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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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)

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

Starting at your central London hotel, my Downton Abbey Tour will take you to the unforgettable locations of the hit TV series and explain how the series went from being Sunday night viewing in the UK to a global smash.

The tour will visit familiar sites such as Yew Tree Farm (home to the Drew family and later Mr Mason which is my favourite place on the tour!) Downton Village where you will have the chance to visit the church where Lady Mary and Lady Edith were married, and of course the real Downton Abbey - Highclere Castle, where I will help you explore the castle before giving you time to explore the grounds and the gift shop at your leisure.

Why pick this tour? Because I've been coming to Highclere since I was a child! My Grandparents used to visit here once a year and would often take me with them - I'll even point out the tree that we used to park under!

Entry to Highclere Castle and Cogges Farm

Your chance to explore the beautiful village of Bampton, Highclere Castle and its grounds with a lover of all things Downton

Downton Abbey Private Tour

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

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...

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 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

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

Westminster Abbey and the "Corridors of Power" Private Tour.

The area known as Westminster in London is a place of huge historical significance for the country. Composed of great institutions and famous streets, many visitors will see each part in isolation. This tour is different; it brings the separate elements together creating a more rounded picture. Westminster Abbey is a fabulous building of historic significance for the country as a whole. It is the site for royal occasions, weddings, coronations and burials. The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, symbolises Great Britain. The decisions made within its rooms as well as in the thoroughfare of Whitehall, sometimes known as the "Corridors of Power" have shaped Britain.

Together we'll explore the area whilst I bring the stories of buildings, memorials and influential historic characters together. By the end of the tour you'll see how this small patch of land has been the epicentre of power having "punched beyond its weight" in its influence in the UK as well as across the world.

Statue of Sir Winston Churchill, Parliament Square.

The Elizabeth Tower, Houses of Parliament, known as "Big Ben"

Discover Royalty, Religion and Government at the heart of Westminster with a Blue Badge Guide.

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

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.

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