Sam

Renaissance man. Cambridge University English Lit graduate. Specialist in the art, architecture, sights, eating and drinking places, churches, synagogues, mosques , gardens and history of the City of London and Whitechapel. Author of several well-received books on London’s sights, literature and hotels, pubs and restaurants. Media guy. Has appeared on the US TV network NBC “Today” programme and spoken about what’s available for visitors in London. Professional qualifications like British army regimental ribbons: City of London Certified Guide, ITG Green Guide, City of London Corporation, Greater London Authority, London Festival of Architecture, Circle Squared, Society of Authors Fellow. Great guy. Doesn’t just know his stuff, performs it to perfection. That comes of Sam’s many years’ experience. It’s guiding as artistry. He’s got the hallmark of the very greatest guides: he doesn’t hog the charisma, he spreads it around. Anything else? Yes, you don’t have to take it from us. Sam comes trailing clouds of customer reviews glory.

All of Sam's Walks

Local London – Highwaymen to Hamburgers
Local London – Highwaymen to Hamburgers

Wednesday, 07 October 2026 @ 2 pm

"we get serious about going off piste"

The City's Lost Gardens, North Side – the Four Seasons
The City's Lost Gardens, North Side – the Four Seasons

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 @ 2.30 pm

Step inside and the City changes...

Decoding the City – Secret Stories & Symbols
Decoding the City – Secret Stories & Symbols

Thursday, 22 October 2026 @ 2 pm (Click here for more dates)

"I never knew this was here" London

Secret History of London's Railway Stations
Secret History of London's Railway Stations

Thursday, 03 December 2026 @ 10 am

City of London Architecture Part I – Exploring the East Side
City of London Architecture Part I – Exploring the East Side

Tuesday, 08 December 2026 @ 2 pm

Sculpture in the sky...

Secret London Gardens, South Side – the Four Seasons
Secret London Gardens, South Side – the Four Seasons

Tuesday, 15 December 2026 @ 2 pm (Click here for more dates)

"suddenly – miraculously – you're in another London"

City of London Architecture Part 2 – Exploring the West Side
City of London Architecture Part 2 – Exploring the West Side

Wednesday, 20 January 2027 @ 2 pm

Architectural fireworks where centuries of London collide...

Other walks in Sam's repertoire.

They run occasionally as 'Specials' but can also be booked privately.

Secret London Gardens, South Side – the Four Seasons
Secret London Gardens, South Side – the Four Seasons

"suddenly – miraculously – you're in another London"

Decoding the City – Secret Stories & Symbols
Decoding the City – Secret Stories & Symbols

"I never knew this was here" London