“We were just as pleased as could be…..To have our own guide who could tell us about the things we were most interested in, to be picked up & dropped off right at our hotel door, to have the itinery tailored to our own pace & interests, to have all admissions taken care of, to enjoy a leisurely lunch – all these things made this tour far superior to a large group tour.”
K. W. & family, Illinois, USA.

Hire a private guide for your London or UK trip

Oakwood Tours are happy to offer all their highly-qualified guides for private hire on a “guide only” basis.

All our guides hold the coveted Blue Badge, and are some of the most experienced and professional in the UK. The time and study involved with gaining the coveted Blue Badge status is your seal of quality, and a guarantee of a first-class guiding experience.

You can hire our guides for full days (9 hours in London, Up to 10 hours out of London) or half days (up to 4 hours).

With guide only bookings the entrance prices and transport are obviously not included. The choice of transport is your decision, you may want a walking tour or a tour via public transport. It might be that you already have a car, mini-bus or coach arranged. Whatever your situation Oakwood will be flexible.

We recommend reserving your Oakwood guide at the earliest opportunity especially during the busy summer months.

Guide Only charges: Full Day £240; Half Day £150

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“Oakwood Tours’ customer service rates a perfect 10…..could not have been better. Alex & Bill were both wonderful. We did not feel rushed. We learned a lot. We felt very ‘special’ to have our own tour guide…someone to look out for us & help us see the sites efficiently. The tour sites were wonderful. Nothing can prepare a person for seeing Stonehenge in person. Lacock was lovely, the Abbey so beautiful & peaceful….Wonderful experience."
S.K & family, Minnesota, USA.