Hi, I’m Alan
Hi, I’m Alan
I’ve lived in London for 50 years
I speak English
I am Professional Speaker
Hi there! My name is Alan, and I'm a local host in the incredible city of London. What I love most about London is how it truly is a melting pot of all walks of life. There's always something new to discover! When I'm not hosting, I love exploring the rich history of this amazing city. From Westminster to Soho, Borough to Kings Cross, and Spitalfields, I know these neighborhoods inside and out. And as a fifteenth-generation Londoner, I have a wealth of knowledge about the city that many people don't know. Plus, I have a special connection to London's literary history. I'm also an expert on the history of music in London and love going to gigs to discover new and exciting talent. And, of course, I'm a foodie at heart and love trying out new restaurants, from fine dining to street food. Let's explore this amazing city together and have some fun!
My knowledge & interests
BSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE, FPSA, MCIPR, PSAE, Global Speaking Fellow
History
Photography
Culture & customs
Local cuisine
Food markets
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Scenic routes
Hikes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Classical architecture
Wine
Whiskey
Third wave coffee
Gin
Local beers
Street markets
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Vegetarian food
Michelin starred
Pubs / bars
Museums
Independent boutiques or shops
People, Instagrammable
Ancient
My reviews
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Alan was a perfect guide. Kept the tour interesting while not overwhelming us with too much or rushing through spots of interest. He tailored the historical stops to meet our interests. This pub stop was a nice chance to relax and just chat. Highly recommend this tour!
August 2024
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Alan was an amazing tour guide and led us to all of London had to offer within walking distance of the time we had. We had a lovely time touring with him.
April 2024
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Alan, was easy to hang out with, friendly and knew just about everything there is to know about London
April 2024
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Using the Viatour site, we arranged for an 8 hour personal tour guide of London during a recent visit. It was a first visit to the city and we thought that having a guide take us around on our first full day there would be a good idea. We were matched with Alan who was TERRIFIC. Alan reached out before we arrived and he asked questions about what we were interested in, NOT interested in, etc. He arrived right on time at our hotel and the entire day flew by. He showed us some non-tourist things, gave us great advice about how to spend time, and showed us practical “how to get around” tips that we definitely used throughout the rest of our visit. Having an expert show us around and share words of wisdom really set a great outline for the remainder of our week and I’m so glad we were matched with Alan.
October 2023