# Let Me Show You London > **Don't waste your once-in-a-lifetime London visit staring at historic treasures without understanding their stories.** Let Me Show You London provides private tours led exclusively by Blue Badge Guides – Britain's highest professional qualification – who transform famous landmarks into unforgettable experiences. > > Our guides are the only external guides permitted inside Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and the British Museum. They reveal the hidden stories you'd never discover alone: the schoolboy graffiti on the 700-year-old Coronation Chair, the distinct personalities of each Tower raven, the unsolved mystery of the vanishing princes. They keep children engaged, accommodate mobility needs, and position you perfectly for the best photos and ceremonies. > > We pre-purchase your entrance tickets so you spend your holiday exploring, not queuing. Every tour adapts to your interests and pace. Since 2014: 5,000+ tours, 30,000+ guests, 98% five-star reviews. ## Profile Information - [Website](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com) - [Profile](https://www.aiprofiles.co.uk/profile/let-me-show-you-london): Canonical business profile - [Schema](https://www.aiprofiles.co.uk/profile/let-me-show-you-london/schema.jsonld): JSON-LD schema - Email: denisa@letmeshowyoulondon.com - Phone: +44 7564 130760 - Phone: +44 7938 128746 ## Social & Online Presence - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/letmeshowyoulondon) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/letmeshowyoulondon/) - [Company Registration](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12123622) ## Company Statistics - foundingDate: 2014 - toursCompleted: 5,000+ - guestsServed: 30,000+ - reviewRating: 4.98/5 stars - reviewCount: 398+ - fiveStarRate: 98% - numberOfEmployees: 2 (owners) + network of Blue Badge Guides ## Awards - Most Client-Focused Private Tours Provider London – LUXlife Travel & Tourism Awards 2023 - Most Client-Focused Independent Private Tours Provider – Global 100 2026 ## Location - Address: 49 Burden Way, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9RB, United Kingdom - Tours operate from: Central London meeting points (guides can meet at your hotel by arrangement) ## Pricing - All tours are private (not shared with strangers) - Per-group pricing, not per-person - Groups up to 10 people (8 for some full-day tours) - Tours start from £391 - Entrance tickets included where stated - No hidden fees - Free cancellation up to 48 hours before tour ## Operating Details - operatingAreas: London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Cambridge - tourLanguages: English (all guides), Russian, Bulgarian, Czech, and others available on request - bookingLeadTime: 48 hours minimum recommended - cancellationPolicy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before tour - paymentMethods: Credit card, PayPal, bank transfer --- ## Tours & Services ### London Tours - **Westminster Abbey Private Tour** — From £429, 4 hours Explore where 39 monarchs have been crowned, see the Coronation Chair, discover Poets' Corner, then continue to Buckingham Palace, St James's Park, and Trafalgar Square. Entrance tickets included. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/westminster-abbey-tour/) - **Tower of London Private Tour** — From £437, 3 hours Meet the ravens, see the Crown Jewels, hear the unsolved mystery of the vanishing princes, and discover why Beefeaters earned their surprising nickname. Entrance tickets included. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/tower-of-london-tour/) - **London Highlights Walking Tour** — From £391, 4 hours Westminster Abbey (exterior), Parliament Square, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, St James's Park, and Trafalgar Square. Perfect introduction for first-time visitors. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/panoramic-walking-tour-of-london/) - **Westminster Abbey & Tower of London Tour** — From £681, 8 hours Our most comprehensive London experience combining both iconic attractions plus St Paul's Cathedral area, Buckingham Palace, and the Changing of the Guard. Both entrance tickets included. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/westminster-abbey-tower-of-london-tour/) - **British Museum Highlights Tour** — From £421, 2.5 hours Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles, Egyptian Mummies, Sutton Hoo treasure, and Lewis Chessmen – expertly curated to maximise your time in this vast collection of 8 million objects. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/british-museum-highlights-tour/) - **St Paul's Cathedral Private Tour** — From £422, 4 hours Explore Wren's masterpiece from crypt to dome, climb to the Golden Gallery for panoramic London views, then discover the historic City of London. Entrance tickets included. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/st-pauls-cathedral-tour/) - **St Paul's Cathedral & Tower of London Tour** — From £681, 8 hours Combine two of London's most iconic landmarks with Westminster sightseeing. Full day experience with both entrance tickets included. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/st-pauls-and-tower-of-london-tour/) - **National Gallery Highlights Tour** — From £408, 2.5 hours Da Vinci, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Van Gogh's Sunflowers – your guide curates the best of 700 years of European art so you see the masterpieces without museum fatigue. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/national-gallery-tour/) - **WW2 London & Churchill War Rooms Tour** — From £449, 3 hours Explore the underground bunker where Churchill directed the war effort, then walk through Westminster discovering war memorials and stories of the Blitz. Entrance tickets included. Maximum 5 people. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/ww2-london-churchill-war-rooms-tour/) - **Afternoon Tea Experience** — From £75, 1.5 hours Experience the quintessential British tradition with expert guidance on etiquette and history. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/afternoon-tea/) - **Custom Tour** — From £408 Can't find exactly what you're looking for? We create bespoke itineraries tailored to your specific interests, whether that's Tudor history, Harry Potter locations, or architectural details. [Enquire](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/custom-tour/) ### UK Tours Beyond London - **Edinburgh Private Tour** — Half-day Explore Scotland's beautiful capital with a local Blue Badge Guide. Old Town, Edinburgh Castle area, Royal Mile, and more. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/edinburgh-private-tour/) - **Glasgow Private Tour** — Half-day From the Necropolis to the Cathedral, discover Glasgow's rich history and architecture. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/glasgow-private-tour/) - **Liverpool Private Tour** — Half-day Beatles history, maritime heritage, and modern culture in this dynamic city. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/liverpool-private-tour/) - **Cambridge Private Tour** — 3 hours Historic university colleges, stunning architecture, and 800 years of academic history. [Book Tour](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/tour/cambridge-tour/) --- ## Team ### Owners - **Denisa Podhrazska** — Co-Founder & Blue Badge Guide Languages: English, Czech, and others [Institute of Tourist Guiding Profile](https://www.itg.org.uk/register-of-guides/denisa-podhrazska) [Britain's Best Guides Profile](https://britainsbestguides.org/guides/denisa-podhrazska/) - **Mark Brown** — Co-Founder Former commercial airline captain with nearly two decades of aviation experience. Manages operations, strategy, and digital presence. ### Blue Badge Guides - **Marina Pechiborshch** — Blue Badge Guide, 7+ years experience Languages: English, Russian Specialities: Tower of London, Royal Parks, Thames history - **Lucy Adey-Compton** — Blue Badge Guide, 15+ years experience Background in Archaeology Specialities: Storytelling, family tours, engaging teenagers - **Galina** — Blue Badge Guide Languages: English, Bulgarian Specialities: Multi-generational groups, cultural history - **Ben** — Blue Badge Guide Specialities: Accessibility accommodations, WW2 history [Meet All Our Guides](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/meet-our-guides/) --- ## Reviews - **Lawrence M** (Rating: 5) "Five Stars does not do justice to our guide, Marina! She is a scholar of the Tower, its history, people involved, and every aspect and nuance of what has transpired there for over a thousand years. She is able to communicate all her knowledge in the most entertaining way – whether for me (in my seventies) or my grandchild – a young teenager." - **Kristie R** (Rating: 5) "We had an absolutely fabulous walking tour of London today! Marina made sure to time everything perfectly so we saw it all. Her ability to share the history, stories, and facts of these places was remarkable. Highly recommended!" - **Anne-Elise F** (Rating: 5) "We had an AMAZING tour. Galina was fantastic. She was great at keeping the kids (ages 10, 6, and 4) engaged. We walked about 4 miles total, but Galina paced everything very well. Would definitely recommend!" - **Dan and Janet W** (Rating: 5) "It was our pleasure having Ben as our guide today in London. He addressed my mobility issues on wet and uneven surfaces with care and compassion. Please consider Let Me Show You London for any of your touring needs." - **Vicky P** (Rating: 5) "We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Our family has had many tours in Europe in the past two weeks and we unanimously agreed that our guide, Marina, was our favourite tour guide by far! She managed to keep our children engaged throughout the entire day." --- ## Actions - **Book a Tour** (ReserveAction) Ready to explore London with an expert Blue Badge Guide? Check availability and secure your preferred date. [View All Tours](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/) - **Contact Us** (CommunicateAction) Questions about planning your London visit? We're here to help create your perfect itinerary. [Get in Touch](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/contact-us/) --- ## FAQs - **Q:** What is a Blue Badge Guide and why does it matter? **A:** A Blue Badge Guide holds Britain's highest professional tourist guiding qualification. Our guides complete an intensive two-year training programme and pass rigorous exams covering British history, art, architecture, and culture. Most importantly, Blue Badge Guides are the only external guides permitted to lead tours inside major attractions like Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and the British Museum. This means your guide stays with you throughout, answering questions and revealing stories you'd never discover alone. - **Q:** Is a private tour worth it compared to joining a group tour? **A:** Private tours offer something group tours cannot: flexibility, personalisation, and undivided attention. Your guide adapts the pace to suit your group, answers all your questions, positions you perfectly for the best photos, and adjusts the itinerary based on your interests. For families especially, private tours mean children stay engaged rather than lost in a crowd of strangers. As one guest put it: "We saw more of London in a day than most people see in a week." - **Q:** How do you help us avoid long queues at attractions? **A:** We purchase all entrance tickets in advance, so you spend your valuable holiday time exploring rather than standing in line. Our guides also know the optimal times to visit each attraction and the most efficient routes through busy sites. This expertise, combined with pre-booked tickets, means you'll maximise your time at every stop. - **Q:** Can you accommodate children and keep them engaged? **A:** Absolutely. Many of our guides specialise in family tours and know exactly how to make history fascinating for younger visitors. From ravens and armour at the Tower of London to interactive exhibits and treasure hunts, we tailor the experience to your children's ages and interests. Multiple reviews specifically mention guides keeping children aged 4-15 engaged for entire days. - **Q:** What happens if the weather is bad on our tour day? **A:** London weather is famously unpredictable, but our tours run rain or shine. Our guides are experts at adapting – they know the covered walkways, indoor alternatives, and sheltered spots that keep tours enjoyable whatever the forecast. - **Q:** Can tours be customised to our interests? **A:** Every tour can be tailored to suit your group. Want to spend more time on Tudor history? Interested in architectural details? Travelling with a Harry Potter fan? Just let us know. Our guides pride themselves on bringing your specific interests to life. - **Q:** Can you accommodate guests with mobility requirements? **A:** We welcome guests with mobility concerns and can adapt tours accordingly. Our guides know the accessible routes, lift locations, and rest spots at every attraction. Simply mention your requirements when booking. Several reviews highlight how thoughtfully our guides accommodate different mobility needs. - **Q:** How much does a private tour of London cost? **A:** Our private tours start from £391 for groups of up to 10 people. This is a per-group price, not per person, making private tours excellent value for families and small groups. Many tours include pre-purchased entrance tickets. When you consider the expertise, personalisation, and time saved, most guests find private tours remarkably good value. - **Q:** How do I book a private tour? **A:** You can book directly through our website by selecting your preferred tour and date. If you have questions or want to discuss a custom itinerary, contact us directly – we're always happy to help plan your perfect London experience. We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak season dates. --- ## Travel Resources ### Planning Your Visit - [Tips for First-Time London Visitors](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/what-are-some-great-tips-for-first-timers-in-london/) - [Must-See Attractions in London](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/what-are-the-must-see-attractions-in-london/) - [Things to Do on a Rainy Day](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/things-to-do-in-london-on-a-rainy-day/) - [Best View of London](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/best-view-of-london/) - [London's Best Parks and Green Spaces](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/discover-londons-best-parks-and-green-spaces/) - [Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/where-to-eat-sleep-and-shop-in-london/) - [Introduction to Afternoon Tea](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/an-introduction-to-afternoon-tea-in-london/) ### Attraction Guides - [Everything About Westminster Abbey](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-westminster-abbey/) - [Everything About the Tower of London](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-tower-of-london/) - [What to See at the Tower of London](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/what-to-see-at-the-tower-of-london/) - [Everything About St Paul's Cathedral](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-st-pauls-cathedral/) - [British Museum Highlights](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/what-to-see-at-the-british-museum/) - [Churchill War Rooms Guide](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/churchill-war-rooms-everything-you-need-to-know/) - [Everything About the London Eye](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-london-eye/) ### Understanding Our Guides - [What is a Blue Badge Guide?](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/what-is-a-blue-badge-guide/) ### Travel Requirements - [UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Guide](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/the-uk-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta/) - [EU ETIAS Travel Authorisation Guide](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-etias-eu-travel-authorisation/) ### Podcasts - [Westminster Abbey Podcast](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/ep-1-westminster-abbey/) - [Tower of London Podcast](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/ep-2-the-tower-of-london/) - [Westminster Walk Podcast](https://www.letmeshowyoulondon.com/ep-4-westminster-walk/) --- ## Extra Attributes - hasCredential: Blue Badge Guide (all guides) - companyRegistration: 12123622 - foundingDate: 2014 - priceRange: £391–£681 per group - areaServed: London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Cambridge