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Ian Kirby. Director of Talk-Tourism Ltd.
Associate Member Institute of Tourist Guiding - Member Tourism Society.
Since becoming a City of Guide in 2003 I realised the tourism industry was very fragmented so I set about creating Talk-Tourism Ltd which I believe is a unique agency that brings together the expertise of the many businesses that work in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Talk-Tourism provides a tourism agency service especially for London. We are passionate about providing a value for money experience for visitors to the Capital. We operate from the heart of East London providing the great East London experience which could includes our "Stratford Experience" guided tours around the perimeter of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics games site.
Our Stratford East London Office is our training and operations centre it has the latest telephony call centre system and we are now upgrading our on-line booking facilities. We have created a social enterprise working with local authorities and volunteer organisations to provide jobs and educational opportunities for local people.
Talk-Tourism works with national and international tour and coach operators plus Group Travel Organisers (GTO's) to create the very best visitor experience. We use the best accredited guides and trained tour managers. Wherever traveling from we work with our partners to provide you with the best visitor package whilst providing a guaranteed price per person cost which allows our clients to plan with confidence, this could include transport, lunch and tour guides plus pre-booked entrance to attractions. We work with you as a partner to create your specialist walk, great day out or short break. Tell us where you would like to visit and we will do the rest. Explore with our experienced guides familiar and unusual places throughout London and the UK. We can arrange cruises on the River Thames plus visits to theatres and many other major attractions.
Extra help for Travel and Group Organisers.
We work with you to create your own personalised advertising literature for events plus we can promote the event to similar organisations if the group does not enough participants.
Working with Coach Operators in the capital.
We have the answers to London parking, Emission controls etc because we work in London ever day. Just promote one of our events under your own brand and will make sure your customers you benefit when visiting the capital. Working in partnership we can provide a value for money experience. Mix and Match the West End and East End. Visit Greenwich and Hampton Court, Westminster St Paul’s. Take a river trip. We even provide a personalised booking service taking care of all administration.
Walks.
London has so much to see especially on foot. We promote historic walks, visits to gardens and markets. Take a walk with us in Greenwich, The City of London, East End plus Riverside walks. All walks are led by trained personnel.