or earlier (subject to weather conditions and schedule changes);
• Take a stroll down Parliament Square, located in front of the Palace of Westminster and discover its surrounding landmarks;
• See Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), Westminster Abbey and statues of iconic figures such as Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela, and Mahatma Gandhi, among others;
• Pass by 10 Downing Street, home to the British Prime Minister;
• Feel the bustling energy of Piccadilly Circus, an iconic entertainment centre featured in many movies and tv shows; 
• Marble Arch,
• See St Paul’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren;
• Admire Kensington Palace, a historic royal residence located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea with intricate architecture and lush gardens;
• Snap a photo at the London Eye and the Shakespeare's Globe,
• Explore Borough Market, a culinary hub for locals and visitors alike where you can find fresh produce, artisanal foods, and international delicacies;
• Get breathtaking views of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, a defining symbol of the city of London for its distinctive design, its unique location and for being showcased in multiple films building an even larger cultural significance,
• Capture a memorable photo at Abbey Road and more!

Please note:

that the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace happens on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, but can be subject to change and weather conditions. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays you will see the changing of the Horseguards at Horse Guards Parade on Whitehall. You can check the schedule here: https://changing-guard.com/dates-buckingham-palace.html

London is a modern capital with an ancient past as for centuries it has occupied a central place in the rich fabric of British life and history. Your expert driver-guide will introduce you to one of the world's most multi-faceted and fascinating cities, home to the King, and aeons of Royal history, not to mention Shakespeare's Globe and a thrumming West End theatre scene.

On your private, full-day tour in a Classic Black Cab, you'll stop along the way for many photo opportunities and hear the stories of many of the most famous buildings of Britain's Capital city as well as take the opportunity to stroll and explore some of the Victorian alleys and markets such as Covent Garden in the West End and Leadenhall market in the East End (featured in Harry Potter movies).

This comprehensive tour will include stops all over the city, including Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Kensington Palace, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and many more.

At each place, you'll be able to capture your memories and share your amazing day on Instagram, before being dropped off at a location of your choice.


IMPORTANT

: This tour does not enter any attractions and no tickets are included

• Meet your expert driver guide at your hotel in central London or Embankment, and be swept up in a traditional London Taxi to see all the razzle-dazzle of London’s spectacular Christmas light displays; 
• Visit the two most famous shopping areas of London: Regent Street and Oxford Street and be totally dazzled by their historic Christmas light shows that have been going on since 1948 and 1959;
• Drive through marvellous Marylebone, always tastefully decorated, and admire the sumptuous window displays of the designer shops on upmarket Bond Street, festooned with garlands of holly and ivy as well as artistic lights;
• Enjoy a walkabout and photo opportunity at Carnaby Street - always one of the most cheerful, ambitiously creative, and brightly coloured streets of London bordering Soho;
• Wander around the famous Covent Garden - truly the hub of Christmas in London with its vibrant atmosphere, bright lights, comforting winter smells of mulled wine and giant 60-foot Christmas tree;
• Stop at the iconic Trafalgar Square in central London with its majestic views towards Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the imposing Nelson’s Column, the magnificent National Gallery and at Christmas a vast 80-foot Christmas tree, an annual gift from Norway since 1947;
• Enjoy drive-bys along famous streets like the Strand, and hidden gems like Connaught Street and the 7 Dials; 
• Pass by Buckingham Palace - home of the British monarchy and stunningly flood-lit at night; 
• Enjoy views of Westminster Abbey, the bridges over the River Thames, Piccadilly Circus with its flashing billboards, Marble Arch and Mayfair - all beautifully lit with festive cheer; 
• Drive past the British Parliament, always flood-lit at night with added sparkle for Christmas and head to Chelsea, an upmarket borough of London famous for its dazzling Christmas lights around Sloane Square and the King’s Road. 
  
  

• Buckingham Palace, while not a regular setting, references are made throughout the series due to its importance as the residence of the British monarch;
• Lancaster House, a neo-classical mansion used for filming historical dramas due to its opulent interiors;
• Bridgewater House, a privately owned home symbol the exclusivity and wealth of its owner, reflecting the lifestyle of the elite during that era;
• Belgrave Square, an affluent area in London;
• Criterion Restaurant, the historic restaurant in Piccadilly Circus;
• The Ritz London Hotel, built in 1906, 
• Hyde Park and the Albert Memorial, one of London's largest parks served as a backdrop for strolls and social events;
• Astor House, 
• St. Pancras Station, is used in many scenes boarding trains or meeting others in London;
• and these are just for starters. How many could you spot?

• Discover the location of the Beatles' historic rooftop concert, where they played legendary tracks like "Get Back" and "Don't Let Me Down";
• Reenact the iconic album cover of "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" and strike your best David Bowie pose;
• See the Prince of Wales Theatre, and imagine the screams of fans during their Royal Command Performance in 1963;
• Explore Tin Pan Alley, birthplace of legendary bands like The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, and The Who;
• Pass by Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, where music icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Jimi Hendrix left their mark; 
• Immerse yourself in the rock history of The Intrepid Fox pub on Wardour Street, where Mick Jagger convinced Ronnie Wood to join The Rolling Stones;
• See the legendary Trident Studios where timeless tracks like "Hey Jude" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" were recorded;
• Find Sister Ray Record Store and recreate the iconic album cover of "Morning Glory" by Oasis;
• Discover the Royal Academy of Music on Marylebone Road, where Elton John honed his piano skills before becoming a rock superstar;
• See the famous Abbey Road EMI Studios, where the majority of The Beatles' recordings took place, shaping their musical legacy;
• Snap a memorable photo at the most popular and iconic crossing in the world, Abbey Road.