Jean C.United States
We booked Ed for 2 half day tours. We were extremely pleased with his knowledge and experience.
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Private tour in London Ed B
Three quarter day leisurely tour (6hrs)
4.9
(51) reviews
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6 hours
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Ed B.
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Hi everyone. I've been a professional tour guide (called Blue Badge Guide in London) for 30 years, so I know the city and its surroundings very well. If you enjoy art, history, architecture, religion and culture then I'm your man and I enjoy talking about other subjects too such as politics and movies and tv. Not much about sports though. On tours, we normally visit Westminster Abbey (burial place of the famous) or the Churchill War Rooms but if you'd rather do walking tours or visit the museums, the British museum being my specialty as I love ancient history or even just go shopping and have afternoon tea somewhere special then it's fine with me. I'm flexible. I'm there to make your time in London enjoyable and memorable. We can have a break coffee stops whenever you wish. There's no hurry even if we spend a little longer together . But I like to do detail and not rush so I only do two venues a day. There's plenty of history in London but my special subjects are Henry 8th and the Tudors, ancient history & early church history. Don't forget nearly all our museums are free. Almost everywhere I go free so there is no need to pay my entrance. Getting around by car in London is difficult because of parking and traffic. The underground, bus or taxi is preferable and walking is unavoidable in busy cities, but the amount of walking is up to you. Looking forward to meeting you. Qualified blue badge. I do not have a car and only use local transport
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See London and one interior visit of whatever you wish
Overview of your London tour
This tour is flexible. We can see as much of London in 6 hrs as an introduction or we can visit Westminster Abbey and/or an art gallery It’s a leisurely tour which we can do at your speed and see the highlights of the rest of London without internal visits If there’s a guard change then we can do that but with huge crowds there’s only so much you can see
Recent Reviews
Mary T.Canada
Ed was a Fabulous Guide with so much knowledge and enthusiasm! He was very accommodating and friendly. We would not hesitate to recommend him to friends!
Elisa G.United States
Our family of 5 hired Ed for a 3/4 day tour plus another shorter couple hour tow, customized to what we wanted to see. Ed toured us through the Victoria and Albert museum, highlighting history and curiousities. He is very knowledgeable and shares his years of study and experience in a casual and informative manner. We also did Westminster Abbey where he brought to life the centuries of history, architecture and stories of the builders and the buried. The British museum tour was excellent. Charming man.
Janeen S.United States
Ed was great! He communicated well during the process of booking to the day of the tour. He had great knowledge of the area and really did a great job on tour. He was friendly, fun and very good with all the history and questions we had for him. We wanted to see as much as we could in our time and he did a great job of doing that for us.
Connie P.United States
Ed was a great tour guide for us in London. He was very accommodating and super knowledgeable about the city. Excellent communication with us prior to our tour. We will definitely use Ed on our next visit to London!
Michele S.United States
Ed was such an excellent tour guide. We didn't establish a set agenda with Ed before meeting him. After chatting with us for a bit he designed the perfect agenda for our family's needs. He was personable, informative and knowledgable. We had been traveling for three weeks with our two boys and were a bit exhausted. Ed was able to "read the room" with our kids; found the perfect places to stop and recharge with food and restroom breaks. We had many guides while traveling Europe and Ed was tops!
Your London tour itinerary
An interior visit to either the Abbey and/or a gallery. Two interior visits limits how much of the rest of London we can see though Visit the 2 cities, the city of London and the city of Westminster Guard change if you wish
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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway
Local transport
What's included
Other: Services of a qualified blue badge guide with 24 years experience
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch and the entrance to the venue
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Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Westminster Abbey, Dean's Yard, London, UK
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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Architecture
Art And Culture
History
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
249328
Languages
English
French
JapaneseActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
4.9
FAQs
Who is this private tour in London best suited for?
This private tour in London is perfect for travellers who want a leisurely exploration of the city with the flexibility to choose what they want to see. It's also ideal for those who prefer a personalized experience with a knowledgeable local guide, Ed B., who has 24 years of experience.
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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