Kevin Larder

Kevin Larder

Experienced, qualified, and always entertaining.


Hello, my name is Kevin Larder.

I’m a qualified Green Badge City of London Guide (AITG) and member of the Institute of Tour Guiding.

I am a retired History/ Politics / RE teacher in London of nearly 40 years’ experience. I graduated from Queen Mary College [University London] where I first had the opportunity to undertake walking tours as vacation work. A large section of my degree concerned the History of London.

Having come from an East End family I have been able to dovetail my passion for the City alongside my teaching career in London.

As a volunteer tour guide since 2009 I developed experience on various walking tours, site tours, battlefield tours abroad, film location bus tours and Thames River tours. Both teaching and guiding provide a service to other people and allows the satisfaction of getting to see others become excited about my city and my favourite places, whilst also deepening my own understanding.

I’m certain that Real London Walks can provide an enjoyable experience for adults, seniors and students alike.


Secrets of London (East)

Secrets of East London Walking Tour The often overlooked, and hidden in plain sight; from Tower Hill to Bank. About the Secrets of London (East) Walking Tour On this entertaining, enlightening, and fascinating tour, your expert guide will reveal London’s secrets, once lost to time. If you know where to look, the past can still … Read more

City of London Tour of Symbols, Streets & Sayings

Symbols, Streets & Sayings of the City of London A curious wander through the City of London About the Symbols, Streets & Sayings of London Walking Tour Have you ever wondered why we say things like ‘at sixes and sevens? Have you ever noticed those badges on the lampposts outside the Royal Exchange? Do you … Read more