Richard is a vastly experienced London Tour Guide having worked in the industry for 25 years, He started out working for Historic Royal Palaces based at Hampton Court Palace before becoming a guide with The Original London Tour (now Toot Bus) and later a guide manager for Golden Tours. His career has seen him work at many of London’s major attractions including The London Film Museum, The Tower Bridge Museum, a long stint at The Harry Potter studio tour and even at Buckingham Palace itself. His varied career has also seen him working for Merlin Entertainments (The company who own and run The London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Sealife etc) City Cruises and combine his passion for sports and particularly Football to work as a guide at Chelsea FC, West Ham United FC and Wembley Stadium tours. For the past 4 years Richard has been running independent small group walking tours via Guruwalks, using his vast passion for London, deep knowledge and experience to bring London to life for thousands of happy visitors every year.
A perfect introduction to the best London has to offer showcasing iconic London sights, the majesty of Buckingham Palace, and iconic “Big Ben” the tranquility of London’s magnificent parks, bustling public squares and magnificent architecture and get up close and personal with the Kings own personal guards.
This tour will take you to no less than 5 Royal Palaces including Buckingham Palace itself, as well as some of London and The planets most iconic and important landmarks such as
Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, “Big Ben” The London eye, Piccadilly Circus Trafalgar Square & 10 Downing Street,
See the spot where a 17th Century King was executed and hear about the mystery of the “lost ” princes”, and how their uncle ended up buried under a council car park.
See the homes of major historical figures, both real and fictional, hang out with Harry Potter and Mary Poppins, find out how a barrel of French Brandy saved our greatest naval hero.
Hear how an early 20th century fashion icon influenced London’s street furniture, and even get up close and personal with a personal photo with the Kings official guards and horses.
Hear the REAL story of the Six Wives of Henry VIII, see where King Charles III’s magnificent and historic Coronation ceremony took place.
Learn how an assignation plot on a Scottish King of England over 400 years ago, was foiled and how it’s still celebrated all over the UK to this day.
On this FREE (Pay what you like) tour I will take you to the hot spots and delve a little deeper into some of the history of this one thousand year old city that we know today as Westminster
PLUS! this tour will take you to see the mounted regiments of The Household Cavalry. “The Horseguards” and get that iconic London photo with a mounted guard in full regalia and watch part of the guard inspection.*
Starting in Trafalger Square this fully guided tour in English will take in
*Please note the photo with the Horseguards and viewing of the horseguard inspection is subject to timing, and availability of the guards, which may be changed at short notice by the British Army, Buckingham Palace or The Ministry of Defence for operational reasons or on inclement weather conditions. I will do my best to provide this opportunity but circumstances on the day may not make it possible.
Our guide Richard was informative, entertaining and ensured we all had a good time and we had time to take photos - a great experience from start to finish!”
“The walking tour was the highlight for me though. Richard was an exceptional tour guide, he went above and beyond to introduce me to London and was very knowledgable.”
These are just a couple of reviews from just a few of the thousands of happy visitors to London that I have had the pleasure of guiding over the past 20 years. But don’t just take their word for it join me yourselves on this 2 1/2 hour walking tour of some of The Worlds most famous places.
📃THE BASICS📃- What you need to know! (And the boring legal bit)
📍The Tour Starts at the TOP of the steps underneath the statue of King George IV I will be wearing a grey cap and carrying a small backpack.
📍The tour ends at or near Parliament Square ideal for Westminster Station, The Southbank and several bus stops including the hop on hop off buses as well as Westminster Pier for River Cuises, or Westminster Abbey, “Big Ben” and The London Eye.
The route is flat on either paved roads or for a very small section on a gravel path/courtyard. The route is suitable for those with reduced mobility, Although there may be several flights of stairs on the route (I can avoid as many as possible if there is a mobility issue), A comfortable pair of shoes or trainers is sufficient, no need for any specific footwear, although it is advised against wearing high heels
🐕🦺The tour is suitable for dogs but they MUST be kept on a lead at all times.
🥤🥪Please note that there are some Toilet facilities and refreshments on this tour but they are limited and charge a small fee to use them, (most will require a contactless debit or credit card a small number require cash)You may eat and drink on the tour (please no alcohol) please be responsible and take any rubbish with you until you can find a bin. Smoking and vaping is forbidden on this tour for the comfort of all participants. We reserve the right to not allow or remove any person who I believe is acting inappropriately or under the influence of alcohol or other substances. Or uses any derogatory or insulting language towards myself or any other participant on the tour.
👉 I hold an advanced DBS (child and vulnerable peoples) certification.
👉During this tour we will come across many wild animals and birds, including horses. We ask all visitors to exercise caution when around these animals please do not feed them as they may bite. We advise that all participants are responsible for their own safety at all times. And follow any instructions given by either myself a police officer or anyone else in a position of authority.
🎒Please take basic precautions with your personal belongings as pickpockets may operate in this area. All participants are responsible for any personal possessions. Either the guide or Guru walks does not accept any liability for any personal injury or damage or loss of property
📩 If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via the tour guru website
I look forward to welcoming you to London
⌚Total tour time Approx 2 1/2 hours
Meeting point: George IV Statue, Top of the steps Trafalgar Square (Nearest Tube Station Charing Cross 1 minute walk or Leicester Square 3 minute walk)
I will be wearing Grey cap and carrying a small backpack and be at the TOP of the steps under the King George IV statue
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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