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Welcome to the Institute of Tourist Guiding Online Guide Search. We are the government approved standard-setting body for tourist guiding in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Channel Islands. We are also the organisation for the annual validation of all professional tourist guides in those areas. Scotland is covered by The Scottish Tourist Guides Association. Use our search facility to find the guide whose qualifications and specialities match your requirements. You can search by region/country/province, by language, by additional qualifications and by specialist topics.  All Members of the Institute hold the prestigious Blue Badge, the Institute's highest award. They are qualified to give general, specialist and tailor-made tours in one or more areas, at a variety of sites, on foot or on a moving vehicle (eg coach, car, boat or helicopter). Some Members also offer driver guide services, guiding you in their car.  Associates are normally qualified to take a variety of walking tours in a particular town, in part of a large conurbation like London or in a specific country area.