The South East England
Tourist Guides Association
(SEETGA)

SEETGA is the professional association of Blue Badge Guides in the South East of England.
It has over 70 members.

Why choose a member of SEETGA?

SEETGA members have an unrivalled knowledge of Kent, Surrey and Sussex and they take great pride in helping others to explore its unique cultural heritage.

The Blue Badge ensures the highest standards of professionalism in tourist guiding.

In addition they can reveal the story behind a multitude of properties, including those run by The National Trust, English Heritage and other stately homes and gardens in private ownership, and comment knowledgeably on the countryside in between.

Whatever your requirements, SEETGA members will make your visit to the region more enjoyable. Whether you're planning a general tour or something more specific requiring particular expertise, you can rely on them to inform and inspire.

Languages:
Guided tours are available in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Japanese, Italian, Norwegian, and Russian. Multi-lingual guides are available.

Specialist subjects:
In addition to their Blue Badge, many SEETGA members have professional, academic and other specialist qualifications. Each of them has a fund of knowledge which they delight in sharing with visitors.

Range of Services:
SEETGA members provide a wide range of guide-based services including:

• Guiding for coach tours with informative commentary
• One-day or extended tours
• Special interest tours for groups and individuals
• Guiding for school and youth groups
• Tailor-made tours
• Guiding for disabled people
• Private car tours with Driver-Guides
• Conference excursions & corporate entertainment
• British & European tour planning and management
• Itinerary planning and advice
• Cruise ship shore excursions

Guided Tours:
Itineraries can be based on many different themes: The Garden of England, The Cinque Ports and Maritime Heritage, Christian Heritage, Cathedrals of the South East (Canterbury, Chichester, Guildford, Rochester) and churches, The Defence of the Realm (Dover, Deal and Walmer Castles) , William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings, Regency Brighton and the Royal Pavilion, Smugglers and Ghosts, Vineyards and Hops, Sir Winston Churchill, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen, Rudyard Kipling in Sussex, Sir Edwin Lutyens in Surrey, Stately Homes and Gardens, American Connections, Literary Trails, The Bloomsbury Group, Antiques, Music, farming, Archaeology, Country Pubs, Folklore, World War II, Architecture, Town Walks, Local History, Film Locations.

Guided Walks:
Canterbury, Brighton, Chichester, Dover, Farnham, Faversham, Guildford, Hastings, Lewes, Rye, Maidstone, Rochester, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sandwich and many other towns & villages.

Illustrated talks:
On all the topics listed above.

Meet & Greet Transfers:

SEETGA members will meet and greet from airports, seaports and railway stations including the Dover Harbour Cruise Terminal, the Channel Tunnel Terminal and Ashford International Railway Station and undertake transfers.

Tours can start from or finish at any point in or around the South East.

To book a guide and for further information please contact:

South East England page

Tourist Board Regions Map