Hello and welcome to London!

My name is Patrick, a Londoner born and bred, and it would be a pleasure to show you my city. London is a wonderful place, with something for everyone, from must-see sights like Westminster Abbey to hidden treasures, green spaces and stories.

Whether you are a first-time visitor with a short time in the capital, or a Londoner wanting to know more about your home, I would love to share the city with you.

I am a qualified London Blue Badge guide. I am also an Emeritus Professor at London Metropolitan University, and have taught about the amazing diversity of London. I would love to share with you stories of the great people, ordinary people and downright odd people of the city.

I am happy to do tours with individuals, couples or groups, and to show you London sights by foot, taxi or coach. Your visit might include:

• Westminster Abbey, where 40 monarchs have been crowned and 16 royal couples married. This tour can include the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
• St Paul’s Cathedral. A masterpiece of architecture, and a treasure trove of history and art
• Tower of London. A fortress, prison and palace and home of the real crown jewels!
• The British Museum, home of 80,000 treasures from across the world
• The National Gallery, with the cream of British and European Art from Da Vinci to Van Gogh
• The East End of London, home of many new communities in London
• The South Bank of the Thames and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
• Greenwich, home of royal palaces, parks and museums
• The V&A museum, the world's largest museum of art and design, with a huge range of exhibits from jewellery to fashion
• Soho, the vibrant hub of London, celebrated for nightlife, eating, culture and the bohemian life
• Notting Hill. Visit this beautiful are of London, the exciting street market, and see locations for film such as Notting Hill and Paddington!

If you have other thoughts or ideas about what you want to see, I am happy to help

London is my home and favourite city. Feel free to contact me and I hope to make it your favourite city too!

Feedback from customers

'A fascinating tour, expertly delivered, with  lots of memorable bite sized chunks of interesting information about buildings/ monuments you may not have previously been aware of' (L.H)

'Pat is so knowledgeable and engaging and full of interesting facts of London history across the ages. I would happily have listened for hours. Looking forward to the next tour!' (P.L)

'Patrick was our guide and I really hope you get a tour with him, he explained a lot of history in such a way it made it enjoyable and relatable! He kept us engaged with the tour from the very beginning all the way to the end 10/10 would definitely recommend'

'Patrick was a top tour guide!!!'