City Guides
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We're the Official Guides to the City of London. Our full title is the City of London Guide Lecturers Association, as some of our members give walks in the City and lecture on City-related topics. We were founded in 1983 to promote and maintain a high standard of guiding in, and lecturing about, the City of London. As well as giving walks and tours, many of our members offer lecture titles connected to the City. We offer a weekly programme of guided walks on all aspects of the City, as special events such as London Open House and the Lord Mayor's Show. And many of our guides offer tailor-made tours. Look out for special events and themed tours - there's always something going on!
London, England
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Travellers' Choice
2023
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MyWildHearts
London, UK1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Whether you are visiting London, or are a lifetime resident, Jenny's tour of the Square Mile is a can't miss opportunity. Worth her weight in gold, she brings the city alive with her immense knowlege base which is delivered in a riveting and delightful manner. She gave our private group of six, spanning ages of 19-72, an afternoon we will never forget. Jenny's passion for the history of London is impressive, but even moreso is her dedication to your experience. She created a bespoke tour full of fascinating locations with limited stairs and distance based on our group's requirements and kept in touch often leading up to the tour to ensure she was prepared to meet our needs. She is endlessly gracious, informed, articulate, caring, and fully committed to giving you the experience of a lifetime. Thank you, Jenny!
Written 22 November 2023
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Edson G
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Oct 2023 • Couples
We had an amazing tour in relation to Black History in the City of London. Louise id an amazing guide. Very knowledgable and passionate about exploring history if the City and London. Highlighted recommend!
Written 19 November 2023
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Hetty E
London, UK8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Business
Jenny Funnell was totally brilliant! She designed a City walk highlighting inspirational people for our group of coaching colleagues that was not about the usual suspects. Jenny's powers of memory are less astounding when you know she is an experienced actor! As such she brought stories, characters and events to life with wonderful detail and colour, painting vivid pictures of the privations of pre-Victorian London and the astounding individuals who changed things for the better. Jenny's warm, friendly personality and sense of fun made this the most enjoyable guided tour I have ever done! I will go again like a shot and recommend her to my friends.
Written 15 November 2023
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jimpconstable
Bristol, UK18 contributions
Nov 2023 • Business
The guided tour was a great blend of people and places. Jenny’s knowledge, enthusiasm and delivery all made it a very memorable thing to do. Thank you!
Written 13 November 2023
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LennyBanter
Twickenham, UK74 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Thank you Jenny for a wonderful tour around some of the less well travelled parts of the City of London. Loads of interesting information and sights I had never seen before, especially the reflective pool near St Pauls. Excellent.
Written 12 November 2023
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Maria K
Quito, Ecuador1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Business
Jenny was fantastic! She told us very interesting stories and lots of info in a very enthusiastic and fun way. Thank you Jenny, you're the best!
Written 12 November 2023
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Trip796673
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Nov 2023 • Business
Jenny did an absolutely fabulous bespoke walk for us around the City, so much knowledge, so well delivered.
Written 11 November 2023
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TravelAlice1983
London, UK101 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Fascinating talk and tour of the Roman Baths in Billingsgate. The hidden gem in London you never knew you really should visit.
A must see and experience for all history buffs!
What would we do without our precious guides to impart their abundance of knowledge?
A must see and experience for all history buffs!
What would we do without our precious guides to impart their abundance of knowledge?
Written 5 November 2023
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Cath A
Greater London, UK18 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Our City of London guide was Rosalind Pearson in the Guildhall Art Gallery. She began with the history of the building and the art collection, and then focused on certain pictures, giving our group detail of the artist, the context, the symbolism and the technique. We finished in the Roman amphitheatre in the basement.
Written 19 October 2023
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Cronxite
Croydon112 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I joined one of the walks organised for Local London Guiding Day where newly qualified guides meet the public. We were led by a lady called Jenny Funnel.
It was fascinating. Jenny covered topics including its drinking water supply, the lady Fanmakers, Christopher Wren and the Royal Exchange.
All conducted clearly, audibly and professionally.
It was fascinating. Jenny covered topics including its drinking water supply, the lady Fanmakers, Christopher Wren and the Royal Exchange.
All conducted clearly, audibly and professionally.
Written 18 October 2023
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