Chris

The London Historian

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Chris

Certified London Tour Guide | Private City Walks | Bespoke, Knowledgeable, Unforgettable

I'm Chris — a certified City of London tour guide and lifelong storyteller with a deep love for the people, places, and quirks of London. Whether you're exploring royal connections, wartime resilience, or off-the-beaten-path local gems, my walking tours are designed to adapt to your interests and pace.

Clients often tell me that our time together feels less like a tour and more like walking with a well-informed friend. I specialise in personalisation, insightful history, and ensuring that no two walks are the same.

I'm proud to have earned over 100 five-star reviews and to work with returning guests year after year. Based in London, originally from Canada, I'm equally comfortable guiding seasoned travellers, families, or first-time visitors.

As a Liveryman with the prestigious Worshipful Company of Pewterers, a group with a Royal Charter dating back to 1473, and a Freeman of the City of London, I am deeply connected to London's rich history and traditions. In 2024 I qualified as a City of London (Green Badge) tour guide, and am registered with both the CLGLA (City of London Guides and Lecturers' Association) and the Institute of Tourist Guiding (ITG).

Whether you're seeking an exclusive Royal Tour, a stroll along Southbank, a venture into the Bermondsey Beer Mile, an exploration of the City of London or Shoreditch, or even a family, seniors, or corporate tour, I'm your guide.

I'm a specialist in cafes in quirky locations, particularly within City of London churches. I am a TEDx speaker on the topic, and write regularly for CIty based publications.

Let’s make your day in London the best one of your trip.

  • I live in London
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 6 hours

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Reviews

Nick
14 July 2025
We spent a great few hours with Chris discovering parts of London we didn't know existed. His historical knowledge was fascinating but he also tuned the tour to our interests by showing us multiple places to eat, markets and generally places of interest. He was easy company and had many interesting stories to tell. We have already discussed returning for a tour of another part of London.History of London
Jon
12 July 2025
Chris was a wonderful guide. He was very energetic, knowledgeable and great with our kids (girls, ages 8 and 9). We did the walking tour the day we arrived, middle afternoon. This was a great way to get some exercise after a long flight and we couldn’t check-in yet anyway. Chris is a great guide and host - highly recommended!!Great way to start a London trip!
Ryan
12 July 2025
Chris was amazing!! Right from meeting him we could tell he had a wealth of local knowledge. We learned so much along our walking tour. He was very engaging and friendly. Highly recommended. Very Knowledgeable London Guide
Kenna
2 July 2025
Chris managed to put together such a warm and friendly atmosphere from the moment we met him until we were planning our trip in the spring and exchanging contact information with Chris at the end of our day. We truly felt a connection with Chris. He is funny, warm, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. He managed to take two completely different personalities with completely different interests and knowledge bases and reconcile them and intricately unveil them, with each step through the London streets, into a phenomenal experience. My husband and I stayed plugged in the entire day. I am so glad I stumbled upon Chris and fate worked in our favor because we had a wonderful day. We all walked away more knowledgeable about different things and with newly sparked interests and stories to tell. One of the best tour experiences both my husband and myself have ever had and we have years of travel throughout the world especially Europe to compare this tour. Thank you, Chris! Until next time…. Time Jumping Through London
David
20 June 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Chris. He is so knowledgeable and clearly is passionate about the City and its history. During the tour, he made sure to check with us about how the pacing of the tour felt. We especially appreciated his ability to tailor the tour to our interests — we asked for a focus on architecture and Chris delivered. I learned a lot and had fun doing it. Thank you Chris! Brilliant Tour of the City
Eugene
2 June 2025
Chris was a wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable guide. We covered from Roman times to the present, all within the few blocks enclosed by St Paul’s Cathedral, Guildhall and the Royal Exchange. We learned a lot! We had not appreciated until then that London City is just a small part of London. Great historical tour of London City
Jonathan
29 May 2025
Chris did a great job with our full day tour. He clearly knows London quite well and was able to answer all of our questions. He was also very mindful of my two kids and tailored the tour to suit our needs. I highly recommend him for those looking for a tour.Knowlegable, polite and patient!
Bailey
26 May 2025
I booked a private tour with Chris for our group of 11 adults & 1 baby. Chris was a fantastic guide! He is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. We learned a lot on our tour and it was overall the highlight of our time in London! He was also very accommodating to our group, especially the baby. I highly recommend booking a tour with Chris!Great experience! Highly recommend.
Terri
25 May 2025
Chris was a great guide! We had planned an afternoon Kickstart tour and had some check in issues at our Airbnb so we were a bit late getting started. Chris was very adaptable - waited for us while we grabbed a quick bite to eat and re-arranged some of his planned tour. He provided a great overview of London - particularly in the government area and gave us useful recommendations as to travel and restaurants too. Definitely a 5 star.London visit
Patty
22 May 2025
We had the absolute pleasure of spending our first day in London with Chris as our tour guide, and it was the perfect introduction to this incredible city. Not only did he teach us how to navigate the Tube like locals, but he also took us to some of London’s most iconic spots: Parliament, Covent Garden, the financial district, and so much more. What truly set Chris apart was his extraordinary knowledge and the fascinating historical stories he shared at every stop. His passion for the city is contagious, and we left the tour feeling more connected to London’s rich past and vibrant present. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, booking a tour with Chris is a must. Highly recommend!A fantastic day in London with Chris!

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