Walks, talks and tours
for garden lovers
Taking you into the garden
to explore London's history,
heritage and culture
About me
Hello. I’m Tina. Londoner, garden lover, and professional Blue Badge Guide.
I specialise in tours of London's gardens, galleries and museums, taking you off the beaten track in the midst of the bustle.
I bring a light-hearted, conversational approach to guiding, delivering private small group tours for clients including companies, community groups and festivals, overseas visitors, families and friends.
You'll find details of some of the walks, talks and tours I offer below.
Garden Tours
With an estimated 3,000 parks and 8.4 million trees, London is a gloriously green city. Visit historic gardens, such as the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Hampton Court Palace, Chelsea Physic Garden, or London's Royal Parks. Discover secret gardens and hidden courtyards in the City of London, new green spaces alongside London's industrial heritage in King's Cross, or the narrow streets and wild woodlands of Hampstead.
Galleries & Museums
Explore highlights of London's galleries and museums, large and small, including the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Britain, Courtauld Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Garden Museum. Themed tours include a floral tour of the National Gallery, a tour of Tate Britain from a garden lover's perspective, time travel adventures at the British Museum, and festive tours of the National Gallery and the British Museum for Christmas.
Walking Tours
London is paradise for walkers. Novelist Charles Dickens urged everyone to 'walk and be happy, walk and be healthy.' Take a stroll through London's history. Options include tours of the City, Royal London, Piccadilly and St James, wellbeing walks through Covent Garden or South Kensington, and guided tours of St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
Talks & More
Let gardens in and around London come to you with a talk, online or in person. Topics include London's Garden History, Up on the Roof, A History of Gardens through Art, and American Roots in English Gardens. I also offer guiding services for day trips and extended tours, and training for guides and volunteers involved in welcoming visitors to gardens.
What clients say
"What a wonderful time we had. So many laughs and so many flowers!"
John and Alison, US
"Tina brings alive her subjects with intelligence and an irresistable sense of humour"
Daven, Christie's Art Tours Newsletter
"Thank you, Tina, for your tour. Brit art rocks!"
Alex, France
"I looked out of the window and couldn't believe I wasn't outside in a beautiful garden."
Rozzy, UK.
"You took us to so many spots we had never been to before. It was a really great visit."
Mike, US