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A trip to London should be an experience that remains engraved in your memory as the best trip of your life. I will guide you to the most iconic places within the Westminster area. This is a private tour, forget about big groups and a guide you listen through headphones; instead, have the benefit of walking through the city with the people you love (your family, partner, friends) and in company of a local. Let's talk about history (or no) as well as the day to day in London, this is a personalised tour and my aim is to make this experience one to remember. This tour has been created for you to visit the must see landmarks if this is your first time in the British capital, at your own pace. Before your journey starts we can arrange a video call to get to know each other and sort out any doubts you might have.
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A great day out for anyone from approximately 11 years and 150 cm tall who can ride a bike 12 kilometres at a moderate pace. Junior bikes (from 134 cm tall and max 40 kilos) are available but need to requested in advance. We usually only cycle in the beautiful parks and quiet cycle paths. We do 8 stops along where our well experienced, easy going, fun and friendly guides will share their great wealth of interesting facts and quirky stories.
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This private walking tour will transport you back to the dark and chilling world of the Whitechapel Murders in East London. Follow in the footsteps of the notorious and never identified Jack the Ripper. During the autumn of 1888, Jack the Ripper murdered, at least, five women with several other horrendous killings before and afterwards that may or may not have been carried out at the hands of the man voted The Worst Briton of All Time. Explore the old streets of Whitechapel on this private 2.5 hour day-time tour (so you can actually see everything properly) and learn what life was like for the people who lived here. We've had everyone from school-children to corporate bankers on this tour as well those who just want to see a different side of London. With the seal of approval of homicide detectives from New York, London, Melbourne and many other places and even enjoyed by some of the team behind the BBC show 'Ripper Street'.
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How did a rundown Irish part of North London become one of the world's premier music destinations? Starting with Irish Dancehalls and traditional Irish music pub sessions from the 1930s, in1963 there was a Jim Reeves riot!, by 1966 the hippies took over the Roundhouse and NW1's rise to Rock n Roll notoriety began. Psychedelia, Heavy Metal, Pub Rock, Punk, New Romantics, Goth, Indie and Britpop, they were all shaped here, by the 1990s it was one of the hippest places on the planet. We visit venues, recording studios, record shops, pubs, markets and rehearsal rooms and tell Camden's remarkable story About the organiser: Aidan McManus is an award-winning tour guide, historian, broadcaster, and curator of music-related film events. West London-born of Irish heritage, he was a teenage participant in the punk scene and later its soul, 2-Tone and rave cultures.He is the host of Flipside London Radio, a fortnightly Portobello Radio programme focusing on books, music, history and youth culture.
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Go back to the very beginning of London’s two millennia history in the City on this 2.5 hr exclusive guided walking tour. Our local guide will take you on a trek through the site of a Roman settlement that became the epicenter of one of the world’s most bustling cities and financial centers.
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Embark on an unparalleled journey through the heart of London with our exclusive tour! We offer access to hidden gems, led by expert guides sharing local insights for a tailor-made experience. Explore iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben. Delve into the city's rich history and vibrant culture as you stroll through Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, and the enchanting London Eye. With a central meeting point and personalized itinerary, this private tour guarantees an unforgettable adventure in the bustling metropolis. Book now and create cherished memories of London's wonders!
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See the British capital through the eyes of movie director Alfred Hitchcock on this 11am daily 3-hour London walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets and alleys of London, and discover sites made famous in Hitchcock movies including ‘Frenzy’, ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’, and ‘The Paradine Case’. Hear how and why Hitchcock used the sites he did, and gain insight into the mind of one of cinema’s brightest directorial lights. Biographer Sandra Shevey conducted Hitchcock`s last one to one interview in Hollywood in 1972 where she targeted him on issues of misogyny in the films. See sandrasheveyinterviews YouTube (Alfred Hitchcock) The tour began in 1999 as homage and since Shevey has published an online compendium of essays on the films. `The Alfred Hitchcock Signature` is an ebook available at sandra_shevey@yahoo.com www.sandrasheveybooks.wordpress.com The tour is part of Sandra Shevey`s award winning British Icons tours company.
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Dr Geoff, your guide, has a Ph.D. in Medieval History from the University of Oxford - specializing in Medieval Church Architecture. In this 2-hour private tour, you will get a comprehensive, and thorough understanding of the Abbey and its many phases that began in the 11th century. You will learn about how this marvel was built, and why it is a Gothic masterpiece. There are many historical and cultural links to American history you will find surprising, including the slave trade, the War of Independence, World War 2, and the American Civil Rights Movement. You will marvel at the list of kings, queens, and the greatest Britains who are buried within its walls, over the last 1,000 years. It is not to be missed especially as it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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"Roll up, roll up" for your exclusive London Beatles Taxi Tour, and see where and how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Stars came to make their name in the swinging 60s. Your very own driver/guide will take you to over 20 Fab Four locations in Chelsea, Mayfair, Marylebone, St Johns Wood, and Soho - the heartlands of the Beatles when they left Liverpool in the 1960s. You'll have plenty of time to get out of the taxi, take those all-important photos and get up close to the sites.
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During your London Christmas Lights tour, we will see the Capital's Christmas Lights ranging from the famous lights of Oxford Street and Regent Street to some lesser-known lights in Mayfair, Covent Garden, Marylebone and Kensington. You will be transported around in an iconic 'London Black Cab' but not just any cab, the new TXE ZEC Taxi, with a glass panoramic roof, giving even more opportunity to see the amazing spectacle of London at night and especially Christmas. Not only will you see the beautiful lights and soak up the magic that is London at Christmas, but I will also endeavour to give you a bit of background into the history of the areas how the streets got their names etc. We will also have plenty of opportunities to stop, stretch those legs and get those all important photos.
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Discover the essence and history of London in a fascinating tour that will take you through its most emblematic places, such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. An unforgettable tour that combines history, culture and the magic of the most representative places in London.
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This small-group walking tour is the perfect way to explore the history of the Beatles in a part of London that has the highest concentration of musical history in the country. The tour perfectly complements the magical mystery bus tour which departs later in the afternoon and visits different locations.
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We start off at probably the most famous road crossing in the world at Abbey Road, just a few feet from the Abbey Road Studios then visit the home of Sir Paul McCartney who has lived there for over 50 years. A short journey on the tube will takes us to posh and fancy Mayfair and he will will visit various homes and places important to the story of The Beatles including the offices where many of them married, the former home of John Lennon then to the only home where they all lived after arriving from Liverpool. To Piccadilly to see the location of their final public performance before walking through the vibrant district of Soho which was & still is renowned for its music and entertainment to see where The Beatles got some of their memorable outfits made, where their famous logo was designed and much more. Throw in a touch of the Rolling Stones, a smattering of David Bowie, the chance to visit parts of London off the usual tourist routes & it all makes for a great tour.
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We stop and take small walks where its possible to get the best photo shoots. Our guides explain some of the history of the stores and arcades. These are tours with guide in London Black Taxi where you can see London locations that tour buses and coaches cannot reach. We can also customize tours to your choice. Our accredited guides will collect you from your location of choice and either return you to your hotel or point of choice (see What's included section). Most of our vehicles are the latest Black Taxi which is called a TXE and is a range extender hybrid. These vehicles are fully wheelchair accessible and can hold up to six people. If require more than six people, more taxis can be booked to accommodate larger amounts of people to go on same tour. The vehicles are spacious fully air conditioned and fantastic for viewing as large windows and glass roof which will provide panoramic views.
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Gossipy Tour exploring the key personalities and organisations that created London's financial district. We first find out about the Roman and Medieval past of the City of London. We then go in search of an organisation that was once bigger and more important than the tech giants of today, the East India Company and investigate why Britain has almost forgotten it ever existed. We also discover the history of the stock market and the medieval trade associations that make the City such a distinctive place today. Expect to hear about dynamism alongside criminality as this informal sociable tour debates issues of power and money across centuries that are still super relevant today.
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Enjoy a private tour of London's city center highlights designed for your family and kids. An expert guide will engage both children and parents in a fun and educational itinerary that includes Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the guards, Downing Street and many other famous sites. The 3-hour walking will also utilize public transport along the way. PLEASE NOTE: as this is an outdoor walking tour you will see all the attractions from the outside.
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Take a very small group tour (Max 6 People) with your five star rated Guide through Royal London to the sites most closely associated with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. This tour not only covers the history of the Royal family and the buildings most closely associated with them, it also delves into the businesses, boutiques, and stores the Royal family use and award Warrants for their own provisions. The tour also includes key sites associated with Princess Diana and her family, as well as people closely associated with the Royal Family such as Sir Winston Churchill. Changing of the Guard takes place, (Mon, Weds, Friday) if booking the morning Tour at 9:30am, you will have the opportunity to experience the ceremony by walking in step with the Guard as they make their way to the Palace. Many famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, House of Commons, St James Palace, The Ritz and more are covered on the tour. A fun, informative tour with a 100% 5*Guide.
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Are you a hat lover, and would you like to learn how to make your own fascinator hat? This one-day course will enable you to create a fabulous fascinator hat, and leave with the skills to carry on creating more. You'll use a fascinator base, sinamay straw, veiling and other embellishments to create a beautiful hat piece perfect for any special occasion. You can also choose any colour to match a hat with your outfit. You will start with a short introduction to hat making, different hat styles, trimmings, and materials and will then be guided through the process of making, learning how to manipulate sinamay straw and make a beautiful hat. By the end of the workshop, you will have a beautifully finished hat to take home that you made yourself. Carrying bags will be provided. Hat boxes are not included but available to purchase on the day.
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Counterculture and civil protests collide on this 2.5 semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of London’s iconic Soho neighborhood. Join up to 12 guests and explore the vibrant streets of Soho, London’s historic entertainment district, on this small-group walking tour. Known for its theatres, music venues, and countercultural movements, Soho has been the epicenter of fashion, rebellion, and creativity for centuries. From Piccadilly Circus’s bright lights to the historic alleyways where rock legends, literary greats, and radical thinkers left their mark, uncover the stories that shaped this legendary neighborhood.
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Join our small group paddleboard (SUP) experience, and paddle on one of the most beautiful and safest stretches of the Thames, accompanied by one of our friendly and fully qualified coaches. Perfect for complete beginners, improvers looking to move to the next level, or experienced paddlers wanting to hone their paddle technique. There's no pressure and no judgement! Who is this for? Our lessons are open to paddlers of all abilities, from complete beginners, to those who have paddled many times before - we guarantee that everyone will learn something new and leave with a smile on their face - and a photo or two taken by our instructors! Children over 14 are welcome if they are accompanied on the water by a parent or legal guardian. Where will I paddle? You will be paddling round the hidden islands at Richmond and then upstream past historic Richmond Bridge towards Eel Pie Island and Teddington, with stunning views of open countryside and Richmond Hill.
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Treat yourself to a private and bespoke tour at your own pace to the sites immortalised by one of the most famous authors in the world, Charles Dickens. This tour takes you on a journey through Dickens London, focusing on the story "A Christmas Carol" perfect to get you in the festive spirit. See the very sites that still survive much as Ebeneezer Scrooge would have remembered them. Your guide will bring to life the Hidden Courts, Alleys and Taverns featured in Dickens work. The tour includes a stop at one of London's oldest pubs, with a fire to warm you as you find a cosy corner and perhaps enjoy a mulled wine. Charles himself was known to be a regular, as was the notorious Hellfire Club. • Get into the festive spirit and follow in Scrooges Footsteps • Real locations featured in the stories • Explore hidden Alleys, Courts, and Taverns • A private tour at your leisure - No rushing or strict schedule! • Met direct at your London accommodation • Includes hidden sites
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This private walking tour takes us to locations that played important roles in the life of Princess Diana. This isn't a walk for all the big tourist sights (though we see a few of them) but rather to see the parts of real London that Diana knew so well.
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Many of us have childhood memories of being taken to London and shown the Christmas lights. For many seeing the Christmas lights in London was one of the most magical moments at Christmas This tour is your chance to step into the magic of Christmas in London and see not only London’s best Christmas light displays but also some of London’s most famous landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden. Along the way, there will also be time to visit some of London’s most famous shops, including Fortnum & Mason, the oldest bookstore in London, and some of the street markets and stalls that pop up throughout London at this festive time of year. There will also be time to stop and enjoy a hot drink or two, as it’s always a tradition to stop either for a mulled wine or hot chocolate somewhere along the way. Throughout the tour, your guide will not only tell you the history of these iconic locations but also help you take photos and make memories that you will never forget!
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Nestled along the banks of the River Thames is one of London's most beautiful neighbourhoods, and a fantastically well kept secret - Chelsea! This privately guided tour will take you on a walk through the picturesque streets of this quaint area. Your private expert guide will tell stories of lovelorn kings, fashion visionaries, and iconic rock and roll stars, as you discover the history of the neighbourhood through landmarks and hidden gems. This is a fantastic tour for anyone who thinks they've seen all London has to offer, and for anyone keen on music, history, art, literature, or shopping!
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