Want something a little deeper than the London popular culture tours? I'm a former teacher, economist, analyst and a lover of history, books and ideas.
If you just want to take photos to put on social media, have little interest in history and don’t really like walking, then PLEASE BOOK A DIFFERENT TOUR!!!
If you are intellectually curious and like to think, then let me take you through the streets of London, from the City (the old Roman town of Londinium), to Southwark on the south bank of the River Thames and then to Covent Garden, Soho, Mayfair & St James’s (6 different walks in total). I'll explain how London came from being a European backwater in the 1500s to the largest city in the world in the 1800s.
Today, London surpasses New York in diversity and has become a playground for the rich. From clean money to dirty money, I'll tell you the back story behind London's rise, not just the official version! The good, the bad and the ugly: you'll hear about it all.
During my tours, I will give you a lot of book and podcast recommendations. So if you don't like books and you don't like podcasts, then my tours are probably not for you. My goal is to mix fun with learning, and based on this mix I've secured over 2,800 five-star reviews on GuruWalk. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, then please join me!
Fantastic tour! Justin engaged us interestingly. Gorgeous places and information. Absolutely suggested!
Justin was a great guide with a clear voice and lovely manner. The tour was well structured, and I liked the pictures and photographs which helped to set the context. Great suggestions for other places to visit and books to read. would definitely recommend.
This was a genuinely brilliant tour! Justin has the voice, the knowledge, and the humour of an absolutely fantastic tour guide!