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London Food Tour

Eat, experience and enjoy during a London Food Tour! Now one of the World’s Culinary Capitals, London has it all, […]

Churchill War Rooms Tour

City of Oxford Tour

Classic London Tour

London Architecture Tour – Modern & Contemporary

Legal London Tour

William Shakespeare Tour

Shakespeare’s London – discover tantalising traces of the life of ‘The Bard’ as well as memorials to his enduring legacy […]

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Yoko Ono Music of the Mind Exhibition at Tate Modern in London

The artist Yoko Ono, who turned 91 in February, has enjoyed a successful—if notorious—career over seven decades. She spent the seventies as the wife of Beatle John Lennon until his assassination in New York in 1980, and appropriately for British audiences, that part of her life forms the core of her current exhibition, ‘Music of the Mind’ at Tate Modern.

See 3 City of London Models at The London Centre

On the Aldermanbury side of Guildhall, you will find the London Centre, the base for New London Architecture and home to its magnificent London models. These 3D scale models of the capital and its buildings are a great resource if people want to see the architecture of London or the historical development of the city—or simply want to trace routes across the metropolis. Their sheer size is jaw-dropping.

Calendar Curiosities: Leap Years, Easter Moves, and the Curious Origins of Dates We Celebrate

Dates on the calendar we normally use have mainly Christian origin but some of them reflect pagan origins and everything changed in the eighteenth century with the adoption of a new calendar.

Pennywise Tours

Ready to Rule Britannia and go on to conquer the world? London is a great place to start exploring iconic sites, delve into our Island Story and discover wondrous places beyond. Wherever you are, remember the saying “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” So let your adventure begin with me!

I am Penny Bowden, the owner of Pennywise Tours. I’m a London Blue Badge Tourist Guide, a qualification that is recognised worldwide, and am also qualified to take you to places a day’s ride away from the capital.

Why Choose Me?

These extracts below from my past travellers’ reviews tell you the answer to that!

How Others See Me

Those heartwarming accolades should speak for themselves. I’m not just a guide, I’m a storyteller with loads of fun, quirky facts who reveals the hidden secrets of the places we visit.

I love to bring history, buildings, landscapes and past people’s lives into the present and regale you with yesteryear’s hot gossip!

I’ll make you laugh, I might even bring a tear to your eye with my tragic tales of yore – but I’ll never make you bored!

But don’t be fooled by this lighthearted approach to a jolly good tour. I worked very hard to gain the globally-recognised Blue Badge qualification and shed many a tear myself along the way. It was an uphill struggle, but worth it in the end.

Becoming one of the country’s elite Blue Badge Tourist Guides changed my life. I very much hope that taking a tour with me will change yours.

Here’s a few tasters of what you get on a tour with me. If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, get in touch and I’ll organise it for you. 

Beautiful Borough Market

Greenwich the Great!

Royal London Tour

Hurrah for the red, white and blue – royalty is in our DNA! A tour of Royal London shows you how deep-rooted our tradition is…

Walking Over Water

Windsor Castle

Pottering with Potter

Well-known places all over London served as backdrops for the Harry Potter saga. On this tour, you get to see some of them and hear the stories behind them. But Oxford University also figures, and luckily it’s near enough for us to make a day of it. The choice is yours!

Good to Go, Staying Safe & the Blue Badge

Now the vaccine rollout has contained the COVID-19 virus enough for people to start making travel plans,  I am looking forward to welcoming visitors here once again. But we may have to keep some of the measures put in place to protect you, so my “We’re Good to Go” certification is key to that…

We're good to go!

Read more about my Covid-19 and “We’re Good to Go” certification statements

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Going the extra mile to make you smile

“I’m so glad I found My London Tour Guide” is the reaction I often get from clients who have enjoyed my tours.

Hi, my name is Jonathan, and I want to be your tour guide .

You will have fun, see loads, and have a cracking time – whether this is your first time in London or you live here, you’ll have a lot to smile about at the end of the day – because I go the extra (s)mile to make sure you enjoy your tour. 

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As a licensed London Blue Badge Tour Guide , you’ll hear my passion for London at every stop on your tour.

Blue Badge Tour Guides are the only guides officially allowed to guide in some of the jewels in London, Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and others – when booking a Blue Badge guide, you get professionalism, enthusiasm, knowledge and the comfort of knowing that you’ll be well looked after. 

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Regular London Tours

Join me for one of our classic London tours, see London gems including the City of Westminster, Buckingham Palace and more.

London Themed Tours

My London Tour Guide runs a series of bespoke, themed tours around the cultural and popular centres of the city of London.

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Take a day out of London to enjoy what the rest of the UK has to offer. We can go to Bath, Windsor, you name it, we’ll be there.

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PROFESSIONAL, PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS OF LONDON

Alexander Davy — Your London Blue Badge Tour Guide.

Blue Badge Guides have undertaken an intensive 2 year course & have passed 11 exams helping them achieve the highest tourist guiding qualification in the UK, because of this they are the only external guides permitted to guide the major sites – e.g. St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & Windsor Castle.

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TOURS FOR EVERY TIME OF THE YEAR!

As a Blue Badge guide and a London Black Taxi driver, I have an in-depth knowledge of London. Come rain or shine, I've got you covered  - you can rest assured the typically unpredictable British weather will not ruin our day, which makes it ideal to have a tour any time of year. 

1 TAXI TOURS

2 site visits, 3 out-of- town.

Taking a taxi tour is a fantastic way to see all the major sites in London. There is a four-hour & a six-hour tour, we will visit St. James's and Mayfair which are two of London’s most exclusive areas as well as:

• Big Ben • Buckingham Palace • Houses of Parliament • St. James Palace

• Westminster Abbey • Tower of London • Shakespeare’s Globe • Plus lots of hidden gems! 

Half Day: £399 (up to 4hrs, max 6 people)

Full Day: £550 (up to 6hrs, max 6 people)

DRIVING TOUR OF LONDON

There will be plenty of time to stop, so you can take photos and take a walk around to get the feel of the real London. I can customize the tour, adapting it to include your particular requests, or I can plan everything for you.

SITE VISITS

Below you will find 5 popular sites in London that my clients like to visit, you can choose any two sites for a four-hour tour. 

2 Landmarks: £249 (up to 4hrs, max 6 people)

TOWER OF LONDON

Is a huge castle in the middle of one of the biggest cities in the world, built in the eleventh century it has been a castle, a royal palace, a prison and even a zoo! We will see the Crown Jewels, the Beefeaters, the Ravens and find out about some of the fascinating people connected with the Tower.

CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS

Underneath the streets of Westminster is a perfectly time capsule that takes us back to WWII, the secret cabinet war rooms, where Winston Churchill helped defend the country in its ‘Darkest Hour’.

WESTMINSTER

A World Heritage site and one of the greatest churches in the world, it is where thirty kings and queens are buried, it is the nation's coronation church and is where 16 royal weddings have taken place. Amongst many other things we will see where Prince William and Catherine Middleton married in 2011, and we will see Henry VII’s Lady Chapel, one of the architectural highlights of the country.

BRITISH MUSEUM

Dedicated to human history, art and culture from historic times to the present, it’s collections are from ancient to modern cultures from around the world. It’s collection includes the Parthenon Marbles, the Rosetta Stone and the statue of Rameses II.

NATIONAL GALLERY

The National Gallery houses one of the greatest collections of Western Europe art in the world, dating from the 13th to the 20th century and painted by some of the world's greatest artists. The paintings range from medieval altarpieces, the Italian renaissance, the Dutch golden age to the work of the Impressionists.

ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL

Known as the ‘Nation's Church’, it has been the site of state funerals for some of our greatest military leaders and is where the nation goes to celebrate and express their sorrow. It is also one of the architectural highlights of London, completed in 1710 by the master builder Christopher Wren.

OUT-OF-TOWN

Below you can find details of some of my most popular out of town tours:  

Windsor £500

Hampton Court Palace £500

Windsor & Hampton Court Palace £725

Stonehenge £655 

Stonehenge & Bath £990

WINDSOR CASTLE

Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite home, and the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, which has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost a thousand years. We will visit St. George’s Chapel which has a Royal burial vault where Henry VIII & other monarchs are buried, and it was also the location of Prince Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle. 

HAMPTON COURT PALACE

It consists of two palaces in one, a Tudor palace built in the early sixteen centuries and a baroque palace built by Sir Christopher Wren in the eighteenth century. We’ll see the largest surviving Renaissance kitchen in Europe capable of serving sixteen hundred meals a day and walk through Hampton Court Palace's beautiful gardens.

The most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world with a history dating back over five thousand years, a place of enduring mystery, built as a temple - a place of ceremony, of burial and of celebration. Let me explain to you the difference between the Land of the Living & the Land of the Living!

Boasting numerous imposing landmarks and attractions, such as the Royal Crescent, Queens Square and the Pulteney Bridge, the city is most well known for its Roman Baths which are among the most significant historical sites in Europe.

HEAR FROM MY CLIENTS

“Our four-hour trip with Alex was fantastic. He took us to the expected sites….. He also took us to the not so familiar parts and shared knowledge that we otherwise would not have been able to experience on our own. Alex was very knowledgeable and a fun person to spend 4 hours with.”

Sonya - USA

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GUY THE LONDON GUIDE

Welcome to London! My name is Guy Fairbank and I’m an award-winning local Blue Badge guide who offers tours of London’s many historic sights, museums, churches and galleries - and further afield. I'd love to show you around our great city.  If you'd like to book a private tour with me check my availability here . If you've been on a tour with me, why not leave a review on TripAdvisor ?

New for 2024: a walk around Hammersmith in April, and tours of Guildhall Art Gallery in February and March. See here

London Sights

• Top London sights

The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, the British Museum. As a Blue Badge Guide I can take you on a personal tour of London’s most important buildings,  museums and art galleries .

Speciality and Virtual Tours

Speciality and virtual tours.

Sometimes you want to see something a little different - a hidden museum, a part of London few visitors see, or a walk around the back streets of the ancient City of London. Let’s put on our best walking shoes and get going!

• Out of London

Get outta town! Away from the hustle and bustle of the big city there are magnificent cathedrals, romantic ruins and historic cities to explore. Let’s hop on a train or we'll organise a car and see more of Great Britain.

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What people say.

' Guy did a lovely virtual tour of Vintners' Hall, full of information and anecdotes...  Excellently structured - nice use of maps to show where we are headed - and technically smooth. Highly recommended.'  Greenspecs99

'Just to thank you for a really enjoyable and informative tour of Mercers' Hall. Everyone was enthusiastic about it and will spread the word. You put a lot of work into it and it was a memorable day. Thank you so much.. what a lovely place.'  Jackie H

…’The clients enjoyed every minute - Guy was a particularly good guide and I heard lots of lovely comments on his breadth of knowledge and how it was put across in an interesting and entertaining way – which is so important.'  Heritage Touring

'"Guy the Guide" was the best. We took this tour at the last minute before we left for America last week and we are so thrilled that we did. He took us through the Abbey and surrounding area, knew everything about everything and got us in first of the groups entering the Abbey that day.'  Robert, USA

'Knowledgeable, great sense of humour and made the visit very pleasant. We learnt a great deal more than previously known.'  Marlene, USA

'Guy gave us a really fascinating tour and some members thought it the best visit they had been on.'  Foreign & Commonwealth Association

'Guy was so nice and knowledgeable. His commentary about England's history and the sites we visited was very informative and interesting. My kids actually thought he would make an excellent candidate for the next "Dr. Who"!'  JS, USA

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London Overlooked

Diane williams, london blue badge tour guide.

"From famous sites to hidden gems, let me share the London I love with you."

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What is a blue badge tourist guide.

The Blue Badge is the UK's highest guiding qualification. No one knows London better than a Blue Badge and no one has the access that we have to places like the Tower of London and Windsor Castle.  We're passionate about what we do and we believe no one does it better. For the real deal, make sure you book a Blue Badge.

I fell in love with this amazing city over thirty years ago. Today I’m proud to call myself a Londoner and even prouder to be a qualified London Blue Badge guide who can help make your stay in London as unique and unforgettable as this great city itself.

I’ll bring the picture postcards to life. At the Tower of London, we’ll walk through 1000 years of royal history, uncovering dark stories of treachery, murder and execution. At Westminster Abbey we’ll see the spots where kings and queens are crowned, married and buried.

 If museums and galleries are your thing, I’ll take you straight to the highlights of the vast British Museum Collection and the star attractions of the National Gallery or Tate Modern.

Love to stray off the beaten track? So do I. How about a walk in the old City to discover hidden courtyards and alleyways most Londoners have never seen? Or discover one of London's unique neighbourhoods like Bloomsbury, Spitalfields or Marylebone - all with their own fascinating stories to explore.

Personal Interests:

History especially royalty. Shakespeare, Dickens and literary London. Markets. Pubs and afternoon tea. And seeking out London’s hidden gems.

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Discovering Legal London

Discovering london, at discovering london we believe that being a tourist, a student or a resident should be fun as well as informative..

We aim to provide a tour that is perfect for your group, whatever the size, age, ability or experience of London.

Some tours will hit the highlights - how can you miss Buckingham Palace or Big Ben on your first visit? - but these will never be "standard tours". We will work with you to discover your   interests,  your   background and  your   focus.

Other tours will be lesser known alleys and passageways and themed in a more unusual way. These are perfect for those who already know London but want to understand what they are looking at so think about us for team building days, educational tours, social groups and family outings.

Our tours are guided by professionally trained, fully qualified Blue Badge Guides who have up to 16 years of experience on London's streets. They specialise in creating customised tours and being given a challenge. So, if your perfect tour does not exist, let us know and we'll see what we can do.

WHERE NEXT?

Take a look at some of our previous tours for ideas and inspiration, turn up on a public walk organised by london walks or look at our sister site for specific legal based tours..

Sophie Campbell

Welcome to london.

Sophie is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide offering walks and tours across London. She also guides virtually for clients in the UK and abroad, via Zoom talks and live camera tours.

See GIFT VOUCHERS  for birthdays, anniversaries or anytime presents.

UPDATE: 2024 is looking super-busy and much of the spring and summer is fully booked. Check availability here or send a message – dates change all the time.

Tailor your experience

You may be desperate to leap onto a flight at the first opportunity or you may prefer to take it easy and tour from the comfort of home. Whichever, there’s an option to suit you below.

In-Person Tours

Bespoke guided walking tours for individuals and groups

Virtual Walks & Talks

Explore London online with live streamed walks or online talks

Tour Planning

Trip in mind? Talk it through and tap in to expert local knowledge

What you thought

"I've worked with over a hundred guides in my career and Sophie Campbell is the best in the business."

Dana Conley, Conley & Silvers LLC

"LOVED my afternoon, now thawing out!"

Mary Gostelow, The Gostelow Report

"A massive thank you for all your help and brilliant guiding during our press trips last week. All the journalists really enjoyed the experience – as did I!"

Stephanie Siegle, Visit Britain

"Thank you for making our time in London so wonderful. I appreciated all you did, as well as your patience, thoughtfulness and good humour."

Lisa Turcott, National Gallery of Canada

"Thank you so much for escorting our journalists - they loved your insights on the neighbourhood and really didn’t want you to leave so soon!"

Kristen Angus, Visit Britain - Australia

"We had a terrific time. Sophie, can’t say enough good things, and we all feel the same way."

Anne G, USA

"We loved meeting you and really enjoyed all that you shared with us - and today was a record 17,600 steps - about 6.3 miles."

Wendy C, Los Angeles

"Thank you so much for your expert and engaging leadership ... I learned so much more than I would have done on my own."

Ann W, Ludlow

"The praise was glowing. You were described by one client as 'a fount of knowledge', another said that there could not have been a better lecturer."

Martin Randall Travel, London

"We really enjoyed being in London the entire time we were there, but our best time was with you. Thank you again!"

CherylAnne and family, USA

"Sophie Campbell is the best guide we have ever had the privilege of being led by... We couldn't wait to join her each morning. If she does other tours in London, we'll be joining them."

Dr & Mrs S, England

“The whole family really enjoyed your Royal Parks tour and were amazed by some of the streets we explored and parts of the parks we visited about which we knew little to nothing”.  

Judith and Gordon R, West London

“Sophie tailored the tour to our interests (shopping!) and we had three and a half delightful hours not only sightseeing but learning about London. She gave us tips which made the rest of our week fabulous”’.

Eveline and Kylie B, Western Canada

“We have such fond and happy memories of the time we spent with you in London. You were a wonderful tour guide and we thank you for providing us with such a memorable experience!”

Mr and Mrs H and family, New York

“Great walk last Saturday: excellent facts, 'insider stories' and ventures into back streets which, when living in East London, I didn't think to bother with!”

Nadia Y, North London

“Sophie is passionate about London and its history… all day she kept the interest going and never did I feel it was just a job”.

Liz P, Sydney, Australia

“Sophie was an excellent guide: wonderfully well informed and very personable. We had a fascinating morning exploring the evolving King's Cross area...nobody could tear themselves away!”

Kay and Will G, Chalk Farm, London

Rates & Availability

In-person tours:.

HALF DAY:   £280 or FULL DAY: £450

Groups of 10 and under. Half day up to four hours, full day up to eight hours. For larger groups or corporate rates, please ask for a quote.

VIRTUAL TOURS

Virtual Talks last 45 minutes + Q&A. Virtual Walks last 1 hour + Q&A.

TALKS:  Up to 20 logins  £220 / Over 20 logins  please email

WALKS:  Up to 20 logins  £250 / Over 20 logins  please email

BESPOKE TALKS/WALKS (written exclusively for you): £400 .

Check availability , send an  email  or book a gift voucher .

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Contact Sophie or check availability via the links or see  Guild of Registered Tourist Guides or Association of Professional Tourist Guides .

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James hamill.

I love living in London and passionate about introducing this amazing city  to visitors from all over the world.

But I also relish the opportunity of getting out of the city to many of the outstanding attractions, places of historical significance and areas of natural beauty that surround London.

I am a professionally accredited Blue Badge Tour Guide with many years of experience in travel and tourism and would like to share this knowledge and my experience with you.

Please do take a look at my tour pages to give you an idea of the kinds of trips or experiences that I offer and to let me know if you would like me to draw you up a personalised itinerary.  

I have lived in London all of my life and I never tire of the people, places and spaces that go to make up this wonderful city.

After spending much of my professional life involved in various aspects of the Travel and Tourism industry, I subsequently qualified as a Blue Badge Tour Guide and extended the variety of tours I guide into areas outside of London, including Oxford, Bath and Canterbury.

Please do check out my Tours page , but remember that this just gives you a flavour of the tours that I organise.

For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will get straight back to you.

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WESTMINSTER ABBEY

History and tradition permeate this much loved Church in which all English kings and queens have been crowned for very nearly 1000 years. It is also the final resting place or memorial to some of the most significant individuals in that have shaped our history.

ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL

The dome of St Paul's Cathedral, the 3rd largest in the world, has dominated the London skyline for centuries and for many is a still regarded as a defining feature of our capital today. The interiors are pretty impressive too.

TOWER OF LONDON

A fortress, a stronghold, a palace, a prison, a place of execution, a zoo, an arsenal, where all our money was made, the longest running visitor attraction in the world and of course, a jewel house containing the breathtaking and priceless Crown Jewels. Find out more about these and of course the famous ravens and beefeaters.

BRITISH MUSEUM

A world class museum with one of largest and comprehensive collection of specimens and objects that document the story of human culture from the very beginning to the present day.

"Live a little; comfort a little; cheer thyself a little"

William shakespeare.

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Bramshott War Memorial

U.S. Embassy in London

Sweeny Todd of Fleet Street

London Blue and Green Badge Tourist Guides are qualified to guide in the Greater London Area. They are the only external guides permitted to guide in major sites such as Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. They are also trained to guide the most popular day trips from London e.g. Canterbury, Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge and Stratford-upon-Avon.

All London guides are qualified to guide in the City of London, Docklands, the British Museum and Windsor Castle. Some guides have completed extra study in these areas (endorsements)

Robert Woolf, London Blue Badge Tour Guide

Tours and day trips in and around the most exciting city in the world.

Robert Woolf

London Blue Badge Tour Guide

Guided tours with Robert

Robert enjoys guiding in London and provides entertaining and informative tours to some of the best venues. His tours include the leading visitor attractions and a variety of walking tours which focus on London as a cultural centre.

Robert is a qualified London Blue Badge Guide, City of London Guide and City of Westminster Guide and has the Freedom of the City of London.

London is one of the great cities of the world, once capital of Roman Britain, now a global commercial centre.  In the City centre, the Square Mile , medieval lanes, hidden alleys, cutting edge modern architecture, beautiful churches, limitless literary associations and the River Thames, London’s river of liquid history, all have stories of people who left their mark on the City.

Royalty and Government are a focus of interest in Westminster. 

Robert volunteers at Westminster Abbey showing the Abbey to students and children creating interest in its fascinating history, architecture and its Royal role. 

There is a rich heritage outside London, such as Hampton Court Palace with its Tudor history, or further afield to Windsor.

To enhance your tour, Robert can provide personal audio devices which offer better communication with guests in noisy locations.

Ask Robert to create a special day for you as a unique tour. Tours can be booked from 2 hours to a full day or more.

Contact details Mobile: +44 (0) 7740 563799 Email: [email protected]

Following Dame Fiona Woolf’s successful year as Lord Mayor of the City of London, Robert – her brother in law – co-authored a book on Lord Mayors’ Portraits

“Thank you for a fascinating and inspirational morning yesterday”

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Chris Williams, London Blue Badge Tour Guide

I’ve lived in London for over twenty years, and I can work with small groups and families as well as larger tour groups. There's nothing I love more than helping families and small groups have a great half day or day in London. With every tour, my goal is to help people learn about the great sites of the city, take some great photos, hear great stories, and make some remarkable memories. I am knowledgeable and passionate about what I’ll show you, and that will come across as we spend our time together!

One of my specialities is the Tower of London! This is one of the most complete and extensive castle complexes in the world. If you have a limited time in the city, this is a must- see destination. Over 3 million people visit this UNESCO World Heritage site a year, but with a knowledgeable guide you can see the most, and navigate the crowded areas more efficiently. 

Did you know that you can see the actual items used during the Coronation of King Charles III in the Tower of London? 

Or that there is a cafe just a few steps from the Tower entrance, so hidden away that it is usually very quiet, which is a great place to have a quick bite to eat? 

Or that there is a small enclosure, visible when you climb the staircase of the White Tower (the central, original building of the Tower), where two bodies were found... the bodies rumoured to be Princes murdered there in the 15th century!

Another of my favourite tours is Westminster Abbey! It is easy to fall under the spell of this remarkable site! Westminster Abbey is not a museum, it is a working church, and yet it is alive with the history of the monarchs crowned there and the thousands of notable souls buried and memorialised there. I can quietly, discretely and respectfully show you the key areas of the Abbey, and help you get the most out of your time there. 

Did you know that there are over 3,000 tombs in Westminster Abbey? 

Or that as you walk to the Chapter House of the Abbey, where religious instruction and readings were held, you walk past the oldest door in Great Britain... built in the 1050's? 

Or that the Abbey's restrooms can be found very close to the entrance you'll use to get in (the group entrance)... good to know! 

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James Hart Tours in London and England

From unforgettable sights to undiscovered corners, there’s just so much to see and explore. Choose from one of my private tours or opt for a guided group tour. If you have any questions or are ready to book your tour, feel free to get in touch. 07941352294

Tower of London

£130.00 per person

 For a really exciting glimpse into the lives of medieval kings look no further than my exciting Tower of London tour. As a Royal Palace, fortress and prison this amazing London icon has witnessed some of the most dramatic events in history. You’ll see the famous Beefeaters, the Tower’s resident Ravens and get up close to the dazzling Crown Jewels.  I take care of all the details - just come and have fun!

Stonehenge and Avebury Tour

£145.00 per person

If you’re looking to explore something truly unique, take my Stonehenge and Avebury Tour. Travel back five thousand years  when you visit these amazing, iconic places, and wonder at the skills of the Stone Age and Bronze Age people who created them.

Cotswolds Countryside Tour

£145 per person

You could explore new places on your own, but you’d miss out on so much! Take a Cotswolds Countryside Tour with me and learn just how much exploring with a knowledgeable and professional Tour Guide can add to your travel experience. You will see many charming, unchanged Cotswold villages on this tour, including “the prettiest village in England.”

Leeds Castle and Canterbury Tour

£165.00 per person

If you’re looking to explore something truly special, take my Leeds Castle and Canterbury Tour. You’ll enjoy picturesque rural scenery as we journey through the County of Kent to our two destinations. Just sign up and let me take you to the “cradle of English Christianity” and “the loveliest castle in the world.”

Hever Castle and Chartwell Tour

£225.00 per person

You could explore new places on your own, but you’d miss out on so much! Take a Hever Castle and Chartwell Tour with me and learn just how much exploring with a knowledgeable and professional Blue Badge Tour Guide can add to your travel experience.

Full-day London Tour

£1850.00 Group price (max.6 people)

If your idea of a perfect vacation includes being exposed to new experiences and interacting with local people, then look no further than my exciting full-day London Tour. See Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, The River Thames, Westminster Abbey London Eye and much, much more! Entrances are included for St Paul’s Cathedral, The Tower of London and River Thames boat ride.

Group price £1400.00 (max. 6 people)

Tour of London and Cambridge Universities 

If you’re looking to explore something truly unique, take my London and Cambridge Universities Tour. You’ll discover hidden gems, hear surprising stories and leave feeling like a local. Just sign up and let me take care of all the details.

Downton Abbey and Bampton Village Tour

Group price £1200.00 (max 6 people)

If your idea of a perfect vacation includes walking in the footsteps of your favourite tv and movie-stars then look no further than my exciting Downton Abbey Tour. We visit the beautiful Highgclere Castle and the charming village of Bampton where Downton Abbey was filmed. I take care of all the details - just come and have fun!

London Architecture Walking Tour

£75.00 per person

In its two thousand years of history, London has seen growth, development and change in every era.  Enjoy the great diversity of its architectural styles as we look at some of London’s great and iconic buildings.

Westminster Abbey and Changing the Guard Tour

£85.00 per person

 The truly magnificent Westminster Abbey was founded nearly a thousand years ago and houses the shrine of Saint Edward The Confessor, a Saxon King. This is the church in which Kings and Queens have been crowned since 1066, and where 17 English monarchs are laid to rest. You will see “poets corner,” and many impressive monuments dedicated to famous and important scientists, statesmen and composers through the centuries.

Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace Tour

£1400.00 Group price (max 6 people)

If you’re looking to explore something truly unique, take my Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace Tour. You’ll discover hidden gems, hear surprising stories and leave feeling like a local. Just sign up and let me take care of all the details.

Hampton Court and Windsor Tour

If you’re looking to explore something truly unique, take my Hampton Court and Windsor Tour. You’ll discover hidden gems, hear surprising stories and leave feeling very much at home in these two impressive Royal Palaces. Just sign up and let me take care of all the details.

Vintage Bus London Tour

£1200.00 Group price (max. 20 people)

You could explore new places on your own, but you’d miss out on so much! Take a Vintage Bus London Tour with me and learn just how much exploring with a knowledgeable and professional Tour Guide can add to your travel experience. A three and half hour tour on an iconic London Routemaster bus all of your own!

Wartime London Tour in Vintage Bus

£75.00 per person 

If your idea of a perfect vacation includes being exposed to new experiences and interacting with local people, then look no further than my exciting Wartime London tour. I take care of all the details - just come and have fun!

British Museum Tour

You could explore new places on your own, but you’d miss out on so much! Take a British Museum Tour with me and learn just how much exploring with a knowledgeable and professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide can add to your travel experience.

Want to organize your own custom tour? Get in touch with me today.

Jolly Good Tours

Get the most from your visit to the UK and London, when Glyn Jones is your UK & London Blue Badge Tour Guide.

It’s often argued that London is the greatest city in the world. Spend some time with me and we’ll definitely settle the argument! I’m keen to help you make the most of your time here… I’ve lived and worked in and around the capital for over 30 years and am a professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide.

As a Blue Badge Guide for South West England, I have extensive knowledge of the counties of Avon & Somerset, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire which I’d love to share with you if you’ll choose me as your UK & London Blue Badge Tour Guide.

My accreditation is recognised by quality tour operators and travel companies, its professional status being acknowledged and respected by official bodies such as The Institute of Tourist Guiding or Driver Guides Association and throughout the industry. Blue Badge Guide qualification also allows me privileged access to guide in The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle. 

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London Tours

Whether it’s a quick tour after transfer from your Airport or Cruise Terminal, a half day tour, or a full day tour of London, your UK & London Blue Badge Tour Guide giving you a driver guided or walking and public transport tour is the best way to see the sights and attractions of London.

Westminster Abbey and Parliament , Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London and more, there’s so much to see. Visit St Paul’s Cathedral, shop in Kensington, visit the Science , Natural History  or British Museum and the National Gallery. We’ll cover as much as possible in your available time.

Westminster Highlights

Half Day by public transport or Foot Without the car, you have the opportunity to travel as the locals do. […]

Westminster Abbey

The Tower of London

One of the essential ingredients to a trip to London is a trip to His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, […]

London Full Day

British Museum

London Highlights

London tours enquiry, out of london tours.

Either during transfer from your Airport or Cruise Terminal, on a half day tour, or on a custom itinerary full day tour in the UK, your UK & London Blue Badge Tour Guide giving you a driver guided tour is the best way to see the sights and attractions of England, Wales, and Scotland.

From Castles and Cathedrals to beautiful Country Gardens and Ancient Monuments , from Windsor and Hampton Court Palace to The Cotswolds , Lake District , Stonehenge and the Roman City of  Bath , and taking in locations such as Downton Abbey ( Highclere Castle ) and a tour of Warner Bros Studios where stories of Wizards and Muggles were told,  we’ll cover as much as possible in your available time.

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Palace

The Cotswolds

Stratford & Warwick Castle

Salisbury & Stonehenge

Day Tours in the UK Enquiry

Airport/cruise transfer/stopover tours.

Specially tailored for transfer from your Airport or Cruise Terminal, or for a short stopover, our UK & London Blue Badge Tour Guide driver guided tours are the best way to see as much as possible on your way to or from your accommodation.

We can provide meet and greet at your terminal or hotel, and a comfortable journey taking in some superb attractions such as Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Canterbury , Chartwell House and Hever Castle or Leeds Castle – as well as London Highlights and famous locations.

Southampton

Cruise/Airport Transfer/Stopover Enquiry

THE LONDON GUIDES

• WHO'S WHO

PROFESSIONAL LONDON-BASED TOURIST GUIDES

Your gateway to the best experiences in london and beyond, welcome to the london guides, we're a versatile group of fully-qualified and insured professional london blue badge tourist guides, bursting with enthusiasm, energy and a taste for adventure.

What am I committing to? Those all important T's and C's

The London Guides is an online platform for five London Blue Badge Tourist Guides to promote their tours. Once you have made contact with your chosen guide and agreed a schedule and itinerary for your day out, a deposit will be required.

Your guide will make sure you receive all terms and conditions up front. (And yes, they're shorter than  Magna Carta!)  A deposit is required to secure your tour, and cancellation charges may apply.

These are some of the places we could go together..... in London, Windsor, Oxford and beyond. 

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Welcome To Mike Dickson Blue Badge Tour Guide

Explore the world, example tours, adventure awaits.

I am a fully qualified Blue Badge Tour Guide and I offer a variety of tours, all promising that added personal touch. My trips always try to match an itinerary to meet your requirements, while delivering a truly knowledgeable and authentic travel experience. Take a look at the examples of tours below, and get in touch if you would like to learn how you can book a tour with me today. Not only do I hold the highest qualification in the UK, the Blue Badge, I am also a fully insured and registered driver-guide offering tours further afield in my comfortable, latest edition Mercedes E class station wagon. I can offer a huge variety of options including multi-day road trips. Please just ask.

London Highlights Tour

Ideal for the first time visitor to London. There is so much to see in this great city. The idea behind this tour is to show you the best that London has to offer and, at the same time, give you ideas for further exploration. Maximum 10 people. 8 hours on foot and public transport. Price covers my services as a private Blue Badge guide.

Stonehenge and medieval England

The most famous neolithic site in Europe. In this age of digitally available knowledge it is a real treat to visit somewhere about which we actually know very little. We will examine the theories behind who, why and how this extraordinary site came into being. Additionally this day will include Salisbury with the most beautiful cathedral in England with its copy of the Magna Carta. We could replace Salisbury with Georgian and Roman Bath or King Alfred's Winchester. 10-11 hours. By car maximum four guests although three may be more comfortable. Price covers my services as a private Blue Badge Driver-Guide and use of my car.

Windsor Castle

Windsor is the largest and longest continually inhabited Royal residence in the world (so long as you ignore the brief period from 1649 to 1660 when we had no monarch!). It is said to be the Queen's favourite home, somewhere she likes to be when she doesn't have to be anywhere else. The artworks and furniture collections are extraordinary and St George's Chapel is a thing of beauty containing many tombs of past Kings and Queens. 5 hours by car maximum 4 passengers. Can be added to Hampton Court for a full day out. Price covers my services as a private Blue Badge Driver-Guide and use of my car.

Hampton Court

This is the finest Tudor building in Britain. Hampton Court was built by Cardinal Wolsey, right hand man to Henry VIII. Foreseeing his downfall, Wolsey gifted the Palace to Henry VIII in a vain attempt to curry favour. It didn't work! Much later, King William III employed Sir Christopher Wren to attach a second Palace in the then new Baroque style. Two palaces for the price of one! 5 Hours by car maximum 4 passengers. Can be added to Windsor to make a full day out. Price covers my services as a private Blue Badge Driver-Guide and use of my car.

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