Tom

The Storyteller

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  • I live in London
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 10 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

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.

  • I live in London
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 10 hours

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Reviews

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
10 April 2025
Excellent and fun tour of the sights and stories of London!Fantastic
Zachary
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
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
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
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

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