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Throughout England and Wales there are approximately 2,000 Blue Badge Guides, 1,000 of whom are registered in London with the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
To earn a Blue Badge one has to be selected, trained and examined by the Institute of Tourist Guiding. The intensive London training course now covers a period of two years.
We have successfully taken written, walking, coach/bus and site practice examinations in London and locations considered to be within one day's touring of London.
Many locations, for instance, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle etc. allow only Blue Badge Guides to work alongside their own house guides.
We are also experienced in meeting you or your parties at airports, seaports and railway stations etc. and undertaking general hospitality duties.
For larger groups I will charge no agency fees for arranging as many guides as you may require.
Most Blue Badge Guides are freelance working from their homes. When making telephone contact you may speak to a family member or answering machine. Please leave a clear message and I will return your call as soon as possible.
INSTITUTE OF TOURIST GUIDING - Mission Statement
TO ACHIEVE and maintain recognition of the profession of Tourist Guiding and related occupations and to put in place uniform standards for qualifications at all levels, the Blue Badge being the highest award.
TO PROVIDE for examinations and/or assessments for qualifications at all levels and to make awards.
TO PROMOTE the family of qualifications and awards to the public and profession alike, to achieve clarity and greater understanding of the profession and related occupations.
TO PUT in place and enforce a Code of conduct for all those who join the Institute.
TO ENCOURAGE all qualified tourist guides and all those who hold qualifications in related occupations to join the Institute.
TO PROVIDE professional services for those who join the Institute, including by the publication of an annual National Register.
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