Private London Tours with Expert Blue Badge Guides

Blue Badge is Britain’s highest professional tourist-guiding qualification, requiring two years of intensive training and rigorous exams in history, art, architecture, and contemporary Britain. Blue Badge Guides are the only external guides legally permitted to guide inside major London attractions like Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and the British Museum. This means you get expert storytelling combined with exclusive access.

Private tours mean no waiting for stragglers, no following umbrellas through crowds, and no generic itineraries. You get your guide’s complete attention to ask questions, adjust the pace for tired children or mobility needs, and spend extra time wherever your group is most interested. It’s the difference between being herded through London and actually experiencing it.

Absolutely. Every tour is completely private—just your group and your guide. We can adjust the pace, focus on topics that fascinate you (royal history, architecture, medieval stories), skip attractions that don’t interest you, and adapt to your group’s needs. We can even help plan your entire London itinerary beyond the tour, recommending restaurants, attractions, and the best times to visit based on your interests.

Yes, for tours that include ticketed attractions (like the Tower of London or Westminster Abbey), entrance fees are included in your tour price. We pre-book all tickets to save you time, so you can spend more exploring and less time queuing.

Yes! Our guides are experienced at engaging all ages, from young children to teenagers. We adapt our storytelling to make history fascinating rather than boring, adjust the pace for tired legs, and include interactive elements to keep everyone interested. Many of our five-star reviews come from families who were amazed at how engaged their children remained throughout the tour.

We recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance, especially during peak season (May-September) or for weekend tours. This ensures your preferred date and time are available and allows us to arrange the best guide for your interests. However, we can often accommodate last-minute bookings with a few days’ notice—contact us to check availability.

We offer free cancellation up to 48 hours before your scheduled tour. Cancellations within 48 hours are subject to the full tour fee unless due to circumstances beyond your control (severe weather, illness, etc.), which we handle on a case-by-case basis. We understand travel plans can change and aim to be as flexible as possible.