"The Darkest Hour": Private Half-Day Black Cab Tour in London
Overview
""Darkest Hour" is a 2017 British war drama film which received 6 nominations for Academy Awards and an Oscar for Best Leading Actor, and on this tour, your driver-guide will take you to movie spots that will repeat the experience offscreen.
Step into an iconic London black cab and immerse yourself in the history of the capital with a half-day tour of "Darkest Hour" filming locations. With an expert driver-guide at the wheel, you will visit some of the most iconic sites of the movie, from the Houses of Parliament to the Cabinet War Rooms.
Pass by the places where Churchill stood and spoke to the people of Britain during the country's darkest hour and get a feel for the resilience and determination that helped shape the course of history.
This tour is a must-do for history buffs and movie lovers alike. It features a knowledgeable guide who provides historical context and entertaining anecdotes.
What's Included
- Live commentary throughout the tour.
- Private Driver Guide
- Admission tickets
Meeting and Pickup
We offer hotel pick-up from any Central London location within a 5 km radius.If your hotel is outside this area, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station. Please contact us for alternatives.
London WC2N 6NS
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Buckingham Palace
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westminster Abbey
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Westminster
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Clarence House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. James's
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Admiralty Arch (pass by)
Hyde Park (pass by)
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain (pass by)
Royal Albert Hall (pass by)
Thames River (pass by)
Lambeth Palace (pass by)
Kensington Palace
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Spencer House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Houses of Parliament
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Big Ben (pass by)
10 Downing Street (pass by)
Parliament Square (pass by)
Winston Churchill Statue (pass by)
London Eye (pass by)
Central Hall Westminster (pass by)
Westminster Cathedral (pass by)
Whitehall Palace (pass by)
Trafalgar Square (pass by)
Piccadilly Circus (pass by)
Queen Victoria Memorial (pass by)
Nelson's Column (pass by)
National Gallery (pass by)
Kensington Gardens (pass by)
Albert Memorial (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Live commentary throughout the tour.
- Private Driver Guide.
- Admission tickets.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the "The Darkest Hour": Private Half-Day Black Cab Tour in London is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for “The Darkest Hour”: Private Half-Day Black Cab Tour in London will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live commentary throughout the tour.
- Private Driver Guide
- Admission tickets
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
