Are you a Swiftie, or perhaps you're travelling to <a href="https://www.toursbylocals.com/tours/united-kingdom/london"target="_blank"> London </a> with one to take in the Eras concert this summer? Take a London Boy-inspired tour to fall in love with the English, just like Taylor did. You'll enjoy walking Camden Market, perhaps a pub in Highgate, and Shoreditch in the afternoon. Soho? Bond St? Hackney? Let's see how many of Taylor's favourite spots you can hit, with your own local guide who makes getting around this big city as smooth as Tennessee whiskey.

Leave touristy London behind and get ready to fall in love with some of the city's most beautiful, fun and unforgettable neighbourhoods.

London-For-Swifties

Windsor Castle & Stonehenge: private tour to or from Southampton, London or LHR with driver~guide in an executive vehicle

The Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire is renowned for its abundance of prehistoric sites and heavenly landscapes.

Stonehenge is the most important megalithic memorial to early human ingenuity and determination an inquisitive traveler can experience.

It is also along with Windsor castle a fascinating must-see destination in England.
Neither is a place a small entourage wants to be shifted onto in a crowded tour bus with canned commentary.

Instead, you will arrive in comfort and style in a private executive vehicle and be accompanied by your experienced personal guide. Here you will surely want to have your own questions answered and enjoy the setting at your own schedule and pace.

On this tour, you will have plenty of time to be escorted through and walk past the surrounding landscapes as well as examine their timelines and artifacts. You will also be able to view these momentous monuments up close, take photos and have lunch in an English country pub.

Admission to Windsor Castle & Stonehenge.

Druids singing close to the healing bluestones

Guards inspecting each other inside the Lower Ward of the castle

Equestrian statue of King Charles ll in the Quadrangle

Gardens outside the Upper Ward of Windsor castle

Statue of Queen Victoria outside Windsor Castle

Local 'druids' celebrating the summer solstice

Inspirational Heel Stone in the foreground

Queen's Guard entering the Quadrangle. Since the reign of king Charles II, these British Army regiments have been responsible for guarding the Sovereign's palaces.

A monumental place for families to gather since 10000 BC

This vehicle is ideal for touring as it has wide leather seats, a high and smooth ride as well as large windows and automatic sliding doors.

You and your entourage will be transported in comfort and style in a spacious, modern, clean, air conditioned Mercedes Benz Tourer.

Copper horse statue of George lll in Windsor Great Park pointing to the Long Walk and castle in the distance

Experience the top 2 must-see destinations in England: Windsor Castle & Stonehenge with personal guide & V-class transport

Classic London Highlights Full-Day Tour (7 hour inc. lunch)

I will take you on a panoramic tour of my home city of London, taking in many of the most iconic landmarks. You will enjoy an entertaining, fun and factual commentary stopping at many popular locations including Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and much, much more.
I will take you where buses cannot go and you will discover the REAL London and some of it's hidden secrets with a knowledgeable London "Cabbie" who really knows the City.
I will collect you from your hotel, or any other agreed London location, and we will trace back 2000 years of history together to London's Roman foundations and travel through time to the modern day metropolis that London has become.
As well as some hidden gems we can also include any particular requests you may have to make your day as individual, special and memorable as possible.
This is the extended 6 hour tour which includes a complimentary hour break for lunch (thereby becoming a 7 hour tour)

Part of the nearly 2,000 years old London Wall

Panoramic Tour of some of London's most popular and oldest attractions

London in a Day: A bespoke introduction to London

A customised tour that incorporates all the main sights one expects to see in London in one day. I hold a coveted blue badge guiding qualification which enables me to guide inside Westminster Abbey, the tower of London and many other famous locations if required.

We will travel from the city of Westminster, to the City of London and its foundation weaving our way through its 2000 year History from its origins as a small trading post to one of the greatest cities in the world.

We will visit some of the worlds most famous buildings and walk in the footsteps of some of Londons most famous and infamous characters that shaped this sceptered isle.

There are medieval churches we can visit and echoes of Londons Roman past we can experience. From the sound of the air raid sirens to the glass towers that replaced the stone castles.

This is my most popular tour. I aim to make all my tours an immersive experience and to bring the history of my beautiful city to life.

The day is yours

The tour is customised to include all the must-see events on your chosen day

The best crowd free spots to take your photos. We will walk with the guards to make it an involving experience

A tour of all the main sights in London and it's hidden streets to make your day truly memorable.

My London Highlights halfday tour for private groups is a great introduction to the world's greatest capital city, especially if you are a first time visitor or if you're short on time but still want to see all of those famous landmarks including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral

London is a city full of history, beautiful buildings, &amp; iconic landmarks, from Royal palaces to cutting-edge modern architecture, magical museums to magnificent monuments. Every statue, building, &amp; street has a tale to tell. What better way to see the sights than from the back of another London icon, my famous Black Cab, with me as your driver and tour guide

We'll be able to drive down some of London's tiny cobbled back streets, giving you a taste of the city that the tour buses simply can't offer.

On this half day highlights tour with me, you will see and hear many fascinating facts, anecdotes &amp; stories about the most recognisable landmarks in this wonderful city on a fun and enjoyable tour.

Private Driving tour with a Blue Badge Guide - Perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time

London Highlights Half Day

Full day tour of LONDON for first timers with Blue Badge Guide in V Class Mercedes

A full day in London gives groups an opportunity to explore the most important parts of Central London, and to see all of the most popular sites. I will be able to provide you with an excellent introduction to this great city. I can also make suggestions about how you can organize the rest of your time in London, and offer advice about what you should try to include. Tours can be as relaxed or as informative as you would like.

Spend a day visiting some of London's most important historic sites

London Highlights in a Day Summer 2024 - Nov 2024

See as much of London as you want in just one day. London Highlights tours are customized to your wishes and to what you want to see. St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben are just some of the great sites we can visit.

As a holder of the coveted Blue Badge, I am one of few privileged to guide within the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle, and many other historic royal palaces.

Experience London as a Londoner, hop on and off red London buses, hail black cabs, and use the Thames River bus for wonderful views of the capital, and walk along the streets to take time to appreciate the wonderful architecture. I am a professional London Blue Badge Tourist Guide & you can be sure that you'll discover all about London's past and present in an interesting and memorable way.

The tour is priced for up to 5 people and can be expanded upon request.

Customised Tour with a Blue Badge Tour Guide - you choose what you want to see

London Highlights in a Day Summer 2024 - Oct-Nov 2024

This tour will give you an overview of all the major London sights. You will experience over 2000 years of history, and get a real feeling for this great city. London is full of iconic buildings and interesting monuments, and we can explore its history and traditions, as well as its famous inhabitants.

Writing in 1777, Samuel Johnson was not wrong when he stated that 'when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life'.

As a Black Cab driver and Taxi Tour Guide I have an in depth knowledge of London, a place I am passionate about. I can organise a tour that takes in the best that London has to offer but I am happy to incorporate your ideas as well. So, if there is something you particularly want to see or do, let me know.

I look forward to meeting you

Tom

Private Black Cab Tour - Full Day

The Classic London Tour - All the major sights tailored to you

Do you want to visit all the must see places in London comfortably in a day? Well, come on this tour with me and we'll do this, but tailored to your specific interests and requirements.
I am a Blue Badge London Tour Guide--specialising in private tours. We are the only licenced guides allowed to guide inside Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London and we have priority access so you can skip the line.
I love meeting my visitors and finding out what really interests them so I can make sure you don't miss anything you might love.
If you have a particular interest, say history or architecture, we can focus more on that during your tour. Love the Royals? I have loads of stories to regale you with. Want to have a fun filled family day? I have lots of activities to keep younger guests entertained.

Please note that Westminster Abbey is a working church and is occasionally closed at short notice for special services.

Experience the best of traditional London and build memories to last a lifetime

London Highlights in a day

Ancient history is my speciality. I have been studying ancient history for many years and really live the subject. My study of it never ends. Visit with me one of the most famous museums in the world. We'll discuss ancient Greece, Rome, Babylon, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Persia, Celtic, ancient Christianity, Etruscan, Aztec and more if you can wish.

We'll see the Parthenon marbles from Athens, the egyptian Rosetta stone, the egyptian mummies, the celtic sacrificial victim, ancient roman mosaics, greek bronze statues, an amazing collection of clocks, treasures from mesopotamia, assyrian lion hunt reliefs, remains of Halicarnassus (one of the seven wonders of the world), anglo saxon ship burial treasures.

Visit the entire museum with a qualified london guide to experience one of the greatest museums in the world

Half day British Museum Tour (3hrs)

Oxford and the Cotswolds : One Day Private Driving Tour from London

We travel with a professional driver out to visit some of the most picturesque Cotswolds villages and Oxford or Blenheim Palace.

I have been visiting the Cotswolds since I was a child and its beauty never disappoints. This customised tour includes visits to a selection of picture postcard Cotswold villages. We will see cottages, churches and pubs built with local stone in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Also, villages with links to the world of TV and film, like Downton Abbey, and other unspoilt villages on the back roads well off the beaten track.

After some lunch in a pub or cafe, we head into Oxford to explore this university 'City of Dreaming Spires' with its colleges, parks, castle and indoor market, there is much to discover and those interested in history, culture and Harry Potter will not be disappointed.

We return to London early evening.

An alternative to Oxford is to visit Churchill's birthplace, Blenheim Palace. An impressive stately home on a grand scale

St Mary's Church, Bampton, where scenes from Downton Abbey were filmed

The Swan Hotel in Bibury, one of Britain's most beautiful villages

A typical thatched cottage in Chipping Campden

Christ Church College Dining Room, Christ's Church College, Oxford - a must for all Harry Potter fans

Private personalised driving tour of the picturesque Cotswold villages and atmospheric Oxford

London's Full Day Pick & Mix Customized Tour

London is full of treasures and it can be really difficult to find the best-matched tour you desire. But hang on! I am now giving you an opportunity to create your tour dream tour, instantly! Now you can have it ALL! I would like to cordially invite you to:

"Tour it YOUR way"!

Just tell me what you want to see and I will carefully plan and customize your full-day London dream itinerary with everything you can imagine! Select from places like the London Eye, the British Museum, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and much, much more - the sky's the limit, and if you can imagine it, I just can provide it!

Transportation in the city? No problem at all. You ask for it, I'll do it! No waiting in long lines - No traffic - More time for fun and frolic! Just pick the highlights you wish to see & visit from the list below and tell me. I will create your very private and bespoke dream itinerary in London.

The time is NOW
The city is LONDON
The choice is YOURS!

If you have five years for a vacation you might be able to see about half of what London has to offer. No matter your tastes - whether modern or classical art, monuments and museums, zoos and gardens, nightclubs, theater, music, and on and on - visit London and see them all abundance.

There are more than 80 attractions on your fingertips. Choose the most you want to see & visit. I'm going to create your perfect itinerary for you and your party and voila! This could be a Changing Guard Ceremony even... Let me introduce the spots as much as I can. Please proceed to the next slide >>>

WESTMINSTER ABBEY: You can also add magnificient Westminster Abbey to your perfect day in London. Yes, the entrance fee can be included! - The most important collection of monumental sculptures in Britain is owned at Westminster Abbey. Here at Westminster Abbey lie buried kings and poets, scientists and philosophers who have themselves raised humankind to the highest levels. many other justly famous names are interred here.

TOWER OF LONDON: One of the world's most famous fortifications, the Tower of London has been a royal palace, prison, arms and even a zoo. Oh yes, all paid. The walls contain 12 acres of land. Few prisons can claim to be as popular as the Tower of London, an attraction - unpleasant for some - for over 900 years. Its twenty towers are filled with an ancient tradition of royal blood, armor and jewels and the history to match. Are you ready to explore it?

ST JAMES'S PARK: During my London tour, I will reveal the hidden gems of the city such as St James's Park. Have your camera or phone ready, because you'll be surprised by London's blink. St James's Park is one of London's eight Royal Parks and covers an area of nearly 57 acres. Summer, fall, winter and spring. St James's Park gives you great joy with the outstanding beauty of its landscape. Animals, nature and the vegetation you can admire. Ready to hear the story of the park?

ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL: The Nave, The Dome, The Whispering Gallery, The High Altar, The Grand Organ, The Crypt. All is very different today compared to AD 604. St Paul Cathedral is just magnificent. The cathedral was completed on October 20, 1708. The story starts from this point on and you can't wait to hear the rest of it from me. The Blitz, independence, invisible steel bars, Just ask me for the skip the line option. What are we waiting for?

LONDON EYE: A breathtaking 30 minute journey takes you to sightseeing in the air, where you think you are the king of the world. It's a feast for the eyes and a touch for the hearts. This is a Ferris Wheel, where you will fall in love with London again and again. Let's ride together and let me introduce the places of interest while we rotate. The London Eye's wheel carries 32 sealed and air-conditioned passenger capsules attached to its external circumference.

LUNCH BREAK? What could be better than a fresh and delicious break in the middle of the day. Our lunch can be in London's iconic international restaurants or local British pubs in a very traditional way. Pubs classics you will adore. Victorian recipe famous and traditional fish and chips or Tudor recipe steak and ale pie. Either way. Are you vegetarian? No problem, choices are endless in London.

HORSE GUARDS DISMOUNT CEREMONY: Some moments you cannot pay for as they are priceless. This is a special ceremony for you to watch with fascination and awe and was supposed to be discontinued in 1994 but still continues. Pick this ceremony and I will tell you all.

THE BRITISH MUSEUM: The British Museum was founded in 1753 and today has approximately eight million objects from ancient history to modern technology giving you a glimpse into ancient cultures and civilisations. The tour will begin in Lord Foster's Great Hall. Here you will see ancient scripts on the Rosetta Stone from Egypt, architectural relics from temples and mausoleums in Mesopotamia, Assyria, Greece etc., the huge statues of Pharaoh Rameses the Great and many many more... Just a great treasure...

BUCKINGHAM PALACE: Buckingham Palace is still the official residence of Britain's monarchy, as it has been since Queen Victoria's designation in 1837. Much of the Buckingham Palace was constructed as early as 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham. Buckingham House (as it was then known) was purchased in 1762 by George III, who used it as a private residence. Over the following 75 years the house was expanded to form three wings around a central courtyard. Ready to hear behind the scene stories?

CAMDEN TOWN: Camden Town where you will fall in love with the dynamics of this lovely town. This city is just a cultural sanctuary for teens, tourists and punks. Live music in alternative and old-school clubs and major stars at the Jazz Cafe and the Roundhouse are part of the flourishing nightlife scene. During the day, cafés bustle, with hundreds and hundreds of stalls on the market with souvenirs you will be able to buy. Ready to explore with me? Well, you will be right in the middle of many hidden gems.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD: The Queen's Guard and Queen's Life Guard (called King's Guard and King's Life Guard when the reigning monarch is male) are the names given to contingents of infantry and cavalry soldiers charged with guarding the official royal residences in the United Kingdom. The British Army has regiments of both Horse Guards and Foot Guards predating the English Restoration (1660), and since the reign of King Charles II these regiments have been responsible for guarding the Sovereign's palaces.

CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM: The British novelist, journalist, editor, illustrator and social commentator, Charles Dickens is famous for such beloved classic novels as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. His dedicated building at 48 Doughty Street was founded by the Dickens Fellowship, in 1902. The mansion was renovated and the Dickens House Museum was opened in 1925, under the direction of an independent trust. Let's explore!

CUTTY SARK: This masterpiece of naval engineering, Cutty Sark, represents the pinnacle of clipper ship design and was one of the fastest ships of its day. Aged 14 years, Cutty Sark started recording remarkably fast passage times, under her Master Richard Woodget, and became the dominant ship in bringing wool from Australia to England. Cutty Sark was built for China tea trade but would carry a vast array of cargoes during its career. Well I have a sad story about the Ferrari of the Seas :(

CABINET WAR ROOMS: The Churchill War Rooms is a historic underground complex and museum that housed a British government command centre throughout the Second World War, and the Churchill Museum, a biographical museum exploring the life of British statesman Winston Churchill. Here you will have the chance to discover the secrets hidden beneath the streets of Westminster in the underground nerve centre where Winston Churchill and his inner circle directed the Second World War. Want to see and hear more?

DOWNING STREET NO 10: Being one of the most important political buildings in the world United Kingdom's White House Number 10 continuously hosts the British prime ministers since 1735. The main decisions affecting Britain's destiny in the last 275 years have seriously been taken behind its iconic black door. Today it's not possible to enter the street as a tourist but knowing the idea that an actual prime minister lives and works in the street is a heart beating. Have this experience with me.

FORTNUM & MASON: F&M is the trademark of quality products in England. From a small grocery store in Piccadilly in 1707, has grown a celebrated store with an international reputation for the exclusivity and quality of the products it sells. Fortnum's Food Hall is an irresistible display of gourmet pleasures, from chocolates and biscuits to smoked salmon and Stilton, vintage marmalade and seasonal produce. This place is quintessentially Queen's grocery, oh yes! Let me take you there...

HAMPTON COURT PALACE: What a brilliant Royal saga. Hampton Court Palace, also known as Hampton Court, Tudor Palace in Richmond Upon Thames, Greater London Borough. It faces the northern bank of the Thames River. In the 1520's, Cardinal Henry VIII (reigned 1509-47) gave the palace to Thomas Cardinal Wolsey, who enlarged it for his preferred residence. Throughout its large grounds trees and shrubs have been planted, and several buildings. Ready to travel between the centuries? You will not believe that!

HARRODS: Much of London, for the tourist anyway, is historical. Ancient buildings and centuries old monuments. Palaces and works of art from the ages. But not Harrods London. Harrods, even while its origins are from over 150 years ago, is as up to date as the latest computer. The world's greatest department store was established on its current site in 1849 by Charles Henry Harrod, a wholesale grocer. England's iconic department store is not just for shopping but for dining as well.

HMS BELFAST: HMS Belfast is the last remaining vessel of her type and one of the largest and most powerful light cruisers ever built. 80 years old HMS Belfast is now a popular museum and tourist attraction in London. Built by Messrs Harland & Wolff in 1936, HMS Belfast was launched by Anne Chamberlain, wife of the then Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, on St Patrick's Day in 1938. This Warship is designed for the protection of trade and offensive action from Germany. Want to hear the rest facts? C'mon..

HORSE GUARDS BUILDING: Explore the official entrance to St James and Buckingham Palace, since the Restoration of King Charles II in 1660. Lifeguards have stood guard at Horse Guards and ready to offer you a true British ceremony. Although Changing The Queen's Lifeguard is not as well-known as Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace smaller crowds and no railings between you and the men and horses taking part make it ideal for those with younger children and those looking for some amazing pictures.

THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MUSEUM: This living museum in the heart of Horse Guards in London celebrates the history and accomplishments of The Household Cavalry offering a unique 'behind the scenes' look at the work that goes into the ceremonial and armoured reconnaissance role of HM The Queen's Mounted Bodyguard. Listen to the story of the King Charles II, born on 29th May 1630, the founder of the regiment, as well as the date of a former celebration commemorating his return to England on May 29th 1660.

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT: The Houses of Parliament, known also as the Palace of Westminster is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) conduct their sittings. The Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) lie on the north bank of the River Thames in the London borough of the City of Westminster, close by other government buildings in Whitehall. This incredible building hides very important stories. Want to hear them all?

HYDE PARK: Hyde Park, perhaps most famous for the Speaker's Corner, where citizens stand atop a soapbox and shout their views to the crowd, but there's much more to see and do in Hyde Park than listen to political opinions. The land forming Hyde Park was first acquired by Henry VIII from the monks of Westminster Abbey in 1536. While Henry used Hyde Park for deer hunting, the horseback riding today is strictly not for sport. On a sunny day, this is the park you will relax.

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM: The minute you enter the world-famous museum you will immediately realize that countless discoveries await you at each distinguished galleries. Imperial War Museum is a national museum serving as a memorial and record of the wartime efforts and sacrifices of the people of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. Upon its opening in 1920, its focus was on World War I, but its remit has since been extended to include World War II and subsequent military engagements. Adorable!

KENSINGTON PALACE: Kensington Palace has been home to royalty from long before Queen Victoria's birth there in 1819 to Princess Diana's residence until her death to today. Kensington Palace is still in use as a working Royal Residence, there are nonetheless many areas open to public viewing - and have been since Queen Victoria opened the State Apartments to the public in 1899. For me, the Kensington Palace is one of London's best places to get closer to British monarchs' lifestyles.

KEW GARDENS: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, usually referred to simply as Kew Gardens, are extensive gardens and botanical glasshouses between Richmond upon Thames and Kew in southwest London, England. Kew Gardens originated in the exotic garden at Kew Park formed by Lord Capel of Tewkesbury, enlarged and greatly extended by Princess Augusta, the widow of Frederick, Prince of Wales, for whom Sir William Chambers built several garden structures, of which the lofty Chinese pagoda from 1761 remains.

LONDON AQUARIUM: Dive into an underwater world here at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, home to over 5,000 creatures. Explore London's flagship aquarium where you could learn something a-RAY-zing, spot a feeding frenzy or two and even meet some of our FIN-tastic friends. The London Aquarium is the only place in the capital where you can come face to face with sharks and deadly stone fish. The Aquarium has 350 species for you to see from every major environment across the globe, plus daily talks, dives and feeds.

LONDON DUNGEON: Delve into the ancient capital's most horrible history at the London Dungeon experience live actors, thrilling rides and exciting special effects. This 110 minute journey will give you an opportunity to understand the dark past of London by screaming. It's a true fun blended by the adrenaline. This amazing attraction will bring 1000 years of authentic London history to life with a unique mix of talented live actors performing in scarily funny shows and many more. Dare to go with me?

THE LONDON EYE: Our Millennium Wheel is the first-built and largest observation wheel in the world (a type of or evolution on the Ferris wheel) and has been since its opening at the end of 1999. The London Eye stands 135 metres (443 feet) high on the western end of Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames in Lambeth. The London Eye's wheel carries 32 sealed and air-conditioned passenger capsules attached to its external circumference. What a lovely air sightseeing attraction in the city.

ROMAN WALLS: The London Wall was the defensive wall first built by the Romans around Londinium in 250 AD, their strategically important port town on the River Thames in what is now London, England, and subsequently maintained until the 18th century. It is now the name of a road in the City of London running along part of the course of the old wall in Tower Hill. Until the later Middle Ages, the wall defined the boundaries of the City of London. Let's see and explore this masterpiece of Roman engineering.

LONDON ZOO: The new generation will immediately remember from the scene of the very first Harry Potter Movie The Philosopher's Stone, however, London Zoo goes back to Victorian eras. London Zoo was the world's first scientific zoo. It was opened in 1828 and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study, it was eventually made open to the public in 1847. Today London Zoo houses a collection of more than 650 different species of animals. I have some historical facts for our zoo.

MADAME TUSSAUD'S: London Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum is one of the very few attractions in London that is both centuries-old and completely modern. Madame Tussaud learned her unusual craft of modelling figures in wax by creating death masks of those executed by guillotine in 18th and 19th century France. Among her 'clients' were Louis XVI and Marie Antionette. That mixture of precise art and macabre display is reflected in the modern museum - but with a much greater sense of fun!

THE MONUMENT OF THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON: The Monument to the Great Fire of London, more commonly known simply as the Monument, is a Doric column in London, United Kingdom, situated near the northern end of London Bridge. Commemorating the Great Fire of London, it stands at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Street Hill, 202 feet (62 m) in height and 202 feet west of the spot in Pudding Lane where the Great Fire started on 2 September 1666. I'll take you back to that era, just follow me please.

NATIONAL GALLERY: The National Gallery is London's internationally renowned art gallery. located on the north side of Trafalgar Square. The National Gallery houses Western European paintings from 1250 to 1900 from the national art collection of Great Britain. The collection of paintings actually belongs to the British public. The National Gallery has grown to be a collection of international renown since its foundation in 1824. The best of all, I will be ready to accompany you on this lovely journey.

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM: The Natural History Museum tour is a day of science and fun activities for all the family. Housing a staggering 70 million items, there are five main collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology. The Museum is renowned for its exhibition of dinosaur skeletons in a particularly large gallery of Dinosaurs, including a spectacular Diplodocus and Tyrannosaurus Rex. We'll find the answers to such questions as who lived when and where, who were predators etc.

THE REGENT'S PARK: Regent's Park may be London's most beautiful and exuberant park. The Regent's Park is named after Prince Regent, sometimes known as the playboy prince, who later became King George IV (1762-1830). Our pleasure King who literally turned Windsor Castle into a pleasure palace. The Regent's Park combines large open spaces with tree-lined pathways, formal gardens, and four children's playgrounds. Let's take a stroll up Primrose Hill for excellent views of the London skyline shall we?

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS: This shrine of art in London was founded through a personal act of King George III (The Father we call) on 10 December 1768 with a mission to promote the arts of design in Britain through education and exhibition. No wonder his son George IV is an art lover King of all times. RAA is universally renowned for hosting some of the London's finest temporary and touring exhibitions. Its annual Summer Exhibition, running since the institution first opened, displays great masterpieces.

SKY GARDEN: We, Londoners love giving nicknames. Even for the skyscrapers. Sky Garden is situated in our Walkie Talkie building offers an immaculate view of London. This is where you can have the Empire State or OWO feeling in London. The Sky Garden has been designed to create an open and vibrant place of relaxation away from the hubbub of the city, offering visitors a rare chance to experience London from a different perspective. The famous enlarged glass dome of 20 Fenchurch Street awaits us.

ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH: Greenwich Mean Time was at one time based on the time observations made at the Royal Greenwich Observatory, before being superseded by Coordinated Universal Time. Whether it's observing the stars, standing astride the Prime Meridian or marvelling at John Harrison's timepieces, the Royal Observatory Greenwich provides a treasure trove of fascinating information. Marvel at the history of space, time and navigation and of course, stand on the world-famous Meridian Line today!

SCIENCE MUSEUM: No trip to London would be complete without a visit to the Science Museum. This tour will take you through the building where you will be able to admire many incredible artifacts housed in various collections with exciting exhibitions for all ages. If you're a science lover, then a visit to London's Science Museum is a must, although you do not have to be a lover of chemistry or physics to appreciate the Museum as there are interactive attractions such as a 3D IMAX cinema and many more!

SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE THEATRE: William Shakespeare is arguably the most famous British writer of all time, he wrote about life, love, death, revenge, grief, jealousy, murder, magic and mystery. His plays were the blockbuster entertainment of his day - some of his most famous are Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet. You will understand how Shakespeare's plays had a changing impact on the world by visiting the reconstructed Elizabethan theatre. Simply stunning and just let me take you there...

SHREK'S ADVENTURE: London Everyone's favourite green ogre is in London. A brilliantly bonkers interactive and immersive walkthrough experience, where the whole family can step into and star in your own hilarious misadventure with Shrek, Fiona and his DreamWorks friends' donkey, Puss in Boots, gingy, dragon, Pinocchio and many more. See, hear, touch and smell the adventure by exploring 10 fairy-tale themed live shows, collecting the special ingredients that you will need. What a dream attraction for all!

ST KATHARINE'S DOCK: St Katharine Docks is a former dock and now a mixed-used district in Central London, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and within the East End. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, immediately downstream of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. From 1828 to 1968 it was one of the commercial docks that made up the Port of London. It is in the redevelopment zone known as Docklands, and is a popular housing and leisure complex with full of offices, houses etc. Follow me!

TOWER BRIDGE: (Nope, not London Bridge). Tower Bridge is probably city's most distinctive symbol for today. Bridge shows a lot to its medieval predecessor London Bridge with its starlings and elaborate twin towers that give the bridge its name but it's not just a homage to the past, hidden inside that medieval looking exterior there's a rather wonderful piece of Victorian engineering and in its day it was the biggest and most sophisticated lifting bridge in the world. What's more? Just follow me...

TRAFALGAR SQUARE: Trafalgar Square is a very touristic public square with some of London's most popular attractions, from galleries and historic buildings to monuments and statues, you can be a witness of deep-seated British history. Square also holds a series of events all year round. Listen to the stories of the kings such as Charles I, Charles IV, Admiral Horatio Nelson, General Sir Charles James Napier and Major General Sir Henry Havelock who shaped the history of this nation. Just follow me!

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE: Westminster Bridge is not an ordinary bridge to span the river Thames. It has a very tumultuous history in London. The bridge's colour is green and the story of the bridge is colourful. We will tell you about the history of the bridge after Lady Boudicca's role in London's 2000-year-old history. Oh before we leave we will walk along the bridge and take pictures of London Eye, Royal Festival Hall and the River Thames. You won't believe the story of the bridge and a hog on it :)

THE WINDSOR CASTLE: Windsor is not just a castle. Windsor has been many things, a home to medieval chivalry, royal elegancy and the home of British traditions. Windsor is the oldest and the largest inhabited castle in the world attracting millions of visitors from the world. Windsor Castle's Inner Hall, created by George IV in the 1820s as a space to receive official guests, has been restored and opened to the public. Many stories await for us, let's hit it!

100% Personalized Customized Day Tour in London (SKIP THE LINE admission tickets are available at extra cost)

Highlights of London. Full Day. Private Tour

An exclusive tour of London's major, world-famous sights, including two World Heritage Sites, with an expert London Blue Badge Guide who will help you make the most of your time here in London.

Hear about famous kings and queens and the role of the Royal Family, as we visit Westminster Abbey, the coronation church, and pass by Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace. Learn about the famous Changing of the Guard* ceremony, as we watch the proceedings from a selected vantage point. Hear about the magnificent Houses of Parliament (and Big Ben) and Trafalgar Square.

Visit St Paul's Cathedral, the masterpiece of the great architect Sir Christopher Wren, built in the wake of the Great Fire of London in 1666; see its magnificent dome and learn some of the building's lesser-known secrets.

Visit the Tower of London - royal palace, fortress, prison, menagerie, place of torture. . . See the magnificent Crown Jewels, meet the famous 'Beefeaters' and Tower ravens, and hear stories of treason, murder, and execution.

Westminster Abbey 
St Paul's Cathedral 
Tower of London 

Buckingham Palace, the London home and working headquarters of the British Monarch.

The magnificent dome of St Paul's Cathedral, Wren's masterpiece.

The Palace of Westminster with the Queen Elizabeth Tower (known as 'Big Ben').

The Tower of London, the White Tower and infamous 'Traitors' Gate'.

Westminster Abbey, where the coronations of our kings and queens have taken place since 1066.

Tower Bridge, one of the most famous bridges in the world.

Explore the Highlights of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral & the Tower of London

This is the essential half day tour of London's great monuments and buildings. We will see Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Pauls, and The Tower of London with information and stories about all of them. As a London cabby with 30 years experience driving around this amazing city I have plenty of stories and Information for you about everything. Having this personal tour gives you an overview of all the best bits of our wonderful city given by a local Londoner.

See up close and personal the must see sights of our great city.

Private Highlights Tour of London's major attractions

You arrive in London - it's your first visit - What to see? In what order? How to get there? Let me take you on a door-to-door private tour, plus as a Blue Badge Guide I can take you inside sites too!

Using transportation to suit you, whether you like walking plus taking the Tube  - or prefer a chauffeured car - I will show you my favourite highlights of Royal Westminster and the City of London during a customised, completely flexible and 'at your own pace' private tour.

As a qualified Blue Badge Guide I am trained and allowed to guide you inside Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower of London for no extra cost over the normal entry charge, also saving time standing in the public entry line (apart from the Crown Jewels where nobody gets precedence).   I can also guide museums such as the British Museum

Please see the itinerary for a suggested highlights tour or if you let me have your own 'must see' list I'll plan the best tour for you on the day.

Personalised Private Tour of London's Highlights with a Blue Badge Guide - ideal for couples, families and small groups

First Time in London Highlights with Blue Badge Guide

British Museum Highlights: A Historian's Private Tour

Embark on a tailored tour of one of London's premier museums, and let me guide you through its vast collections, spotlighting essential highlights and your personal curiosities.

The British Museum offers an astonishing array of human achievements across 70+ galleries. Here, you'll delve into a treasure trove of significant artefacts—ranging from ancient coins and mummies to architectural wonders. Learn the thrilling stories behind their discoveries, whether they're feats of British explorers, medieval grave robbers, or wartime loot.

Marvel at iconic pieces like the Rosetta Stone, the Moai from Easter Island, the Sutton Hoo relics, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Parthenon marbles—integral parts of an unforgettable journey into human history.

The tour wraps up in the museum's Main Hall. Here, I'll either steer you towards lesser-known gems within the museum or recommend top dining spots in Bloomsbury for your culinary exploration.

Explore the best of the British Museum on a privately guided tour through the museum's highlights

Stonehenge & Windsor Castle full day trip, (Pick up from multiple locations)

Get set for an incredible day of fun exploring England's top ancient sites! Hop into a comfy Mercedes E220 as we uncover behind-the-scenes secrets and hidden gems.

First up, we'll dive into the regal world of Windsor Castle - the UK's largest and oldest working castle. Tour State rooms, discover the order of the garter, and visit the historic St George's Chapel, a final resting place for Queen Elizabeth and Henry VIII.

After a delightful lunch, we'll speed off to Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage site that's been captivating minds for over 5000 years. Brace yourself for mystery and awe!

It's not just a tour; it's a day of laughter, discovery, and unforgettable moments. Join me for the ultimate adventure!

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