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Ginette A.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
United Kingdom (UK)
Hello, fancy a day out from busy Central London and enjoy cycling? Why not join me and see real parts of outer London on our bikes. I was lucky enough to grow up in a glorious area of South West London and apart from travelling to see the world I've always returned. I love meeting new people and showing them my favourite local places by what I feel is the best mode of travel. . . a bike. This historic area is set on a beautiful part of the River Thames, it has old Royal hunting grounds containing deer, world famous places like the 16th Century home of royalty Hampton Court Palace + UNESCO Kew Botanic Gardens. It is only 30-45 minutes from Central London by train or tube and a peaceful place to visit or base yourself whilst visiting London. I hope to see you in my area of London for a bike trip soon Ginette
Elizabeth C.
United Kingdom (UK)
Hello! I would like to welcome you to London, my home and the city I love. As well as being an experienced Blue Badge Tour Guide (the ultimate qualification in guiding) I am also a City of London Guide, City of Westminster Guide, Windsor and Eton Guide and Tate Gallery Guide, so wherever we go you'll be in good hands. Only Blue Badge tour guides are permitted to guide inside certain locations, such as Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. My aim is to provide you with enthusiastic, informative and fun private tours which ensure that your London experience will be the best. I was born in the North of England but spent much of my childhood living in India and the Middle East. I moved to London for a year to study on a postgraduate course and never left - working, bringing up my children and developing my career in guiding here. Apart from a few years living in Japan and Singapore, London has been my home for 30 years. I believe there is something for everyone here in London, 2000 years of history rubbing shoulders in a contemporary city with modern architecture, fashion and art. Whatever you are interested in, whether it is royalty, castles, palaces, traditions, galleries, museums or modern culture I can tailor a tour for you. My bespoke tours include walking tours, tours by public transport ( bus, tube, boat or train), or I can organize a car with a driver or a minibus. Within London we can cover the major sites--Westminster Abbey, Royal London, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Churchill War Rooms, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London or explore less well-known districts like Bermondsey, Shoreditch or Spitalfields. Out of London Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Bath, Dover, Leeds Castle, Hever Castle are a few of the many wonderful places that can be easily reached in a day trip. It would be my great pleasure to welcome you to my city and I hope to see you soon. . . . Liz Covid 19 notice - I have been certified "Good to Go" by Visit England. This means that I am fully compliant with best practice to look after my guests on our tours
Ian F.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
United Kingdom (UK)
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.
Vivien S.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
United Kingdom (UK)
I LOVE London! But I really KNOW London too... I'm proud to be a Blue Badge Tourist Guide, one of a select few who have passed the highest criteria to become a fully qualified London guide. I hold other London guiding qualifications - I am a City of London Guide and Lecturer, A Westminster Guide and a St Paul's Cathedral Guide. I specialise in private, customised (to YOUR requirements) London tours, giving in-depth insight into the best locations such as Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, St Paul's Cathedral, the Churchill War Rooms, Kew Gardens, Buckingham Palace (summer opening), the British Museum, National Gallery and many more. .... and we can discover hidden alleyways, explore ancient churches, stand where Dickens or Shakespeare or the Romans would have stood...London's many secrets from so many centuries. Guiding is my passion, but I am also a dog-loving, countryside-walking, museum junkie, knit-aholic, who loves to curl up with a good book (I collect old London books) with a lovely cup of tea and a slice of something nice on the side. Come with me to discover London. Whether this is your first visit or you've been here before, I will make sure that you have a wonderful time and take home memories to cherish - and lots of fabulous photos!
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Sam J.
United Kingdom (UK)
Greetings I'm a third generation Londoner and have been born and bred in the City. I have been leading many groups through the city. I love exploring together and each tour is different and everybody brings something new to the day. I've appeared on the US TV network NBC "Today" programme and spoken about what's available for visitors in London. I love to walk round the sights of the city from the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Place, St Pauls, Bank of England and from Westminster to Whitechapel. We can run historic pubs, eating tours, historic tours (fire of London, Romans, Christopher Wren), literary tours, Jewish tours, country walks near London and much more. I can run the tours described here or we can customise tours to meet your exact requirements. I've written a series of books "City of London guide books" available on Amazon which give a great background to the walks. I'm a specialist in the art, architecture, sights, eating and drinking places, churches, synagogues, mosques , gardens and history of the City of London and Whitechapel and lead regular walks in the area. I've written books about London's sights, literature and hotels, pubs and restaurants. I'm a graduate of Literature from Cambridge University and our walks are shot through with the history and characters of the city. I've worked in high tech for 40 years and been involved in the business side of the city. In short there's never a dull moment, come rain, wind or shine. I look forward to meeting you. I love to share the highways, byways and alleys of the city. On the walks we explore the key sights of the city, literary, historical background and of course some ancient pubs. Our walks are usually immersive with plenty of chances for everyone to get involved I am a City of London certified guide and a ITG Green Guide. Other organisations I work with are Circle Squared and Society of Authors. I am a graduate of Cambridge University with a literature degree.
Marc B.
United Kingdom (UK)
I am a fully qualified London Blue badge guide. I have exclusive access to the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St Pauls and Windsor castle. I also guide in Windsor, Oxford, Stonehenge and Bath and Stratford-on-Avon, as well as Hampton Court, the British Museum, National Gallery and the Tate galleries. I am a native Londoner and I have wealth of stories from this great city.
Laura A.
United Kingdom (UK)
I'm a qualified London guide now offering History Walks with Gender, Sex and Class. Walks focus on the lives of poorer working people rarely described in historical accounts except as criminals or objects of charity. When there’s an opportunity to talk about women I’ll take it, and social class is always on the table. I've been a writer, researcher and critical historian all my life, and I've been a Londoner since the 1960s, although I've left to live in other towns and countries. Author of Sex at the Margins: Migration, Labour Markets and the Rescue Industry, for many years I've focused on getting the stories out of women and others marginalised because of being poor, foreign, ‘different’ or doing jobs some folks think are Wrong, in the present and in the past. I'm known as The Naked Anthropologist.
Kevin N.
United Kingdom (UK)
Hi, my name is Kemal (English name : Kevin). I'm a, professional photographer, tour guide and whisky enthusiast. I'll be happy to help you for specialist tours in London and the UK. In college I studied law but decided to pursue my childhood dream of becoming a photographer and started my professional career in 1993. I was granted a professional tour guide badge in Istanbul, Turkey in 1996 after a vigorous training by the Ministry of Tourism. I spent my last 30 years working for top magazines and taking people around the World with private and group photography tours. My work has been published globally by well-known magazines including National Geographic, Geo, Cosmopolitan, Reader's Digest, Atlas etc. and my photographs were exhibited internationally. Anthropology Museum of Wichita State University in Kansas holds a permanent exhibition of my work on the last remaining Kurdish Nomads of Eastern Turkey. My prints are sold regularly through art galleries, Gallery The Route in Amsterdam is the main gallery that I'm working with. I was the Deputy Editor of the Turkish Edition of National Geographic Magazine from 2000 to 2011. I did my first photo tour in 2007 and I loved it so much I went on doing it on weekends and holidays while working at the magazine. At one point I left my full-time position at NatGeo in order of doing more photography tours & workshops. Since then I've done hundreds of photography tours all around the World including in the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, Europe and Africa. I also did birdwatching, food and whisky tours as they were all, things that I personally enjoy and wanted to share my experience with my clients. In my photo tours / workshops my focus is teaching the practice and instinctual behaviour of a pro photographer and trying to catch the things as they happen, I never do any set-ups or stage the photos. Looking forward to see you in London and spend some great time together.
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London Royal Park Bike Tour
London
4 hours
Use our bikes to cycle around Richmond Park which is the largest Royal Park of London and enjoy the beautiful riverside area of Richmond. Once an old royal hunting ground this 10km2 park still has 2 types of deer roaming freely. You will see a stunning protected view of the River Thames (uphill bike push involved!), pass the old royal hunting lodge, see a protected view of St Paul's Cathedral + see deer and other nature as you enjoy this leisurely cycle ride.
FROM$330/ per group
Ginette A.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
London Highlights in a day
London
8 hours
On this tour you will see all the main sites in London with a friendly, enthusiastic guide. Sites include Westminster (Abbey and Parliament Square), The Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. You will also have the chance to have lunch in a traditional pub. After lunch we travel to Bankside (home of Shakespeare's reconstructed Globe Theatre), London and Tower Bridges and the Tower of London (home of the Crown Jewels).
FROM$800/ per group
Elizabeth C.
London's Jewish History
London
3 hours
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
FROM$400/ per group
Ian F.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Essential London
London
7 hours 30 min
This London tour has it all - world famous sights, photo opportunities galore, history (the interesting bits), stories, English culture, architecture, pageantry, royalty, palaces, a fortress, royal gossip .... your tour takes in so much of what London is about with full explanations on what you are seeing along the way. If you only have time for one London highlights tour - this is the one!
FROM$800/ per group
Vivien S.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, 10 Downing Street - wonderful Westminster
London
3 hours
We visit the Royal Palaces of Westminster, the King's home at Buckingham Palace, some amazing 300 year old shops, art galleries, royal Parks, Trafalgar Square, the Prime Minister's house - 10 Downing Street, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The heart of Britain's political system and central to it's history.
FROM$375/ per group
Sam J.
Secrets and Symbols of the City of London
London
3 hours
We investigate the secrets in plain sight of the city of London. The pineapples, the pelicans, the cuneiform tablet in a city garden...all have meanings and stories. As we walk round the heart of the city from St Pauls through alleys we see the Roman wall, Norman Churches, the Guildhall, Dickensian pubs, markets and the centre of the Financial district. We always discover something new and have plenty of time for stops and refreshments and customising our walk to meet everyone's taste.
FROM$375/ per group
Sam J.
Photo Workshop in London by a Master Photographer
London
4 hours
Join Me to Explore London Through the Lens! Discover London’s vibrant contrasts, from Camden Town’s lively markets, street art, and music scene to the peaceful Regent’s Canal and the serene London Mosque, reflecting the city’s diversity. We’ll end in Little Venice with its tranquil riverboats and scenic canals. With 30+ years of photography experience, I’ll share practical tips to help you improve your skills and capture memorable shots, transforming the way you approach photography.
FROM$550/ per group
Kevin N.
Highlights of the City of London
London
3 hours 30 min
We will visit the City of London and it's historic centre. We'll cover 2000 years of history and some amazing buildings and explore the history, food and drink of the city.
FROM$446/ per group
Sam J.
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David L.
5 / 5
Dec 22, 2024
“Perfect activity”
Ginette could not have been more accommodating! She exuded enthusiasm and a fantastic positive energy. We were extremely tired after an over night flight and were thrilled we chose this bicycle tour with ginette! We recommend her highly.
Ginette A.
Hi David, thank you so much for the great review, I loved showing you my beautiful area, you were such fun, hope to see you again for a beer! All the best Gibette
Jacqueline G.
5 / 5
May 29, 2024
“Pleasant and knowledgeable. ”
Vivien was lovely! We toured the Tower of London and British Museum with her. On both tours she easily guided us through the maze of rooms and objects; informing us of the history and stories connecting them. She easily handled our questions and kept us focused. We had the opportunity to overhear other guides, some (loudly) reading information from a tablet which made us appreciate Vivien that much more. We highly recommend your tour with Vivien.
Vivien S.
What a pleasure it was to meet you both today and I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. Thank you for your tour rating and very kind comments which are greatly appreciated. Enjoy the rest of your stay and happy onward travels. Vivien x
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Tim K.
5 / 5
May 13, 2024
“Vivian was the BEST!”
We enjoyed our tour with Vivian and would highly recommend her. Great knowledge of all the sites of London… very interactive and friendly. We had spoken to several guides prior to hiring her and they just didn’t hit and understand like she did. She provided a great service to us and hope you discover what we did! A real GEM
Vivien S.
Hi Tim & Lisa - Very many thanks for your wonderful review and tour rating. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour so much and for my part it was a great pleasure to spend the morning with you both. Wishing you happy onward travels. Vivien x
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