Welcome back to my hometown! Treat yourself to a private tour with a licensed Blue Badge guide born in London and experience the very best of this fascinating world city. All at your own pace.±

In a city where there are thousands of unlicensed and uninsured guides, you have a huge choice but do take a chance on the quality. With me, you’ll enjoy the services of an accredited professional with outstanding — and authentic — reviews who has earned the right to wear the coveted ‘Blue Badge’, the internationally recognised hallmark of excellence, awarded to fewer than 25 candidates each year in London on successfully completing a rigorous examination process endorsed by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.

With an expert at your side, you will save time and see the sights other visitors will simply pass by. In addition, we are the only external guides allowed to take our guests inside many world-famous attractions such as the Tower of London, Churchill War Rooms and Westminster Abbey, where we also enjoy the privilege of our own separate entrance – no long waiting times for us! We have also secured preferential ticketing rates in many venues.

And when it’s time to say goodbye (or ‘au revoir’, as I work with many visitors on a regular basis), you’ll come away with insider tips and recommendations on how to maximize the rest of your stay, confident in the knowledge that I am only an email away if you need any more advice or help.

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Maybe you’d like an overview highlight tour or a privately guided visit inside Westminster Abbey or the Tower of London? Or perhaps unlock the secrets of a world-class gallery or museum — in a fun and engaging way? Whatever you choose, you’ll see the sights other visitors would normally pass by and it will be a unique experience that fits your day and yours alone.

Reserving your tour is as easy: first enter your dates below to check availability, then select the time-slots and tours that interest you.

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Swipe through the classic collection to browse for inspiration — any experience can be customized to meet your needs. Alternatively feel free to contact me to discuss your specific wishes for the day!

I am proud of my consistent 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. Click on the headings below to read what past guests have commented:

About Tim

Friendly, knowledgeable, fun and flexible: the things I’ve heard most over the past 20 years’ experience helping visitors get more out of their stay in Britain. There is something especially pleasing about touring in your own hometown, sharing insights that only a life-long Londoner can bring. The former university lecturer in me particularly enjoys bringing Britain’s diverse history and culture to life.

Tim on TV

Here is an excerpt of my appearance on ARTE-TV, documenting the lesser-known heist of the Crown Jewels at Westminster.

Blue Badge Tourist Guides

Blue Badge Tourist Guides are the official, professional tourist guides of the United Kingdom. Established in 1950, the Blue Badge is awarded to fewer than 25 candidates in London each year on successfully completing an 18-month course and passing all dozen exams, making it the UK’s highest guiding qualification with the Institute of Tourist Guiding, the industry’s standard-setting body and mark of quality recognised worldwide. We are the only external guides allowed to take visitors into sites such as the Tower and Westminster Abbey.

Worth Knowing...

Tim’s London Tours adheres to latest UK Government and Public Health England guidance and is an active participant in the official ‘Good to Go’ scheme, welcoming visitors back to tourism with confidence;
These are walking tours. We’ll go as fast — or as slowly — as you like. On the way you may choose to take public transport or taxi at your own expense. Alternatively I can help you hire a car and driver beforehand;
Prices shown represent the guide fee per tour (not per person);
The fee is payable on the day, allowing you extra flexibility should your plans change;
Entrances to attractions are not included. (With me you can often buy cheaper tickets and Blue Badge Guides usually enter for free);
Although prices are quoted in Pounds Sterling (£GBP), Euros and Dollars are also accepted;
The tour starts where you decide: either at your hotel or centrally in London as best fits with your itinerary;
Tim Goddard will lead the tour apart from in the event of unforeseen circumstances (e.g. illness) when — if available — the services of another suitably qualified guide will be offered;
As a Blue Badge Guide, I am regulated by and am a member of the Association of Professional Tourist Guides and the Institute of Tourist Guiding.