- The Blue Badge is the highest professional qualification for tourist guides in the UK - the training is detailed and comprehensive.
- We are trained to be friendly, professional and flexible.
- We are the only external guides permitted to guide in certain sites (including Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Windsor Castle).
- We can bring clients into some busy sites without queuing.
- We are insured, and are accountable to a code of professional conduct.
Ric Morris
Guided tours in London and South East England
Ric Morris
Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Hi, I'm Ric and I'd love to share London and South East England with you.
I have been guiding since 2001 and hold the Blue Badge qualification in three regions: London, Southern England, South East England. My book, A-Z Brighton Hidden Walks, is published by Harper Collins in March 2023.
'Knowledgeable, engaging and passionate' - Untold London
'Thoughtful and captivating' - Love Fringe
'Consistently amusing and always engaging' - Broadway Baby
Why use a Blue Badge Tourist Guide?
Private Guided Tours in London
Classic London
The best of London in a half-day or all-day option. Includes a Westminster walk to see Big Ben, Parliament, Downing Street and Buckingham Palace (all external only). Choose additional visits such as Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Tower of London.
Westminster Abbey
The history of Britain in one building. This is the Royal church of coronations, weddings and funerals, and the tombs of more famous people than any other building in the world, including Queen Elizabeth I, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Handel and Charles Dickens.
Tower of London
A highlight of any visit to London. This 950 year old castle has seen it all - royal residents, prisoners, executions, murder mysteries and daring escapes. Today it's still a working fortress - home to the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders and the legendary ravens.
St Paul's Cathedral
Voted 'Britain's favourite building', London's mother church is the venue for national commemoration and celebration. With its unique dome and truly spectacular interior, St Paul's is the supreme achievement of London's greatest architect, Christopher Wren.
National Gallery
One of the world's great art galleries, containing the best of western European painting 1500-1900. We will enjoy a highlights tour including Van Eyck, Raphael, Rubens, Velasquez, Rembrandt, Turner, Monet, Van Gogh.
South Bank Walk
London's riverside has it all: art galleries, a medieval palace, a pirate ship, a notorious prison, Shakespeare's theatre. All accompanied by spectacular river views, gorgeous pubs and street food markets.
LGBTQ+ History Tour
Three hundred years of history from a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer perspective. We uncover the surprising and moving histories of 18th century Molly Houses, cross-dressing Victorians, pioneering lesbian doctors, the first gender transitions and we'll learn some Polari - London's secret gay language.
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Rock Music Tour
Music is London's greatest cultural export. Visit key sites connected with the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Kinks, The Who, Dusty Springfield, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Elton John and Queen. Hear the stories behind the songs, legendary happenings and London's juiciest anecdotes.
Secret London
The London you never knew existed: back alleyways, hidden ruins, curious shops and unexpected monuments - all with a tale to tell.
Soho Walk
The vibrant heart of central London: Chinatown, West End theatres, the gay village, restaurants, and shops. It's also the home of the British rock and film industries and has a rich bohemian history, attracting Karl Marx, Casanova and Dylan Thomas.
Bloomsbury Walk
Once home to Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens, Lenin, Gandhi and Bob Marley, Bloomsbury is the intellectual and cultural heart of London. It is also a visual feast, boasting elegant architecture and peaceful garden squares.
Pub Experience with Beer Tasting
Become an expert on British beers and learn about Britain's pub culture with tutored tastings in three of London's best traditional pubs. Whisky option available.
Beyond London
Brighton
The colourful, funky and eccentric city by the sea - just one hour from London. See the Indian-inspired Royal Pavilion, the 18th century fishing town, quirky independent shops and the famous pleasure pier.
Countryside Hikes
Escape the city in the Surrey Hills, just one hour from central London. A gentle stroll or a serious hike - the choice is yours.
'Nothing — and I mean, really, absolutely nothing — is more extraordinary in Britain than the beauty of the countryside'
- Bill Bryson.
Day Trips
Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, Windsor Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Canterbury and more.
Can't see the tour you want?
Get in touch and ask. The tours above are suggestions - as a Blue Badge Guide offering private tours I can help create the experience you want. If I can't, I will help you find someone who can.
