User:(WT-en) RayR

Hello, my name is Ray Ruddick.

Firstly let me say that I'm a London Blue Badge and City of London Guide, working mostly alone guiding overseas visitors around London and the UK.

The best thing about this work is that I get to share my enthusiasm for London's rich heritage whilst making new friends all over the world at the same time.

I guide in the English language and most of my time is spent 'driver-guiding' small groups, up to 8 persons, in my VW Transporter minibus (van). It's air-conditioned - very necessary in these warmer times, even here - plus it has lots of luggage space for those staying away trips which can run to 19 days. (Occasionally I work with larger groups and use luxury coaches which have up to 72 passenger seats. On these tours my responsibilities are those of Tour director and Guide).

The majority of my clients are from the English-speaking world - but not entirely - I meet people from practically every corner of the globe, and although I personally guide in the English language only, my fellow London Guides speak almost 40 languages between them and I am happy to refer an enquiry in the right direction.

My website has lots of London and UK facts and information, monthly events pages, plus general tips for child-friendly activities, etc. I have also recently created a 'FREE London' page listing by category many things to do in London which are completely free. (Thought it might help in these credit-crunch times!). Where possible I have tried to include some of this information in Wikivoyage hoping to benefit all those travellers who are thinking of visiting London, whether they wish to use a private tourguide, or not!

Finally, I am very happy to answer all travel-related questions on London and the UK, either via my website or through Wikivoyage, so please get in touch if you think I may be able to be of assistance to you. Happy travelling!