Sean K.

 

Available Areas

Croydon, London (Living), Lambeth, Merton, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Westminster, Salisbury, England

 

Languages

English (Native)

 

Response Time

3 days on average

 

Availability Updated

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About Tour Guide Sean K.

A little about me – I am a Londoner (‘born and bred’ as the saying goes) and, following the rigorous training, in March 2005 I qualified as a registered Tourist Guide (with the Blue Badge tourist guiding qualification, the highest guiding qualification in the UK). Since then I have worked exclusively as a professional tourist guide. The Blue Badge qualification allows me to guide in key visitor sites such as Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral.

I have guided groups of all sizes (from single individual via couples, families and all through to double-decker bus parties of around 60 individuals). Since 2007 I have been personally recommended by American travel writer Rick Steves in his London and European guide books which has led to the opportunity to work with clients in developing the itineraries that best suited their needs and interests (taking into account factors such as venues opening days, dates, times and peak periods).

For me guiding is both a privilege and a great pleasure. The last year has of course been tough for everyone involved in the Travel and Tourism industry and I have truly missed the day to day experience of guiding visitors in and around London and other locations (ie Windsor, Stonehenge). I am able to offer themed tours Iconic London, Shakespeare’s London, Beatles London and Hidden London (to name a few). My ethos is that visitors enjoy and are entertained by what they see and hear (and learn along the way!)


Tours

The City of London - London's birthplace (Half day)

London
4 hours

The City of London is where the story of the UK's capital truly begins. Founded by the Romans after they settled in 43 AD, a walk through the City means you are passing through almost 2,000 years of history. Trade and commerce continue to define the district but amidst the modern hi-tech 21st century citadels of financial services are testaments to the past - notably The Tower of London & the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral with it's special & moving monument to Americans servicemen of WWII.

FROM$440/ per group

The Tower of London - home to the fabulous Crown Jewels

London
4 hours

The Tower of London, is home to the Crown Jewels (the coronation regalia used for state ceremonial occasions, including the 530 carat '1st Star of Africa'). The Tower is the site of imprisonment and executions - including three queens of England and houses a remarkable collection of medieval armour. Together with its many dark tales, The Tower is guarded over by a military detachment and the mysterious ravens, all under the watchful eyes of the Yeoman Warders (the famous Beefeaters).

FROM$440/ per group

The Wonders of Westminster (Half Day)

Westminster
4 hours 30 min

Meet at your London location at 8:30 AM for a tour of Westminster. Begin with the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, where you’ll enjoy a skip-the-line guided tour (not available on Sundays). After a break for refreshments, continue to Buckingham Palace, The Mall, and St James's Park. The tour concludes around 1:00 PM, and Sean will drop you off at your preferred location.

FROM$440/ per group