Why You Should Use a Blue Badge Guide

Not all tour guides are created equal. Here’s why a Blue Badge makes all the difference.

London is one of the world’s most visited cities — rich in history, full of landmarks, and layered with culture. But with so much to see and so many voices offering to show you around, how do you choose the right guide?

The answer: look for the badge.

The Blue Badge is the highest professional guiding qualification in the UK. Awarded only after a rigorous 2-year training programme and extensive exams, it’s your guarantee of expertise, credibility, and exclusive access. Blue Badge guides are the only guides officially allowed to lead tours inside many of London’s most treasured sites — including:

• Westminster Abbey
• The Tower of London
• St Paul’s Cathedral
• The British Museum
• The National Gallery

These are not just walk-by attractions. With a Blue Badge guide, you go inside — and deeper — into the stories, symbols, and people behind the walls.

Beyond access, Blue Badge guides are trained in:

• History, art, architecture, politics, and religion
• Public speaking and storytelling
• Group management and accessibility
• First aid and safety procedures

When you book a tour with Andrew Davis, you’re not just getting a knowledgeable guide — you’re getting a passionate Londoner, a trained communicator, and a certified expert who will bring the city to life for you, your family, or your group.

Travel is too precious for average tours. Choose a guide who unlocks the real London.