Private tour in London Anthony P
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Meet Your London Guide I was born and raised in South East London, where my fascination with the city began at an early age. My father ran a market stall in one of the area’s best-known street markets in Walworth, and from behind that stall I absorbed the rhythm, character, and stories of London life — a city that has never stopped captivating me . My professional background first took me into the property world, where I built a successful career in estate agency and eventually managed my own branch in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This experience gave me a deep appreciation for London’s extraordinary architectural variety — from elegant 17th-century buildings to bold modern developments — and, more importantly, an understanding of how history, place, and people are inseparably linked. Over 28 years ago, I took on what is widely regarded as one of the toughest examinations in the world: The Knowledge of London. Set by the Public Carriage Office, this demanding qualification requires mastery of the area within a six-mile radius of Charing Cross — some 113 square miles — covering over 25,000 streets and 50,000 landmarks and places of interest. I completed The Knowledge in the summer of 1999 and proudly became a licensed London black cab driver. Driving a black cab didn’t just mean navigating London — it meant living it. One of my greatest pleasures has always been sharing the city’s history with passengers, listening to their stories, and bringing London to life through conversation and storytelling. It was this natural connection that led me seamlessly into professional guiding. Today, I am a multi-accredited London tour guide, holding qualifications from both The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers and the City of Westminster, combining authentic cabbie insight with accredited guiding expertise. ⸻ Harry Potter & Ted Lasso – Storytelling Through Screen and Street Alongside my passion for London’s history, I have a genuine love for film and television storytelling — especially Harry Potter and Ted Lasso — and how these worlds are woven into real London locations. My Harry Potter tours go beyond simply visiting filming locations. They explore how London’s architecture, hidden alleyways, historic markets, and riverside settings helped inspire J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world, blending cinematic magic with real historical context. My Ted Lasso Tours of London are delivered with warmth, humour, and heart — very much in the spirit of the show itself. We visit iconic filming locations and neighbourhoods while also exploring why London works so well as a backdrop for the series, sharing behind-the-scenes insights, character moments, and local stories that bring the show vividly to life. These tours are especially popular with families, fans of the series, and anyone who appreciates feel-good storytelling with a London twist. ⸻ A Special Connection to Royal Greenwich Royal Greenwich holds a particularly close place in my heart. Having lived and worked extensively in the borough, I know the area intimately — not just as a guide, but as a local. From the Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory, to the grandeur of the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich tells one of the most important stories in British and global history: time, navigation, and Britain’s maritime power. My Greenwich tours explore these themes in an accessible and engaging way, bringing together royal history, scientific discovery, seafaring heritage, and everyday local life. This is not just a stop on a tour — it’s an area I know deeply, guide confidently, and enjoy sharing with visitors from around the world. ⸻ Your Tour Experience I offer private taxi tours in my latest-generation electric hybrid London taxi, combining comfort, sustainability, and classic London style. The vehicle accommodates up to six passengers, is fully air-conditioned, features a glass panoramic roof, and provides full wheelchair access, ensuring a relaxed and inclusive experience for all guests.
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ATTENTION MUGGLES! Do you love the Harry Potter films and books? If your answer is YES Let me share my passion for Potter! And take a wonderful private tour of the filming locations in London of the Harry Potter films. Take a trip and explore locations used in many of the Potter films across London and visit some of the streets that is said inspired J. K. Rowling. Revisit some of the scenes from the films! Feel free to dress up for the tour, however, I have scarves and wands at hand for those great photo opportunities. Take a trip in my black cab, retracing some of the routes taken by the night bus in Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban, visit platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station and visit many other locations used for The Leaky Cauldron. One not to be missed for Potter fans!
Tour length time is approximately between 3/4 hours. - I will pick you up at any central London location be at hotel, train station, et cetera in my London black taxi , where you can embark on your wizarding journey. - There will be approximately 10 stops on the tour where you will be invited to walk out of the taxi explore the history, and it wizarding connections of the stop. - We will visit such amazing locations as King's Cross Station, Leadenhall market, borough, market, Saint Paul's Cathedral, see where originally the wizarding bank Gringotts interior scenes were shot in Aldwych. And many more… - You will be invited to jump out and take selfies and if you wish I will take photographs as mementos of your tour! - Test your knowledge of Harry Potter with me, with a fun quiz. Please note this tour can be customised, including pick up from an airport or further afield, for an extra fee. Use the 'message guide' button to contact me for a customised tour.
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Transportation will be provided in my licensed London taxi, which can accommodate six passengers However, luggage capacity is limited, depending on how many passengers The taxi is fully air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Unique to London: taxis have access to bus lanes giving easier access to London streets and cab stands for parking.
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