Cumbria Tourist Guides “whose secrets are as colourful as the landscapes”

Professionally trained guides, all of whom hold the coveted Blue Badge for Cumbria and the Lake District National Park, have a love and in-depth knowledge of the region as well as an excellent general knowledge of the British Isles.

Members of Cumbria Tourist Guides have their own particular style, sense of humour and areas of special interest. Blue Badge Guides have a wide range of languages and are able to guide on foot, in cars, on coaches, on trains and on boats.

Blue Badge Guides have a wealth of experience that is respected by discriminating tour operators and travel agents throughout the world. They take pride in constantly updating their knowledge to enable their visitors to enjoy Britain's immense, unique and varied heritage.

Cumbria’s Association of Blue Badge Guides are practical, punctual, reliable and thrive on the unexpected. Welcoming individuals or groups to Cumbria on business or for pleasure.

All Members of Cumbria Tourist Guides have been awarded the Blue Badge for Cumbria, the British national standard guiding qualification and internationally recognised benchmark of excellence.

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

What will members of Cumbria Tourist Guides do for you?

• Narrated guided tours for coach and minibus
• Special interest and study tours
• Walking tours in towns and villages
• Countryside and hill walks
• Mountain Leader trained Guides
• Customised Itinerary planning
• Multilingual guiding
• Personal driver guided tours
• Illustrated talks
• Conference and incentive travel
• Air and rail transfers
• Half, full day and extended study tours

Discover the stories, myths and legends that create the beautiful, colourful landscape that is Cumbria – the Lake District