For those interested in an enthralling side of
London's history ...or wishing to trace family roots
...or simply wanting an entertaining few hours
Join me Stephen Burstin on wonderful journeys to discover fascinating sights and hear enthralling stories.
I offer a variety of activities ...walking only tours or tours combining short strolls and riding in comfortable vehicles. Conducted all year round and at a pace to suit you, my tours prove extremely enjoyable for individuals, family get-togethers, social clubs, synagogues and even works’ outings. See what clients think of my tours by clicking below on Testimonials.
The tours include my popular and award-winning Old Jewish Quarter tours in London's famous East End, exploring the incredible history and rich heritage of the Jewish community.
Among my dozen different tours, there’s also King Henry VIII’s amazing Hampton Court Palace with intriguing Jewish connections and I offer a full day tour to the magical city of Oxford, steeped in Jewish history and with a visit to its famous university, a river ride and afternoon English Tea.
I also give lectures with my own projection equipment featuring London’s Old Jewish Quarter, Hampton Court Palace, London’s Famous Attractions, the beautiful city of Oxford and there's Jewish Rome where I spent three fabulous years conducting fascinating guided tours.
With all my tours and lectures I recount heartwarming and heartbreaking tales. I will introduce you to many characters from the past and point out countless sites of great interest …and some are little known sites that always intrigue clients! All my tours and lectures are informative and entertaining and as one of my clients says on my Testimonials page: "You really don't have to be Jewish to enjoy Stephen's tours".
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As a specialist independent guide with more than 25 years experience conducting tours, I will give you an insider's view (past and present) that is not found in any guide book. I delight in sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for Jewish heritage and this is thanks to my parents who gave me a unique insight into the story of the Old Jewish Quarter where I was born. Please read a little more about me and what a few former clients say about my various activities by clicking below on About Stephen/Testimonials |
There are several ways to enjoy my tours:
- Private tours just for you. Reasonably priced and any day of the week, my private tours are conducted mornings, afternoons and early evenings. If you wish, my private tours can be tailored to any specific requirements, e.g. sites of personal family interest, tour length, catering for children in your party to ensure they enjoy the tour as well as you, etc. For the range of tours click below on the various page titles. And ask about prices and details for Private tours by clicking below on Contact Stephen and then complete the short form. Or call me on the telephone number at the bottom of this page
- Private group tours from as little as £10 per person. Ideal for social clubs, cultural institutes, synagogues, corporate events, office socials or friends and relatives wanting an entertaining few hours. My tours can be designed to cater for your group's requirements and I carry a portable amplifer and microphone so everyone can enjoy my commentaries. Click below on Testimonials for comments from some organisers whose groups I have taken on tour, such as the London Jewish Cultural Centre, Ilford Synagogue, a leading law firm and Jewish Women International
- School, University and Youth Club tours which are tailored in length, content and presentation to suit the different ages and requirements of those taking part. It's a rewarding educational experience in an entertaining format. And for schools there are free exercise sheets that are fun to complete after the tour. Please see what some educationists say about these tours by clicking below on About Stephen/Testimonials
- Talks just like 'virtual tours' from the comfort of your seats and it's ideal for those who do not wish to (or cannot) come on my walks. I give talks at London's JW3 and at synagogues, social clubs and schools ...bringing along my own projection and amplification equipment if necessary. I provide seven fascinating different talks with film slides and the contents are based on my popular tours (see also Jewish Rome below). The titles are Old Jewish Quarter; Hampton Court Palace with enthralling Jewish connections!; the Beautiful City of Oxford; Willesden Jewish Cemetery; Jewish Heroes and Villains of London; and my London's Famous Attractions with amazing Jewish anecdotes! See the highlights of these talks by reading about the walks - click below on My Jewish Tours. The seventh talk is the fascinating 2,200 year story of Jewish Rome, based on my three years of conducting tours in Rome.
