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Can I book a chauffeur to take us sightseeing?
Can I book a chauffeur to take us sightseeing?
Updated over a week ago

We now offer four-hour-long sightseeing tours in Paris and London. A professional, locally-knowledgeable chauffeur will take you on a private tour of the city by car to discover some of the it's most famous landmarks. These tours are one of the best ways to get around the city and see as many sights in half a day as possible.

  • Enjoy the convenience of our premium tours with pickups and dropoffs at hotels, restaurants, or anywhere in city. Tailor the sightseeing experience to your needs by choosing the time of day that suits your schedule.

  • Our private tours are perfect for families since they provide a safe and accessible touring option for the young and old alike. Make special memories and enjoy quality time with your loved ones while you explore the city together.

  • During the tour, you’ll stop and take photos at three major landmarks. While you’re out and about, safely store your belongings in the vehicle with your trusty chauffeur.

  • Want to stop for a coffee break, shopping, or a bite to eat? No problem! At any point of the ride, simply request an additional stop that you’d like to make with your chauffeur to extend your sightseeing journey.

  • Your chauffeur is ready to go whenever you are and will avoid tourist traps, so you can make the most of your sightseeing time. They’ll ensure a smooth, seamless journey while you catch the most important sights in the city.


Paris

With our Paris sightseeing tours, avoid getting lost in the city or stuck in tourist hotspots and instead enjoy a peaceful sightseeing journey from the comfort of our backseat. During your luxury tour around Paris. You’ll also get the chance to hop out and take photos at three major landmarks:

No matter what time of the year you visit, you’ll be sure to snap a great photo, but spring and fall are the seasons where the city really shines.


London

With our private chauffeur tours in London, avoid getting lost in the city or stuck in tourist hotspots and instead enjoy a peaceful sightseeing journey from the comfort of our backseat. During your luxury tour around London. You’ll also get the chance to hop out and take photos at three major landmarks:

No matter what time of the year you visit, you’ll be sure to snap a great photo, but late spring to early summer is when the city really shines.


How to book

Our new offering is only available to book through our concierge service by:

  • calling +44 20 3318 9761 (London local)

  • calling +33 1 84 88 93 54 (Paris local)

  • or messaging our live chat.

Our concierges are available 24/7 to schedule your booking and answer any questions you may have about this new service.

Important note: before booking our private tours by phone, you are required to have a Blacklane account with a valid payment method.

  • Don’t have an account yet? Learn how to create one here.

  • Need to add a payment method? Learn how to do that here.


Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact my chauffeur?

If you are unable to find your chauffeur for any reason, you can easily get in touch with them through the phone number sent to you in your ride reminder email an hour before the pickup time. Also, please remember to download the Blacklane app before your sightseeing ride to enable real-time ride tracking of your chauffeur.

Can I make additional stops or changes to my tour?

Yes. If you would like to extend your ride to have time to grab lunch, get a coffee, or to see a landmark not on the original sightseeing tour route, then you can request this from the chauffeur during the ride. Please let the chauffeur know how many hours you want to extend, so they can check with Blacklane. The chauffeur will then confirm their availability.

If you would simply like to make changes to your booking such as the pickup time or location, you can make edits to your booking up until 1 hour before the pickup time via the app, web, or by calling our concierge service at +44 20 3318 9761 (London) or +33 1 84 88 93 54 (Paris).

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel your ride free of charge up until 1 hour before the scheduled pickup time via the app, website, or by calling our concierge service at +44 20 3318 9761 (London) or +33 1 84 88 93 54 (Paris).

Where can I leave feedback?

If you would like to share feedback with us about your sightseeing tour, then please send it to sightseeing@blacklane.com. We are keen to get feedback about your experience as it will help us to learn and improve our London private tours. Thank you!

Where is the pickup and dropoff point for London tours?

You are free to choose where you would like the tour to start and end in the city. This could be your hotel, a restaurant, or anywhere in central London and at any time of the day that best suits your holiday schedule.

The only requirement, is that it must be in one of the following post codes:

  • EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4

  • E1, E2, E3 ,E8, E9, E14

  • E1W

  • N1, N5, N7, N16

  • NW1, NW3, NW5, NW6, NW8

  • W1, W2, W6, W8, W9, W10, W11, W12, W14

  • SW1, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9, SW10, SW11, SW12, SW18, SW17

  • SE1, SE5, SE10, SE11, SE15, SE17

What landmarks are included in the London tour?

As your chauffeur drives you around London, you will get the chance to see and take photos at the following landmarks:

  • Westminster Abbey – Historic coronation church and royal burial site.

STOP: 15 minute picture opportunity at Buckingham Palace - the King’s official residence, known for the Changing of the Guard.

  • Royal Albert Hall – Grand concert hall hosting world-class performances.

  • Hyde Park – London’s largest royal park.

  • Marble Arch – Historic gateway near Oxford Street.

  • Trafalgar Square – Landmark plaza with Nelson’s Column and fountains.

  • St Paul’s Cathedral – Majestic dome church with stunning city views.

  • Tower of London – Medieval fortress, home to the Crown Jewels.

  • Tower Bridge – Iconic Victorian bascule bridge over the Thames.

STOP: 15 minute picture opportunity of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

  • Borough Market – Bustling food market.

STOP: 15 minute picture opportunity at the London Eye (giant Ferris wheel with panoramic city views) and Jubilee Gardens (scenic riverside park).

  • Westminster Bridge - Historic bridge linking Big Ben to the South Bank.

  • Houses of Parliament – Iconic seat of the UK government along the Thames.

  • Big Ben – Famous clock tower symbolizing London.


How much does the private tour of London cost and what's included?

Our four hour sightseeing tour prices start at:

Business Class: £300 for up to 3 guests

Electric Class: £300 for up to 3 guests

Business Van: £360 for up to 5 guests

First Class: £400 with space for up to 3 guests

If you wish to extend your sightseeing ride beyond the four hour duration, the following prices apply:

Business Class: £75 per extra hour

Electric Class: £75 per extra hour

Business Van: £90 per extra hour

First Class: £100 per extra hour

Our four hour sightseeing ride includes:

  • Pickup and dropoff within the post codes of central London listed in the question “Where is the pick-up and dropoff point?”

  • A private, four hour tour through the city to see over ten famous landmarks

  • Three picture stops: Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye

Please note, our four hour sightseeing ride includes an 80km distance allowance and must finish in the same city where it started. If you exceed the complimentary distance, there will be an additional charge per extra kilometer.

Where is the pickup and dropoff point for Paris tours?

You are free to choose where you would like the tour to start and end in the city. This could be your hotel, a restaurant, or anywhere in central Paris and at any time of the day that best suits your holiday schedule.

The only requirement, is that it must be in one of the following post codes:

  • 75001, 75002, 75003, 75004, 75005, 75006, 75007, 75008, 75009, 75010, 75011, 75012, 75013, 75014, 75015, 75016, 75017, 75018, 75019, 75020

Where landmarks are included in the Paris tour?

As your chauffeur drives you around Paris, you will get the chance to see and take photos at the following landmarks:

  • Place de la Concorde – Paris’s largest square and home to the Luxor Obelisk, a 3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian monument gifted to France in the 1830s.

  • Champs Elysées – Iconic avenue with luxury shops and cafés, leading to the Arc de Triomphe.

  • Arc de Triomphe – Monument honoring French soldiers, offering panoramic views.

  • Trocadéro – Hilltop gardens with the best Eiffel Tower views.

STOP: 15 minute picture opportunity of the Eiffel TowerParis’ iconic iron landmark, soaring 330 meters high.

  • Pont Bir-Hakeim – Elegant bridge with scenic Eiffel Tower views.

  • Champ de Mars - formerly used as training grounds by the French military

  • Invalides – Home to Napoleon’s tomb and the Army Museum.

  • Bd Saint Germain – Vibrant boulevard with literary cafés and charm.

  • Sorbonne – Prestigious university in the Latin Quarter.

  • Panthéon – Mausoleum for France’s great figures such as Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, Simone Veil, and Emile Zola.

STOP: 15 minute picture opportunity at Notre Dame – A gothic masterpiece of a cathedral.

  • Châtelet – Bustling hub with theaters and shopping.

  • Place des Victoires – Elegant plaza with a Louis XIV statue.

  • Bd Haussmann – Grand boulevard with iconic department stores.

  • Galeries Lafayette – Luxury shopping centre under a glass dome.

  • Opéra – The ornate Palais Garnier opera house.

  • Place Vendôme – Prestigious square with luxury jewelers.

  • Rue St Honoré / Place du Palais Royal – Chic shopping near the Palais Royal.

STOP: 15 minute picture opportunity at the Louvre and Pyramide – The world’s largest museum, with a glass pyramid.

  • Pont Neuf – Paris’s oldest bridge with views of the Seine.

  • Musée d’Orsay – Former train station showcasing Impressionist art.

How much does the private tour of Paris cost and what's included?

Our four hour sightseeing tour prices start at:

Business Class: €300 for up to 3 guests

Electric Class: €300 for up to 3 guests

Business Van: €360 for up to 5 guests

First Class: €460 for up to 3 guests

If you wish to extend your sightseeing ride beyond the four hour duration, the following prices apply:

Business Class: €75 per extra hour

Electric Class: €75 per extra hour

Business Van: €90 per extra hour

First Class: €115 per extra hour

Our four hour sightseeing ride includes:

  • Pickup and dropoff within any Paris post code starting with “75”

  • A private, four hour tour through the city to see over ten famous landmarks

  • Three picture stops: Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre

Please note, our four hour sightseeing ride includes an 80km distance allowance and must finish in the same city where it started. If you exceed the complimentary distance, there will be an additional charge per extra kilometer.

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