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Barbara B
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Jun 2020
Have you ever walked through the streets of a city and wondered what that place could have looked and felt like years, centuries before you were born? Have you ever felt like trying to patch together images and descriptions, from books and movies, to live the atmosphere of place but not quite succeeding? When visiting a place, it's the images, memories, stories and emotions you experience that will make that place special and unique to you like to nobody else.
Jack has the gift of making the same place visited by millions of people, unique to you.
One summer afternoon, he took us on a tour of Bloomsbury bringing to life stories and characters for us through his incredible knowledge, humour and storytelling. Jack was able to make me see a neighbourhood I have known for years in an entirely new light.
He could make us see famous writers and historians discussing their views in one of the "key gardens", architects discussing plans next to the UCL site, traders walking down Lamb's Conduit, actors rehearsing scenes in front of some of the Georgian townhouses in the area.
I have been on many guided tours and read guide books in my life. They all offer the same information, the same pre-set "spiel". With Jack, it's different. He got us under the spell of his storytelling, flowing from a question to the next in a natural conversation. (So much so, we attracted a few "followers" on our tour that enquired about tours with him).
Jack has an incredible wealth of knowledge in history, archaeology and anthropology yet at the same time, he can make it all accessible and entertaining the way only a great storyteller can. Since our tour, whenever I walk through the streets of Bloomsbury, I feel like I could still see some of the characters and places he had brought to life for us. Nothing short of magic.
Jack has the gift of making the same place visited by millions of people, unique to you.
One summer afternoon, he took us on a tour of Bloomsbury bringing to life stories and characters for us through his incredible knowledge, humour and storytelling. Jack was able to make me see a neighbourhood I have known for years in an entirely new light.
He could make us see famous writers and historians discussing their views in one of the "key gardens", architects discussing plans next to the UCL site, traders walking down Lamb's Conduit, actors rehearsing scenes in front of some of the Georgian townhouses in the area.
I have been on many guided tours and read guide books in my life. They all offer the same information, the same pre-set "spiel". With Jack, it's different. He got us under the spell of his storytelling, flowing from a question to the next in a natural conversation. (So much so, we attracted a few "followers" on our tour that enquired about tours with him).
Jack has an incredible wealth of knowledge in history, archaeology and anthropology yet at the same time, he can make it all accessible and entertaining the way only a great storyteller can. Since our tour, whenever I walk through the streets of Bloomsbury, I feel like I could still see some of the characters and places he had brought to life for us. Nothing short of magic.
Written 14 June 2020
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Wow, thank you for this incredibly kind review Barbara! It was such a pleasure to show you around Bloomsbury, it really is a neighbourhood with some incredible stories hidden just beneath the surface, and it's always a delight to have such thoughtful and inquisitive guests. I can't wait to show you more of London!
Written 29 July 2020
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Kiara_KB
London, UK16 contributions
May 2020
Jack took us for an incredible tour of Bloomsbury on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and he was equipped with all the necessary precautions in covid times. His narration was captivating and he was able to take us back in time and relive the London through the eyes of the illustrious characters from science, literature and art who lived in the neighbourhood. I was mesmerised by his ability to jump to a period to another: it was like time travelling without the machine. His background in archaeology and anthropology mixed with his knowledge for architecture, cinematography and popular culture, will entertain you every step of the tour.
I will never look at that area with the same eyes and I will for sure discover more areas of this beautiful city with such an incredible guide.
I cannot recommend this amazing experience enough.
He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and he was equipped with all the necessary precautions in covid times. His narration was captivating and he was able to take us back in time and relive the London through the eyes of the illustrious characters from science, literature and art who lived in the neighbourhood. I was mesmerised by his ability to jump to a period to another: it was like time travelling without the machine. His background in archaeology and anthropology mixed with his knowledge for architecture, cinematography and popular culture, will entertain you every step of the tour.
I will never look at that area with the same eyes and I will for sure discover more areas of this beautiful city with such an incredible guide.
I cannot recommend this amazing experience enough.
Written 8 June 2020
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Thank you so much for this very kind review, it was wonderful to walk through Bloomsbury with you (and in such lovely weather too!). There's so much to discover, I can't wait to continue exploring this marvellous city with you.
Jack
Written 29 July 2020
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Audrey W
5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Jack did a fantastic job taking a friend and I around London! It wasn’t a first visit for either of us, and we were still thoroughly impressed with the places we went and the knowledge Jack was able to share. He had answers for any and all of our questions (from “Where should we go for lunch?” to “What’s that tiny dog statue down the street?”) and even gave us recommendations for other sights around the city tailored to what he felt would interest us after the tour.
The tour itself felt much more personal and educational than any other private tour I’ve experienced. Jack made our travels through the city feel like a group of close friends having a conversation rather than two women being lectured by a guide. I wholeheartedly recommend Bespoke, and I hope I have the opportunity to book with them again soon.
The tour itself felt much more personal and educational than any other private tour I’ve experienced. Jack made our travels through the city feel like a group of close friends having a conversation rather than two women being lectured by a guide. I wholeheartedly recommend Bespoke, and I hope I have the opportunity to book with them again soon.
Written 1 June 2020
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Thank you so much for your kind review, it was a real pleasure to show you around London and discover some of the very best this city has to offer!
Jack
Written 29 July 2020
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Madeleine W
London, UK8 contributions
Dec 2019
I had such a wonderful tour around Westminster with tour guide Jack. He is fun and knowledgeable all in one. He made me feel so at ease and engaged from the moment we started the tour. The tour was tailored to my needs and interests, how fast I walked, what I was interested in ,I am particularly interested in royal history, and he was able to tailor the content to exactly for me. Not only was the tour fantastic, Bespoke Britain was so friendly and helpful throughout the whole process of planning my tour. If you are looking for private tours on your trip to the UK I highly recommend Bespoke Britain
Written 1 June 2020
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Thank you so much for your very kind review, it was an absolute pleasure to welcome you to London and discuss all the incredible royal stories hidden in plain sight and the off-the-beaten-track gems of this city. Everyone here at Bespoke Britain is looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Jack
Written 29 July 2020
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Elliot
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
My mother was a tour guide for 30 years so I am typically a harsh critic but have to praise Jack for being an excellent guide.
Incredibly knowledgable and entertaining, he also demonstrated quick thinking and flexibility to adapt to a family with mixed needs. I suspect he custom adjusted the tour on the spot although I couldn’t tell what we would have done differently as it was perfect. Both the kids and the adults are still talking about the experience days later.
Superb on every level!
Incredibly knowledgable and entertaining, he also demonstrated quick thinking and flexibility to adapt to a family with mixed needs. I suspect he custom adjusted the tour on the spot although I couldn’t tell what we would have done differently as it was perfect. Both the kids and the adults are still talking about the experience days later.
Superb on every level!
Written 2 August 2020
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Thank you so much for leaving this review - it's an honour to be able to live up to the high standards your mother set as a tour guide, and you were a pleasure to walk around the heart of historic London with! Hope to see you guys again soon!
Written 17 August 2020
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JoroLondon
Greater London, UK2 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
Loved this extremely informative tour of the sights and sounds of London, England. Our tour guide Jack was super knowledgeable and demonstrated a love and enthusiasm for the city that came across in his description of the landmarks. Thoroughly recommend!
Written 15 June 2020
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Thank you so much for leaving this incredibly kind review - myself and everyone at Bespoke Britain would love to welcome you back soon!
Jack
Written 29 July 2020
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mono551
London, UK13 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
We went on a tour with Jack who was the loveliest of tour guides .. we saw Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament . We were sceptical of using a tour guide as we know london quite well anyway but jack was so knowledgable it added an extra dimension.
I couldn’t recommend Bespoke Britain more and it was worth every penny !
When we return we have already decided to get a tour of some of the more “off the beaten path” areas of the city of London .
I couldn’t recommend Bespoke Britain more and it was worth every penny !
When we return we have already decided to get a tour of some of the more “off the beaten path” areas of the city of London .
Written 15 June 2020
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Thank you so much for leaving this review, I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour! Nothing beats the feeing of discovering something new and amazing about a place that seems familiar, and I can't wait to welcome you back soon to explore even more.
Jack
Written 29 July 2020
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LaraPande
Woodside, CA8 contributions
Jul 2022
Jack made our trip to London beyond incredible. We booked him for 5-6 days, and throughout he provided custom tours of the British Museum, Oxford, Chelsea, East End, Soho, etc. I wanted a very flexible experience to give us a sense of being able to explore an area further, adjust timing and plans as needed, or whatever. Jack did everything from arranging airport pickup transfers and then had a plan for history and cultural tours each day, and was able to go off the itinerary when we wanted, which other tour guides seemed unwilling to do. Everything was so personalized, and we were able to get in depth, fun historical, academic level lectures on the spot, based on whatever questions we were curious about. Politics, British customs, royal history, etc. etc. as we discovered our kids loved bookstores and boba, Jack incorporated those passions into our day to day experiences and that kind of personalization was absolutely incredible. Completely bespoke. We can't wait to get back to England and would definitely hire Jack as our guide for the entire trip.
Written 3 February 2023
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orchidblossom15
New York City, NY7 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
I was able to take a tour of the British Museum with Jack, a tour guide with Bespoke Britain. He was knowledgeable, funny, and very engaging! Not only was he able to tailor the tour based on my interests, but he was also able to adapt the tour in real time to reflect points of interest based on our conversation while we were there. I learned a great deal about British history and world history through the tour. I also appreciated that due to the personalized nature, I was able to converse with Jack and receive the full measure of his attention throughout the day.
A fascinating and truly personal way to tour the museum, I would recommend the service to anyone! I have been told that tours throughout London and the rest of Britain are available to encompass a wide range of interests, and I would absolutely consider a second tour to another location.
A fascinating and truly personal way to tour the museum, I would recommend the service to anyone! I have been told that tours throughout London and the rest of Britain are available to encompass a wide range of interests, and I would absolutely consider a second tour to another location.
Written 1 June 2020
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Thank you so much for your review - the British Museum is an incredible place to visit, but can be a little overwhelming at first glance, so it's great to hear that you enjoyed doing it 'the Bespoke Britain way'! I can't wait to show you more of this amazing city and country.
Jack
Written 29 July 2020
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Đorđe V
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Solo
There aren't nearly enough positive adjectives in the English language to describe just how much Jack enhanced my experience of seeing the guard change ceremony through. I don't review stuff at all, but felt like this was the very least I could do to show my thanks for an incredible start to my last day in London.
Not only was Jack extremely knowledgeable on the intricacies of the whole thing, but also he managed to keep me completely engaged in what he was saying without it ever feeling like a dry lecture in the slightest. His enthusiasm was highly contagious, and even though he had probably done this hundreds of times before, he seemed as happy as I was seeing it for the very first time.
He knew exactly where to go to give us the best views and photo-ops, and he was incredibly social and pleasant on the whole walk, even throwing in some facts about St. James's Park as we walked through it on our way to Wellington Barracks.
In the end, I found out that the ceremony isn't even his specialty, but the British Museum is. If he knew so much about the guard change, I can't even begin to imagine all the information he knows about something he considers to be his area of expertise.
If you're having any second-thoughts about whether you should book Jack, I hope this nudges you to do it - you'll for sure get your money's worth, and then some! The half hour I spent with him left me wanting to just go through the entirety of London with him.
Thank you so much, Jack (if you're even reading this 😅), for being a huge part of making my last day in London such a great experience. I am incredibly thankful for having met you, and I'll be sure to contact you the next time I visit the UK.
Not only was Jack extremely knowledgeable on the intricacies of the whole thing, but also he managed to keep me completely engaged in what he was saying without it ever feeling like a dry lecture in the slightest. His enthusiasm was highly contagious, and even though he had probably done this hundreds of times before, he seemed as happy as I was seeing it for the very first time.
He knew exactly where to go to give us the best views and photo-ops, and he was incredibly social and pleasant on the whole walk, even throwing in some facts about St. James's Park as we walked through it on our way to Wellington Barracks.
In the end, I found out that the ceremony isn't even his specialty, but the British Museum is. If he knew so much about the guard change, I can't even begin to imagine all the information he knows about something he considers to be his area of expertise.
If you're having any second-thoughts about whether you should book Jack, I hope this nudges you to do it - you'll for sure get your money's worth, and then some! The half hour I spent with him left me wanting to just go through the entirety of London with him.
Thank you so much, Jack (if you're even reading this 😅), for being a huge part of making my last day in London such a great experience. I am incredibly thankful for having met you, and I'll be sure to contact you the next time I visit the UK.
Written 31 March 2023
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