
HI, I'M MIKE ARMITAGE.
I’ve been one of London’s leading qualified Tourist Guides for 10 years.
London is one of the great cities of the world, and I can paint a vivid picture and give you so much more than a guidebook. I also guide elsewhere in South East England, such as Windsor, Stonehenge, Canterbury, and Salisbury.
I know my way around this fantastic city and its transport, so you won’t waste your precious time. I am allowed to guide inside most major attractions including the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, and Windsor Castle. I am totally flexible and will give you a custom-made tour, made to suit YOU.

I help you explore London on foot – the best way to discover the bits that most visitors don’t see.

I have an insightful and thorough background knowledge of London and its stories from Roman times to 21st century.

I can pull together an outing around almost any subject, perhaps Royal London, Harry Potter and London, London at War, Rock & Roll London, Georgian London, or anything else.

COVID-19
You are in safe hands with me for the duration of the current coronavirus restrictions.


LONDON TOURS ARE TAILORED TO MEET MY CLIENT REQUIREMENTS
I’ve shown below examples of what we could cover in a half day tour, full day tour and a 2 day tour.

HALF DAY TOUR
Guided walk around Westminster seeing the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, as well as the entrance to Downing Street, home of the British Prime Minister.
Tour around the Churchill War rooms,
Walk through Horse Guards parade, St James Park and the Mall for a view of Buckingham Palace.
Then via Trafalgar Square, and an alleyway of old-fashioned shops finishing in lively, traffic free Covent Garden.
Here I would say goodbye, ensuring that you knew where you could get a meal, and how to get back to your accommodation. You would have seen lot, learnt a lot and have plenty of great photos.

FULL DAY TOUR
The Tower of London in time for the 9 o’clock opening.
The Crown Jewels before the crowds arrive, the stories and history of the building, photos of the Beefeaters and the Guards.
Walk across iconic Tower Bridge.
A short walk to the foodie heaven of Borough Market lunch in the market or at a historic 300 year old pub
Globe Theatre and cross the Millennium Bridge.
Views of St Pauls cathedral.
A short Underground journey
Highlights of the National Gallery
Guided walk though the small but exclusive district of St James.
Finish at Piccadilly Circus. You will have seen a lot of London and be able to find your way around and explore further.

2 DAY TOUR
Day 2
A 40 minute train journey from London Waterloo to Hampton Court
A morning tour of the Historic Royal Palace at Hampton Court, home of Tudor and Stuart monarchs.
A 40 minute car journey from Hampton Court to Windsor.
Lunch at one of a choice of eateries in Windsor.
Afternoon guided visit to Windsor castle, home to the Queen. By going in the afternoon, most of the tour groups from London will have left.
A 50 minute train journey from Windsor back to Waterloo
After two days you will know all about the British monarchy both historically and in today’s world, and you will have seen some fabulous building
London at war
Almost one million citizens of Britain and its empire lost their lives between 1914 and 1918. Memorials to these men and women are scattered throughout London from the famous such at the Cenotaph and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior to small, forgotten ones in a quiet corner of a small church. I’ll explain the stories behind them all. If you are interested in a particular person or unit - famous or otherwise - let me know in advance and I’m happy to carry out a little research to make our tour more relevant.
Beyond London
I am qualified to guide in many of key sites outside the capital, and I know South East England very well. From the majesty and Royal connections at Windsor Castle to the mysterious neolithic stone circle at Stonehenge there are so many places to explore. Or perhaps you’d rather see the elegant Georgian architecture and Roman history of the city of Bath, the cathedral towns of Salisbury or Canterbury or the university colleges of Oxford.

What my clients say of my Custom Tours
“Mike has an encyclopedic knowledge of all things London - and (bonus!) he does his homework in his spare time to tailor his guiding to the individual guests" Robin, Michigan

COVID-19
You are in safe hands with me for the duration of the current coronavirus restrictions.
I am familiar with the most up-to-date public health guidelines and will adhere to these for the duration of the tour.
I receive regular updated information from the Government and tourism bodies.
l will apply rigorous hygiene practices, including thoroughly cleaning my hands and using a personal hand sanitiser.
I wear a mask whenever I travel on public transport and if necessary, will wear a mask or visor for our tour.
I have received both of my Covid 19 vaccinations
I have a supply of Government-supplied home testing kits that I make use of twice a week whenever I am guiding.
I know where public hand-washing facilities and hand sanitiser points are available.
I am happy to use remote audio devices if required to help ensure social distancing.
I am fully aware of each attraction’s specific Covid-19 requirements and comply with them.
I am familiar with more crowded areas and will make best efforts to negotiate them, or if appropriate, avoid them.