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Time Travel for Kids: Explore the British Museum

  • 2.5 hours
  • Skip The Line Tours
  • London
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Experience hosted by umar

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Take your kids on an unforgettable journey through the British Museum with this fun and interactive family tour. From Egyptian mummies and Greek gods to ancient lions and kings, young explorers will discover history through stories, games, and imagination. Designed especially for children, this adventure brings the museum to life in the most engaging way possible.

Destination
London, England
Category
Skip The Line Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private guide
  • All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

5 reasons to book this tour

  • Hear unique stories & insights about the attraction
  • See the British Museum from a different perspective
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Discover the ins & outs of the attraction
  • Forget about big tourist groups & audio guides!

What you can expect

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If visiting the British Museum in London is part of your family’s travel bucket list, this fun and educational tour is here to make that wish come true. Not only will it bring history to life for your kids, but it will also make your visit smooth, engaging, and full of discovery. So, are you ready for a family-friendly adventure through time?

Follow your local host’s lead and dive into an interactive journey packed with exciting stories, ancient treasures, and hands-on fun. This isn’t just about looking at old things — kids will explore the museum’s highlights like Ancient Egypt: Mummies, Pyramids & Pharaohs, Ancient Greece: Heroes, Gods & Monsters, and Mesopotamia’s mighty kings and lion-hunting warriors, all from a perspective designed especially for young explorers. Forget overwhelming group tours or impersonal audio guides—your host brings the exhibits to life with energy, games, and storytelling that keeps kids curious and engaged. Whether it’s your family’s first time at the museum or you’ve been before, you’re guaranteed to leave with new favorites and fun facts to share.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, with backgrounds ranging from education and history to art and culture. They can’t wait to connect with your kids and share myths, mysteries, and museum secrets along the way. Want to customize the route for your child’s interests? No problem—your host will happily adjust the tour to make it the perfect fit for your family.

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 the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at In front of Starbucks Coffee, across from the Museum - London to start your journey

  2. 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.

  3. Inside the British Museum

    Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees like Ancient Egypt: Mummies, Pyramids & Pharaohs and Ancient Greece: Heroes, Gods & Monsters, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!
  4. Keep Exploring

    After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in London
  5. 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.

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

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Sue & Bob🇺🇸 United States
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8 September 2025
Anthony was a great guide with knowledge and enthusiasm. We tried some excellent food and learned about the history of London. Time well spent!Great experience
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Ilene🇺🇸 United States
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6 September 2025
We had a great walking and hidden gems tour with Anthony. He showed us many places we would have missed. He had many stories to tell which made the tour very enjoyable. We highly recommend Anthony asa tour guideGreat tour of London
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Michelle🇦🇺 Australia
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2 September 2025
We loved our tour with Anthony. Plenty of laughs, lots of sights and information. Anthony has lived in London his entire life so his knowledge was fantastic. Had a great time. Thanks Anthony Anthony is your guide!
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Ilana🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 August 2025
Anthony is very knowledgeable about the history of the area and has many fun facts about all the nooks and crannies. He is very friendly and flexible in terms of making sure the tour meets your expectations. Overall it was a very enjoyable and interesting morning.Tour of East London
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Tiffani🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 August 2025
Our tour with Anthony was outstanding! He was prompt, engaging, and shared fascinating insights and little-known stories not found in history books. Anthony gave us a choice of touring traditional sights or a more local experience, we chose the latter and it did not disappoint! He showed us hidden gems only a true local would know. His food recommendations were spot-on, and it was clear he was familiar and respected in the neighborhood. All three generations on our trip found the tour enjoyable and Anthony a pleasure. We’ve taken many tours and Anthony was one of the best guides we’ve ever had!Top-Notch Local Experience
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Lauren🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 August 2025
This was our 1st private tour and we certainly picked the right guide! Anthony was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We will definitely be booking with him again when we return to London and will definitely recommend him to friends. Thank you Anthony for a great day! Anthony was fantastic!
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Megan
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15 August 2025
Voyumar was a fantastic guide! He is very knowledgeable and we learned so much on our guided tour today. He has a warm personality and made everyone feel welcome and included. I would highly recommend this tour, Uma has great energy.Warm and friendly guide makes for a fantastic experience!
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Seric
(About local )
9 August 2025
Phenomenal tour of the royal grounds around St. James. Umar was such a nice man with an amazing personality. So many random people along the tour stopped him and gave him so much grief claiming to be a part of the tour and he handled it all with such grace and resilience. Honestly, he’s an inspiration on how to handle insufferable, entitled people. I felt terrible for him to be dealing with that while he’s just trying to work. All in all, amazing experience. Umar was very informative. He has such a good sense of humor, and was an absolute pleasure to meet and be toured around by. Best guide ever
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Hendrik🇳🇱 Netherlands
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7 August 2025
Our tour with Anthony was awesome! His enthusiasm and knowledge about London is amazing. We have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Loved how he could tell us all these little unknown facts and alleged rumours about different parts or buildings. Good combination of big tourist sites and hidden gems.Highlight of our trip - tour with Anthony
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Andrew🇺🇸 United States
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1 August 2025
Anthony was interesting, engaging, and a wealth of knowledge - full of detailed stories about the lesser known history of London. We originally booked a ‘top attractions’ tour - Westminster, etc. However when we met he gave us an alternative option to go to a lesser known but deeply historical area - and we were so glad we chose the alternative! We walked around an area of the city that we never would’ve gone to and learned some fascinating history about some key lesser known sites. We also had two kids in tow- ages 9 and 7 - and Anthony consistently made efforts to keep them engaged with interesting - plus dash of morbidity - tales, which they loved. Overall I would highly recommend him, and the next time we go back we will definitely be booking a food tour with him as he also had a deep knowledge of all the great spots in the area (boroughs market was a highlight).Facinating and lesser known London sites
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Ryan
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1 August 2025
Our tour with Anthony was superb. He is a wonderful, knowledgeable storyteller and took us to some amazing places in London. Awesome Anthony
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veronique
(About local )
28 July 2025
Wij zijn met Anthony op stap geweest met ons gezin. Hij heeft duidelijk enorm veel ervaring en kan perfect inspelen op de behoeften van de klant. Ook stelt hij geregeld voor om een groepsfoto te nemen op de juiste en fotogenieke plekken. Een aanrader ! Top wandeling op maat in London!
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Shana
(About local )
21 July 2025
Amazing time. Voyumar was super engaging and witty. One of the best tours I have been on and highly recommend for all ages! Amazing time
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Codi🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 July 2025
We enjoyed our time with Anthony from the start until he left us at Trafalgar Square. The kids say our time with him and learning so much about London in such a short time was one of their favorite experiences of the trip. He gave us food tips, train tips, and safety tips to make our trip more enjoyable. Also, he has great stories! Bonus: he’s a super nice guy. Highly recommend booking with Anthony.London Must-Do
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Peter 🇩🇰 Denmark
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19 July 2025
We had a great private tour of 4 hours with Anthony who clear not only knows every little corner of London but also loves the city and its little qwerky stories We did both the classic sites with a bit of light digestable history lessons but also some of the lesser known local pearls Me, wife and teenage son all really enjoyed it. We would warmly recommend Anthony when you are in London Great Local Londoner
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Deana
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18 July 2025
Anthony was an outstanding guide to his city. The day for uniquely built for us and our interests. I will do more trips with him on my next visit to London. Fun and engaging day!
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Nick🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 July 2025
Our group of four (two couples) spent half a day touring London with Anthony and he was fantastic! Enthusiastic, funny, caring and extremely knowledgeable about all things London. He showed us the "touristy" sites we wanted to see and also many hidden gems that made our day super special. When we travel back to London, Anthony is our guide. :) Note, Anthony is a foodie and if you want to find the best fish and chips or fine dining he has the answers.Anthony is Amazing!
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Danielle
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16 July 2025
We had so much fun with Anthony. He knows London inside and out, and felt like an instant friend. He has a keen sense of humor, moves along at just the right pace, and shares fascinating stories and information. Anthony was so good at communicating, and helping design a four to show us the area of London we were interested in. We saw the Parliamentary areas together. Also, he nailed his food recommendations! We loved the pub, and he gave us some solid choices for our next day out to Borough Market. Anthony is Wonderful! An instant friend!
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Clotilde
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14 July 2025
Thank you Anthony for being such an amazing, funny, interesting guide. We had a wonderful time with Anthony who took us from Shoreditch to the Tower of London. Anthony knows London and its history very well, he goes out of the crowded paths to show you less touristy but very interesting corners. He is passionate about being a great guide and making sure that everyone is having a fantastic time.Anthony is an amazing guide!!!!!
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Barbara🇺🇸 United States
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6 July 2025
I can’t properly express how amazing our experience was. Anthony guided us on a 3 hour tour of amazing sites. I booked this tour because I knew I’d be overwhelmed by all that we wanted to see and do in London. This tour gave us a great taste of some of the most historical sites. Anthony’s knowledge of London and its history is so very impressive. I’m not a history buff, but he may have turned me into 1!Fell in love with London
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Taina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 July 2025
My husband and I had a private Borough market tour with Anthony. The meeting spot was easy to locate. Anthony is really friendly and made us feel comfortable commenting and asking questions. I feel we sampled some of the best that the market offered. Anthony made the perfect high quality choices and we truly loved everything we ate. Along the way we got a bit of history which brought the area to life. We saw and ate many things in London, but the tour with Anthony was my favorite! I highly recommend this tour for everyone visiting. IMO it’s best to do it at the beginning of a trip. Thank you, Anthony, for a wonderful experience!A Delicious-Filling-Interesting-FUN Tour
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Gary
(About local )
26 June 2025
Fun and facts Very informative and fun guide. Lots of fun. Very quick to find alternatives to see when things didn't go to plan, like the guards.Fun facts
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TAra
(About local )
24 June 2025
Umar is a wonderful guide to any adventure you wish to take. He's very knowledgeable and will make sure you have the time of your life. He is attentive to the needs of all the travelers in the group; everyone will feel valued and included. He took us around Scotland and England and adults and students had an amazing time. I would not only go on another tour with him again, I consider him a friend.You can't go wrong with Umar!
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Andrea🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 June 2025
We had an absolutely fantastic time on our family walking tour through London, Bankside, Borough Market, the Underground, Parliament, and Westminster with Anthony as our guide! From start to finish, Anthony was engaging, funny, and incredibly easy to talk to, making the experience enjoyable for our entire family, including our teenage boys who can be tough to impress. His storytelling brought the history and culture of each location to life, weaving in fascinating facts with a perfect dose of humor that kept us all hooked. Anthony’s warm and approachable demeanor made it feel like we were exploring with a friend, and he effortlessly connected with our boys, sparking their curiosity and keeping them entertained. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to show us the vibrant sights and flavors of Borough Market, the iconic Underground, and the historic landmarks of Parliament and Westminster. Highly recommend Anthony for an unforgettable London adventure!Fabulous time!!
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Nick
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19 June 2025
Loved my tour with Anthony, he was so adaptable to their custom plan. I wanted to put together to better understand the city. Very knowledgeable, very handy, truly understand the best food in London and understand the great line of modern and past.Great, Knowledgeable, Kind
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Charlotte
(About local )
14 June 2025
Umar is the best! He will make sure you have the best experience possible and gain a friend in the process. I would recommend him to anyone for any kind of trip - you will not be disappointed!Unforgettable
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Katherine🇨🇦 Canada
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7 June 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Anthony—an educational and fun three hours peppered with amusing anecdotes and entertaining historical tidbits! Would highly recommend! Fun and informative tour with Anthony
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Olga🇺🇸 United States
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7 June 2025
Anthony was fantastic. My husband, myself, and our 9 and 11-year-old kids went on his tour our first full day in London. Not only did he take us to his favorite local spots, but he also showed us some of the biggest sites, but with a different perspective and viewpoint. He answered all of our questions, and you can tell that he has a deep bench of knowledge to draw from. Also, his taste in food is 🤌. We highly recommend him and we would absolutely go on another tour with him next time we're in town!Family-friendly, knowledgeable, and fun!
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onkel_tom2🇩🇪 Germany
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7 June 2025
This was one of the best guided tours in my life: informative, entertaining and full of vivid impressions. Thanks AnthonyGreat experience
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Achim🇩🇪 Germany
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7 June 2025
Wir hatten einen so tollen Nachmittag gemeinsam mit Anthony. Unglaublich freundlich und ein echter Kenner der wundervollen Stadt London. Er hat uns Plätze gezeigt, die wir sicherlich auf eigene Faust niemals erkundet hätten! Die Zeit ist wie im Flug vergangen und ganz sicher wiederholen wir dies bei unserer nächsten London Reise! Vielen Dank Anthony für die tolle Zeit!Einfach wunderbar!!
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Luis🇦🇺 Australia
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6 June 2025
If you're looking to experience Shoreditch beyond the guidebooks and Instagram hotspots, Anthony’s walking tour is an absolute must. From the moment we began, it was clear that this wasn't just a job for him—it was a passion project. With an infectious enthusiasm for the quirky, the forgotten, and the fleeting, Anthony brought the streets of East London to life in a way few others could. What sets this tour apart is Anthony’s eye for the hidden details most would miss. He led us down quiet alleys and past unassuming buildings, revealing layers of history, culture, and creativity. His knowledge of Shoreditch’s ever-evolving street art scene was incredible—not just the big names like Banksy, but the emerging artists, political messages, and even the pieces that might disappear by next week. It felt like we were seeing a living, breathing gallery. Anthony also has a knack for storytelling, weaving in anecdotes about the area’s rebellious past, eccentric residents, and how Shoreditch continues to reinvent itself. His deep respect for the neighborhood’s character, both old and new, shone through in every stop and story. If you're curious, creative, or just tired of cookie-cutter tours, this is the one to book.
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Leann 🇺🇸 United States
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4 June 2025
Loved Anthony’s energy and humor. Was a great time. Would recommend! Great food Tour!
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gneves🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 May 2025
Highly recommend, he was great with our 8 year old daughter. He’s an amazing storyteller and knows the city in and out doing a comprehensive tour in 3 hours. Amazing tour!
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Beth
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24 May 2025
Voyumar was fabulous! We learned a ton - all of us ranging from age 9 to 75. He took us to all the best spots and the time flew by. We felt like we got a unique experience seeing a bunch of great views of London as well as the changing guards.Engaging entertaining
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Mary
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16 May 2025
Chris delighted us with his charming personality, his comprehensive expanse of knowledge in all things Britain and adjusted his time to fit our personal questions. He was professional and very interesting with his anecdotes about living in London for the past 24 years. We highly recommend Chris for your next walking tour in London!Chris was nothing but incredible!
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Christine🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 May 2025
Anthony was a great tour guide. He shared lots of great info about London and took us to areas we never would have found on our own. Lndon Gems
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Steffi🇨🇭 Switzerland
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12 May 2025
Wir (Familie mit 3 Jungs im Teenager-Alter) hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Anthony. Er hat uns viel Neues über London erzählt, obwohl wir die Stadt bereits kennen. Auch unseren Kindern hat die Tour Spass gemacht und die 3 Stunden vergingen wie im Flug. Herzlichen Dank Anthony und vielleicht bis zum nächsten Mal :-) Spannende & unterhaltsame Tour mit Anthony
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Alan🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
10 May 2025
Anthony is a ton of fun. We had a great time exploring London with him. They aren't kidding about hidden gems. I've been to London many times, but still learned a lot of quirky things. I highly recommend him.Lots of fun
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Gabriela🇧🇷 Brazil
(About local )
29 April 2025
Anthony is a cheerful, outgoing, and full-of-life person. He loves sharing knowledge, tips, and great stories about the city. It’s easy to feel comfortable around him, and the tour was light and fun. I highly recommend it
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Dawniellle
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27 April 2025
Our tour with Anthony was everything we hoped it would be. He was engaging & knowledgeable. The walk around London hit all the historic sites we were hoping. He also gave us a great tour of the food stalls at Borough Market. Would definitely recommend booking with Anthony. Engaging
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Janine🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
24 April 2025
The four of us, including two twelve year olds, loved the tour Anthony gave us. He took us to parts of London we wouldn't otherwise have seen and told interesting stories to match the locations. We couldn't have been more pleased.Great tour and stories to go with...
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Stephanie
(About local )
24 April 2025
Anthony was a fantastic tour guide and kept our 6 and 9 year old children engaged and interested in learning about the sites we were seeing in London. It helped to provide context and interesting history to all the beautiful sites/buildings. They have repeated the stories they learned to our friends when telling others about our trip! Anthony is knowledgeable and engaging and both my husband and I and our children loved spending the day with him! Must book!!!
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amacey66
(About local )
24 March 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Anthony! He is friendly, personable and a very enthusiastic Londoner! We enjoyed his storytelling of English and London history! Great introduction to London
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Sandra🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
24 February 2025
Anthony is ongelofelijk gedreven en kent dit deel van de stad. We hebben het Eastend ontdekt met zijn prachtige murals en dan doorgewandeld over Towerbridge naar Borough Market. Eigenlijk hadden we dit beter in 2x gedaan, want het was een stevige wandeling en door tijdgebrek hadden we iets te weinig tijd om af en toe stil te staan en te genieten. Beide sites echt de moeite om te ontdekken en zeker met Anthony, echt een aardige man.HEEL FIJNE UITSTAP
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John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 November 2024
Anthony was OUTSTANDING! His knowledge of London was second to none. He is clearly passionate about the city he lives in. We had four adults and two children in our group, Anthony kept our food tour fun and informative for both age goups. In all of my travels, I truly rank Anthony as one of my top tour guides. Thank you Anthony for everything! Wonderful food tour with Anthony
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Eva🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
5 November 2024
As we did a family reunion and our sons don’t like too much information this was the perfect match!good stories,all the important sights and inside information with the best food we had all over London to finish with!Perfekt amount of informatio
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Unknown
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28 October 2024
We loved our tour with Anthony, the perfect introduction to London! Loved our tour with Anthony!
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Brooke🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
25 October 2024
We had a great time on our tour with Antony! Great time
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Anthony🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 September 2024
Anthony was on time, cheery, quick when we wanted, slower when we wanted, fun, knowledgeable, and interesting…! And fid mention: “FUN”!!! Anthony was AWESOME!
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Carrie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 September 2024

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