Official Guides to the City of London

Ian Swankie

Languages:

English.

Themes:

Architecture, Christopher Wren's London, City churches, Financial Institutions, General city tour, Guildhall Art Gallery, Medieval London, Public art.

Biography

I'm a native Londoner and spent 25 years in London’s financial markets but I was too busy to realise where I was working! When I became a guide I discovered the fascinating world all around us. Since qualifying I have taken dozens of groups on walking tours and built up a base of regular clients. I also guide in both Tate Galleries. I love guiding, and my enthusiasm is evident.  

Qualifications

Associate of the Institute of Tourist Guiding

Guided Tours

City of London

City of Westminster

Guildhall Art Gallery

Tate Galleries

Talks

I give fully illustrated lectures on the City of London and I specialise in the art of London, public art, street art, and works in the main galleries.  I also lecture on London's architecture.