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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  • Karen G.
    June 2026

    Rachel M. Is Brilliant. If you want to have one of the best days of your life with a knowledgeable guide who puts you first please choose Rachel. Her infectious quest for even more information than her vast scope of the history of London is displayed when on a dime she can take you to a place that she knows will specifically fit your interests. She is insightful....

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    Carin and Walter, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was such a delight having a Ballerina on board. Gave me a fabulous opportunity to share the Royal ballet amongst other things. Truely was my pleasure. Rachel :)

  • Gaetano S.
    June 2026

    Rachel is as knowledgeable about London’s music scene as you could ever hope for! She was also so good with our two kids, holding my four-year-old’s hand as we walked across the street and was very accommodating for us considering we had a five month old with us as well. She brought us to landmarks commemorating everyone from the Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin,...

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    The starsbwerebso on line for us.. i am still talking about Jimmy page. What a moment we all shared. I hope the wedding went well. Thank you so much for the kind words. Much love to everyone Rachel :)

  • Mary M.
    June 2026

    We fell in love with London on this trip because Rachel showed us so many of the neighborhoods and features that make London so special. Rachel is a London native who knows the city like the back of her hand. She took the time to ask us (ahead of time) what we were looking for in a tour and she personalized it beautifully. She is a certified London Black Taxi driver...

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    Mary thank you so much for you kind words. i had a lovely day showing you and Jo London was so much fun. Have a fabulous holiday . Come back some time :)

  • 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...

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