Prices 2026
Below prices are standard minimum fees for tourist guiding in English on private tours and may vary depending on your requirements:
£ 400
Half day (up to 4 hours)
Morning tours to end no later than at 13:00
Afternoon tours to begin no earlier than at 14:00
Evening tours to begin no earlier than at 18:30
£ 600
Full day (up to 8 hours)
London tours and out of London tours to end no later than at 18:00
Overtime:
Payable in addition to half day or full day fee
07:00-23:00 £100 per hour
23:00-07:00 £150 per hour
Museum or Gallery Guiding (up to 2 hours)
£ 400
Highlights visit
Most museums and galleries limit the group size to 25 people
£600 Specialised/in depth visit
Working with large groups
Groups of 57+ people ads 50% to the fee (coach groups only)
Working through an interpreter:
50% is added to the fee
Payment conditions: Fees may either be prepaid by cheque or bank transfer 2 weeks in advance - or be paid in cash on the day. Payment after the tour is only available to repeat clients.
Cancellation fees:
With 48 hours or less notice the full fee is payable.
With 7 days or less notice 50% of the fee is payable.
These fees are payable by the client, if similar alternative work to the cancelled job cannot be offered.
Travel expenses:
Travelling expenses should be paid to and from airports as well as to and from Out of London venues. Engagements are timed from and to central London.
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