Isobel
Isobel is an artist, journalist, linguist, prize-winning Blue Badge Guide and London Walks’ token aristocrat. One of her ancestors introduced the waltz to this country. Have a listen: here’s a little podcast Isobel did about one of her walks.
All of Isobel's Walks
Westminster Abbey Tour – London's Crowning Glory
Monday, 14 October 2024 @ 1.45 pm (Click here for more dates)
On Saturdays, the Westminster Abbey Tour takes place at 10.15 am year round. On Mondays, it takes place at 10.30 am until April 29. From May 7 until October 28 it takes place every Monday at 1.45 pm.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 @ 10.30 am (This walk goes every Tuesday)
"Afloat upon ethereal tides St. Paul's above the city rides"
Plague, Fire, Hellfire, Revolution
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 @ 2 pm (This walk goes every Tuesday)
Rendezvous with history
Old Westminster Walking Tour
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 @ 2 pm (Click here for more dates)
"the cornerstone walk – miss it and you've missed London"
Undiscovered London, Butlers Wharf and Shad Thames
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 @ 10.45 am (This walk goes every Wednesday)
Four words* that make my blood race: “hasn’t yet been discovered.” *Right up there with hidden places, hidden history
Classic Greenwich and Boat Trip
Friday, 18 October 2024 @ 10.15 am (Click here for more dates)
"in Greenwich you step into a trompe-l'oeil picture, a Canaletto scene of order and majesty"
Slavery & the City
Sunday, 20 October 2024 @ 2.30 pm
"No country profited more from slavery and the slave trade..."
Other walks in Isobel's repertoire.
They run occasionally as 'Specials' but can also be booked privately.
Diamond Dogs Virtual Walk
A new virtual tour around London, recognising and celebrating our canine companions. Guide by Isobel
Saints Sinners Sisters
To mark International Women's Day
Fair Maids, Feminists & Philanthropists
To mark International Women's Day
Saints, Sinners and Sisters
Tradeswomen, writers, lawyers, feminists, martyrs, muses and murderers: women’s stories aren’t always nice, nor are they niche.
Walworth Old & New
Open Studios Day in 'the seriously hip artists' quarter'
Classic Greenwich and Boat Trip
"in Greenwich you step into a trompe-l'oeil picture, a Canaletto scene of order and majesty"