London by day is glorious. London by night is glorious and glittering. Can you afford to miss out on those hypnotic nocturnal views? BCHT’s cabbies proudly partner with London’s massive Illuminated River Project to showcase London all lit-up like a Christmas tree. Even outside of the holiday season. Don’t forget your shades. On both our tour options, you get to see the first 4 bridges that will launch Illuminated River. When the art project is complete, it will light up 15 bridges along 2.3  miles of the river. Thames is the star - so many fantastic views from bridges. Stop at the famous Tower Bridge and London Bridge, apart from three others. Blinkers glued and ears on alert for amusing anecdotes about Illuminated River, tidbits on the architecture of the bridges and social history of the diverse communities living along the banks. Finally chew on this. London’s taxi trade expanded historically alongside the pace of the River Thames crossings? This one’s close to our heart.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Bottled water
✔  Private Driver Guide
✔  Pickup from central london
✔  Live commentary throughout the tour
✖  Gratuities
✖  Pickup outside of Central London
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
London Bridge A bridge on this site since the Roman conquest - London Bridge has a wealth of stories and anecdotes which your private guide will explore with you!

Duration:  15 minutes

2
Tower Bridge London’s most iconic River Thames crossing - a truly majestic sight.
3
Tower of London Famous 11th-Century Castle on the River Thames waterfront - beautifully floodlit at night.

Duration:  10 minutes

4
The View from The Shard Soaring skywards - this is western Europe's tallest building.
5
Southwark Cathedral One of the oldest Gothic buildings in London - there has been a place of worship on this site for 1,000 years.

Duration:  10 minutes

6
Borough Market Vibrant social space - one of the largest and oldest food markets.

Duration:  10 minutes

7
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Faithful reconstruction of the original place of entertainment - which brings the William Shakespeare era back to life.

Duration:  10 minutes

8
Tate Modern Dramatic former power station which houses the very best of international modern art.

Duration:  5 minutes

9
Blackfriars Bridge Superb viewpoint for a great vista of London's Illuminated River installation.

Duration:  10 minutes

10
St. Paul's Cathedral Majestic icon which resulted from the conflagration that was the Great Fire of London and then survived the World War Two Blitz.
11
Bank of England Museum World's most famous financial institution founded in 1694 and one of London's architectural gems.
12
Mansion House of City of London London residence of the Lord Mayor - a stunning example of Neo-classical Palladian architecture.
13
Royal Exchange Building London Originally founded in the 16th-Century this Neo-classical gem is now an impressive shopping mall.
14
The Monument to the Great Fire of London Hear the story of when London was ablaze in 1666 - underneath the world's tallest free-standing stone column.

Duration:  10 minutes

15
Thames River The Illuminated River will be a long term art commission on an unprecedented scale - a scheme to light central London's bridges along the River Thames.

Duration:  30 minutes

16
Bankside One of the oldest settlements in Great Britain dating back over 6,000 years - and historically a notorious place of entertainment.
Additional info
•  Wheelchair accessible
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
•  All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Price:
From $320.45
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
2 hours
Guide in:
English   
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.