London Blue Badge Course 2026-2028

We are delighted to announce that applications for the next course, starting in September 2026 are now OPEN. If you know someone who would like to apply please share the information below with them. 

Blue Badge Tourist Guides are internationally considered the gold standard in tourist guiding and their peerless professionalism and knowledge is recognised by some of the leading sites in the Capital such as St Paul's Cathedral, The Tower of London and Westminster Abbey, to name but a few.

This training has been running for over 70 years and completion of this course will give you access to a professional community of guides who are cultural & social historians, heritage interpreters, contemporary commentators, entertaining story tellers, passionate explorers and just simply, inspirational!

Please take the time to read our prospectus which explains everything you need to know about the course and how to apply.  When you are ready, apply and book a date for the pre-entry test via our Eventbrite.
 
The course is due to start in September 2026 with pre entry tests taking place on the 28th, 30th March and 8th April and interviews at the end of April & early May. Applications will close on 7th April 2026. 

For any questions not covered in the prospectus please email londontraining26@britainsbestguides.org