"I have never received better service, or experienced a more enjoyable day with a private guide" Lisa Patteron, Travel Agent, Orlando Since 1958, British Tours has recruited many of the best tour guides available in England. Our team of 47 guides, both men and women, are chosen for their enthusiasm, personality, academic backgrounds and professional experience. They are extensively trained by us and qualified and registered with the London Tourist Board.   Many also have in-depth knowledge in specialised areas such as: Archaeology Architecture Children's London England's Gardens Harry Potter Film Locations Legal London & The Inns of Court John Wesley Historic Pubs Shopping Military History ... Your guide will collect you by car or minibus - or larger parties by coach - from any London location and personally guide you inside places of historic importance. We have tour guides speaking most languages including French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese. Some of the tour guides ... Colin is a Justice of the Peace and a College Lecturer specialising in the Military and Battlefields of Europe. Harri is a former Detective in the C.I.D. at New Scotland Yard. He is the only qualified Welsh speaking guide in England and also a British Museum guide. Peter R. is a senior Foreign Office Civil Servant in charge of Protocol for visiting Heads of State. Responsible for accompanying them in both official and personal time, Peter must be the only guide in the world, let alone Britain, to have guided Nelson Mandela, Henry Kissinger, General Colin Powell as well as 17 World Leaders on tour! Keith is an Author, Archaeologist and former Museum Curator with many published books on Archaeology & Architecture. See Keith's renowned guides to Stonehenge and The Ancient Pilgrimage Routes Bernie was educated at the Academy in Dublin and at Cambridge University and is a City of London Guide. Henrietta was educated in Paris and Madrid. She is a linguist, and specialises in the Monarchy and Tours for Children. See Henrietta talking about Oxford and the Harry Potter films on TV Sylke is a linguist, keen traveller, and specialises in Art, Antiques, England's Gardens and family tours. Sylke is the former Sales Manager of London's prestigious St Giles' Hotel. Jim is a former Group Captain in the Royal Air Force and Military Attache at the British Embassy in Paris. He was recently awarded the OBE by the Queen. See Jim on Getaway's Da Vinci Code in London feature Did you Know... Former British Tours Ltd tour guides include: * Actor Tom Conti * Lord Dundas * Britain's most famous playboy Sir Dai Llewellyn about us Sheila studied History and History of Art at the University of London and her many special interests include the Houses of Parliament, Garden History and Victorian London. Ulla is a St Martin's School of Art Graduate and former Editor of several London Tourist and Shopping magazines. Ulla specialises in the Monarchy, the Social Season, Gardens and Architecture. Jonathan is fluent in French, German and Italian and specialises in tours of Normandy by Private Plane, London, Hampton Court and his old University City, Oxford. One of Jonathan's many 'claims to fame' is as a leading extra with Hugh Grant, in Hugh's first movie! Tom studied Modern History at Oxford and his career has included journalism, teaching and magazine editing. Tom has travelled extensively throughout Great Britain and specialises in extended tours throughout England, Scotland & Wales. Steve W. is an architect who has specialised in restoration work to a number of England's Museums, Art Galleries and Palaces including Hampton Court Palace. David R has extensive knowledge of Scotland and Wales, specialises in World War l and ll and has guided many tours to the East Anglian airbases as well as the Normandy beaches. Nick was educated at Eton and is a History Teacher. His special interests include tours of his University City, Cambridge. Lovett, after university, went on to be a drama director and producer for BBC Television. Lovett's special interests are ecclesiastical Architecture and Stately Homes, many of which he has used as film locations. For example Chartwell (he made a drama documentary on Sir Winston Churchill there), whilst others include Blenheim Palace, Knole House and Dover Castle. Sue is a registered guide in London and the West Country and specialises in tours of Bath, Windsor Castle and country houses and gardens. Gareth was educated at Universities in England and Wales and is a playwright and former schoolmaster. Adrian is an author, linguist and former Royal Engineers officer, Army freefall parachute instructor and diplomat who served in Cyprus, South Vietnam, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada, South Korea (as Olympic Attache for the Seoul Games) and Jamaica. Peter B. read English Literature at the Universities of Oxford and London and is an English teacher specialising in Literary tours. Will studied Classics at Oxford and first guided for British Tours in 1962 before entering a career in Law. His interests include social issues, gardens and family mottos. see Will on our 1962 brochure! Andrew is a keen adventure sportsman and hang-glider. Andrew specialises in Tours for Children, Walking Tours, Bath, Wells and the West Country. Bill read Law and French at Oxford and specialises in tours of the legal institutions of London. Mary studied Modern languages at Cambridge and is the Chairman of The Ministry of Agriculture's Horticultural Society. Anthony is a Lecturer and Writer specialising in Art and History and holds degrees in History, Art and Archaeology. British Tours Ltd, London © All rights reserved. Private tours of Britain since 1958.