ダックスフォードIWM飛行場WW2プライベートカートリップロンドンホテルピックアップ

Abbiamo organizzato questa visita da oltre un mese, con prenotazione direttamente dall’Italia. Una location straordinaria, molto curata e veramente affascinante considerando la Storia mondiale. Non è proprio sulle rotte tipiche di vacanze o visite, ma sicuramente da considerare soprattutto se vi piacciono gli aerei! - o - o - We’d been planning this visit for over a month and booked it directly from Italy. It’s an extraordinary place, beautifully maintained and truly fascinating for anyone interested in world history. It’s not on the usual tourist trail, but it’s definitely worth a visit—especially if you love aircraft!

The differences that separate a great guide from an average guide include the guide being able to provide insight which one does not have before the experience, to modify the experience to suit the needs and wants of the guests, to keep the trip interesting and moving forward at a pace acceptable to the guests while being mindful of the time involved, to engage in a personable manner, and to leave the guests with the memory of a worthwhile experience. We are happy to report David falls into the "great guide" category since he checks all of these qualifications. From his clear and prompt communications prior to the experience, to the pickup communications and logistics, to the experience itself and the knowledge and insight he shared, to his personal interaction, we are happy to have this experience at Duxford with him, and an extra few hours at a nearly former airfield (Kimbolton, home of the 379th Bombardment Group of the Eighth Air Force, where my father was stationed during WWII). Thank you, David; you have our unqualified endorsement!

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If you’re even mildly interested in WWII history or aviation, you will love IWM Duxford! As David says, it’s truly a hidden gem! You will not find a more passionate tour guide to IWM Duxford than David! He seriously knows his stuff on the aircraft and the history behind them/the airfield. He answered all our questions, told us stories, and even kept watch for a B-17 that was supposed to take off while we were in the exhibits. He’s also able to direct you to the exhibits you’re most interested in so you can have a tour focused on what you like. When we got back to London, he took us to a 400-year-old tavern and gave us a tour of the area where the Mayflower was built -- highly recommend! He has gone above and beyond for us and we could not be more thankful for our experience with him!

We had an amazing day! Our tour guide, David Burns, was excellent!! He was prompt, kept us updated as to timing and was very knowledgable. He went out of his way to ensure that we had the best experience possible. He provided so much insight and stories to make the trip even more memorable. On the way back to our hotel, he even showed us a few extra sights that made us feel truly special. Looking forward to coming back to London and looking David up! Would highly recommend this tour.

A FIVE STAR WXPERIENCE! David was the quintessential guide to Duxford! He provided pick up and transfer service from Heathrow airport to our London hotel as a most welcomed addition to his services as a guide. He picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel before and after our trip to Duxford. As a special treat as American tourists, he coordinated a special dinner reservation at the Mayflower restaurant where the pilgrims began their fateful sailing to the new world. Before returning us to our hotel he drove us by the famous sights of London to cap off our Bucket List visit to London and Duxford to experience the WWII support of American air forces. We look forward to using David's tour guide experience for future travel to England!

Dave was a great guide. He was prompt on my pickup at the hotel, and did all of the driving, which is very helpful in the London traffic. He's very personable, pointed out where I could find the aircraft I was interested in, and spoke with the museum staff while I looked at the planes to find out what planes were flying when that day. I happened to see three Spitfires fly and land at Duxford, including two that took off in tandem. I also saw the TSR-2 and Vulcan, which are great to see in person and not just in pictures.

WOW! What a great day. David picked us up from our hotel and drove us to Duxford IWM in great comfort. A brand new car and so big and comfy. Water bottles were provided for our comfort and the trip was smooth and easy - we weren't the ones driving in London traffic! An absolutely wonderful day, David knew as much about Duxford as any on the IWM volunteers and managed to surprise us with some Spitfire take offs and landings, which does not always happen each day. The enthusiasm and genuine interest of David was matched by my husband as each plane had it's own story. The end of the day had it's own special time too as we went to a 'secret' place David knew off where we had a wonderful dinner overlooking the Thames. The day could not have been more special.

David did an exceptional job taking us around Duxford and sharing his knowledge with us. There were 4 adults and all of us enjoyed the experience (plane enthusiasts and accompanying family members). We also had a family member that needed to rest periodically and David really looked after him. David also arranged dinner for us in a very old tavern. We will look for other tours with David next time we are in London.

Well worth it. Even if you are not an aircraft enthusiast. The fly by and take off of the two iconic fighters was indescribable.

WWII and history tour was my son's dream since he was very little, and he found out London was the place to go. I promised I would take him when he is older enough to drive. One day my calendar popup-reminder says 'remind mom to take me to (all the museums) and see the tiger tank.' Thanks to David, I was able to gift my son of his dream. Just a few days before our very first trip to London, I was very lucky enough to have found David. He was SUPER helpful in planning our trip (incl. for my daughter, not so interested in the tanks, jets, etc). I ended up booking 3 days of private tour with David to Duxford, Tank museum, Stonehenge, RAF museum and a few lovely 'secret' spots. Memorable trip and family adventure for sure! My son got to see and touch the Tiger Tank, saw Spitfire taking off and landing. To his surprise, he got to see many non-British jets and tanks. Some modified versions that he never knew exist. I would highly recommend David! Our road trip was extremely comfortable. The scenery was breathtaking and so peaceful! David was very attentive, kind, and is knowledgeable about London (where to visit/eat/shop, suggested tours, etc) and all about the history. Thank you so much, David, for everything!