About Us

Born and bred in Poland, Slawek has called London his home for over a decade. Having spent half of his life working for some of the biggest names in American and European tourism and a couple of enjoyable summers showing groups around London, he still loves taking friends to explore the East End.

Through his previous experiences, Slawek also counts himself lucky to have worked with some of the best guides in the industry, bringing them along on the Urban Saunters' journey.

Likes- Cycling, basketball, documenting the amazing street art he has seen in his travels, decent jazz music, baking sourdough bread, and enjoying good food (Thai, Sicilian and Japanese to name but a few)

Gina is a proud Londoner whose aim is to persuade you to fall in love with her hometown. Previously she was a lending officer with the City’s oldest merchant bank and then a school speech & language coordinator but she is happiest in her third career being a professional Blue Badge Guide sharing her passions for culture and history with visitors to this dynamic City.

Likes: exploring cities at home & abroad, visiting exhibitions at museums & art galleries, reading, walking, listening to jazz, and catching up with family & friends over a pub lunch

Vivien is a passionate professional Blue Badge Guide. A life-long love of history has led her to guide whereby she can share her knowledge and enthusiasm with London’s visitors. “It’s my job to make your tour a treasured memory.”

​Having previously founded an intellectual rights property company and taken it to a full listing on the London Stock Exchange (and landing a nomination for Business Woman of the Year), Vivien eventually took up guiding as the perfect way to immerse herself in what she loves best; architecture, history, London’s royal heritage, the stories, the pageantry... “Life is too short to be lived in an office.”

“I specialise in small groups and private tours where I can be your London expert and guide during the time we spend together. Ask questions, engage, that’s what I’m here for!”

Likes: All animals but especially dogs, hand-dyed yarn, knitting, dining with friends, walking, museums, theatre, galleries, exhibitions, being outdoors, taking time to smell the roses, robust cheese, reading and researching, learning new stuff, gardening, live classical music – from solo recitals to a big orchestra with a choir, jazz, afternoon tea, having a laugh, walking by the River Thames.

“Can’t wait to meet you and show you what London is all about.”

Originally from the Charnwood Forest region of the Midlands, Richard studied Hotel Management in Manchester, England, and also in New York, USA before embarking on a career managing hotels that have taken him across the globe.

Having retired now from the world of hotels, it’s his love of hospitality combined with a passion for history that has become the hallmark of Richard’s truly inspiring guided tours.

London has been Richard’s home now for many years and there is nothing more he likes than to take visitors and locals alike on an exciting journey through what has to be one of the most fascinating cities in the world.  Equally, if exploring further afield appeals then Richard is no stranger to the easily accessible cities and towns of Oxford, Cambridge, Windsor, Bath, and Canterbury.

Born in Texas, Amber has called London home since 2001. She started guiding on the double-decker buses while earning her Master’s in International Marketing. After the recession hit, she left the world of marketing to pick up her passion for tour guiding. Holding a guiding badge for the City of London, Westminster, Camden, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Lambeth, she loves learning about London. Additionally, she is a volunteer guide at Guildhall Art Gallery, All Hallows by the Tower, and Westminster Abbey’s Education Centre.

Amber knows what it is like to be a tourist in London, as she sees the city through the eyes of a visitor. “I understand what it is like to have a finite amount of time and want to see it all! It’s impossible to do that in London, but with the right guide, you can cram in quite a bit!” Her mission is to bring history to life, and often you can see her dressed in costume while she is guiding. “It’s fun for me, fun for my clients, and somehow makes it a little more real.” During the pandemic, she turned her tours into online history classes for kids.

Likes: hidden history and forgotten people who lived before, costumes and dressing up, cycling, exploring the latest food trends, recreating foods at home, traveling and finding the local foods and hidden spots, art - specifically Impressionists or Street Art