Private tour in London Amanda H
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I'm an experienced Blue Badge Guide, trained and licensed to guide you on private tours inside key visitor attractions in London and South East England I specialise in custom Blue Badge Guided Private Tours in London and Day Tours out of London (or starting in the South East of England) for independent travelers, small groups, and families. With over 10 years as a Tours by Locals Guide, I've conducted nearly 400 5-star rated tours for visitors of all ages from around the world. My Blue Badge Guide qualifications, earned after nearly two years of rigorous training, allow me to guide clients through iconic sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and Windsor Castle. Our comprehensive training covers detailed studies and examinations at significant locations like Royal Greenwich, the British Museum, and the National Gallery. It also includes guided walks around the City of London and panoramic tours across central London by car or coach. My Private Guided Day Tours outside London encompass day trips to Windsor Castle, Canterbury, Dover Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Oxford and Cambridge Universities, Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Stonehenge. I also specialise in Private Day Tours to gardens, castles, and stately homes, particularly in South East England where I live. These tours can start from London, or from your hotel in the South East of England. Popular tours include Anne Boleyn's Hever Castle, Winston Churchill's Chartwell, Leeds Castle, iconic gardens like Great Dixter, Sissinghurst, Scotney, Nymans, RHS Wisley, and Kew. Additionally, I offer 'off the beaten track' tours of lesser-known gardens and manor houses, as well as the picturesque historic villages and countryside of South East England and The Cotswolds. I cater exclusively to small private groups, including families. My tours are highly customisable to fit your specific needs as part of your pre-trip planning. I aim to show you not just the main attractions but also how to navigate and explore further on your own. While walking is the best way to experience many parts of London, we can also use buses, the Underground 'Tube', riverboats, and black taxi cabs. For those with limited mobility or energy, there is a chauffeured private car tour option. For day trips out of London, travel options include train or a private chauffeured car. I am a graduate in History and Art History from the University of Cambridge, and have 5 'kids' in their thirties, 6 grandchildren, and a couple of dogs. London Blue Badge Tourist Guide South East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Accredited Windsor Castle Guide Member of: The Institute of Tourist Guiding The British Guild of Tourist Guides (also known as ‘Britain’s Best Guides’) The Association of Professional Tour Guides The South East England Tourist Guides Association.
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Join me on a 4-hour guided walk through the heart of Westminster, where centuries of British history come to life. I’ll take you past some of London’s most iconic landmarks — including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Downing Street, and Horse Guards Parade — while sharing the stories, traditions and quirks that make this area so fascinating. We’ll stroll through beautiful St James’s Park, catch a glimpse of Buckingham Palace, and delve into the rich political and royal heritage that has shaped the UK. The highlight of our time together will be a visit inside Westminster Abbey. As a Blue Badge Tourist Guide I am licensed to guide you through this magnificent Gothic masterpiece, where monarchs have been crowned and buried for over a thousand years. From royal tombs to the Coronation Chair, every corner has a tale to tell. Whether you're new to London or rediscovering it, this tour offers a deeper connection to its remarkable past. As with all my tours I adapt it to your group whether family or friends.
We will meet at Westminster Tube Station to walk to St James’s Park, en route to see Buckingham Palace. We will continue down the The Mall, see Horse Guards Parade, Downing Street, home to the Prime Minister, the Houses of Parliament, and the world-famous symbol of London’s Big Ben clock tower. As we walk, we’ll delve into the rich political and royal heritage that has shaped the UK - from ancient traditions to modern-day events, all woven into the fabric of Westminster. We will then go inside Westminster Abbey for a journey through over a thousand years of British history, tradition and national identity. The Abbey has been the setting for every coronation since 1066. It is also the burial place of kings and queens, and Its walls are lined with the tombs and memorials of poets, scientists, politicians, and national heroes. When we finish our tour of the Abbey I can direct you to take a taxi or to a nearby tube station.
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Walking Tour
England, England, SW1A 2DG, United Kingdom
I will meet you inside Westminster Tube Station, or nearby by agreement
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