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.

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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!

The clouds can sometimes help get the perfect shot

Discover one of the oldest ancient sites in the UK & visit one of the Kings homes in one day

Our photoshoot will commence at the majestic Westminster Bridge. This iconic location offers breathtaking views of the River Thames and the Houses of Parliament, creating a picturesque setting for intimate and heartfelt photographs.

Continuing our journey, we will admire the grandeur of Westminster Palace from the outside. The striking Gothic architecture will add a touch of historical elegance to your photos, making every shot a timeless masterpiece.

Our exploration of Westminster will also include the splendid Westminster Abbey.  From there, we will venture to the energetic heart of the city, Trafalgar Square. Nearby, the grand National Gallery will provide a cultured and sophisticated ambiance for our shoot. 

Capturing memories with professional photographer

2-hrs Photo Tour at London Iconic Locations

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

Cotswolds Private Tour - The Hearth of England

Visiting the Cotswolds is like going back in time.

Set amid rolling hills dotted with grazing sheep and cows, the towns and villages in the Cotswolds are pretty much English perfection. Thatched roof cottages, picture-perfect farmland, crumbling castles, towns made entirely of honey-colored Cotswold stone.

During the medieval period, native Cotswold sheep were famous throughout Europe for their heavy fleeces and high quality of wool. Cotswold wool commanded a high price and the wealth generated by the wool trade enabled wealthy traders to leave their mark by building fine houses and wonderful churches, known as "wool churches". Even today, sheep on the hillside is one of the classic Cotswold images.

For overseas visitors the Cotswold area is convenient for London and offers what many people portray as typical English countryside with picturesque villages, historic churches and peaceful surroundings.

Explore the English paradise full of charming little hamlets.

London is an amazing city, but visiting it for the first time can be an overwhelming experience because of its size and wide range of attractions. Or, perhaps you are visiting with friends, colleagues or family, some of whom have already seen the city, so you are looking for a solution to the problem of seeing the classic sights without making the others bored.

Either way, I am happy to make a customised a tour for you and depending on your requests, we can have an itinerary that includes only the 'must see' major sights, both historic and royal, or can design one that includes the lesser-known attractions too.

Why take a walking tour?
I have always believed that walking is the best way to get to know a city. On a walking tour we can stop any time and anywhere and not just to take photos, but to look up and take in the sights. London's architecture as well as its backstreets are full of hidden gems and messages that we can access and decipher only on foot.

Private half-day tour of London's iconic sights with a City of Westminster Guide

Classic London Highlights Tour

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

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

London, one of the most fascinating cities in the world, can appear daunting for a first time visitor. Where do you begin to discover the famous places and learn about the rich history? I have created this tour so that the majority of the main sites can be viewed in half a day. This is one of my favourite tours as I am filled with excitement when showing London to a first time visitor and being able to tell them interesting facts and stories about the world famous locations. Hear how London began in Roman times, developed into a major trading stories, news and gossip about the royalty and the latest places to shop and be entertained.

The Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) and Big Ben

Essential London Express Walking Tour

Highlights of London

Welcome to London! - Your Exclusive Private Blue Badge Guided Tour

Your very own private in-depth tour of London's major landmarks with my expert commentary - and all your questions answered!

Essential London in a full-day tour.

I'll make sure you see as much as possible and catch amazing sights such as the Changing of the Guard from my special viewing point.

I can customize this tour to you make your wish list a reality. Chose my private guided tour inside Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge or the Churchill War Rooms, or the National Gallery plus many more attractions. Photo moments of Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the London Eye, Covent Garden, Houses of Parliament, 'Big Ben'. . . . . . so much to choose from and you'd be surprised how much we can fit in but without rushing.

Lunch - A traditional London pub perhaps? Or fish &amp; chips?

Royalty, pageantry, history, stories, facts, photo opportunities - this tour is overflowing!

The major landmarks, excellent photo moments and lots of fascinating facts and history...

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)

Westminster highlights, the royal palaces and Changing of the Guard

A great tour to see many of London's most famous sights in one morning. Hear the stories of Westminster Abbey, where 40 monarchs have been crowned, and the history of four royal palaces where many of them have lived and died. Learn how the United Kingdom's parliamentary system works looking at the Houses of Parliament and hear Big Ben ring out on the hour. See the 4 main royal palaces (hear the story of when I was invited to Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday party!)

Experience the main Changing of the Guard ceremony (not Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday) or the smaller ceremony at Horse Guards. I know the best places to go and the timing down to the minute to make sure you get the best experience! Stroll through a magnificent royal park and historic square and stop to take photos at the best spots. Finish by exploring Trafalgar Square, home to two major, free to enter, art galleries and close to many exciting places to eat.

A half day walking tour of many of London's most famous sights

London has a fantastic history dating back to Roman times when it was named Londinium. Our tour of the history City of London will uncover the beginnings of the city and how it evolved during its many challenges during over 2, 000 years. Private groups will be personally be guided by me through the area enabling the inquisitive traveller to easily engage with my city's rich culture.

We start at London's famous St Paul's Cathedral, which is the fifth version of St Paul's since 604 AD. We take a walk through the narrow streets of the former site of the Blackfriars Dominican Priory and Shakespeare's indoor theatre. We may take a drink at a beautiful Art Nouveau pub before continuing past the notorious Bridewell Prison. Onwards to the site of the first printing press, we then emerge onto Fleet Street, the home of journalistic London. Maybe a quick drink at one of the oldest pub interiors in London before passing Dr Johnson's House and continuing up the the Royal Courts and Lincoln's Inn where we finish.

One 1/2 pint beer supplied at each venue. Total of 4 beers

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