Incredible tour – Barry was amazing!!!!! The places we went to, his explanation, restaurant, everything, we had an amazing day with Barry!

Fun and easy – Wonderful and fun and vey knowledgeable

Fabulous Day ! – It was a fabulous day ! Barry pick us up right in front of our hotel . From start to finish he was very accommodating. Very informative about the info… read more on Downton Abby & had photos to refresh our memory about the village locations & St Marys Church . Enjoyed the little stops in the villages & of course Highclere Castle . He took great photos of us at all locations so wewill have those memories. Will not hesitate to use his service again if we come back to the area ! 5 stars all the way , Thank you Barry for adding a great day to our vacation!!

Windsor Castle, LaycockAbby, Bath, Stonehenge – Barry was awesome from start to finish. He really took the time to understand what we were looking to see and do on our day and went above and beyond… read more to keep us on time and help us enjoy the locations we visited. Would recommend him and his tour 100%

Barry Tours – We had a great trip to Highclere Castle. Our guide Barry was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and made our day a true experience. We would highly recommend Barry’s Tour’s.… read more

Drive with Danny – If you only have a few hours in London and want to experience the city’s most iconic sights, I cannot recommend a black taxi tour with Danny highly enough. We… read more wanted an efficient way to see London’s main attractions without feeling rushed, and Danny delivered an experience that exceeded every expectation.
From the moment he picked us up, Danny was professional, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable. His expertise on London’s history, culture, and landmarks made every stop interesting, but what really set the tour apart were the personal stories and anecdotes he shared along the way. It felt like we were exploring the city with a local friend rather than simply listening to a scripted tour. The experience was engaging, informative, and far more memorable than a typical bus tour.
One thing that meant a great deal to our family was how accommodating Danny was to my mom, who is deaf. He was patient, thoughtful, and made sure she could fully enjoy the tour and communicate comfortably throughout the experience. His kindness and attention to her needs did not go unnoticed and made the day even more special.
Some of our favorite highlights included taking the classic photos at Abbey Road, visiting an amazing hat shop that we never would have discovered on our own. Danny also knew all the best places for photos and happily took fantastic pictures of our family throughout the tour. To top it all off, he texted every photo to us that same evening, which was such a thoughtful touch.
If you are looking for a personalized, informative, and enjoyable way to experience London, Danny is the guide you want. His professionalism, local knowledge, and genuine care for his guests made this one of the highlights of our trip.

The Last and Best Excursion of our British Isle Adventure – My wife and I returned from a cruise and had a couple days remaining in London before our trip back home in the States. We looked for one day… read more excursions that would pick us up from our hotel and allow to see a part of England we wouild likely never experience otherwise.
We planned to ride the Tube around London proper on Day One, then see the contryside with the Cotswolds & Blenheim Palace tour. We knew this would be a sprint, so it was important that we got a tourguide who could maximize our exeperience.
Frank arrived on time for our early morning departure in his immaculate black Hackney cab. He confirmed that we were his only clients for the day and that while he would offer us professional experience, travel and guidance, he would accomodate our wishes as was possible to make the day ours.
As we headed out of London to the Cotswolds Frank was not just the driver, but was an interactive tourguide, pointing out the communities we driving through, while offering interesting historical tidbits about them. It was through this repartee that Frank learned my wife is a distance cousin of Winston Churchill. Since Blenheim Palace was the Churchill’s birthplace, this fact heightened Frank’s desire to share his knowledge of the man and his signifance to England.
We arrived at the Cotswolds where we walked though various shops in the picturesque village of Buford. We then walked through the ancient St John the Baptist Church there. We drove to a stop along a stream in Cirecester-Bibury, before heading to Swinbrook for lunch reservations.
After lunch we spent the afternoon on his personal tour of resplendent Blenheim Palace and the grounds. Once again, Frank displayed his intimate knowledge of the Palace and its historical significance.
He expertly drove through traffic, bypassing many snarls via his Hackney cab, to drop us at our hotel for what proved to be the best excursion of our 15 days stay.

The Best First Day in London We Could Have Asked For! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – If you’re visiting London for the first time, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Danny in his iconic black cab. It was hands down one of the… read more absolute highlights of our trip.

Danny is a true Londoner, and it shows. He knows the city inside and out, not just the history, but all of the little hidden gems and local tips that you would never find on your own. We started bright and early, and that alone made the tour worth it. He got us to Abbey Road before the crowds arrived, which meant we actually got the classic Beatles crosswalk photo without dozens of people walking through it. We even had time to sign the famous wall before it became packed.

What I loved most was that we weren’t just driving by landmarks. Danny pulled right up to them whenever possible so we could get out, take photos, explore, and then hop back in without wasting time. We covered an incredible amount in just one tour.

Some of the highlights included:

* Abbey Road (Beatles crosswalk and signing the famous wall)
* Sherlock Holmes locations
* The cleanest red phone booth in London (seriously!) where Danny had us all peeking around the sides for one of our favorite photos of the entire vacation.
*Coffee stop at Café Diana, the charming little café that Princess Diana used to frequent. It was the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee while surrounded by memorabilia celebrating the People’s Princess.
* Drove by Alan Turing’s home
* Notting Hill, including all the famous movie locations
* The last remaining Police Box for all the Doctor Who fans
* Buckingham Palace
* Lock & Co. Hatters from *The Kingsman* movie. Danny even shared a great insider tip: if the hats are out of your budget, buy something small like a box of chocolates and you’ll still receive one of their beautiful canvas tote bags. We did exactly that!
* Horse Guards, where we saw London’s famous mounted guards up close.
* Danny took us to a simple, fast Italian restaurant that locals actually eat at. It was delicious, reasonably priced, and exactly what we needed before continuing our adventure through the city.
* Big Ben
* Parliament
* St. Dunstan in the East, which was one of the biggest surprises of the day. Such a peaceful and beautiful hidden spot.
* Tower of London
* We wrapped up the day the proper British way, with a pint at a local pub. It couldn’t have been a more perfect ending.

Throughout the day Danny shared fascinating stories, fun facts, bits of London history, movie trivia, and local recommendations that made every stop even more interesting. He was funny, personable, and somehow managed to make us feel like we were spending the day with a friend instead of a tour guide.

I’ve been on guided tours all over the world, and this was easily one of the best. If you’re trying to decide whether a private black cab tour is worth it, the answer is 100% yes. We saw more in one day than we ever could have on our own, avoided the crowds, learned so much, and came home with some incredible photos and memories.

Thank you, Danny, for giving us such an unforgettable introduction to London. We couldn’t have asked for a better first day in this amazing city!

London and Downton Abbey – Barry gave us an excellent tour through London and its surrounding communities. He explained the populations, the architecture and brought the areas to life. He then took us to Highclere… read more Castle and the surrounding villages where they filmed Downton Abbey. It was a fantastic experience.