Meet the People Behind the Tours
Our Team
Expert guides, published historians, and genuine lovers of Britain — handpicked from over 1,000 applicants.
I started Ye Olde England Tours back in 2012 with a bag full of history degrees and a growing number of published books. I was one of the very first private guides in Britain — and have been setting the standard that others have imitated ever since.
For the first three years, the company was run entirely by myself, Stephen Liddell. When I started, I could only dream that it would turn out as successful as it has. But by the third quarter of 2016 — after working over 95 days out of every 100 and turning away as many bookings as I accepted — the decision was made to expand the team and the scope of what we do.
After going through over 1,000 applications, I picked only the very best. We’ve been building on that team ever since — every single guide with a passion for tourism, a genuine love of Britain and its history, and most importantly, a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Trusted By
BBC · Netflix · The British Government · Commonwealth War Graves Commission · Comic Relief · Harrods · Bloomberg TV · LBC Radio · British & Foreign Military · National Newspapers
The Guides
Meet Our Team
Kevin
Kevin hails from London’s East End — and what he doesn’t know about London isn’t worth knowing. With many years of experience guiding around the capital’s great attractions, he’s a brilliant addition to the team. Rumour has it he knows all the best pubs in the East End, too.
Marty
Marty particularly loves all things Churchill, as well as London history in general. He’s also partial to the Royal Navy down in Portsmouth and good old William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. He’s made more trips to Glastonbury than is probably good for anyone.
Andy
Andy has led all of our tours in and around Edinburgh for over five years. What he doesn’t know about Scottish history isn’t worth knowing. He’s also a world-leading motivational speaker — so whatever tour you go on with him, you’ll end up with a real buzz.
Claire
Claire also does a lot of work for Historic England and is an expert in preserving and renovating old buildings. She’s a completely mad Doctor Who fan too — so if you’re out dodging Daleks, you might just be with her!
Founder & Head Guide
Stephen Liddell
I’ve been touring for over 14 years now — so long that I was on Viator and TripAdvisor before everyone was allowed on them! I haven’t had a holiday since 2012, so I must love my job. I still love meeting new people every day, and I’m very lucky to have lots of returning travellers and referrals too. Though I know London like the back of my hand, I still find something new almost every day. I also really enjoy creating new and unique tours and writing my history books.
I hold two history degrees, am a published historian, and have been hired and consulted by prestigious organisations including the BBC, Comic Relief, Netflix, Bloomberg, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, TV news organisations, corporate groups, education facilities, magazines and newspapers.
Doing tours for money isn’t my main motivation — it’s to show everyone the places I love and share the knowledge I have. I don’t really have customers. I have people from around the world who become friends, and sometimes feel like family.
Behind the Scenes
Emilia — HR & Back Office
In the back office we have Emilia, who handles all the important admin work — the less glamorous but no less essential side of running a growing tour company, including helping us to find and recruit brilliant new guides.
It’s very important to us that every guide maintains the same high standards and friendly approach that the company was built on. We never forget how lucky we are that you’ve chosen us for your holiday — and we’re proud to show you what we think is the finest city in the world, and our green and pleasant land beyond it.
Meet Our Team
