Blue Badge Guides

The Blue Badge

All Guild of Registered Tourist Guides members hold the coveted Blue Badge, the British national standard guiding qualification and internationally recognised bench mark of excellence.

Blue Badge Guides are selected, trained and examined by the by the training provider and examined by the Institute of Tourist Guiding. The training is detailed and comprehensive, the examinations rigorous and registration an achievement.

There are a number of Guides in the Region a full list can be found on the Regional Blue Badge Guide website.

The below guides are Member's of NewcastleGateshead Initiative and offfer tours throughout North East England:

Guided Tours of North East England

Operated by Alex Jacobs,  Northern Secrets specialises in personal guided tours in English and German and is committed to providing you with a unique journey of the highest quality through this glorious city and region. Your guide is a registered Blue Badge tourist guide for North East England, bilingual in both German and English and passionate about the area you are visiting.

Northern Secrets offers you a Blue Badge guiding experience that will enhance your stay by bringing the region’s treasures to life and explaining what you see in an informative, friendly and entertaining way.

Tel: 07813 787009
Email: alex@northern-secrets.co.uk
Website: www.northern-secrets.co.uk

Jan Williams

An award-winning, professional and friendly North East England Blue Badge guide working with the group market, cruise shore excursions and conference partner tours and I would be very happy to discuss your requirements. If you are an independent traveller why not discover this wonderful area in the company of a local guide.

Whether you and your group want a general interest tour or a more in-depth tour suitable for your specialist interests, I can help bring a visit alive with a tailored, informative and entertaining commentary.

Telephone: 0191 383 0988
Email: janwildurh@aol.com

Personalised Touring Services

A Specialist Guiding and Itinerary Planning Service based in Northumbria, for tourists and other interested parties visiting Northumbria, Cumbria, and the Lake District. For individuals, small or large groups, on foot, by car, minibus, or coach with a professional guide.

Telephone:0191 488 5115
Email: info@tomkeating.net
Website: www.tomkeating.net