Tour guide in London Rachel M.

London, United Kingdom

English

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Since Jan 22, 2019

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I'm Rachel M., your private tour guide in London

Guide #34211

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My name is Rachel and I am born and bred in London. My family have been in London for around 300 years. I have a passion for London and the UK, its many stories and social history. I also love music and love to share some of the iconic venues and stories of bands gone by. I have been a teacher of both children and adults and have been a market trader travelling Asia before doing the Knowledge of London to become a Black Taxi driver. I took 3 and a half years learning all the streets of London and have been a qualified driver since 2010. Our Carriage in London is My New Electric Black Taxi which seats up to 6 passengers. It has a glass roof, free Wifi and Usb ports for charging your phones or devices. I have always had an interest in Social history and went on to do my London Taxi tour guide badge. I have continued my studies to include art and culture in 18th and 19th Century London. This enables me to include art galleries and museums in my tours with some knowledge. I have also been Trained and have a love for out of Town and Enjoy creating tours that take in the English Countryside. I am a member of the National Trust and English Heritage. I Have a real Passion for what I do and work hard to ensure my tours are personal to each of my clients. I celebrate the diversity of my city and hope you will get a sense of the amazing people that have been here before us to make this city what it is today. I believe there is no better way to see London than with a London Cabbie. And with our knowledge of all the streets, we are able to navigate the city like no other drivers. Both my partner and I work as a team to provide Cruise ship pick transfers to London with tours attached too. Your best experience is always paramount. I welcome enquiries and am able to build you a bespoke tour that includes interests you may have. Many Thanks, Rachel :) I am a qualified London Black Taxi driver and have completed the Prestigious Knowledge of London. Qualified London Taxi tour guide and have completed the accredited Taxi tour guide badge from the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage drivers. I have also continued my studies with city lit a London based college. Art and Culture in 18th Century London. Art and Culture in 19th Century London, National gallery art in the 1600s-1700s Qualified Nursery Nurse. Qualified Adult Education Teacher.

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  • James T.
    May 2026

    SHOULD BE A 5+++ RACHEL WAS SUPER FROM FIRST CONTACT, THRU BOOKING, TAYLORING OUR TOUR TO WHAT WE WANTED TO SEE. SHE WAS PERSONABLE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, PATIENT, FUNNY AND OVERALL GREAT. WE WOULD RECOMMEND HER HIGHLY TO ANYONE WHETHER YOU KNOW A LITTLE OR NOTHING ABOUT LONDON. WE ARE TWO COUPLES IN OUR SEVENTIES AND SHE WAS JUST GREAT! SHE COMBINED THE HIGHLIGHTS OF...

    Replied from Rachel M.

    Thank you so much Jim i too had a lovely day. Hope you all have a fabulous time in Europe. Happy travels :)

  • Kern B.
    May 2026

    We Rocked Around London with Rachel, from Tours by locals. While great music played we enjoyed the sights of London and all kinds of history. She had photos from the past at the locations we were visiting. We walked historically significant areas and saw history in the alley ways and in the buildings; that included recording studios and of course Abbey Road studios. We...

    Replied from Rachel M.

    Thanks so much you two. I had so much fun with 2 beautiful people. And thanks for my Chet Baker Rabbit hole im still down there!! 🤣 Rachel :)

  • Susan H.
    May 2026

    We used Rachel for a tour of Westminster Abbey and The Tower of London. She picked us up directly from our hotel and the minute we got into her taxi she started telling us all of the local history. Her knowledge of where to go for parking, getting us ahead in lines and just general knowledge of the history of both buildings was extraordinary. It was one of the best...

    Replied from Rachel M.

    Thanks so much Susan( and the gang of girls !!) Fun was had by all of us me included. And boy did you luck out on the weather. Glad you got home safely :)

  • Phil D.
    April 2026

    Rachel was FANTASTIC!!!!! From the moment we booked she kept in constant communication with us and offered suggestions of things to see. We were traveling with our parents whose mobility is a bit slow, she was very patient and always kept the pace accordingly. Her knowledge and love of her city was evident from the moment she met us at our hotel. We will defiantly book...

    Replied from Rachel M.

    Thanks Phil For all your kind words its always a pleasure to have interested and engaging families . Enjoy the Summer ! Rachel :)