Seeing Architecture
Seeing Architecture
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Are you interested in seeing and understanding more about the architecture of London? Join us on an informative walk with an architect as your guide. Our group tours explore the past, present and future of London’s architecture and urbanism. Our scheduled tours are aimed at London residents and visitors who are interested in architecture and design and who want to experience a walking tour that goes beyond the tourist routes.
London, England
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2023
Why book with Seeing Architecture
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- I am a London-based professional architect with a wealth of knowledge about the architecture of London.
- English
- Professional tour guide
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SydneyT0urist
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We really enjoyed our tour around Clerkenwell with Ross.
Learning about the architecture - and history - was a great way to be introduced to an area of London we didn't know.
Ross's passion for architecture shines through
We would love to do another tour next time we're in London.
Learning about the architecture - and history - was a great way to be introduced to an area of London we didn't know.
Ross's passion for architecture shines through
We would love to do another tour next time we're in London.
Written 23 November 2023
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Thank you. I look forward to guiding you on another tour, next time you're in London.
Written 24 November 2023
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Alexandra T
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Nov 2023 • Family
We did the City of London Adapting to Change tour with our children age 17&18.
Ross was an excellent guide and gave some great insights around the architecture of the buildings near Lloyds. He made us appreciate the differences between old and new buildings. His passion and knowledge made it a fabulous experience for us all. We will most certainly do another tour.
Ross was an excellent guide and gave some great insights around the architecture of the buildings near Lloyds. He made us appreciate the differences between old and new buildings. His passion and knowledge made it a fabulous experience for us all. We will most certainly do another tour.
Written 4 November 2023
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Thanks for this encouraging review. I look forward to guiding you on your next walk.
Written 7 November 2023
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835lew
London, UK213 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This was my second tour with Ross/Seeing Architecture. This time I went for the Clerkenwell walk. (I had done the City one before.) Ross was as informative as ever, sharing a mix of fascinating trivia and foundational information about the area. These tours are nicely pitched so that both non-architects and pros alike can learn something. I highly recommend the Clerkenwell tour and Seeing Architecture generally--for Londoners and tourists both.
Written 19 October 2023
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Many thanks for this review. Great to see you again and I look forward to seeing you on more of our walks.
Written 20 October 2023
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businesstraveller082
London11 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
I have been living in London for 25 years - the tour uncovered beautiful pockets of my city that I had no idea existed! And I learnt how to appreciate buildings in a new way. Highly, highly recommended!
Written 16 September 2023
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I am so glad that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for this review.
Written 18 September 2023
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Kathy Sweeney
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I went on the Nine Elms and Battersea tour, which was a lovely way to spend a sunny Sunday morning. Ross - an architect himself - was knowledgeable and friendly, and able to answer any questions. I've been on similar tours with other organisations where this hasn't been the case, so this is definitely one of the good ones. It is organised in a thoughtful and enjoyable way, so that you learn a lot about the history the the area, as well as plans for the future. I am already planning my next tour.
Written 29 August 2023
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Thanks for the great review. I look forward to seeing you on a forthcoming walk.
Written 30 August 2023
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Phil B
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Aug 2023 • Family
I arranged a tour with Ross to inspire my son Lewis, who is interested in studying architecture at university. We chose the Nine Elms and Battersea tour as we’d recently seen the Battersea Power Station episode on Sky Arts’ ‘The Art of Architecture’. Both myself and Lewis really enjoyed the two hours looking round the area, and combined with Ross’s insight, it was the perfect experience for us. The American Embassy is a must-see, along with buildings designed by Richard Rogers, Giles Gilbert Scott, WilkinsonEyre, Zaha Hadid, Kieran Timberlake, Rafael Vinoly, Foster + Partners, Frank Gehry and others, you really can’t ask for more! We’ll see you again soon hopefully Ross!
Written 29 August 2023
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It was a pleasure to be your guide. I'm also impressed that you remembered all those names.
Written 30 August 2023
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MartSV
London, UK62 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Ross was a great tour guide - the right balance between themes for novices and tourists, and details for those who already know something about the buildings. There seemed to be a surprising fact about each building we visited - and these ranged from modern (60's-present day), post-modern, classical, to Victorian. Obviously has a passion for the subject and it was a great way to spend a couple of hours.
Written 15 July 2023
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I am pleased that you enjoyed the city walk. Hope to see you on another.
Written 16 July 2023
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arekay
London3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Ross is an excellent guide. Knowledgable and clearly enjoys the history and significance of some of London’s most historic buildings.
Written 9 July 2023
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You're welcome. Thank you for coming along and for posting the lovely photo of Florin Court.
Written 10 July 2023
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Mel M
London, UK4 contributions
Jul 2023
Ross paced the tour perfectly for our mixed group - we had everyone from 8 to 76 years old, architecture lovers and not! We saw lots of interesting buildings, places we would never have found, or at least noticed, on our own. He had great insights into the history of London's architecture. I liked the addition of some images shown on his ipad.
We booked a private tour and it was a great way to have something bespoke for us. He was patient when it took ages to find a date we could all do, and communicated quickly and effectively in the run up to the date.
We all really enjoyed it!!
We booked a private tour and it was a great way to have something bespoke for us. He was patient when it took ages to find a date we could all do, and communicated quickly and effectively in the run up to the date.
We all really enjoyed it!!
Written 9 July 2023
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Thanks for these encouraging comments. I enjoyed guiding your family and look forward to another walk sometime.
Written 10 July 2023
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CarolC
9 contributions
Jul 2023
Took a very interesting 2 hour architectural tour of The City of London with Ross, a practicing architect. Ross was very knowledgeable, and provided good information and stories about various buildings. Highly recommended.
Written 8 July 2023
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Thank you. It was a pleasure to lead the tour.
Written 10 July 2023
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