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Chris MacNeil is a Certified City of London Green Badge Guide specialising in private and corporate walking tours across the Square Mile. With a degree in British History and over 30 years of senior corporate experience, he brings structure, insight, and relevance to the City’s complex story — from Roman foundations and medieval guilds to modern global finance.
Clients consistently describe Chris as exceptionally knowledgeable, engaging, and easy to spend time with. Reviews highlight his ability to reveal details “you would never notice on your own” and to turn dense history into clear, compelling stories that stay with you long after the walk ends.
Chris is particularly trusted by corporate clients, visiting executives, and professional firms. He understands timing, discretion, and audience dynamics, and is frequently praised for adapting seamlessly to mixed groups, tight schedules, and specific business or cultural interests.
Whether guiding senior lawyers between meetings, welcoming new hires to the City, or hosting clients seeking deeper context, Chris delivers tours that feel polished, conversational, and purposeful. Many guests describe their City walk as the highlight of their London visit — and often book again.
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A richly layered exploration of the City’s evolution from Roman Londinium through medieval trade, livery companies, and the rise of global finance. Ideal for first-time visitors and professionals seeking context.
An insider’s walk through the institutions, ceremonies, and traditions that govern the Square Mile, including Guildhall, the livery companies, and the Lord Mayor’s world. Perfect for corporate groups and civic-minded guests.
Discover how London’s early coffee houses shaped insurance, shipping, and financial markets. A distinctive blend of history, architecture, and modern café culture, linking the 17th century to today’s entrepreneurial City.
A comprehensive historical walk tracing nearly 2,000 years of City history, from Roman walls and medieval streets to modern architecture and financial institutions. Designed for guests who want depth and continuity.
Explore the surviving traces of Roman Londinium, including walls, forts, amphitheatres, and hidden archaeological remains. A focused, scholarly yet accessible walk through the City’s ancient foundations.
A moving and informative walk examining how the Square Mile endured and adapted during the Second World War, with stories of resilience, destruction, and rebuilding told through surviving landmarks and memorials.
An atmospheric walk through some of the City’s most historic pubs, uncovering stories of merchants, journalists, bankers, and political debate. A relaxed yet historically grounded experience.
Step away from the main routes to explore the City’s narrow lanes, forgotten courtyards, and architectural surprises—revealing how layers of history coexist within a modern financial district.
Chris MacNeil brings over 30 years of experience in corporate education, professional training, and public speaking, working across the UK, Europe, and international markets. His background spans senior leadership roles, entrepreneurship, and the design and delivery of learning programmes for executives, managers, and specialist audiences.
Throughout his career, Chris has designed and delivered hundreds of workshops, lectures, and facilitated discussions, ranging from small executive groups to full classrooms of 20+ participants. His teaching style is consistently described as engaging, structured, and conversational, combining deep subject knowledge with clarity, humour, and real-world relevance.
Chris’s speaking work draws on a broad professional foundation, including business strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship, change management, governance, and organisational culture, alongside his specialist expertise in London history, trade, finance, and the City of London’s civic institutions. He is particularly effective at connecting historical insight with modern professional life — a hallmark of both his tours and his lectures.
He is open to delivering lectures, keynote talks, panel contributions, and bespoke speaking engagements for corporate audiences, educational institutions, professional bodies, cultural organisations, and private groups. Sessions can be tailored for orientation programmes, client hospitality, leadership development, or public-facing events.
“Chris is a real storyteller. His knowledge of London’s history is extraordinary, and the way he presents it keeps you hanging on every word. He adapts effortlessly to the interests of the group.”
“One of the best tour experiences we’ve ever had. Chris created a warm, engaging atmosphere and tailored the walk perfectly to suit very different personalities and interests.”
“Chris was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and flexible. He showed us places we would never have found on our own and brought the City of London to life.”
“Not just a guide, but a host. Chris asked what we were interested in and turned the tour into a conversation rather than a lecture. A brilliant introduction to London.”
“Chris has an exceptional ability to connect history to the modern city. We covered Roman London, the Great Fire, and today’s financial district seamlessly.”
“Our guide was engaging, calm, and thoughtful throughout. Chris checked our pace, adapted to our needs, and delivered a tour that felt both professional and personal.”
“Chris made complex history accessible and fascinating. Even our children were fully engaged — they said he was the best guide they’d ever had.”
“This didn’t feel like a standard guided tour. It felt like spending time with a knowledgeable local who genuinely loves London and wants to share it.”
“Highly recommended for corporate groups. Chris was polished, well-prepared, and able to handle a large, mixed group with ease.”
“We left the tour feeling more confident navigating London and with a much deeper understanding of the City’s history and culture.”
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