London Walks at its best
Secret London. Hidden London. Off the beaten track London. “I never knew this was here” London. Well, I never London.
And “the best tour guide you could want.”
MEET “THE BEST TOUR GUIDE YOU COULD WANT”
Here’s Sam talking about his gem of a new walk
Pineapples, pelicans, maidens, leopards, griffins and more…
And their significance, their meaning.
As we walk we uncover the hidden stories of the buildings and monuments. We see St Pauls, Temple Bar, Guildhall, Royal Exchange, Bank of England and Mansion House.
And we talk about the history of the city from the Romans up to today.
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE GUIDING
Juli Thompson –
Sam really knows London! He is friendly and very aware of surroundings- when it’s safe to cross, when it’s noisy and he needs to use his amplifier, when other people are doing something that we should be respectful of. He showed us nooks and crannies and symbols to watch for. After his walk, I noticed some of
them as I was walking. Fantastic walk, with handouts, I would recommend Sam on any walk and this walk for anyone.
Jon Atkin –
Sam was very good at interacting with the group and paused frequently to ask if anyone had any questions or reflections. The best thing about this walk was discovering all the aspects and locations that a visitor to London would never normally see or understand. The walk was like a key that helped unlock some of the capital’s secrets – very enjoyable.
James –
Enjoyable walk that managed to spring up a few surprises even when you have completed other walks in the same area. Sam was appropriately paced, looked after the group and was supportive and informative on any questions asked.
Bob Brack –
We really enjoyed this walk, one of over 30 we’ve done over many visits to London. Sam knows his stuff and is patient and thorough when answering questions.
Nancy Nobrega –
Sam takes great care and is very interesting. This is a great tour for even those who have been to London many times or live here. He takes us to fascinating historical spots that would likely be missed by everyone other than deep history buffs. Thanks Sam!
Jeannie –
Sam clearly loves his subject and his tour was really enjoyable! He seamlessly covered historical fact and quirky tales about the City and its characters. There was something for everyone, with stops at buildings, backstreets, statues and wall plaques that you might not otherwise notice, and plenty of dinky and tucked away green spaces to sooth the soul! His delivery is warm and engaging and he actively invites participation. I hope he adds a ‘Part II’ version!
Jane –
A fantastically enjoyable and interesting walk.It was full of fascinating facts and historical details, and we particularly loved the hidden gardens. Sam is a great guide – he clearly knows his stuff in depth, but was very encouraging of additional information from other people and questions along the way. It was full of fascinating facts and historical details, and we particularly loved the hidden gardens. Two hours went by very quickly, I think we could all have listened to Sam all day!
Patrick Gray –
Excellent tour. We all agreed on how little we knew about our City despite living here for over 60 years. Sam was a great guide
Hazel Price –
A fantastic walk which my friend Sarah and I thorougly enjoyed. Sam is friendly, engaging, humorous and extremely informative. Also, unlike some other guides, he doesn’t mind when others add their comments to his. He was also happy to answer any questions we had. I would heartily recommend this walk. Good job, Sam!
Una –
A great walk and so informative about the City of London. From Romans to Guilds and much more besides. Sam kept it all together and we would recommend this walk if you have done the regular ones and would like something “off the beaten track “ to see places you would not otherwise notice.