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(2,135 ratings)

Justin - Tour Guide in London

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 2,000 five-star reviews on GuruWalk. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, then please join me!

About the guide

Tours delivered on GuruWalk: 927
Guide on GuruWalk since: 2023
Languages: English

6 Tours of Justin

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Jen
(2 Ratings) Ghent
Guided by Justin
Travelled alone - Mar 2025

Excellent tour with Justin around Mayfair and St James - loved the fun facts and stories!

Ana Puljic
(1 Rating) Gothenburg
Guided by Justin
Travelled in couple - Mar 2025

Made my stay in London, amazing

Olimpia
(2 Ratings) Luxembourg
Guided by Justin
Travelled in couple - Feb 2025

Richard
(2 Ratings) Norwich
Guided by Justin
Travelled in couple - Mar 2025

Far more interesting and entertaining, than the name of the Tour would suggest.

Jaishree
(5 Ratings) London
Guided by Justin
Travelled in group - Mar 2025

Justin was entertaining and extremely knowledgeable in his subject. He also shared relevant books to read on his subjects. Always answered questions clearly and calmly as we had an annoying tourist but never lost his cool ! Highly recommended.

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