James Hamill - London Tour Guide
James Hamill - London Tour Guide
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I am a professionally accredited Blue Badge Tour guide with a passion for London. Let me take you on a personalised trip, from the traditional to the quirky. Recount the stories behind the Changing of the Guard, the Tower of London, & Westminster Abbey. Perhaps museums and galleries are more your thing? How about walks around the less well known streets, squares and neighbourhoods of my home city.
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Lisa Z
New York City, NY2 contributions
May 2022 • Family
James is the rare, truly phenomenal tour guide - he made our 4-hour walking tour of London (focused on Westminster Abbey, St James Park, and the area around Trafalgar Square an absolute delight! He is so witty and entertaining, a fountain of knowledge, accommodating, authentic and relaxed. My kids in their early 20s had as much fun as mom and dad. James is the farthest thing from wooden, boring tour guide who tires you out by oversharing cold facts. James is vibrant, full of enthusiasm who made British history and sites relatable. Highlights were how he guided us through Westminster Abby -incredible and incredibly fun. He also brought along special bird food that we used to attract black swans, green parakeets, and coots in St James Park. I couldn’t give James a better review.
Written 9 May 2022
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Laurie T
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Jun 2022
From the moment we exchanged email communication, I knew my husband and I would be in good hands touring London on one of the most celebratory weekends of English history - the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. James did an incredible job of getting us in and out of the attractions we wanted to visit for the day: Churchill War Rooms, Westminster Abbey & St. Paul's Cathedral. Despite the crowds, he skillfully maneuvered us through with his expertise and wealth of knowledge. He has such great passion for the love of English history, architecture & the arts. His gift of sharing it with others makes for a most enjoyable outing for those who are in his presence. James was very approachable, had an easy-going & pleasant personality, and yet very professional. His top concern was making sure he satisfied all our tour requests - he even provided a course on how to navigate the Underground!
We feel very fortunate that our paths crossed. In addition to learning & seeing so much, we gained a new friend. Without a doubt, we definitely will be recommending his services to family & friends.
We feel very fortunate that our paths crossed. In addition to learning & seeing so much, we gained a new friend. Without a doubt, we definitely will be recommending his services to family & friends.
Written 12 June 2022
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tropicalePalmSprings
palm springs3 contributions
Jan 2020
James met us at our hotel, we chatted a bit about the itinerary, and we took off into the underground tube to begin our grand tour of London in a day. For the entire journey, James was informative, funny, accommodating, and caring for our older Mums who have a tough time walking. A tour is only as good as the tour guide and we are thankful for James who made our day!
Written 9 February 2020
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Kennedy Y
2 contributions
Sept 2022
We did a walking tour with James around London in September — and the tour with him remains our favorite London activity! James is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! He’s also a bit cheeky at times but in the most delightful and hilarious way of course!
What I found most remarkable about James was his ability to teach English History in an engaging and accessible way. Additionally, from the moment meet him, you can feel (and hear) James’ passion for what he does, which makes for an unforgettable touring experience. I also have to mention that James takes fabulous pictures during the tour too — and we are so grateful for the group pictures we got during the tour. Overall, our experience with James was phenomenal, and I cannot say enough great things about him.
If you want a tour where you will learn, laugh, and see a lot, James is your person. We will book another tour with him in the future because it was just that lovely of an experience.
What I found most remarkable about James was his ability to teach English History in an engaging and accessible way. Additionally, from the moment meet him, you can feel (and hear) James’ passion for what he does, which makes for an unforgettable touring experience. I also have to mention that James takes fabulous pictures during the tour too — and we are so grateful for the group pictures we got during the tour. Overall, our experience with James was phenomenal, and I cannot say enough great things about him.
If you want a tour where you will learn, laugh, and see a lot, James is your person. We will book another tour with him in the future because it was just that lovely of an experience.
Written 4 October 2022
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Austin O
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Feb 2023
James was the absolute highlight of our trip. I cannot recommend him and his tour enough. We met James at Trafalgar Square at 9:30am and he proceeded to show us around the main sites in the heart of London, ending in SOHO around 1pm. He told us amazing stories, enlightened us on the history, and was just a joy to be around. We fell in love with London because of James. Without him our trip would have been very different. I now recommend James to all of our friends and family traveling to London, and promise if you book a tour with James, you will NOT be disappointed. He is our #1 recommendation for visiting London.
Written 20 February 2023
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Katherine P
Austin, TX8 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
We loved our time with James! We booked very last minute and he was highly communicative up to our tour.
James took us to Westminster Abbey, we had a special entrance and showed us all the important pieces of the Abbey. His stories were full of life and information. As we exited, we happened upon a procession of bagpipes in front of the Cenotaph. While we waited for the procession to continue, James filled us with knowledge of London and stories of his past.
James was so personable, we would love to book him again for other tours around the city! We had such a lovely time.
James took us to Westminster Abbey, we had a special entrance and showed us all the important pieces of the Abbey. His stories were full of life and information. As we exited, we happened upon a procession of bagpipes in front of the Cenotaph. While we waited for the procession to continue, James filled us with knowledge of London and stories of his past.
James was so personable, we would love to book him again for other tours around the city! We had such a lovely time.
Written 12 November 2022
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Leala K
3 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
James is a lovely tour guide! He was able to work us in for a tour of Westminster Abbey and his enthusiasm and knowledge made the day. This man has a tremendous store of knowledge and his enjoyment of the topics and love of history shine through. Add if you have a good sense of humor you will be happy spending your time with James.
Written 12 November 2022
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Laura F
1 contribution
Mar 2023
We could tell from the moment of greeting that it would be a thoroughly enjoyable day with James. His passion, enthusiasm and love of the sights and their history were contagious. With his deep and wide knowledge of Westminster Abbey, we could have spent the entire time there. But, we moved on after 1-2 hours and rounded out the day with visits to Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower of London, and a walk across Tower Bridge to and through Borough Market. James was flexible and personable, reading the mood of our teenagers beautifully and tailoring the day so that it was fun and engaging for all. We will remain ever grateful for this day with James.
Written 15 March 2023
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Christine
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Family
James is personable and fun to spend your touring time with. He is reliable and accommodating, adjusting the timing and itinerary based on the group needs. We had a multigenerational family grouping and we ALL had a great day with James !
Written 26 June 2023
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Rosalind J
2 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Fantastic tour of the National Gallery with James, by far the best guide ever! He expertly navigated us to all the main paintings in the gallery making each totally relatable through his engaging and effortlessly entertaining style. We came away having had fun as well as learning more about the art and the gallery. Happily the furthest thing from a stuffy art history tour!
Will be back for more tours. Definitely recommend!
Will be back for more tours. Definitely recommend!
Written 27 May 2022
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