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St Paul's Cathedral
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Monument to the First Folio
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Kindertansport Memorial
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Leadenhall Market
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Castle Court
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Joined 2022
Ian F.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Ian F.
I am a lawyer, historian and official City of London and Westminster tour guide. Introducing guests to the splendours and secrets of my hometown is my passion. I try to make my tours a mixture of fun and fact (with some of the facts being funny and some of the fun being factual). I would love to arrange a private tour that will make your visit to London truly memorable. All of my income from tour guiding is donated to charity - currently World Jewish Relief's Ukraine Crisis Appeal.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Art, Culture, & Historical
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London
3 hours
London's Jewish History
A journey through the streets and alleys of London to discover the 1000-year history of the Jews in England. From the arrival of a Jewish community from Normandy in 1066/67 to the Kindertransport children of 1938/39, Jews have played important roles in the unfolding drama of British history. We will visit some of the most spectacular sites in the City. We will also reveal the little-known Jewish associations of some of London's most famous landmarks. I donate all my tour proceeds to charity
London's Jewish History
FROM$400/ per group
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London
1 hour
Shakespeare's Virtual London
A Zoom journey to the places where William Shakespeare lived and worked in London. We will view some of the most beautiful sites in London, taking in two of Shakespeare's London homes, Stationers' Hall where the earliest printed copies of Shakespeare's works were registered, the site where kidnapped boys were forced to perform by unscrupulous playhouse managers. We will also view the reconstructed Globe Theatre where Shakespeare performed in 1602. I donate all my tour proceeds to charity.
Shakespeare's Virtual London
FROM$150/ per group
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London
3 hrs 30 mins
The Royal London Tour
Three royal Palaces, Westminster Abbey, a beautiful Royal park and the Houses of Parliament. We will experience the Changing ceremonies of the King’s mounted Life Guard and the Foot Guards with their marching band and hear stories of love, betrayal, scandal and intrigue. All my tour guiding income is donated to charity.
The Royal London Tour
FROM$394/ per group
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London
3 hours
A Walk in Shakespeare's Footsteps
We will visit the places where William Shakespeare lived and worked, taking in some of the most beautiful sites in London, including two of Shakespea homes, Stationers' Hall where the earliest printed copies of Shakespeare's works were registered and the place where kidnapped boys were forced to perform by unscrupulous playhouse managers. We will also visit the reconstructed Globe Theatre or the dining hall where Shakespeare performed in 1602 I donate all my tour proceeds to charity.
A Walk in Shakespeare's Footsteps
FROM$400/ per group
Reviews
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Wally P.
5 / 5
Jun 13, 2025
“Highest recommendation”
Highest recommendation! Ian very kindly arranged for me to join him and a family (for whom he was guiding a full day’s London tour) for lunch at the Middle Temple. He is very charming and knowledgeable.
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Ian F.
Many thanks Wally. I enjoyed our time together and hope to have the opportunity to spend more quality time with you
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Anna K.
5 / 5
Apr 20, 2024
“London Jewish history tour was the best”
It was unforgettable tour. Ian is very knowledgeable, interesting and funny. We enjoyed every minute of this tour
Ian F.
Anna, Thank you so much for your lovely review and your good company. I hope to have the opportunity to tour again with you and your husband. Best wishes, Ian
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