Private tour in London Patricia V

Greenwich with a professional Blue Badge Guide in Greenwich - A Day Trip From London

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Patricia V.

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Warm welcome to my country and city, My name is Patricia. I have been a professional licensed tour guide in the UK for more than 24 years now and holder of the prestigious Blue Badge. I also have an MA in Japanese history and Japanese language. I am fully insured and licensed to guide in most official historic sites in the UK including inside of Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Parliament and a number of museums in London. I do tours by tourist van, car, taxi or/and on foot. I have a passion for British history and can also show you the less known hidden gems of London, the city I have lived in more than half of my life. I can make a bespoke tour, tailor-made to your personal interest and time and feel confident that I can help you create unforgettable memories on your trip. Just drop me a line and we can work together to create your perfect trip! Apart from English, I also am fluent in Spanish, French, Dutch and Japanese, all languages I use regularly as a tour guide and interpreter. My interests are broad and range from royal history to architecture, art history, theatre to film locations and I have recently also specialised in visits to England's most beautiful gardens. . . In the past, I have lived in a number of other countries including Belgium, Spain and Japan. Travelling as a family with kids? Very welcome as I also have extensive experience in working with educational tours for children and run my own company in educational tours to Britain; I can adapt my tours especially for families with young children or teenagers with something of interest for both, adults and kids. I offer a wide range of themed walking tours in London on the following topics and am always happy to study more topics. - Royal and aristocratic London - Architecture in London from Tudor (16C) to postmodern - Imperial Britain and the Docklands - Dark and gruesome history of London - Street art in trendy Shoreditch - Harry Potter film locations - Along the river Thames - British theatre from Shakespeare to the Covent Garden. - Rock & Roll music in Soho - Historic walk from the Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington to Notting Hill. - A guided visit of the world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew - London during World War I and World War II ( with an optional visit to Cabinet War Rooms) - Ecological London with a visit to a Container City in East London - The city of London from Roman settlement to the financial powerhouse of the world. - Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew highlights of the worlds greatest botanic gardens . . . . . I also lecture for a number of societies in Britain on history. I look forward to welcoming you! Warm regards, Patricia - Institute of Tourist Guiding accredited London Blue Badge Guide - Member of the Association of Professional Tour Guides - Accredited to guide inside Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, British Museum, National Gallery, Hampton Court Palace - Special accreditation for London 2012 Olympic venues and the Houses of Parliament I am not a driver guide but can organise a chauffeured car to take us around at leisure. Alternatively we can visit places by public transport, on foot or by black cab taxi.

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Overview of your London tour

This is a tour with a wonderful opportunity to hear about the history of London's Thames Port, see major buildings from the river Thames all with your private guide. As an experienced guide, I can tell you all Greenwich has a long and fascinating history as a royal residence, an important naval college, an astronomical observation spot, etc. . . . You will get a guided tour of the most important historic buildings around and we will walk to the Royal Observatory where the Meridian Line is situated. it's a magnificent viewing point. During our walk, you will also see the famous historic tea clipper the Cutty Sark, the Queen's house, a beautiful villa made for Queen Henrietta Maria, and the old Naval College and I will bring its history all to life with my fascinating stories. Why not pop by the Maritime museum to see some highlights including Nelson's jacket with a bullet hole from 1805. There are many traditional pubs and restaurants in Greenwich for a quick lunch in the beautiful old town o

Your London tour itinerary

Your guide either could collect you from your hotel to go to Embankment Pier to board on a cruise from central London to Greenwich (approx 45 min) with great views. In Greenwich we will do a fascinating guided walking tour with extra options to visit the Painted Hall, the Queen's Chapel, the Maritime museum. If you are fit, we will walk up the hill to the Royal Observatory where the Greenwich Meantime Meridian Line is located. If you cannot walk up a steep hill, then there is plenty to see and do down the hill so no worries. We will have a short break at lunchtime to eat something in one of the many old pubs restaurants or coffee bars in Greenwich town and travel back by cruise or by underground if you prefer to central London around 16h to be back by 17h/17@30 h in central London.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Ferry

-By underground , bus or taxi to go to the Thames Pier for embankment on the cruise. -Cruise boat to Greenwich. -In Greenwich : Walking

What's included
Private Guide
Other: This tour is with a Blue Badge Guide, professionaly qualified and trained historian guidee with the highest guiding in England
What's not included
Other: - Transport: cruise tickets from central London to Greenwich - Entrance to museums in Greenwich where applicable - Lunch in a pub or a light sandwich in one of Greenwich's lovely cafes.
Tickets: Painted hall tickets optional
Meeting location

London, England, United Kingdom

Airport: ,Cruise, At Westminster Pier from where we can take the ferry or Uberboat to Greenwich.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Boat
City Highlights
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
398895
Languages
French
Dutch
English
Spanish
Japanese
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
3.5

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Who is this private tour in London best suited for?

This private tour in London is perfect for travellers who are interested in history and want to explore Greenwich with a knowledgeable guide. It's also ideal for those who enjoy walking tours and want to see historic sites like the Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark, and the Queen's House. Families with children will find it suitable as it's kid-friendly, and it's a great choice for anyone looking to connect with a local expert for deeper insights into the area's rich history.

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