by BlackTaxiTours | Apr 3, 2026 | Black Taxi Tours of London
Parliament Square may look like a calm green island in the middle of Westminster’s traffic, but its history is anything but quiet. Created in the mid‑19th century as part of a grand redesign of London, the square was intended to bring order and elegance to the area...
by BlackTaxiTours | Mar 27, 2026 | Black Taxi Tours of London
If there’s one place in London where tradition and spectacle meet, it’s The Mall. This grand, red‑surfaced avenue stretching from Buckingham Palace to Admiralty Arch has been the backdrop for royal processions and national celebrations for decades. Originally a...
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...
