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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

This 2000 year old City - also called 'The Square Mile' has suffered many disasters and set backs and has, each time come back better and stronger than ever.

Let me tell you of the devastating fire which destroyed 80% of the City and of the man - Sir Christopher Wren - who rebuilt it.

We will visit some beautiful places and Monuments - each of which has a darker side to them.

The City of London was also a place for punishment and executions - we will explore some of these.

Hear of the warring Queens who haunt a ruined monastery,

The black shape that haunted the prisoners in Newgate prison

Why you weren't safe in the Cities churchyards - and many more tales of the horrors that took place in these seemingly beautiful places. . . .

Temple Bar built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672 …. hear about the darker side of Temple Bar!

This man has the same surname as me! Come and hear some of the moving stories of heroic self sacrifice with me in Postman's Park.

Christchurch Greyfriars - rebuilt after the Great Fire in 1666, destroyed by bombs during World War II. Said to be haunted - it is the burial ground for three Queens and one Queen's heart , the Holy Maid of Kent- plus a notorious murderess who murdered both her husbands

The beautiful ruined church of St Dunstan in the East. Great for photos!

Monument - memorial to the Great Fire of London of 1666.

The old half timbered gatehouse of St Bartholomew's the Great built in 1595 above a 13th century stone arch.

The only outdoor statue of King Henry VIII - hear why he is here on the gates of St Bartholomew's Hospital - and why he was feared by many..

The Darker side of London - walking tour

Ghosts, Gallows and Gruesome Tales

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"

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