Nothing like a good breakfast to start the morning with the right foot! Join me on a delicious private tour where you'll enjoy a fine British breakfast. More than food, this experience is a storytelling tour that will take you to one of the best views London has to offer!
Destination
London, England
Category
Food Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
Meals
Excluded
Alcoholic Drinks
Public Transport Ticket
6 reasons to book this tour
Enjoy an authentic British breakfast
Visit a Victorian pleasure Palace
See one of the most stunning views of London
Private tour: only you & your local host!
Hear amazing stories & local insights
100% personalized experience to your wishes
What you can expect
Kickstart your day in London on a tasty private tour. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the great British breakfast is one the most authentic ways to get a taste of the real London.
This private experience will take you on a delicious journey with amazing stories. Explore a part of London that not many get to see. Our destination: the heart of one of the city's most creative villages with a striking Victorian architecture.
The restaurant that you will visit is a personal choice based upon many years of enjoying the wonders of a British breakfast. And let me tell you, it is a lot more than just bacon and eggs!
Let's grab breakfast together and after our filling tasty experience, let's have a walk! With my storytelling skills, a walk to a nearby Victorian pleasure palace will be like stepping into a fairytale. This palace offers some of the finest views of London. Ready to discover it?
Any dietary needs or requests? Your breakfast experience can be personalized to satisfy your hunger and needs!
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Tom.
Meeting point
Meet at Finsbury Park Station - London to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Meeting Point
Meet me at the conveniently located Finsbury Park station
Breakfast Time!
Experience the best British breakfast in town. Both meat and vegetarian options are available, as well completely bespoke breakfasts made up from the broad and delicious menu. The restaurant is family friendly too!
Storytelling Stroll
Join me on a refreshing walk to one of the finest views of London at a nearby Victorian pleasure palace
End of Tour
Once you've taken in one of London's finest views, we will take a convenient, short bus trip back to the station making it easy to start your next London adventure!
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
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Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Robert🇮🇹 Italy
29 July 2024
Tom is a great host and very knowledgeable about a big variety of topics!
I booked this breakfast tour because I wanted to experience a quote from my favourite British Autor in the most local way possible:
“They don't go in for the fancy or exotic, but stick to conventional food like flightless bird embryos, minced organs in intestine skins, slices of hog flesh and burnt ground grass seeds dipped in animal fats; or, as it is known in their patois, egg, sausage, bacon and a fried slice of toast.”
Tom turned it into an incredible journey with lots of stories, local facts, awesome food and amazing views!
Thank you again for the wonderful morning, i will make sure to contact you again when I make it back to London.
Top rating! 11/10
A great Morning
Oliver J.🇨🇭 Switzerland
30 May 2023
Wir hatten das Vergnügen einen Vormittag in London mit Tom abseits der Touristenpfade zu erleben. Auf dem Weg zum netten Pub wo wir ein typisches und leckeres Englisches Frühstück zu uns nahmen und danach zur Aussicht über London konnten wir vielen interessanten Geschichten lauschen. Wir waren alle begeistert und können Tom als Tourguide nur empfehlen.Eine Tour voller Geschichten und Einblicke
Lisa🇺🇸 United States
6 July 2022
We really enjoyed our time with Tom. He was so friendly and engaging. He has an amazing wealth of knowledge about English history and especially the history of the area of the tour. I asked him about British royalty lineage and my husband wanted to know about water distribution/sewer systems and he knew about both! He made sure to know what our preferences were, as far as dietary restrictions ad walking preferences and general interests, and took us on a very nice walk to breakfast (delicious!) and through a very pleasant green belt path to a wonderful spot for a view of London. Be aware that this is not a downtown, tourist-heavy tour of London, but a little on the periphery, which was perfect for us, since we had seen the big-name sights already. If you want a local vibe (not touristy), this is perfectlovely walk and breakfast, nice chance to see outside of regular tourist area
Murielle🇫🇷 France
16 August 2019
We wanted to have a tour out of the beaten paths, with the eyes of a real local.
We are happy to have found Tom, who has designed for us the perfect tour and a great introduction for our short stay in London.
The tour itself was very pleasant and informative. But Tom went above our expectations, giving us a great idea about where to stay in London and lots of useful tips.
We warmly recommend you to book a tour with Tom, the storyteller. You will be in capable hands!Great bespoke tour with Tom
Jolanda🇳🇱 Netherlands
11 June 2019
Tom is a great guide. The tour through London was personalized. Because we had seen all the highlights in London before, Tom took us to lesser known places. After a very good English breakfast, he took us to Ally Pally and to some hidden gems. Tom knows a lot about the history of London and tells fascinating stories. We highly recommend Tom. Thanks for a great day!Personalized tour
Douglas🇺🇸 United States
13 December 2018
My wife and I had a great time with Tom, we did a good bit of walking to our breakfast place. He took us to a small local restaurant and we had great breakfast food. Tom was very knowledgeable and provided us with a nice glimpse into local British culture. For the time Tom spent with us I feel this was a very good deal for the money spent. I would definitely recommend Tom for a local guide!Great morning with Tom
Stephen🇺🇸 United States
25 November 2018
Tom entertained us the whole walk with his in-depth and lively knowledge of subjects ranging from VIctorian history to Pink Floyd to Dr Who. We had the best breakfast in London (vegetarian options very tasty!) in a fascinating part of London.Book this tour with Tom!
Dominik
22 April 2025
From Kensington Palace to Big Ben – the tour was great fun, and we learned so much about London and the monarchy. Thank you very much, Tom!
Amazing Tour
Meredith
20 April 2025
We were a group of 9- 5 adults and 4 kids (ages 11, 11, 9 and 9). Tom took us around Westminster, Buckingham, and St. James Park for 3 hours with a stop at a cafe by our request. He was friendly, interesting, and very knowledgeable. At the end of the week, everyone agreed Tom's tour was our number 1 thing we did- even the 4 kids. Very worth the price!Great Experience!
Liz
13 April 2025
Such a great tour. Tom led my mom, sister, and me on a super fun tour of the 60s music scene in London. My mom loved the Beatles trivia, and my sister and I enjoyed the David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix sites. Wandering through SOHO was super fun too. Highly recommend for a unique London experience! So fun!
Douglas🇩🇪 Germany
10 April 2025
Excellent and fun tour of the sights and stories of London!Fantastic
Zachary🇺🇸 United States
8 April 2025
Tom was an excellent guide and story teller,
Blending history with context, and adjusting the tour to be engaging for two adults with two teenagers. I learned a ton, ate some tasty bites and feel I could navigate Shoreditch nicely the next time I’m in London. Great for those wanting a “bit more”!
Angela🇺🇸 United States
6 April 2025
Tim did a bespoke royal wedding tour for our family. My daughter is getting married in UK. We had the very best afternoon and saw so much of London. Tom is a historian and his stories amazing. 10+ review. He’s amazing Tom is so knowledgable and entertaining
Jeff🇺🇸 United States
5 April 2025
We had an unforgettable walking tour of London’s 60s rock history with our fantastic guide, Tom. His passion and deep knowledge of the era brought every stop to life, from legendary venues to tucked-away gems you’d never find on your own.
We explored iconic locations like Ronnie Scott’s jazz club, the building where both Handel and Jimi Hendrix lived (talk about worlds colliding!), and the art store where Yoko Ono first met John Lennon. Standing outside the former Apple Records studio and visiting the home of Paul McCartney added even more depth and context to the stories of that revolutionary time.
Of course, no rock history tour would be complete without Abbey Road—and yes, we walked across that famous crosswalk and visited the studio itself. It felt surreal retracing the footsteps of legends.
His knowledge of The Who, Beatles, Hendrix, etc was fantastic and how it all collided within the streets and burrows of London.
Be scampered through the posh areas, seeing Fabergé eggs selling for $1,000’s to an area where someone threw out Yonko’s art thinking it was trash.
Tom’s storytelling made it all so vivid—he connected the dots between places, people, and moments that shaped not just London, but music history itself. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just curious about the era, this tour is a total highlight.A Must for Any Music Lover Visiting London
Margaret
23 January 2025
Tom, an exceptional tour guide, personally guided us to spots we might have missed based on our interests. Our four-hour tour was incredibly informative, filled with fascinating stories and historical insights about various places. I highly recommend his tour.
Amazing tour!
Daniel🇩🇪 Germany
18 January 2025
We had a wonderful afternoon with Tom. He was everything you could want from a personal tour guide. Enthusiastic, flexible and knowledgeable. Greart stories accompanied with pictures from his tablet. When we wanted to take a break to warm up during this could January day he was quick to find the right place. Go for Tom...you won't regret it. Enthusiastic, flexible & knowledgeable
Robin
12 January 2025
We had an absolutely fabulous and entertaining tour with Tom. It was great to be immersed in the history and culture of Shoreditch. Thank you for the knowledge and the enthusiasm. It was amazing. Amazing tour of Shoreditch neighborhood
Prisco
6 January 2025
My wife and I had a wonderful 2-1/2 hour plus tour on new years Eve with Tom. He is a delightful chap filled with knowledge of all things British royalty. We even had a snack at Kensington Gardens ! I highly recommend you book the Storyteller for a tour. You will not be disappointed !A Royal Day with Tom
Eric🇺🇸 United States
5 January 2025
Tom is a wonderful guide and storyteller. Knowledgeable on many subjects and interests. I absolutely recommend him for any tour you would like to take. Best guide I have ever had!Super Tour!
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5 January 2025
Terra🇺🇸 United States
30 December 2024
Tom was the tour guide from heaven. He knew all the right things to say to make sure we had a great day and tour and we got to see everything we asked for. It was a great time and he is great company! He even took pictures of our family and sent them all to us so we could just enjoy the moments. Thank you!Such a great London experience!
Edward🇺🇸 United States
26 November 2024
Tom was amazing. Customized everything. Modified times to better accommodate our schedule. London Calling
Angie🇺🇸 United States
25 November 2024
Tom was a wonderful guide! We learned a kot about the neighborhood and its history. Highly recommend!Wonderful Tour!
Jonathan
8 November 2024
We booked Tom to give us a 2 hour walking tour of Soho as part of our work team day. Tom created a bespoke tour for us and was both knowledgable and entertaining throughout. We’re all familiar with the area so wanted a tour that picked out the varied lesser known stories about Soho… and we definitely get that - peppered with personal observations and anecdotes that made the whole tour all the more engaging. I would highly recommend booking Tom for a walking tour of Soho and other places in London as his knowledge clearly extends way beyond this area.Highly refommended Soho Tour
Jeremy🇺🇸 United States
29 October 2024
Tom's guided tour of London focusing on *Doctor Who* was an unforgettable experience for our family. His extensive knowledge about the show's history and cultural significance was evident, as he seamlessly intertwined fascinating anecdotes with the locations we visited. Tom's passion for *Doctor Who* shone through, particularly when he discussed the deeper meanings behind various episodes, enriching our understanding of the series beyond its entertainment value.
Moreover, Tom's kindness and approachability made the tour feel personal and engaging. He not only highlighted iconic filming locations but also shared insights into the creative process behind the show, including its reflection of societal issues over the decades. This combination of cultural depth and heartfelt storytelling transformed our exploration of London into a captivating journey through time and space, making it a must-do for any *Doctor Who* fan.Excellent tour, with amazing guide.
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26 October 2024
What a knowledgeable and interesting individual Tom is - highly recommend the tour with Tom. Was such a lovely experience - time flew past. Amazing day
Hilde
26 October 2024
We had an amazing tour and got to see the real London including a lot of fun and interesting facts about this part of the city. Tour recommended for those who would like to see a bit more authentic scenery!Excellent tour
Mia
24 October 2024
Wir haben eine dreistündige Stadtführung mit Tom gemacht. Tom ist sehr angenehm und freundlich. Er vermittelt kunsthistorisch und architektonisch sehr fundierte Kenntnisse von London und kennt dabei auch abseits der typischen touristischen Pfade viele schöne und interessante Ecken Londons. Und dabei hat er auch noch immer Fotos von uns allen gemacht…! Vielen Dank an Tom! Absolut empfehlenswert! Sehr empfelenswert!
Annette🇧🇿 Belize
14 October 2024
We spent a wonderful morning with Tom exploring the hidden gems of London. Unfortunately, he was at a disadvantage (our fault) because his tour was our 4th in four days. Nevertheless, we immensely enjoyed his vast knowledge and passion of history in London. We loved his anecdotal stories about past individual events and characters. My recommendation would be to be explicit in what you are expecting from your tour (we were not). Tom can then tailor the tour to your needs. We highly recommend Tom.Hidden gems in London with Tom.....
Kristy🇺🇸 United States
28 September 2024
Sara🇺🇸 United States
9 September 2024
We were with my 80 year old parents, and weren't sure that a three hour tour would work for us. Tom shortened and customized the tour for us. and we had a lot of fun! He checked in with us during the tour to make sure my parents were doing ok. He is quite the Whovian, and anyone wanting a unique experience with a fun guide will have a great time with Tom!Flexible and Fun!
Unknown
7 September 2024
Tom has extensive knowledge of the royal family, both current and historical, and ties it in with the people, places, events, and culture of London. I learned a lot on my tour with Tom, and learned to appreciate the historical context of many of London's "must-see" sights.Very Knowledgeable
Robert🇺🇸 United States
27 August 2024
Very enjoyable tour with Tom. He knew the key spots to hit.Great tour covered lots of ground
Bryan🇺🇸 United States
11 August 2024
Tom was fantastic! He was on time and took us to all the places we wanted to see and so much more. He was wonderful with our children ages 11 and 14. He also was knowledgeable about the history of London. We learned so much and most importantly had a great day with our family. Tom is also an experienced photographer and at the end of the tour we were left with memories to last a lifetime. I highly recommend this tour with Tom! A wonderful day in London!
Heather🇺🇸 United States
18 July 2024
Thank you Tom for taking us on a fantastic tour of London! Tom graciously met us at our hotel which made things extremely convenient. Tom made sure the day was specific to everything we wanted to see. We appreciate Tom’s knowledge, history, patience and kindness. We also got to see the king open parliament! Our tour was a special treat today! Thank you, Tom so much!
Gregg🇺🇸 United States
9 June 2024
Tom is not only an expert on Dr. Who but made our tour super interesting and informative. We appreciated his knowledge of the history of London too. If you’re a Dr Who fan you need to look up Tom! Great tour!
JENNY🇺🇸 United States
31 May 2024
Tom was very knowledgeable but also super easy going. Very likeable personality.Awesome tour guide
Karin🇩🇪 Germany
21 May 2024
It was a wonderful 3 hours with Tom. Apart from all the Dr Who stories, it was also a very informative tour. My sons are 14 and 17 years old and enjoyed it (even if their feet hurt at the end...😏) Thanks to Tom! Great experience
Jon 🇺🇸 United States
5 May 2024
Nice guy, knows his stuff, can’t go wrong with Tom.Excellent day
Dafna🇺🇸 United States
30 April 2024
We are a family of 5 with 3 young adults/teenagers which were visiting first time in London. The tour with Tom was a great introduction to London, its history and culture. Tom is very knowledgeable and is indeed a great storyteller. He adds interesting anecdotes and fun facts and keep his audience engaged. We highly recommend the tour with Tom!Wonderful tour with Tom
Allyison🇺🇸 United States
9 April 2024
A huge thank you to Tom on an unforgettable Doctor Who tour of London.
Tom exceeded our expectations not only with his Doctor Who knowledge but also adding in bits of London history along the way, oh and SNACKS!
We would highly recommend Tom for not only the Doctor Who tour but anything else you might want to do in London! We will definitely be reaching out to him again on our next trip to London!Fedoras are Cool
Barbara
7 April 2024
Tom was an excellent guide who showed us some beautiful parts of London we were totally unaware of! He was also able to customize our tour specific wants and needs. He is a wealth of knowledge and information! Wow! He knows his history. Highly recommend! Fantastic Adventure
Tracy Thompson
26 March 2024
We scheduled a trip with Tom for our second day in London. Unfortunately, our family had a medical emergency. We contacted Tom, and he graciously adjusted his schedule to meet ours. Additionally, due to the changes in the schedule, Tom was able to adjust the tour to meet our needs. Tom is a wealth of information and truly is a true storyteller. I give Tom the highest rating and recommend you choose him for your travels to London.Fantastic time with Tom
Nirmala🇺🇸 United States
22 March 2024
Tom was great with my parents! He provided tons of history in London’s Financial District, all while spilling the tea on what I wanted to learn about, the Royals! Tom also gave us a great recommendation on a food spot that wasn’t a tourist trap. Adaptable Tour
Angela🇺🇸 United States
19 March 2024
Tom did a great job showing us around the Shoreditch area. His tour included historical information and visits to local shops. He directed us to the most delicious hot chocolate, led us to vintage shops, and introduced us to a very unique artist in the area. As he told tales, took photos of our group, and pointed out art and landscapes, we enjoyed our one on one experience with Tom. Great tour of a very unique area!
Inge🇧🇪 Belgium
18 February 2024
Juggling between local history, soccer, his own family history, darts and cars, music studios…..Tom knows how to keep the attention of a 14 year old and myself during 3 hours. We choose for the Crouch End tour as we wanted to discover a to us unknown part of the city and I can only recommend! And the excellent Crouch End pasties just made it even more wonderful.
Thank you Tom and if you come to Spa Francorchamps, let us know!
How to keep a 14year old interested for 3h
Nienke🇳🇱 Netherlands
27 January 2024
Yesterday we, mother and daughter from Amsterdam, took a great walkingtour with storyteller Tom.
We visited London numerous times before, so Tom took us to the more hidden places.
Anekdotes and a lot of history!
Tom made it very personal by telling a lot about his own ancestors, very interesting.
Go and walk with Tom!!A wonderful walk with Tom
Bryan🇨🇦 Canada
3 January 2024
Tom was an excellent guide, and an excellent storyteller. He was particularly good with our kids. We covered a lot of ground and learned something new about the city at every turn.Excellent guide!
Judy🇺🇸 United States
1 January 2024
Our crew loved our outing with Tom! He rocks! Spent a great half day exploring London’s rock n roll history, scenes and hearing fab stories. He has made us love certain songs even more now that we better understand their fascinating background. If you’re a rock music lover, book this one! Tom Rocks!
rk4nnd7s6x🇩🇰 Denmark
20 December 2023
We had the pleasure of Tom’s company and stories for a three hour hidden gems tour in London center.
A ridge and entertaining learning experience - Tom is a story teller indeed. My warmest recommendation Storyteller indeed
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More about me
Welcome to my profile! I am an cultural history storyteller, passionate about music, art, history and architecture.
I have lived in London for nearly twenty years and when I first moved here it was to experience the wonderful depth of creative history and energy that our fair city has to offer.
I love to tell stories about the fascinating people and wonderful places that give London its unique fabric. As a storyteller through words, images and music, it is a great pleasure for me to meet new people and to share with them some of London's most exciting stories.
As Samuel Johnson once wrote: a man who is tired of London is tired of life.
On my tour you’ll see the best highlights and hidden gems. I’ll even show you significant points related to the Royal Family. I can customize the tour just for you.