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"I attended the private tour with a 15-year old son who’s not really into arts and art history - and Rosa was absolutely fantastic! Even my son found her very interesting and amusing (he tried to hide it). We loved every minute of it, learnt a lot and the three hours just flew by. I definately recommend - the National gallery with Rosa was the highlight of our London trip!"

"We had an outstanding tour of the British Museum with Rosa, and she was easily one of the best guides we’ve ever had anywhere in the world. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and it was clear right away that she knows the museum inside and out. You can tell she spends a lot of time there and truly loves what she does. What made the tour so special was the way she brought everything to life. She didn’t just explain the artifacts, she gave them meaning. She provided the historical background, explained why certain pieces matter, and helped us understand how to look at them in a deeper way. Every stop felt interesting and worthwhile because she gave us the bigger picture behind what we were seeing. We spent about three hours with her, and honestly, it still didn’t feel like enough time. The museum is enormous, and going with a guide is absolutely the best way to experience it. Without someone like Rose, it would be easy to feel overwhelmed or miss many of the highlights. She knew exactly how to navigate the museum efficiently and made the whole visit smooth and enjoyable. On top of all that, she has a great sense of humor, was warm and flexible, and constantly checked in to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. We would absolutely book with her again if we return to London for a part two or part three of the museum. 10/10 experience. Highly recommend without hesitation."

"We took this Sherlock Holmes tour in London and honestly had a great time. It’s worth mentioning that this is not really a tour for hardcore fans expecting deep references to every story or highly detailed trivia. I’d say it’s better suited for casual readers or people who enjoy Sherlock Holmes and want to better understand the context in which the character was created, the era of Arthur Conan Doyle, and the mindset behind the stories. The guide was excellent: very friendly, flexible, and clearly passionate about what he does. You can tell he knows the city and its history extremely well, which made the whole experience even better. During the walk, he took us to several interesting spots around London, including places outside the usual tourist route, which we really appreciated. Overall, it was a very enjoyable, entertaining, and different kind of experience. If you’re interested in Sherlock Holmes and also want to discover another side of London, I would definitely recommend it."

"Rosa was wonderful. We had a great experience. We got to see the areas we told Rosa we wanted to see. She was very informative. Also due to our physical limitations she accommodated our needs very well. We would highly recommend Rosa"

"Tom was absolutely fantastic. I was visiting London with two friends for a Guns 'N Roses concert at Wembley Stadium. We wanted to learn about the city, but we were very limited on time. We contacted Tom, and he made it work! Two of the three in our group are very into music, so they wanted to know about London's music scene. I wanted to learn more about the Royal Family with stops for wine along the way. Tom delivered all of that and more! We left feeling like we had a new friend in London. Tom is so great at what he does. I recommend booking this tour. I am planning a trip back to London this summer, and Tom will be one of my first calls. BOOK THIS TOUR!!!"

"Umar is an exceptional guide, particularly for families with children. We booked the Guards Exchange Tour and connected with him immediately. His energy and enthusiasm are infectious. He kept our kids fascinated for over two hours! Beyond being fun, he’s also incredibly knowledgeable. He answered all our deeper questions with vast expertise. We highly recommend him!"

"David put together a wonderful walk with a wide range of ages and interests- we loved it!"

"Our tour of the National Gallery with Rosa was the highlight of our extended Holiday. We met her promptly at 10:30 and had her undivided attention from then on. She has a profound depth of knowledge of the paintings contained in not only this collection but in the other museums of the world. We let her know what our interests were and any particular highlights we wished to see and she catered the visit to meet our needs. She is adept at reading your reactions and if something is not piquing your interest she moves on. Likewise if something not on the agenda catches your eye she is willing and capable to stop and discuss it with you. She is personable and has a wonderful sense of humor. We felt privileged to explore this truly amazing collection with Rosa and highly recommend her to anyone. If you wish to not only see the collection but to understand the history and context of the art Rosa is an excellent choice."

"We loved our private tour of the National Gallery with Rosa . She is an unbelievably knowledgeable art historian and an absolute delight . We had a limited amount of time and she managed to pick out the most beautiful and interesting works of art to show us (from Leonardo De Vinci to Raphael to Monet). I highly recommend a tour with Rosa and look forward to seeing her again the next time I am in London."

"We had a private tour of Westminster with a group of 12, and everyone was absolutely thrilled. The stories were so interesting and beautifully told. We’re truly impressed! Without the tour, we probably would have just taken photos of buildings—but thanks to David, we’ll remember this day so much more vividly. Thank you, David, for such a wonderful Saturday!"