Welcome to London, the fabulous and cosmopolitan world-class city I am lucky to call home. I have lived, studied and worked in London for over 30 years.  But I’m not just a Londoner: I’m proud to be a London Blue Badge Guide and it will be a privilege to introduce to you the very best of all that this city has to offer you:

-  We have four UNESCO world heritage sites: Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew.

-  London is the home of Britain’s Royal Family and a Royal Tradition which dates back almost 1,000 years.

-  Art, treasures and curiosities in our world-class (and free!) galleries and museums such as the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the Wallace Collection, Natural History Museum and many others.

-  The city’s layered history is nearly 2000 years old: there are hidden secrets around every corner, down every alleyway, and even under your feet.

- There are many different cultural quarters with food, shopping and vibes to match.

Our time together will always be tailor made for you and your family/group’s particular interests. There is something for everybody in London and I will enjoy making your experience of even the most famous buildings and collections a very personal one to treasure for many years to come.

Why not join me to explore one of London’s village neighbourhoods? I lead themed guided walks in historical and cultural districts of London, such as Legal London, Spitalfields, Royal St James and Westminster.

Qualifications I have a Law Degree from Cambridge University. I am a fully qualified and practising barrister at the English Bar, with 30 years of experience of the legal world in London.

Background I grew up in Salisbury in Wiltshire. Salisbury is a beautiful, mellow city in South-West England, with a stunning cathedral. It is a short 10 mile drive from the extraordinary UNESCO World heritage site of Stonehenge. So... if you fancy exploring out of London for a day, visit Stonehenge and Salisbury with me.  Or visit Bath, maybe? Bath is a UNESCO world heritage city and Britain's only hot spring spa town. It has the remains of an incredible Roman Baths complex and strong literary connections to, amongst others, Jane Austen.  I have read all of her novels (at least once) and will "delight in a stroll" with you in her and her characters' footsteps.

Here is a selection of some of the lovely feedback I have received from clients:

• Family from Germany, National Gallery private specialist themed tour: “Superb, very informative and we really enjoyed it”.
• Greg, US, Legal London: “Interesting and informative by virtue of your experience and expertise”
• Jennifer, UK, Walking Tour Fleet Street, Temple and the City: “Thanks again for such a wonderful guided walk. We all really loved it. Next will be the pubs!”
• Sue, US, Westminster Abbey, Bath, Salisbury and Stonehenge: “[The three of us] had a wonderful time in London in September, due to your expert guiding.”
• Laura, US, Westminster Abbey: “I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our tour of the Abbey with you. Your knowledge and explanations of history truly enriched the tour.  Thank you so much!”
• National Gallery Highlights Tour: “Our tour guide Joanna, led an amazing tour! She was knowledgeable, insightful and engaging.”
• National Gallery Highlights Tour: “Best gallery tour I have ever been on. I got so much out of it thank you. Loved your explanations and stories.”
• Ellen, Australia, Tower of London, St Katharine’s Docks and Bankside walk: “I wanted to thank you again for a sensational afternoon adventure yesterday afternoon. You are an absolute legend in the guiding stakes and such a lovely warm person.”
• Specialist London travel agent with US clients: “The [X] family really enjoyed you. Thank you for taking good care of them."
• Chicago Family, US two days classic London: "You were a terrific guide, Jo! We really enjoyed learning from you – it was a perfect start to the trip! Thanks again.”
• Mark, UK, Legal London: “You were great and we all learnt so much and had a great day, expertly kicked off by you. As a whole the group wanted me to send their thanks and gratitude for your guidance and knowledge.”
• Marilyn, US, Hampton Court Palace/Tower of London: “We can’t stop talking about how great you made our day yesterday!”
• Mike, US, Walking tour of City of London: "I had a fabulous time. Thank you for a fantastic tour, I can’t thank you enough for taking me to chat with the pikemen, musketeers and cavalry. That was such a unique experience. Thank you for being so thoughtful and considerate. I hope to have the pleasure of being guided by you again.”
• T, London: "Thank you very much for your wonderful tutorial at Kensington Palace".