Hello, my name is Alexa and I have worked in the heritage profession all my life and have been doing guided tours of buildings, gardens and places for over 20 years. I am a specialist heritage professional and qualified tourist guide. I create and provide guided sightseeing tours by coach, on foot; educational, familiarisation, study tours, corporate events as well […]
Qualified Blue and Green Badge Tourist Guides stand at the very pinnacle of global guiding standards because they are trained, examined, accredited and members of two of the world’s most respected professional bodies: the Institute of Tourist Guiding and the British Guild of Tourist Guides. Their reputation is not a matter of branding or tradition—it is the result of a […]
Bespoke Tours – One of the best ways to see a place is to explore is on foot. A Blue or Green Badge Tourist Guide will give you an entertaining and informative walking tour and help you discover things you would not have found on your own. We provide bespoke tours tailor-made to your interests, profession or activity, including food […]
My tour guests have kindly complimented my tours: “Just wanted to thank you for your wonderful tour on Tuesday. It was exactly as I had hoped. There is so much to see in Manchester and so much history to learn about. My friends had a great time and all want to come back”. “Alexandra (Alexa) came to Arnside, Cumbria to […]
Fees for Tour Guiding – Talks & Presentations – Training – Heritage advice Tour Guiding Our tour guiding Fees are based on those quoted by the British Guild of Tourist Guides. In order for Guides to be able to take a morning and an afternoon engagement on the same day, morning tours are expected to finish by 13:00 hand afternoon […]
Payment: A 10% deposit is required on booking and the balance payment is required at least 14 days prior to the tour. Payment can be made by Bank transfer. An invoice with bank details will be provided when a confirmed booking is received. Cancellation Terms: By the client: Should the hirer wish to cancel any Guiding arrangement; the company reserves […]
🏛️ Civic heritage ⛪ Sacred places 🏥 Health, Welfare & Reform 🏙️ Urban Change & New Build 🎨 Art, Sculpture and Street Art ⚖️ Law, Order & Civic Power 🏘️ Neighbourhood Histories 🌊 Waterfronts & the Quays 🧭 Radical Rebels and Revolutionaries 🧱 Architecture & Built Form. 🚶 Short, Themed Walking Tours 🏭 Industrial, Scientific & Innovation Tours- 🛡️ Romans […]
I have a range of local and national interest topics on which I can present for all occasions. Please contact me for a list and I will email these to you. I lecture regularly at conferences, annual schools and CPD events for the IHBC, RTPI, RIBA and universities on topics relating to heritage, law, building conservation, architectural and garden history, […]
