by BlackTaxiTours | Mar 24, 2026 | Black Taxi Tours of London
When Londoners talk about the Thames, they often picture its bridges, its muddy sweep through the city, or its role in centuries of trade. But tucked just east of Greenwich stands one of the capital’s most quietly heroic structures: the Thames Barrier, a modern...
by BlackTaxiTours | Mar 20, 2026 | Black Taxi Tours of London
For visitors in a black cab exploring London, Fortnum & Mason is more than a luxury store, it’s a treasure trove of stories stretching back to 1707. Step inside its Piccadilly flagship and you’re walking into centuries of royal service, quirky traditions, and a...
by BlackTaxiTours | Mar 16, 2026 | Black Taxi Tours of London
If you’re exploring London in a London black cab and want a moment that genuinely stops you in your tracks, The Shard is the place to find it. Rising 310 meters above the city, this glass giant isn’t just a viewpoint, it’s a story woven into the skyline. The Shard’s...
by BlackTaxiTours | Mar 13, 2026 | Black Taxi Tours of London
When most people picture Isaac Newton, they imagine the quiet scholar under an apple tree in rural Lincolnshire. But London, crowded, chaotic, and buzzing with early modern ambition, played a defining role in shaping Newton’s later life and legacy. Newton arrived in...
by BlackTaxiTours | Mar 7, 2026 | Black Taxi Tours of London
The London Palladium has been a destination for many a London black cab over the years as the theatre has been dazzling audiences since 1910. Its history is packed with legendary performers, royal appearances, and even a few dramatic close calls that have become part...
