About Your Guide

Hello! I'm John Massey, and I've been a licensed London taxi driver for 10 years and a dedicated tour guide for the past 4 years. I was born inside the City walls, within the sound of Bow bells, making me a true Cockney. My passion is sharing the incredible history, culture, and beauty of London and surrounding areas with visitors from around the world.

As a London taxi driver, I completed "The Knowledge" - widely regarded as the world's most demanding taxi examination. This required memorising 25,000 streets and 20,000 landmarks within a six-mile radius of Charing Cross. This extensive knowledge, combined with years of navigating London's roads, means I know the city inside and out.

Over the past 4 years as a tour guide, I've had the pleasure of showing thousands of visitors the very best of London, the Cotswolds, Bath, Windsor, Stonehenge, Oxford, and Harry Potter filming locations. I love tailoring each tour to my guests' interests and ensuring they have a memorable, personal experience in the comfort of an iconic London black taxi.

What sets my tours apart is the combination of insider local knowledge, historical expertise, and the comfort and flexibility of private taxi travel. Unlike large tour groups, I can adapt the itinerary to your pace, stop for photos whenever you like, and share stories and recommendations that only come from years of experience.