Top UK Guide

Alex Graeme

Where he guides: UK Booked through: Unique Devon Tours (uniquedevontours.com) “Every day I’m out with guests is a treat for me,” enthuses our top UK tour guide, Alex – and it’s clear that the feeling is mutual. His clients love that he puts a personal twist on each tour, taking them not only to Devon’s best beaches, prettiest landscapes and most fascinating historical sites, but also revealing many of the region’s hidden gems. His knowledge about the area is far-reaching and impressive: whether you simply want to find the perfect cream tea, or follow in the footsteps of your Devonshire ancestors (as many overseas guests want to do), Alex is your man.

When he was a boy, he would take guests on tours around the gardens of his mother’s B&B – the first step in his dream of becoming a tour leader. Now he runs his own tour company and shares his industry knowledge with many local tourism businesses – a gesture that inspired many of them to send us glowing testimonials. It’s clear that leading unique trips around Devon is more than just a business for Alex – it’s a vocation.

What you said

“Alex is the consummate professional: relaxed, warm and welcoming – and a friend to all who meet him. He always ensures his clients leave feeling a deeper connection to this beautiful region of England.”

“Within five minutes of us meeting Alex, we knew we had found a gem. His knowledge of people and places is amazing, and he took great pains to tailor our visit to precisely what we had hoped to see. What a find he was!”

“I work in tourism, and Alex is one of those few people you meet in a lifetime who inspire you to think differently about your business. He is a massive asset to tourism in the South-west.”

The judges’ view

Derek Moore said, “For a UK guide to stand out among guides from exotic locations is quite a feat. This is the second time Alex has been a finalist, and he appears to be someone who really inspires those who meet him.”

“We run a B&B, and many of our guests go on tours with Alex. Without fail, they are blown away by their experiences with him”