I’m Ric and I have three Blue Badges in tourist guiding: Southern England (2001), South East England (2015) and London (2021). I have a background in English language teaching and voice coaching, and I have a degree in Classical Studies and a Masters in English Language Teaching.

Some of the tours I can offer include:

• The must-sees: Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, British Museum, National Gallery.
• Rock Music History: including key sites associated with the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, David Bowie, Elton John.
• Neighbourhood walks: including bohemian Soho, intellectual Bloomsbury, historic Southwark.
• Day trips out of London: including the colourful seaside city of Brighton, countryside hikes and Stonehenge.

I also specialise in LGBTQ-themed history walks in London and Brighton. From 2001-2013 I worked on the LGBTQ History Tour of Soho with a community development charity where I developed tour content and trained new accredited guides. My Piers and Queers tour in Brighton has been recommended by Condé Nast Traveller, The Telegraph and Time Out.

'Tour guide extraordinaire' - GScene magazine

‘Ric, our brilliant tour guide, was extremely intelligent, informative, witty and came across very well. There was no question we asked that he didn't offer a full and thoughtful response to. What a great tour - many thanks!’ – Chris L

'You really did a great job with our group and I can only give you the highest of recommendations' - US Educational Program Manager

'I just caught up with [course lecturer] who was over the moon with the tour you gave yesterday. He was so impressed with who you are, the professionalism and knowledge you demonstrated and the way you engaged with the students. Truly, he was chuffed'  - Overseas Study Administrator

‘Ric is a charming funny guide’ – client feedback

‘He was so knowledgeable but also had a warmth about him and made everyone feel included.’ – Trip Advisor

‘Ric was friendly, engaging, funny, entertaining and warm. He pitched the tour perfectly.’ – Linda S