Alongside airport transfers, Onward Travel Solutions offers private chauffeur tours from London — sightseeing within the city, and longer day trips to Oxford, Scotland, and Wales. Each tour is arranged as a by-the-hour or fixed day-rate booking with a private vehicle and driver, rather than a shared coach tour on a fixed schedule.
Private London sightseeing tours
A private London sightseeing tour puts the itinerary in your hands rather than following a set coach route with fixed stops. Whether that’s a half-day covering central London’s main landmarks or a full day taking in sights further out, the vehicle and driver are booked for your schedule, with a fixed day-rate quote arranged in advance rather than a per-stop or per-mile charge.
London to Oxford chauffeur tour
Oxford is a common day-trip destination from London, and a private chauffeur tour covers the journey both ways plus time in Oxford itself, without the fixed departure and return times of a coach tour. This suits visitors who want flexibility over how long they spend in the city, or who are combining Oxford with other stops along the way.
Scotland tours from London
For visitors wanting to see more of Scotland than a single city, a private chauffeur tour from London can be arranged over multiple days, with the vehicle and driver available across the trip rather than booked as separate point-to-point journeys. This is arranged as a fixed day-rate quote covering the agreed itinerary.
Wales tours from London
Similarly, a Wales tour from London can be arranged as a private, multi-day chauffeur booking, suited to visitors wanting to see the Welsh countryside or specific towns and landmarks without managing multiple separate transport bookings.
How chauffeur tour bookings work
Because each tour is built around a specific itinerary rather than a fixed route, booking works differently to a standard point-to-point transfer:
- Get in touch with your itinerary — where you want to go, how long for, and how many passengers.
- Receive a fixed day-rate quote — covering the vehicle, driver, and agreed schedule.
- Confirm your booking — with your contact details and any specific requirements for the tour.
- Meet your driver — at your chosen London pickup point at the agreed time.
Vehicle options for chauffeur tours
- Executive — a higher-specification vehicle suited to one to three passengers on a private tour.
- Executive Minivan — the same higher specification for larger groups or families touring together.
- People Carrier — for families or small groups wanting more space across a longer day.
- 8-Seater Minivan, 12 Seater Minibus, and 16 Seater Minibus — for larger tour groups travelling together, such as extended family groups or corporate outings.
Who books a chauffeur tour
- Visitors to the UK wanting to see London and beyond without managing multiple separate transport bookings or coach schedules.
- Business travellers extending a work trip with sightseeing time, wanting a private vehicle rather than a public tour group.
- Families and groups wanting flexibility over pace and stops that a fixed coach itinerary doesn’t allow.
- Special occasions, where a private vehicle and driver suit the day better than self-driving or public transport.
Licensed drivers on every tour
As with every booking on this site, chauffeur tour drivers hold a TfL or council private hire licence, have passed a DBS check, and carry hire-and-reward insurance — the same legal standard applied to a short airport transfer applies to a multi-day tour.
Combining a tour with an airport transfer
Many chauffeur tours begin or end with a Heathrow pickup or drop-off, and this can be arranged as part of the same booking rather than as a separate transfer — useful for visitors landing at Heathrow and heading straight into a London tour, or finishing a multi-day trip with a direct transfer back to the airport. See the Heathrow Chauffeur and Executive Car Service page for more on airport-specific executive travel.
Why a private tour instead of a coach tour
A shared coach tour runs to a fixed schedule and a fixed route, with stop lengths set in advance and little room to linger somewhere that catches your interest or skip something that doesn’t. A private chauffeur tour removes that constraint — the itinerary is agreed with the team ahead of time, but the pace on the day is yours to set, whether that means spending longer at one stop, adding a detour, or finishing earlier than planned. For visitors with limited time in the UK, or families travelling with children who don’t keep to a coach’s schedule well, that flexibility tends to matter more than the cost difference against a shared tour.
Planning a multi-day itinerary
For longer trips — a Scotland or Wales tour spanning several days — the itinerary is agreed in advance as part of the fixed day-rate quote, covering the vehicle and driver across the whole trip rather than booking each day separately. This is worth discussing directly with the team, since a multi-day tour typically involves more planning around accommodation stops and overall pacing than a single-day London or Oxford tour.
Special occasions and corporate outings
Beyond general sightseeing, chauffeur tours suit occasions where a private vehicle adds something a shared tour or public transport doesn’t — a wedding party wanting a scenic day out, a corporate team-building trip, or a special anniversary visit combining London with a day trip further afield. The vehicle range, from an Executive car up to a 16-seater minibus, accommodates both intimate and larger group occasions.
Frequently asked questions
How is a chauffeur tour priced?
As a fixed day-rate quote covering the vehicle, driver, and agreed itinerary, rather than a per-mile or per-stop charge. Get in touch with your planned itinerary for a quote.
Can I customise the itinerary?
Yes, chauffeur tours are built around your own schedule and stops, rather than a fixed coach route.
Do you offer multi-day tours to Scotland or Wales?
Yes, both can be arranged as private, multi-day chauffeur bookings from London.
What vehicle is used for a group tour?
Vehicle options range from an Executive car for a small group up to a 16-seater minibus for larger parties, depending on your group size.
Can a tour start or end at Heathrow?
Yes, tours can be combined with a Heathrow pickup or drop-off as part of the same booking.
Are chauffeur tour drivers licensed the same as airport transfer drivers?
Yes, every driver holds a TfL or council private hire licence, has passed a DBS check, and carries hire-and-reward insurance, regardless of booking type.
How far in advance should I book a tour?
Booking ahead — particularly for multi-day tours to Scotland or Wales — gives more time to plan the itinerary and confirm vehicle requirements before the trip itself.
Can I book a tour for a special occasion?
Yes, chauffeur tours are used for weddings, anniversaries, and corporate outings as well as general sightseeing, with vehicle options suited to both small and larger groups.
Is a chauffeur tour available for business travellers extending a trip?
Yes, a private tour can be added on to a business trip, combined with a Heathrow transfer at either end if needed.
Book your London chauffeur tour
Get in touch with your itinerary — sightseeing in London, or a day trip to Oxford, Scotland, or Wales — for a fixed day-rate quote.