Tour Details
About the Tour
- Category
- Art, Cuisine, Private Guides
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Location
- London
Photos & Highlights
- A scholarly day in London, or beyond, designed around your interests and your guide’s expertise
- Led by Cindy, Art Historian and Culinary Expert
- National Gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Kew Gardens, and National Portrait Gallery
Tour Description
Meet Cindy, your guide to the art, history, and food of London.
Cindy is an art historian and an independent lecturer and tour guide. She has a B.A in History from Oxford University and as a mature student she graduated from Birkbeck College, London University with a B.A and then M.A. in History of Art. She spent many years as a radio producer and presenter for BBC World Service. Since 2016 she has been an official art guide at Tate Modern and Tate Britain, has lectured independently, and is also a visual arts editor for Standpoint Magazine in the UK.
Cindy is an art historian and an independent lecturer and tour guide. She has a B.A in History from Oxford University and as a mature student she graduated from Birkbeck College, London University with a B.A and then M.A. in History of Art. She spent many years as a radio producer and presenter for BBC World Service. Since 2016 she has been an official art guide at Tate Modern and Tate Britain, has lectured independently, and is also a visual arts editor for Standpoint Magazine in the UK.
Cindy has accumulated a wide range of art historical knowledge and loves to share her passion and enthusiasm for art with her audience. Cindy is also a keen cook and is very well connected with the artisan food scene in London and beyond. She is an accomplished cook and sourdough bread baker and does informal bread and pastry making workshops from her home in Primrose Hill. A keen gardener, Cindy conducts tours to Kew Gardens in London.
Art, food, and gardens can provide the threads for a stimulating and unique experience of a day in London curated in a unique and eclectic way by Cindy.
FAQ
What is included in a Private Guide itinerary?
Cost details will vary based on the exact itinerary, but all of our Private Guide itineraries include the cost of your time with your private guide. In many cases, vehicle/transportation costs, select meals, and site entrances may also be included. Your Context planning specialist will confirm exactly what is included in your personal itinerary before charging your credit card. Accommodation is not included.
What information do you need from me in order to build a Private Guide itinerary?
Our planning experts will be in touch to help you build your perfect itinerary, but in general, try to include the following pieces of information in your request form:
- How many days would you like the itinerary to be?
- Do you have specific goals for your trip?
- Which sites and venues would you like to prioritize? Do you want to just pass by or explore inside as well?
- Do you have any mobility concerns?
- Who are you traveling with? What are their ages and interests?
How much does a Private Guide itinerary cost?
Pricing will vary by itinerary. Your planning expert will provide an itinerary and pricing proposal for your trip before confirming your itinerary and charging your credit card.
How does a Private Guide booking process work?
Once you submit your private guide request, we’ll get in touch via email or phone to review your ideas and finalize an itinerary. We only charge your credit card once all details have been confirmed.
Is this suitable for children and / or travelers with mobility challenges?
Yes. We can adapt the itinerary based on the ages, needs, and interests of travelers in your party.
Where You'll Start
London with Cindy
Get to know Cindy, London art historian
Meet Cindy
