half day Sightseeing in London with Expert Guide

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.