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Welcome to Brasilian Guide London

London has so much to offer beyond the well-known tourist attractions. For those keen to explore more than just “scratch the surface” and explore, a rich and rewarding experience awaits. My walks take you to, and beyond, all the familiar sights. Along with the globally famous attractions, we’ll also venture into a more secret world of old streets, hidden alleyways, and ancient courtyards.

Red double-decker buses on a bridge in London with Big Ben clock tower in the background during daylight.
London's Tower Bridge with a dolphin fountain in the foreground and the Shard skyscraper in the background on a clear day.

London’s streets are permeated with history, and the best way to discover what they have to offer is on foot. Walking helps you to make sense of the great cultural and geographical sprawl that is Britain’s capital. But you might need a guide to help you explore and make the most of your time in this great metropolis.

Line of soldiers in red uniforms and black bearskin hats during a parade in an outdoor urban area with historic buildings and green trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman smiling and sitting in the driver's seat of a vintage red fire truck, holding the steering wheel, with city buildings visible outside the window.

Hello, I'm Vania.
London Blue Badge Tourist Guide.

I am a fully qualified Blue Badge London Tourist Guide, City of London, City of Westminster, St Paul's Cathedral, Windsor and Eton Accredited Guide, and Hampton Court Palace Guide.

I moved from Brazil to London in 1989, and having fallen in love with the city, I decided to change profession to become a guide. I greatly enjoy showing tourists from all over the globe in both English and Portuguese.

My tours are informative and fun, and I can tailor them to suit your requirements, whether you want to visit Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, art galleries, museums, parks, or the shops and entertainment venues of Covent Garden and Soho. These tours can be adapted to suit first-time visitors or keen London enthusiasts, and I can deliver personalised tours and experiences for families, companies, and organisations.

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Unique tours in English or Portuguese

I was born in Porto Alegre, Southern Brazil, where I first gained a degree in Nursing at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, followed by a Bachelor's in Law and Social Sciences at the same university. I moved to London in 1989, and from 1990 to 2014, I worked as a nurse in Clinical Research.

Since moving here, I have enjoyed exploring and learning about London, its history, art, architecture, and its people, and my natural curiosity and passion for the city have led me to take every opportunity to further my knowledge of it. I especially enjoy showing London to international visitors, but I am constantly striving to design walks that would be of interest to all.

Get in touch to discuss a bespoke package
Two women smiling and hugging in front of a crowd of people near Buckingham Palace on a sunny day.
Wooden elephant sculpture near a river with greenery, a tall white monument with a golden statue on top, and buildings in the background.

Guiding qualifications

I am a fully qualified Blue Badge London Tourist Guide, City of London, City of Westminster, St Paul's Cathedral, Windsor and Eton Accredited Guide, and Hampton Court Palace Guide.

  • 2017 Windsor and Eton Endorsement Course

  • 2016 London Blue Badge Guiding Course

  • 2016  Institute of Tourist Guiding: English Qualification awarded by the Chartered Institute of Linguistics

  • 2016 Hampton Court Palace Guiding Course

  • 2014 St Paul’s Cathedral Guiding Course

  • 2013 Guildhall Art Gallery Guiding Course

  • 2012 City of London Guiding Course

  • 2011 City of Westminster Guiding Course

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My Tours

London Walking Tours

The best way to explore London is on foot. These tours are informative, interesting, and very enjoyable.

You may want to choose an area to explore or prefer a themed tour. For the first-time visitor, I recommend the City of Westminster, home to some of the best-known attractions, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. If you have time, I also recommend a walking tour in the City of London, aka the ‘Square Mile’, the financial district and the place where London began 2000 years ago! St Paul's Cathedral is in the City

Tours outside of London

Choose between the university city of Oxford, the beautiful
and the typical English countryside of the Cotswolds, the birthplace of Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon or Windsor, where we will find the favourite residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Windsor Castle.

These are some of the places for a day tour outside and around London. The means of transport to the location will vary from train to boat to a car with a driver.

We can have lunch at a traditional English pub and end the day with a delicious afternoon tea!

A courtyard with a circular pond surrounded by a vibrant orange flower bed, a fountain in the center, and a historical building with arched windows and decorative stonework.
A historic building with a large dome, columns illuminated with rainbow-colored lights, and green neon outline trim, captured during twilight.
Two women standing in front of a curved wall with the words 'The Modern' written on it, overlooking a modern skyscraper with an unusual architectural design, with other tall buildings in the background on a cloudy day.

London Tourist Attractions
and Museums

London has an unparalleled number of famous museums, galleries, and historic attractions. I will select the highlights and must-see works of art in these museums and galleries, showing you everything in a historical and artistic context.

If you are particularly interested in art, I can suggest several tours visiting some of the most important collections, as well as some less well-known but equally exciting ones.

If you have a particular interest, please let me know - London has many specialised museums such as the fascinating Foundling Museum, the UK’s first children’s charity and public art gallery, Handel Hendrix House, and a museum dedicated to the history of transport.

All tours are personalised. Contact me to discuss your interests.
A view of the Victoria Memorial in London with a dark, stormy sky in the background, featuring a white marble and gold statue at the top.
Three women and a girl smiling at a museum, with a large ornate golden carriage in the background. The carriage has intricate details and is displayed behind a red rope barrier.
A smiling man dressed as a Beefeater and a smiling woman in a green scarf stand together in front of the Tower of London during daytime.
A courtyard within Hampton Court a well-maintained green lawn, a circular flower bed with red tulips, a fountain in the center, and a tall vintage lamp post. In the background, there is a large historic building with multiple windows and an ornate ex
Three women sitting on a park bench. Two are dressed in historical military uniforms with medals and hats, smiling and looking to the left. The third woman, sitting on the right, is dressed in modern clothing with a purple scarf, also smiling and app
Night view of Tower Bridge in London, illuminated and reflected in the River Thames.
Group of nine people standing outdoors in front of a historic stone building with iron fence, mostly smiling.
A group of the Queen's Guard soldiers in red uniforms and bearskin hats marching in formation near Edinburgh Castle. The castle is a large stone fortress with a flag flying at the top. The sky is partly cloudy.
A woman wearing a dark hat, glasses, orange coat, and a furry scarf, smiling next to a young man in traditional Chinese attire, including a bright red robe with intricate embroidery and a decorative headpiece with red pompoms, giving a thumbs up.
Three people standing together at an indoor social event, smiling, with two women and one man. The woman on the left has shoulder-length hair, glasses, a black top, and beige pants. The man in the middle has short gray hair, a striped shirt, and is h
Interior of a historic cathedral or church with high, ornate ceiling, colorful banners hanging from above, stained glass windows, black and white checkered floor, and people walking inside.
Interior view of a Gothic-style church with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and ornate woodwork with red lamps along the sides of the worship area. The black and white checkered floor leads to the altar at the far end.
A group of seven people standing on a cobblestone street in front of a historic stone building with a crenellated wall, surrounded by trees, with some modern buildings in the background, during the daytime.
A picturesque thatched cottage with black and white timber framing, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden, viewed through a large woven nest-shaped wooden structure.
Smiling woman and older man posing on a bridge with a view of a city and a castle in the background.
Interior of a modern museum with a domed glass ceiling, a white circular building with windows, banners hanging from the building, and steps leading up to the entrance.
Interior view of a grand library with a domed glass ceiling and library shelves curving around the room.
A woman holding a small bird on her hand on a park path with trees and a church spire in the background, during overcast weather.
Historic building with detailed architecture and a frieze, partly obscured by trees with green and orange leaves, under an overcast sky.
Group of people posing for a photo near Tower Bridge in London, with modern buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.
A city skyline with modern glass buildings reflecting sunlight, a bridge over a river, and four tall smokestacks against a partly cloudy sky at sunset.
A woman with glasses and a black jacket standing in front of a fountain with a statue of a queen holding a scepter, with historic buildings and autumn trees in the background.
Aerial view of Oxford University buildings, with a rainbow in the cloudy sky above.
A woman and a man are standing outside in a city. The woman is wearing a dark coat, a colorful scarf, a navy beret, and glasses, and she is holding a patterned bag. The man is wearing a dark, paint-splattered jacket and bright green, paint-stained pa

  • My 9 and 11-year-old boys and I spent three amazing days with Vânia in London! We were delighted with the attention to detail, including pre-meeting preparation, her caring and patience with the boys, and her knowledge of historical facts, which enriched our London experience beautifully! The three of us already want to organise our next trip to London with her!

    Carolina Lima, Geneve

  • Three women standing in front of the Women of World War II memorial in Washington D.C., smiling. The memorial features a black background with metallic sculptures of women and the inscription 'The Women of World War II'.

    Having Vânia as a guide in London has extremely enriched our trip. We had plenty of pleasant surprises. Vania provided us with lots of historical information, numerous curiosities, and showed us special places we would not have known on our own. Her work is really differentiated, and her tips are very valuable. I, my husband, our three boys and our niece, teenagers, think that our trip would not be the same without Vânia.

    Jane Leal, Belo Horizonte

  • Two children in pink and blue jackets sitting on a wooden fence, looking at the London skyline including The Shard, on a cloudy day.

    We took a trip to London, and on the recommendation of a guide in Rome, we contracted Vania Gay’s guiding services to assist us on a 6-day program. It was a very pleasant surprise for me, my wife, and our two 11-year-old twin daughters to meet an intelligent, super-prepared, and especially caring person who fully guaranteed the success of visits to all points of the program. The girls were delighted and seemed to know Vania for a long time. We feel that we now have a new friend in London.

    José Adilson Miguel, S.Paulo

  • Three people taking a selfie in front of a large historic building on a cloudy day.

    We had a wonderful tour with Vania, who showed us many sites around London and shared her knowledge of history and culture. In addition to providing excellent guidance, Vania was a gracious host who welcomed us to London after our long trip from the US. We enjoyed getting to know her and recommend her to anyone travelling to London!

    Kirstin Hunter, Atlanta

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My tours are informative and fun, and I can tailor them to suit your requirements, whether you are a first-time visitor, want to rediscover London, or explore beyond.

Get in touch to discuss personalised tours, experiences for families, companies, and organisations.

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