About me

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 as tour design and planning, visitor & conference services, talks & presentations.

Although I have been guiding for many years, I completed the rigorous training and examinations for the Institute of Tourist Guiding Green and Blue Badge Guide qualification for the Salford, Greater Manchester and Cumbria areas.

Born, bred and educated in Manchester, I love to show visitors and locals the history, heritage, people and places of the north-west region. I’m happy working with travel companies and group travel organisers from all over the world to help plan and deliver tours and also work with small groups and individuals offering a completely bespoke service. I welcome enquiries from individuals, small and large groups, school and college groups and tour operators. For a friendly, professional service, please contact me to discuss your needs.

I’m qualified as both a Blue and Green Badge Tourist Guide. As a member of Manchester Guided Tours, Bridgewater Canal Guided Tours and Cumbria Guides Tours.  I am an accredited guide for Windsor Castle & Eton and I  have my Part 1 ITG qualification as a Guide Trainer and I am working towards my part 2 (final) qualification. I am also an experienced tour manager and guide large groups all around the UK, Eire and northern France.

Why don’t you have a look at my public tours and private tour suggestions for some ideas or inspiration, and if you can’t see exactly what you need, please get in touch and we can work together to create a tour to suit your needs. I specialise in walking tours for locals, getting people to see their city and region through fresh eyes and discover the hidden histories and gems in plain sight!

Thanks.  

Alexa