Raphael Rau

Regional Qualification(s):

London

Language(s):

English

Phone Number(s):

07447113058, 020-7724-2592

Contact guide

Introduction:

I am Londoner born and bred who has over 10 years experience in the business having worked before at the likes of the Big Bus Company, Handel House Museum and the Transport Museum as a guide. I offer tours with a fantastic mix of my natural bubbling enthusiasm, an extensive knowledge of all things London and the flexibility to cater to all your personal needs. I am a guide who remembers at all times that you are on holiday. If you want a guide that simply loves London and showing it off to people then I am your tour guide!
I have a degree in History and Politics that centred on the last two hundred years so I can offer a real understanding of the names and places that make London such a special place.
I have also spent many years working with the disabled, students and children. I offer tours in all areas that cater for their needs and interests.
I am a natural people person who offers a smile and a laugh at every possible and suitable opportunity.

I can offer tours of the following:

Panoramic coach tours of London.
Tower of London.
Westminster Abbey.
St Paul's Cathedral.
Buckingham Palace including the Changing of the Guards.
National Gallery.
Tate Britain.
Tate Modern.
British Museum.

I also offer tours outside of London including:

Windsor Castle.
Hampton Court Palace.
Oxford.
Stratford Upon Avon.
Warwick Castle.
Stonehenge.
Bath.
Canterbury.
Leeds Castle.
Hever Castle.
Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle Tour.
Greenwich.
Cotswolds.
Portsmouth including the Historical Naval Dockyard.

Please contact me for tours not listed here as I can offer tours tailor made to your requirements.

Please note I offer extended tours in the UK, Ireland and throughout Europe.

Personal Interests:

Sport
Film
Music
History
Culture
Special Needs
Military

Special Interests:

Sports & Pastimes

Arsenal Stadium Tours including an Arsenal Football Club Walking Tour.
Chelsea Stadium Tour.
Wembley Stadium Tour.
Lord's Cricket Ground Tour.
Twickenham Rugby Union Stadium Tour.

Music

Pop and Rock Music Tours around London. The Beatles Walk.

Military

Imperial War Museum Tour.
Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum Tour.
Military Walks including the First World War and a Blitz Location Tour.

London Areas in Depth

Specialist walks of Hampstead and North London, Marylebone and the City of London.

Medicine

Wellcome Collection Museum of Medicine Tour.
Huntarian Museum of Surgery Tour.
Medical Walks of the Harley Street Area.

Media

London Film Location Tour.
Film Location Walks featuring Harry Potter, Ted Lasso and Doctor Who.

Agriculture

All tours are catered for the needs and requirements of special needs groups.

Ethnic Britain

Faith themed tours and walks including Jewish London, Hindu Temples and Medieval Churches.

Churches & Cathedrals

A "Passion For Churches" Tour.
Wren's City of London Churches Tour.

Walking Tours

“Sunrise, Sunset”
Walking through the Jewish East End, and the old city of London Jewish getting.

“The Gooner, Gunner and Invincible Walk”
Arsenal FC walk from Highbury to the Emirates and beyond....

Plus many other walks. Details available on request.
I can create a walk to suit all your interests, passions and needs.

Regional Tours

I offer extended tours in the UK, Ireland and throughout Europe.

Food & Drink

Culinary tours taking in one of Londoners favourite pass times eating and drinking.

International food shop tours taking in the best places to buy food items from your favourite country in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.

Endorsements:

2012 Venues

Additional Qualifications:

BSc Hons History and Politics.

Driver Guide:

No