Alex Lacey
London Tour Guide

Explore the best of London with a fun, qualified

Blue Badge Tourist Guide

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Walking tours, private tours and virtual tours of

London and beyond

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Guiding in English, French and Dutch

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"Oh my! Can we bottle this tour guide?! I took a tour of an area I’ve visited regularly for the last decade. When I return, everything will feel new & undiscovered again because Alex really opened my eyes to what was around me. Her knowledge brings the surroundings alive and her passion leaves you energised & hopeful for the future of culture in this country - even during a pandemic! A brilliant person you want with you everywhere. I hope I get to do more tours with her"

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Next Virtual Tours

Full Membership - Virtual Tours Series 3
Sun, Nov 15
Zoom & Facebook
Nov 15, 8:15 PM – Dec 06, 11:00 PM
Zoom & Facebook
Back for a 3rd series, these virtual tours are available to book individually, but also as a series for a hefty 25% discount. IN ADDITION - if you can't watch live, you will have access to the tour recordings for 1 month on a private Facebook group, only with series membership
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Secrets of the Silver Screen - London's Movie Secrets
Sun, Nov 29
Zoom
Nov 29, 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM
Zoom
London is one of the biggest centres for movie and TV production in the world. It appears in so many different productions, but not always as London. Join me for a look at some of the secrets behind the filming of various iconic movies and TV shows, lifting the lid from behind the scenes.
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River Rambles - History through the Thames
Sun, Dec 06
Zoom
Dec 06, 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM
Zoom
The very reason London is here is the river Thames. So what better place to trace London's story, and find out what secrets lie within its bends and curves. We take a look at how the Thames has shaped London's history, and the sort of things that the tide reveals to those who know where to look.
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How London Made Christmas
Tue, Dec 22
Zoom
Dec 22, 7:00 PM
Zoom
As the festive season draws near, join me for a look at where some of the biggest Christmas traditions come from. We will take a look at Christmas cards, trees, lights, shop window competitions and pantos, & see how the famous white Christmas comes from London's streets. Ho ho ho-pe to see you there
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Next Walking Tours

Harlots & Bawds - Sex in Georgian Soho & Covent Garden
Sun, Dec 06
Covent Garden
Dec 06, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Covent Garden, Long Acre, Charing Cross, London WC2E 9JT, UK
On this walking tour, we take a look at the world of the 18thC sex and brothel trade, finding out how a certain little book governed the fortunes of the women who worked in the oldest profession.
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Blood & Guts - Smithfield & Clerkenwell
Sun, Dec 06
St. Paul's
Dec 06, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
St. Paul's, Cheapside, London EC1A 7HL, UK
For centuries the area around Smithfields has been home to gory goings-on. We are on the trail of martyrs and murderers, body snatchers and severed limbs, plague pits and martyrs, rebels and revolutionaries. And we're in luck, because they are plentiful!
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Street Art walking tour - South Route
Sun, Dec 13
Bishopsgate Exit, Liverpool Street Stn
Dec 13, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Bishopsgate Exit, Liverpool Street Stn, Brick Ln, London, UK
Explore the ever changing world of London's street art, looking at some of the major artists on the scene, and discovering some lesser known gems. We will talk about some of the biggest stunts, feuds and statements that these versatile artists have undergone.
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Street Art walking tour - North route
Sun, Dec 13
Shoreditch High Street station
Dec 13, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Shoreditch High Street station, Shoreditch High Street Station
Explore the ever changing world of London's street art, looking at some of the major artists on the scene, and discovering some lesser known gems. Heading north from Shoreditch, we will go towards Old Street and look at some other pieces which we don't cover on the usual south route
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Harlots & Bawds - Sex in Georgian Soho & Covent Garden
Sat, Dec 19
Covent Garden
Dec 19, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Covent Garden, Long Acre, Charing Cross, London WC2E 9JT, UK
On this walking tour, we take a look at the world of the 18thC sex and brothel trade, finding out how a certain little book governed the fortunes of the women who worked in the oldest profession.
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Slavery And The City of London - The Legacy Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade
Sat, Dec 19
St. Paul's
Dec 19, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
St. Paul's, Cheapside, London EC1A 7HL, UK
London is a powerhouse. A financial centre, a history of wealth and importance. But where was this status built on? We take a look at how the City of London was implicated in the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and what part it played, in order to secure its own position.
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A Wizard Day Out - Harry Potter film locations tour
Sun, Dec 20
Westminster
Dec 20, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Westminster, Westminster, London SW1A 2JR, UK
We're in the footsteps of Harry Potter on this tour - visiting filming sites from the movies, and hearing about all the inspirations for the books. Accio broomstick!
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Black London
Sun, Dec 20
Leicester Square
Dec 20, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Leicester Square, Leicester Square, West End, London, UK
London's history would seem on the surface to be almost exclusively white. This is far from the reality. People of colour have been present in the UK since Roman times, and there are so many who have been part British history. Join me to uncover some of these people and tell their stories.
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A Wizard Day Out - Harry Potter film locations tour
Tue, Dec 22
Westminster
Dec 22, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Westminster, Westminster, London SW1A 2JR, UK
We're in the footsteps of Harry Potter on this tour - visiting filming sites from the movies, and hearing about all the inspirations for the books. Accio broomstick!
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Street Art walking tour - North route
Mon, Dec 28
Shoreditch High Street station
Dec 28, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Shoreditch High Street station, Shoreditch High Street Station
Explore the ever changing world of London's street art, looking at some of the major artists on the scene, and discovering some lesser known gems. Heading north from Shoreditch, we will go towards Old Street and look at some other pieces which we don't cover on the usual south route
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Street Art walking tour - North route
Sun, Nov 01
Shoreditch High Street statio
Nov 01, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Shoreditch High Street statio, Shoreditch High Street Station
Explore the ever changing world of London's street art, looking at some of the major artists on the scene, and discovering some lesser known gems. Heading north from Shoreditch, we will go towards Old Street and look at some other pieces which we don't cover on the usual south route
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Secrets of the City of London
Fri, Nov 06
St. Paul's
Nov 06, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
St. Paul's, Cheapside, London EC1A 7HL, UK
Hidden in the City of London are all manner of nooks, crannies, secret alleyways, intrigue, odd characters and strange charm. From hidden churches to secret gin, parrots to phoenixes, we're going to lift the lid on the City of London's weird and wonderful history.
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Covid-19

Resuming private and public tours

The UK government has confirmed that we are allowed to conduct tours in person, provided a full risk assessment is completed. Having looked carefully at the risks, I have decided to limit the size of all groups to 12 participants, whether public or private groups.

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The new 'rule of six' does not affect businesses or outdoor walking tours, so long as they have been planned in a Covid-19 secure manner. Therefore I am continuing to offer tours with a maximum of 12 participants. This is in connection with a completed risk assessment which you can find by clicking here

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I am dedicated to keeping you and me as safe as possible on our tour, and am adhering to the Visit England safety guidelines. I am 'Good To Go'!

 

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