Wheelchair Accessible Tours: Tour Information

Tours are usually a mixture of driving and walking. My taxi is the vehicle we use for driving around, but getting out of the taxi and walking short to medium distances is often integral to the tour content.

There are places in central London where only taxis can park and these spaces are used by us to get as close to the walking area as possible. When touring beyond London there are car parks or places to park near to our tour routes.

Walking and attraction tours all require considerable walking/rolling.

Please read these short notes to see if my tours provide the wheelchair accessible trips you will be happy with:

LONDON TAXI TOURS

London Highlights Tour x 3 hours: This is a three hour tour that focuses on Westminster and royal London. Short walks/rolls are usually part of the tour. However, this tour can also be a driving-only tour, where getting out of the taxi isn’t required. There are always stops on a driving-only tour for photos, commentary etc. Changing of the Guard, if it’s part of the tour, requires the longest walking/rolling time.

Need to know: No hills, dropped kerbs, accessible bathrooms, coffee shops.

London Highlights + More Tour x 5 hours: There will be walking/rolling on this tour. We’ll be driving from location to location in the taxi and then getting out and doing mini-walks. Although walks can be of varying length they can be adapted/shortened if walking for long is not possible. Changing of the Guard, if it’s part of the tour, requires the longest walking/rolling time.

Need to know: No hills, dropped kerbs, accessible bathrooms, coffee shops. 

London Big Day Out x 7 hours: There will be walking/rolling on this tour. We’ll be driving from location to location in the taxi and then getting out and doing mini-walks and perhaps medium walks. Although walks can be of varying length they can be adapted/shortened if walking for long is not possible. Changing of the Guard, if it’s part of the tour, requires the longest walking/rolling time.

Need to know: No hills, dropped kerbs, accessible bathrooms, coffee shops, possible market. 

All three London Highlights tours are excellent ways to see London in a wheelchair.

Beatles + More London Rock’n Roll Tour: Short walks/rolls only at the main sights. Wheelchair users will have good visibility from the taxi if they prefer to stay inside at some locations.

Need to know: No hills, dropped kerbs, accessible bathrooms, coffee shops, Abbey Road Studio’s shop has a gentle slope.

London Horror Tour: Short walks/rolls only at the main sights.

Need to know: No hills, dropped kerbs, accessible bathrooms, coffee shops.

Harry Potter in London (Film Locations) Tour: Short walks/rolls only at the main sights. Wheelchair users will have good visibility from the taxi if they prefer to stay inside at some locations.

Need to know: No hills, dropped kerbs, accessible bathrooms, coffee shops.

Hampton Court Palace + Royal London Tour: There will be walking/rolling on this tour as I guide you around Hampton Court Palace. Short walks/rolls are usually part of the Royal London tour in the afternoon, although staying in the taxi with good visibility is an option at some sights.

Need to know: No hills, dropped kerbs, accessible bathrooms, coffee shops and cafe, lift/elevator at the Palace.

Real English Countryside Tour: There will be walking/rolling on this tour. A lot of time is spent outside. One of the ancient churches we visit is not wheelchair accessible (three steps access) and pub access on this tour can be tricky/narrow. This tour is not very suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.

LONDON WALKING TOURS

Royal Rascals & Scandalous Sovereigns x 4 hours: There will be walking/rolling on this tour.

Need to know: No hills or occasional slight incline, dropped kerbs, accessible bathrooms, coffee shops.

London Art & Culture Day Tour: There will be walking/rolling on this tour.

Need to know: No hills or occasional slight incline, dropped kerbs, accessible bathrooms, coffee shops.

Greenwich Day Trip: Public transport is required for the journey to Greenwich and the return to central London. There is a lot of walking required. Terrain is not easy and the Royal Observatory is at the top of a high hill. This tour is unsuitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.