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Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur

An institution that has held the same exhibition every single year since 1769 does not lend itself to a rushed arrival by rideshare. A Royal Academy of Arts chauffeur is timed to your ticket or private view, with a car waiting on Piccadilly whenever you’re ready to leave.

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Our Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur Fleet

An evening at a Royal Academy of Arts private view calls for a car as considered as the exhibition itself. Our Mercedes S-Class is the most popular choice for individual Royal Academy chauffeur transfers, while the Mercedes V-Class suits larger groups attending an opening together.

Mercedes-Benz EQE

Business Class

One Way from £140
Hourly London Rate £72
Outside London Rate £100

20% VAT INCLUDED

Mercedes V-Class

Business MPV

One Way from £170
Hourly London Rate £90
Outside London Rate £144

20% VAT INCLUDED

Mercedes-Benz EQS

First Class

One Way from £180
Hourly London Rate £108
Outside London Rate £154

20% VAT INCLUDED

Mercedes S-Class

First Class

One Way from £180
Hourly London Rate £108
Outside London Rate £154

20% VAT INCLUDED

Range Rover LWB

Luxury SUV

One Way from £350
Hourly London Rate £140
Outside London Rate £200

20% VAT INCLUDED

Bentley Mulsanne

Super-Luxury

One Way from £850
Hourly London Rate £300
Outside London Rate £450

20% VAT INCLUDED

Rolls Royce Ghost

Super-Luxury

One Way from £850
Hourly London Rate £300
Outside London Rate £450

20% VAT INCLUDED

Rolls Royce Cullinan

Super-Luxury SUV

One Way from £1000
Hourly London Rate £400
Outside London Rate £600

20% VAT INCLUDED

Lamborghini Urus

Super-Luxury SUV

One Way from £1000
Hourly London Rate £400
Outside London Rate £600

20% VAT INCLUDED

A Lease Signed for Nearly a Thousand Years

The Academy’s founding and its final move to Burlington House both came down to a piece of paper George III was willing to sign.

Thirty-Six Signatures and a King's Approval

In 1768, architect William Chambers presented George III with a petition signed by 36 artists and architects seeking royal approval for a new society. The King agreed, and the Royal Academy held its first Summer Exhibition the following year, a tradition that has continued every single year since without exception, the longest continuously staged exhibition of contemporary art anywhere in the world.

A Pound a Year for Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Years

After moving from Pall Mall to Somerset House and then Trafalgar Square, the Academy secured its permanent home at Burlington House in 1868 on a 999-year lease for a nominal rent, reportedly just one pound a year, in exchange for building a third storey at its own expense.

Why Choose A Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur Service

Exhibition openings and private views bring some of the busiest evenings to Piccadilly, with limited parking around Burlington House. Choosing a dedicated Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur service means your arrival and return are built around the exhibition’s own programme, not a fixed taxi booking.

Avoid Piccadilly Traffic and the Congestion Charge Zone

Piccadilly sits inside the Transport for London Congestion Charge zone, and self-driving visitors often face slow traffic and scarce parking near Burlington House, particularly during the Summer Exhibition. Our Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur service handles the charge, the route and the parking, so you arrive relaxed rather than rushed.

Discreet, Punctual Exhibition Arrivals

A quiet, professional Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur suits the tone of a private view far better than a rideshare pickup point outside a crowded courtyard. Your chauffeur arrives with the correct timing for your invitation, and waits without drawing attention.

How Our Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur Works

We have refined our logistics so that an exhibition visit or opening runs on your schedule, not a taxi rank’s.

Punctual Pickup for Exhibition Openings

Your chauffeur collects you from home, office or hotel with enough time to arrive exactly for your invitation or the start of a private view.

Wait-and-Return During Your Visit

Book your chauffeur to wait nearby during a visit, or call for a return pickup once you are ready. Either way, your car is back within minutes.

Secure, Discreet Drop-off

Your Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur delivers you directly to the Burlington House courtyard and drives you home or on to your next appointment without detours.

Book Your Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur

Reserve your Royal Academy chauffeur now to guarantee a punctual arrival for your next exhibition, opening or the Summer Exhibition.

Beyond the Academy: Piccadilly & Nearby Transfers

Our Royal Academy of Arts chauffeur service extends naturally around Piccadilly, and connects easily with the rest of Mayfair and St James’s art world.

Summer Exhibition Transfers

London's longest-running open exhibition draws crowds every year. We coordinate pickup and drop-off directly around your ticketed time.

Burlington Arcade & St James's

The Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur sits directly beside Burlington Arcade, an easy combination with a shopping trip on the same visit.

The Ritz London Transfers

Staying nearby? We provide dedicated chauffeur service for The Ritz London, a short walk along Piccadilly.

Sotheby's & Christie's

Combine a Royal Academy of Arts Chauffeur visit with a stop at Sotheby's or Christie's in the same wait-and-return trip.

Royal Academy of Arts Drop-off & Pickup Points

Access around Burlington House shifts with daily traffic, so our Royal Academy chauffeur service uses the most efficient point for your specific visit.

Piccadilly \u2013 Burlington House Courtyard

The primary drop-off for the Royal Academy sits directly on Piccadilly, at the entrance to the Burlington House courtyard.

Burlington Gardens \u2013 South Entrance

For a quieter approach away from the main Piccadilly frontage, Burlington Gardens offers the Academy’s southern entrance, useful during busy openings.

Sackville Street \u2013 Alternative Pickup

When Piccadilly is congested, Sackville Street provides an efficient alternative pickup point just a short walk from the Academy.

Old Bond Street Pickup

If your visit extends onto Old Bond Street, your chauffeur can collect you there directly instead of returning to Piccadilly first.

When the Academy Gets Busiest

Certain dates in the calendar are worth planning around.

The Summer Exhibition

Running June to August, this is the Academy's busiest period, with Piccadilly especially congested at opening weeks.

Private View Evenings

Invitation-only evenings ahead of major exhibitions, often extending well past the museum's normal closing time.

The Sackler Wing

A separate entrance for the upper galleries, worth confirming if your ticket specifies it.

Combining With a Gallery Visit

For a wider circuit, see our London art gallery chauffeur page.

Planning Your Visit

A few practical points beyond the exhibition itself.

Combine With Nearby Dining

St James’s sits a short walk away; see our fine dining chauffeur page for restaurant transfers either side of your visit.

Airport Arrivals Straight to Piccadilly

We track your flight and can deliver you directly from the airport to the Academy in one journey.

Corporate & Private Events

For groups attending a corporate evening at the Academy, this can be booked through a corporate chauffeur account.

Fixed Prices, No Surprises

Every booking, including flexible waiting time, is quoted at a fixed price in advance.

What Our Clients Say

They are always on time. The cars are very clean and the drivers are very polite. It is the best way to travel in London.

I used them for a big work party. All the cars were beautiful and everything went perfectly. I will surely call them again!

I never have to worry. They watch my flight and wait for me at the airport. It is very easy and very safe.

Great service! If they are late, you don't pay. But they are never late. The cars are quiet and perfect for work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has the Summer Exhibition really run continuously?

Since 1769, the year after the Academy was founded, without a single year missed, making it the longest continuously staged exhibition of contemporary art in the world.

Where exactly does the chauffeur wait on Piccadilly?

At a confirmed holding point agreed in advance, rather than trying to stop directly at the courtyard entrance.

Can my chauffeur wait through a private view?

Yes, a message brings your chauffeur back within minutes, whether your visit runs twenty minutes or the whole evening.

Is traffic worse during the Summer Exhibition?

Yes, particularly around the opening weeks in June, and we plan pickup timing accordingly.

Can you collect me from the airport straight to the Academy?

Yes, we track your flight and can deliver you directly from the airport to Piccadilly in one journey.

Do you cover the Sackler Wing entrance specifically?

Yes, we confirm which entrance applies to your ticket in advance.

Can you combine this with a nearby restaurant booking?

Yes, St James’s sits a short walk away; see our fine dining chauffeur page for restaurant transfers either side of your visit.

Do you offer fixed prices for gallery visits?

Yes, every booking, including flexible waiting time, is quoted at a fixed price in advance.