Private tour in London Simon C
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"OUTSTANDING! We had a terrific half day with him and got to see so much." (Stacey, NYC) "...a terrific guide in every way. Super accommodating to our needs, and great personality that adds to the vibe." (Donna) "You made the city come alive." (Ryan, FL) As seen at TEDx, Guardian newspaper, British Council – and many more. WELCOME! The reviews don't lie, sharing the greatest city in the world with you is the best! Experience London like a local with me and you'll see why I love it. (Windsor/Stonehenge? Please see our other excellent guides for these) I. Was. There... I was in media; I went to the warehouse raves; lived in an old factory, then a boat. I did some cabaret; I was bombed by the IRA then ended up leading walks in San Francisco and on the Great Barrier Reef leading divers. I crisscrossed Europe with American school groups, went to 50 countries, but I still come home here to London. I've been a travel writer, walking artist and performer. I've 20yrs experience on four continents, contributed to guide books, been on London radio to wax lyrical and even trained young people as guides. A personal trainer, I'm not a Blue Badge guide and my knowledge is naturally not as extensive as theirs; but I entertain and inform everyone from families to language school pupils to Masters students. "I was with my children and they never got bored." (Gloria, Miami) BEEN BEFORE? I do alternative tours in East London uncovering lesser-heard histories too for all kinds of organisations. My Olympic tours started in 2012, so if you want the story of London and the Games then I'm your man. I love helping visitors discover London - and you bring a little of your home to us, from New York to Vancouver to the Midwest to Cali'. You'll feel at home in this welcoming cosmopolitan capital. And we pack it in: "...see all of the biggest attractions in London in a short period of time!" (Annie) There's a core of the best spots I like to show you that fit with the theme, but I can tailor routes if you have a request. LONGER TOUR? A great combo is the 3. 5-hour general London tour and then - after this perfect intro to the city - zoom in to the street by level and add a 2.5-hour market experience or a street art tour in hip East London? Alternatively, book the TWO DAY TOUR to go deeper. . . London has many different sides to it - nothing beats exploring its stories. I do a little performance/cabaret work occasionally and I enjoy bringing that to the tours if it's relevant. I'll even sing you a song if you like and kids are very welcome. Child-free? Tours can be arranged to end in a traditional British pub :) USING EUROSTAR? I can show you London's newest hip location Kings Cross or the Harry Potter tour can start/end there. Several tours start just 15mins by subway from Kings Cross. My international guiding background - which includes North American schools, international backpackers, Brits of all ages - means I know what sort of practical questions you want to ask; and how you can get max out your stay. Travelling on? I've seen much of it, especially Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin etc - so feel free to pick my brains. Let's spend a few hours exploring London and I'll tell you tales spanning centuries and show you why this particular wanderer is proud to call it home. **ACCESSIBILITY** In a wheelchair or use a stick? London is for all! If you're not so mobile, then all tours can be made into taxi-cab tours with a surcharge. London buses and some tube stations also have ramps. Everyone is welcome here.
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"OUTSTANDING! We had a terrific half day and got to see so much." “You made the city come alive!” **2026 DREAM TOUR WINNER** FEEL London, don't just see it! Only got a half-day to see the big sights and immerse yourself in the history and culture? Experience a ton, feel oriented and discover on the go with a local who's lived and loved the city! Many visitors spend their first days slightly overwhelmed. I fix that. Visit iconic locations for treasured vacation shots, making great memories. You'll get tips for later: museums, shopping, bars, food/drink etc. With stories, skits, some hidden histories and a dash of the offbeat, you'll never see this incredible city the same way again. Got kids? I'll keep them stimulated as we enjoy the best views. Tue-Sun sees foodie-heaven Borough Market with delis, food stalls etc - a great spot to finish (AM tours) or start (PM tours). Changing of the (foot) Guard: 10. 30am Su/Mo/We/Fr (Horse) guard: 4pm daily
Understand how London works. Get insider tips you’ll actually use. Leave with a sense of confidence, not confusion. Mobility issues? I can adapt for you to use bus/tube/cab. Walk by classic London tour sights and ride a bus/Tube - like a real Londoner! **AM typically begins at Green Park for guard change; ends Borough Market for lunch (closed Mons) or a historic pub.** Westminster: Buckingham Palace Parliament Westminster Abbey Nelson's Column A chance to stand near the King's Redcoats (guards) Whitehall & Prime Minister's street Tube/bus between sections (c. 15mins) or 30 min walk. City and Southwark: St Paul's Cathedral Shakespeare's Globe Tate Modern Art Museum The Thames River (crucial to London) Borough Market (closed Mon) (Tower of London view from a distance) PM reversed! Typically begins at Borough Market after a nice lunch, wending towards Westminster for a military ceremony near Buckingham Palace and the West End. Q's? Hit 'Ask Me a Question'!
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If you're fit, the whole tour is walkable. But London has a fantastic public transport system, so let's use it! Everywhere is accessible by Tube or bus that you'd like to go. Use Apple or Google Pay or Contactless card to access the transport that normally caps at 8GBP in the tourist spots. So we can go crazy if we like! A ride on a London double-decker can be a real highlight of your private tour.
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AM: to max out tour time, we usually meet just inside Green Park - outside the *Buckingham Palace exit* of Green Park tube station, by the Constance Fund fountain of Diana and coffee kiosk. It's a common meeting point, easily reached from London hotel locations. PM: Get lunch at/around Borough Market and we work our way back west to Westminster for a 4pm military ceremony. B Mkt is at London Bridge tube/train/bus station and easily reached. We usually meet outside the Barrowboy and Banker pub SE1 9QQ.
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