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Andrew W.

United Kingdom (UK)

I have been a Tourist Guide since c.2014. I started out as a Green Badge Tourist Guide for Southampton, then took a Blue Badge course to become a guide for the central southern region of England. I have a passion for history and beautiful places, and would like to share them with you.                                                                                                                                  

Bea P.

United Kingdom (UK)

Hello, My name is Bea. I am a City of Westminster Guide, offering highlights walks in Central London as well as theme walks that feature arts, history, royalty, and filming locations. As a Westminster Guide, my specialty is the borough of London where we find most of the historic and popular attractions, such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament with Elizabeth Tower (aka 'Big Ben'), but also four royal parks, the British Museum, the National Gallery, the learned societies and areas known as St James's, Covent Garden, Soho, Mayfair and Belgravia, to mention the most attractive ones. So the heart of monarchy, politics, as well as arts and science! :) Unlike many of my excellent colleagues here, I am not a driver guide, I offer walking tours only. I believe that the best way to get to know a city is on foot, pausing from time to time and looking up to take in the beauty and decipher the hidden messages of the buildings around us.

 If you have mobility issues, I can accommodate my walks to your needs and can guarantee step-free walks (except for roadside kerbs) that are suitable for guests in wheelchair or with limited mobility. The advantage of a private walk is that we can take a break any time if you need. 

I also have my own 'Vox Tour Guide System' which means that with the help of a pair of earphones connected to a tiny little box (the receiver that you can wear in your neck), you will not miss a word I am saying, even if we are standing by a busy a road, or you are taking photos a few meters away from me!

 As a qualified teacher and former Mary Poppins (nanny) with an enhanced DBS, I am happy to guide families with children, and come up with suggestions regarding how to make the tour enjoyable for all age groups. The key to having fun while sightseeing with kids is considering their needs.

 I look forward to guiding you!

 Best regards,
 Bea                                                                                                                                  

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.                                                                                                                                 

Maurizio S.

United Kingdom (UK)

Desiderate visitare Londra assieme a un londinese, perché non prenotare uno dei miei tour? Mi chiamo Maurizio, sono una guida turistica attiva da oltre un decennio e qualificata per guidare in italiano secondo gli standard del prestigioso 'Institute of Tourist Guiding'. Le mie proposte sono indirizzate a singoli, coppie, famiglie con bambini e piccoli gruppi di amici che vogliono vivere un'esperienza memorabile attraverso una visita "classica" della città oppure un itinerario personalizzato, studiato in funzione delle vostre esigenze ed elaborato grazie alla mia esperienza.                                                                                                                                 

David C.

United Kingdom (UK)

I am professionally working in travel business since 1998 , studied high school and university in tourism fiel management. Worked in operations , guided tours and now managing own tours and operations.                                                                                                                                  

Irene K.

United Kingdom (UK)

Hello, I started working as a guide fifteen years ago, while studying at the University of Oxford. I collaborated with Oxbridge tours travel company where I acted as a tour guide for four years until I moved to London. I hold an M.A in art history and I taught art history at Sotheby's Institute of Art and the University of Glasgow. My tours are intended for history and art lovers. I take my guests around art galleries and British country houses. However, I will also be delighted to take you on a walking tour around London or Oxford, and show you some hidden gems most visitors do not know of or have no access to. I will customise your tour to make it a unique and memorable experience. I normally offer tours in English.                                                                                                                                  

Andrew G.

United Kingdom (UK)

I am a qualified City of London Guide (2021) and run my own Walking Tour business. I like to do Tours with the kind of visitor who wants to know more than the standard Tour information, and really get to understand the history and development of London. My Tours are focused on a specific subject or area and aim to give you real depth of understanding, not just the "standard tourist story". Among the subjects are Roman London, the Tudor City, Trading and Commerce, Secret Gardens Hidden Churches, the Great Fire and the Beatles. I have a First in Classics from Oxford University and used to work as a stand-up comedian, so I combine rigorous detail and knowledge with an entertaining delivery style!                                                                                                                                 

Ian F.

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.                                                                                                                                  

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New London Tour Guides

Jai B.

United Kingdom (UK)

We are passionate about sharing the many wonderful and fascinating historical sights of Great Britain. We ensure all our guests enjoy a very pleasurable and memorable experience, customised to their personal interests. Our expert chauffeur tour guides are friendly, polite and knowledgeable, and look forward to entertaining you whilst you to relax in comfort and sample the very best our country has to offer. We specialize in hosting luxury tours both in London and across the UK, and can happily accommodate individuals, couples, families and groups with our fleet of luxury tour vehicles. Whilst our service is built around luxury are prices are very reasonable, meaning you won't have to compromise on your tour itinerary.                                                                                                                                 

Vanesa C.

United Kingdom (UK)

Vanesa is an independent London walking tour guide who is passionate about sharing history, art, culture, architecture and interesting bits about London. Here's what people have said about Vanesa: "Great walking tour of London! Communication was very easy (We were a bit late but since the other group had cancelled, Vanessa waited for us!) The tour itself was very interesting, we went to London’s hotspots, learned a lot and had a very fun time! Vanessa is very nice and a great guide. Would definitely recommend and do it again myself!" "Vane's tours are truly worth having. She is knowledgeable and very eager to satisfy the questions of the clients. It is an experience I would easily recommend to anyone. Go for it!"                                                                                                                                 

Sean K.

United Kingdom (UK)

A little about me – I am a Londoner (‘born and bred’ as the saying goes) and, following the rigorous training, in March 2005 I qualified as a registered Tourist Guide (with the Blue Badge tourist guiding qualification, the highest guiding qualification in the UK). Since then I have worked exclusively as a professional tourist guide. The Blue Badge qualification allows me to guide in key visitor sites such as Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral. I have guided groups of all sizes (from single individual via couples, families and all through to double-decker bus parties of around 60 individuals). Since 2007 I have been personally recommended by American travel writer Rick Steves in his London and European guide books which has led to the opportunity to work with clients in developing the itineraries that best suited their needs and interests (taking into account factors such as venues opening days, dates, times and peak periods). For me guiding is both a privilege and a great pleasure. The last year has of course been tough for everyone involved in the Travel and Tourism industry and I have truly missed the day to day experience of guiding visitors in and around London and other locations (ie Windsor, Stonehenge). I am able to offer themed tours Iconic London, Shakespeare’s London, Beatles London and Hidden London (to name a few). My ethos is that visitors enjoy and are entertained by what they see and hear (and learn along the way!)                                                                                                                                  

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                                                                                                                                 

Leila S.

United Kingdom (UK)

Even 250 years ago only one in 10 residents of London were born Londoners. I came to London 13 years ago and made this city my home. I fell in love with it, became a passionate Londoner and that's why I became a guide. Before becoming a professional tour guide I was taking around my friends and family to share my love, experiences and knowledge of London, its peculiarities, its stories and history. Because I came from elsewhere I can see London and British culture afresh. I am experienced working with private clients and I treat them with a sense of hospitality as if they were my own guests. People love discovering with me not only well known landmarks and museums but also secluded places where only insiders can take them. I am qualified and licensed to guide not only in London and its museums, galleries, palaces and churches, but also in other amazing parts of England such as Windsor, Bath, Stonehenge, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and others. If you are interested in the Wars of the Roses, Tudors, Stuarts Queen Victoria or other royals, come with me! Originally, I am from Lithuania's capital city Vilnius and before becoming a guide I was an artist. Art is still a passion of my life. History - is another passion. I enjoy meeting new people, I like walking and travelling, and being a tour guide helps me combine all those great things that I love while bringing enjoyable and informative experience to you. I am looking forward to meeting you in London!                                                                                                                                 

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Explore Royal London - Westminster half day walking tour

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A stroll and stories of Royal London: from Westminster‘s Palace and Abbey - ancient and enduring symbols of a joint enterprise between God, Monarch and the people of this country - to Buckingham Palace, the London residence of the Queen; to St James's Palace, the Tudor hunting lodge that became the centre of our monarchy. All in a short and pleasant stroll through St James's Park. From London‘s best views to secluded corners of our most exclusive shopping district.

FROM$450/ per group
Leila S.

The City of London - London's birthplace (Half day)

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The City of London is where the story of the UK's capital truly begins. Founded by the Romans after they settled in 43 AD, a walk through the City means you are passing through almost 2,000 years of history. Trade and commerce continue to define the district but amidst the modern hi-tech 21st century citadels of financial services are testaments to the past - notably The Tower of London & the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral with it's special & moving monument to Americans servicemen of WWII.

FROM$440/ per group
Sean K.

Notting Hill and Bayswater for tourists and locals

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Contrasts and transformations of the Twentieth Century are embodied in Notting Hill, but well disguised. There’s much more behind its bohemian and affluent surface. Home to music, social activism, Notting Hill Carnival and Portobello Market. Made famous around the world by the romantic comedy of the same name. Steve McQueen's new film Mangrove is looking at a feistier face of Notting Hill. Discover its hidden but famous spots, amazing people, history and day-to-day life - from a local.

FROM$450/ per group
Leila S.

London Highlights in a day

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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.

The City of London: Hidden and visible history

London
3 hours

The City of London refers to a tiny part of this large metropolis, which is a financial centre and a historical core of it. Although it looks like the most modern part of London with a cluster of skyscrapers, it hides 2000 years of history, peculiar ceremonies and a key to London's success and the power of the British economy. From St Paul's Cathedral - an architectural wonder and a symbol of London's resilience through windy streets of the City to the Tower of London - formidable fortress.

FROM$450/ per group
Leila S.

The Tower of London - home to the fabulous Crown Jewels

London
4 hours

The Tower of London, is home to the Crown Jewels (the coronation regalia used for state ceremonial occasions, including the 530 carat '1st Star of Africa'). The Tower is the site of imprisonment and executions - including three queens of England and houses a remarkable collection of medieval armour. Together with its many dark tales, The Tower is guarded over by a military detachment and the mysterious ravens, all under the watchful eyes of the Yeoman Warders (the famous Beefeaters).

FROM$440/ per group
Sean K.

Londra istituzionale e reale - tour a piedi guidato -

London
4 hours

Una passeggiata guidata nei luoghi maggiormente significativi di Londra, come l'Abbazia di Westminster, le Case del Parlamento, Buckingham Palace e Trafalgar Square

FROM$430/ per group
Maurizio S.

The Royal London Tour

London
3 hours 30 min

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.

FROM$400/ per group
Ian F.
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The Tour of the Tower and All Hallows by the Tower Church

London
3 hours 10 min

During our tour we will explore the history of this site from Roman times and until today. We will look at how the fortress gradually evolved into a luxurious Medieval royal palace and then -- into the dark and fearsome place. You will hear the stories of the Tower's former inhabitants and inmates: from kings to courtiers who fell out of favour, young York princes, or the Gunpowder plotters. We will certainly visit the Jewel House where the Crown Jewels are kept under armed guard.

FROM$100/ per person
Irene K.

Masterpieces of the Wallace Collection

London
3 hours

This tour takes you to the late 19th century time capsule. On entering its doors, you will find everything as it was arranged to the taste of its owners in the 1890s-early 1900s. You will see a magnificent collection of Dutch and Flemish masters (including the works by Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Rubens, Teniers, Hals) and of the French Classicist and Rococo painters (including the famous "Swing" by Fragonard, works by Watteau and Boucher). The tour lasts three hours.

FROM$90/ per person
Irene K.

London: Coronations and Royal Palaces

London
7 hours

This 6-hour tour will introduce the guests to the key venues linked with the royal British history. We shall look at the major place of coronation, The Westminster Abbey, and the Jewel Tower at the site of the former Westminster Palace. From there, we will proceed to the Banqueting Hall, Whitehall, and from there, to Buckingham Palace. After the lunch break we will head to the Kensington Palace.

FROM$150/ per person
Irene K.

Fast Track London

London
2 hours

Discover London's pulsating heart on this thrilling journey, ideal for first-time visitors and seasoned explorers alike. Starting in Soho, we'll explore Chinatown, the Theatre District, Trafalgar Square, Horse Guards, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, and the grand Palace of Westminster with Big Ben—all in under 2 hours. Brace yourself for an unforgettable adventure as we unveil a hidden oasis of captivating street art along the way.

FROM$185/ per group
Kevin N.

British Museum Guided Tour

London
5 hours

Meet in front of British Museum. Halfday Guided Tour . The British Museum was founded in 1753 and opened its doors in 1759. Roughly 80,000 objects are on public display at the British Museum in Bloomsbury at any one time. The British Museum is committed to lending its collection as widely as possible to increase public access and collaboration with collections and colleagues around the world. Of the 3,823 objects lent on average every year over last 5 years, 1,982 objects are lent to UK displays

FROM$330/ per group
David C.

The Crown in London Filming Locations Tour

London
2 hours 30 min

Are you fan of the Netflix series and eager to learn about the real and fictional life of the Royal Family in London? On this Crown inspired movie tour you will walk in the footsteps of real as well as Netflix royalty. You will see 10+ filming locations in the heart of London and real royal residences, historical sites and landmarks depicted in the hit show. You will learn about the attractions, the members of the Windsors and the key events shaping the British Monarchy in the 20th century.

FROM$280/ per group
Bea P.

Royal London - Kings, queens & coronations - walking tour

London
2 hours 30 min

Discover the major attractions along the procession route between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, regularly used for royal weddings, funerals and coronations, and most recently for the coronation of King Charles III. You will be walking in the footsteps of royalty and will see where the most famous and infamous kings and queens lived, hear the stories of past and present coronations and how some of the most significant monarchs shaped the city.

FROM$290/ per group
Bea P.

Secrets of London's St James' quarter (2 hrs)

London
2 hours

St James's is one of the most unspoiled and attractive parts of London. It also contains the senior royal residence (St James's Palace) and the oldest Royal Park. This walk aims not just to have a very enjoyable wander around the handsome square and beautiful streets and alleys, but also to understand why, how and when the area was developed. Why does it remain so posh and "mannish"? What explains its location and character?

FROM$90/ per person
Andrew G.
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Shakespeare's Virtual London

London
1 hour

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.

FROM$150/ per group
Ian F.

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