In March 2018, I qualified as a Blue Badge Guide.
What does that mean?
Established in 1951, The Blue Badge is the highest accreditation of Tourist Guiding. Managed by the Institute of Tourist Guiding the London Blue Badge course is an 18 month (gruelling!) course comprising of 12 exams.
In a nutshell, this means we know our stuff! All Blue Badge Guides have passed written history examinations as well as practical exams in the National Gallery, City of London, British Museum, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral.
We are also the only external guides allowed to take our clients around Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.
Got questions?
If you’d like to hear more about the course or have any questions, feel free to contact me using the form below. Otherwise you can read about the course in detail here.
Blue Badge Guides
See some of the Blue Badge Guides in action here…
Terms & Conditions
As a member of the ITG, Guild of Tourist Guides and Associate of Professional Tourist Guides I follow the T&Cs set out by them.
Payment
Minimum fees are set by the APTG and as a Self Employed individual we negotiate each fee with the client.
Full days are up to 8 hours. Half days are up to 4 hours. Morning tours must finish by 13.00. Afternoon tours to start no earlier than 13.30.
Full payment is due in advance of the tour start date
Payment must be made in Pounds Sterling via direct bank transfer or PayPal.
Notice given Charge
More than 14 days 100% refunded (minus any admin charges incurred)
8-14 days 50% refunded (minus any admin charges incurred)
4-7 days 25% refunded (minus any admin charges incurred)
Less than 4 days No refund
Although Look Up London Tours are covered by ITG insurance for the duration of the tour, clients are strongly recommended to purchase their own Travel Insurance.