Chris

The best part of London isn't on the postcard. I’m a Canadian-born Londoner who has called this remarkable city home for more than two decades. What began as a fascination with British history and culture evolved into a professional and deeply personal connection with London’s streets, neighbourhoods, and communities.

Today, I am a qualified Green Badge City of London Guide and have delivered more than 700 tours for private travellers, families, corporate groups, educational organisations, and VIP guests from around the world. I am also a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Pewterers, giving me a unique perspective on the traditions, institutions, and history that continue to shape the city today.

My speciality is helping travellers discover the London that many visitors miss: hidden courtyards, historic coffee houses, independent cafés, quiet lanes, markets, riverside walks, fascinating architecture, and the stories that bring these places to life. I have a particular passion for the City of London, where Roman remains, medieval churches, Georgian elegance, Victorian ambition, and modern skyscrapers exist side by side.

I particularly enjoy helping curious travellers who want something more thoughtful and personal than a standard sightseeing itinerary. Whether you are travelling solo, as a couple, with family, or visiting for business, I can help you uncover experiences that match your interests and travel style.

My approach is practical, conversational, and highly tailored. Some travellers seek help planning a memorable first visit, while others want specialist recommendations, hidden gems, or deeper cultural insight. My goal is always the same: to help you experience London not as a tourist, but as a temporary local.

For me, London is far more than a collection of attractions—it is a living city best understood through its stories, people, and everyday details.

I can help travellers plan a London experience that feels personal, well-paced, and genuinely memorable rather than rushed or overly tourist-focused. Whether someone is visiting for the first time or returning to explore more deeply, I provide practical local insight combined with specialist knowledge of London’s history, neighbourhoods, culture, architecture, cafés, markets, and hidden corners.

I’m particularly good at helping visitors make smart use of their time by combining major highlights with lesser-known places that match their interests and travel style. This can include itinerary planning, neighbourhood recommendations, walking routes, restaurant and café suggestions, transport advice, museum guidance, historic pubs, river experiences, seasonal events, and practical tips that help visitors feel more confident navigating the city.

For travellers who want a deeper experience, I also offer private guided walking tours across areas such as the City of London, Westminster, Shoreditch, markets, architecture, coffee culture, hidden history, and London storytelling. I can also assist with theatre recommendations and bookings, helping visitors choose productions that best suit their interests and schedule.

In addition, I can recommend distinctive London-themed souvenirs, gifts, books, and apparel — including London-inspired tee shirts and speciality items that reflect the city’s history, humour, and culture in a more original way than typical tourist merchandise.