Excellent guide/driver. Wonderful time and great way to get from cruise ship to city.
Private tour in London Nicolas I
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Nicolas I.
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Hello & welcome to glorious England ! My name is Nick and for most of my adult life I have been a wondering, wandering academic full of wanderlust. I'm passionate about travel, very fond of meeting fellow travellers, photography, driving to new places, learning on the way & returning to old favourites with new eyes. Having lived in many different countries & worked aboard cruise ships in shore excursions they are still a few I have yet to visit and believe there is still much to discover. Although I was born in, and my ancestors & progeny hail from, England I have spent many years in British Columbia, Canada. I no longer have a British accent, which is a pity, but at least we will speak the same language ! England is the quintessential land to visit & to be a guide in as there's such a layered history & many diverse places to tour. From prehistoric monumental megaliths, Roman baths, Anglo-Saxon forts, Norman castles, medieval cathedrals, Tudor palaces, Georgian county houses, picturesque seaside villages, vibrant modern cities & the colourful characters who have lived here it could take a lifetime to see it all. When I travel to a new country I find that my time is limited & that often a private excursion is the best way to make use of it. I do not wish to be herded onto a big crowded tour bus waiting for strangers. One wants to travel with chosen companions, start at the location and time you desire, see only those place you are keen to see, have your own questions answered & at your own schedule and pace. All of my private shore excursions & tours include all of these features & can be further customised to suit you and your entourage. They also include private transport in a roomy luxury vehicle which is perfect for touring. Framlingham College, Simon Fraser University, University of Ottawa, BSS., University of Alberta School of Law, Reading law. Member of English Heritage, the National Trust, & Historic Royal Palaces. TFL licensed private hire driver~guide, with comprehensive public carriage liability insurance & DBS. I am not a Blue Badge guide so will not be able to guide you inside some monuments in London. Often I will escort you inside & give you the essential information before entering.
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Stonehenge is the most epic & iconic destination an inquisitive traveller can experience when on Earth. It's also a place I always like to return & show-off my enthusiasm for as I feel a strong affinity to this monumental landscape. When I bring travellers here it is in exactly the same place but the experience is invariably unique.As you walk around the stone circle this work of art changes. Whilst there are subtle differences, such as the light & weather, it's the questions posed which inevitably encourages greater apprehension. One is left with an appreciation of the lay of the land as well as of early human determination to thrive & to honour their ancestors. On this private excursion you will explore this UNESCO World Heritage site in depth. With me accompanying, you can examine the timeline, landscape & meaning of this monumental memorial to early human ingenuity. The memories & momentous photos you take home with you will be unforgettable.
Excellent guide/driver. Wonderful time and great way to get from cruise ship to city.
Stonehenge with Nic was informative and fun. Nic was on time, didn’t rush us and made the trip a memory. He took us to a country pub after the visit and the pub was great. Highly recommend Nic
Great informative visit perfectly tailored to us.
We had an excellent experience with our travels from Southampton to London, with an interesting stop at Stonehenge along the way. Nick’s van was comfortable and the journey well-organized, making it easy to relax and enjoy the views along the way. Nick was friendly, professional, and attentive, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip. The stop at Stonehenge was memorable, allowing enough time to explore and appreciate this historic site without feeling rushed and enhanced with informative commentary from Nick. Overall, I recommend this service for anyone looking for a convenient, scenic, and enriching travel experience between Southampton and London.
Nick’s tour of Stonehenge was fantastic for our family of 6 (2 Seniors, 3 50-somethings and a 26YO). We really didn’t know anything about Stonehenge, other than it being an ancient rock formation, but Nick’s passion and knowledge of the site provided us a wonderful education. Instead of taking the shuttle the full drive up, he suggested we walk the public path, which was so beautiful with the weather we had. Once at the stones, Nick provided further information on the site, suggested the optimum locations for photos and never made us feel rushed. He made sure that our time there was maximized to the fullest and the family came away with a newfound appreciation for this magnificent location.
Transfer was tailored to our needs, driver communicated well, was pleasant, prompt and knowledgeable 😊
Meet at your London hotel, LHR airport or at the end of your cruise in Southampton. Drive to Stonehenge passing some heavenly English countryside : 2 hours from central London, 1.5 hours from LHR or 1 hour from Southampton. Experience this world heritage site for about 2 hours. We will examine the Stonehenge exhibition & museum. Take a short 5 minute shuttle to the megalith or an unforgettable scenic 30 minute walk if you fancy it. Whilst walking around for about an hour we will have plenty of time for momentous photos to talk about who, how & why Stonehenge was created. Drive 2 hours to London or 1.5 hours to LHR.
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You & your entourage will be chauffeured comfortably in a spacious, modern, clean & air-conditioned Mercedes~Benz Tourer. This roomy executive vehicle is perfect for sightseeing tours & transfers; it has 8 wide leather seats, large windows, plenty of legroom, automatic sliding doors & space for up to 8 large suitcases. You will be transported by your TFL licensed private hire driver~guide & as such will include fully comprehensive public liability insurance.
London, England, United Kingdom
This private tour can start & finish from anywhere in London & start from London & finish in Southampton. *It can also start from Southampton IF finishing in London or LHR. *If you wish to start & finish in Southampton please opt for a longer Stonehenge shore excursion. From LHR this tour can also be done as a lay-over between flights.
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