Comments on: Hiring a Guide in London

By: goacom

goacom — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:19:59 +0000

that experience surely star struck and might well be cherished by your kids for a long time to come

By: Susanna (A Modern Mother)

Susanna (A Modern Mother) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:36:36 +0000

I never even knew this was an option, thanks for the heads up. Maybe I’ll hire one next time we have long term visitors and I need a break!

By: MudslideMama

MudslideMama — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:59:48 +0000

What a terrific experience you gave your kids. I hope to do the same someday.

By: goa india

goa india — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:53:29 +0000

that’s a wonderful experience

By: Jamie Pearson

Jamie Pearson — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:19:03 +0000

@Jennifer When I said this wasn’t cheap, I wasn’t kidding! A half day will cost you ₤110 and a full day will cost you ₤170 plus a small meal allowance (or thereabouts). Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime splurge.

By: TravelswithBaby

TravelswithBaby — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:47:05 +0000

What a difference a good guide makes! Thanks so much for the great recommendations.

By: Mara

Mara — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:11:00 +0000

I put this on the list of fabulous ideas I never would have had myself – I tend to be overly independent in these matters. But I know that my kids and DH would absolutely love having a guide like this. Thank you for the tip!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:25:08 +0000

Sounds like an awesome experience, especially when facing time constraints. A good,friendly, flexible and knowledgeable guide can make a trip 10x more fascinating. I love recommendations since there are so many mediocre guides out there who give the industry a bit of a bad name.

By: Jennifer Margulis

Jennifer Margulis — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:15:33 +0000

I’m wondering how much it cost? And if it was really worth it for the kids? We’re going to Oxford in March and plan to stray into London a couple of times. Was Tim charismatic enough that your kids didn’t roll their eyes? The only time we’ve had a professional guide was in Montreal, and she was hired by the Tourism Bureau. It was fun (sort of) but mostly exhausting. And my poor 8-year-old had to listen to a lot of bor-ing history (though, of course, I liked it…)