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London with a Local was created in 2018 out of a desire to bring something different to those visiting (or living in) this wonderful, hectic, ever-changing City. We wanted to provide the best quality tours at a price that works for everyone. London is expensive – believe us, we know. Our aim was to provide at least one part of your time here where you feel like you are truly getting your money's worth.
London With A Local is made up of a mix of born and bred Londoners, who can give you a picture of how it feels to grow up in the midst of the chaos, and those who decided to become Londoners after visiting as a tourist and falling in love. They combine a knowledge of the secrets that have been passed down through generations, with the hunger and excitement that comes with embracing a new place as your home.
Our tours, of course, visit the iconic architectural structures that London the most recognisable city on Earth, but also allow a peak behind the curtain, away from the glitz and glamour of the West End, to give you the opportunity to see the “real” London, far from the tourist trap souvenir shops, to where the true treats and treasures, so often hidden away from tourists, reside. In short, we want everyone who gets the opportunity to join us on a tour, to feel like they are getting to know the essence of this great city.
As well as experience in guiding and a knowledge of the history and politics of Britain, our expert guides all come from a performance background. We are actors. We are musicians. We are comedians. We are dancers and directors. Above all, we are storytellers and our aim is not just to reel off a load of dates that will be forgotten in a split second, but to paint you a picture of the people and events that built the foundations that we tread upon.
Jamie was an excellent and informative guide who put across the information in an interesting and humourous manner
I had a wonderful time in Mark’s tour! He strikes the perfect balance between an introductory overview, in-depth details of the area, its people, history, and artworks, and the larger perspective. It was both informative and entertaining, while remaining totally genuine, all while being considerate of everyone’s needs and keeping an eye to keep everyone safe in the streets. I would recommend his tour anytime!
Ben was a fantastic guide! He’s incredibly knowledgeable and polite, and he really knew how to handle sensitive topics with the right tone, making everyone feel completely at ease. He did a great job of showing the real history behind a 'sensationalized' news story, and his passion for research was honestly fascinating to listen to. Plus, he gave us some great tips on local spots to check out.
I'd gone for the swinging 60s and youth content so I was pleasantly surprised that sex drugs and rock n roll was all-encompassing: social change, theatres and theatre characters, clubs, the gay scene as well as music. James packed so much in and gave of himself and his life, endearing himself to us all. Being a 60s girl myself, I know some of this, of course I do, but I learned so much.
