SIC code 79901
Activities of tourist guides
3,058 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 79901What SIC code 79901 covers
SIC code 79901 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Activities of tourist guides. It falls under SIC section N — Administrative & Support Service, division 79. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Activities of tourist guides — the people who lead walking tours, show visitors around cities, museums, castles and heritage sites, and bring the story to life. These are overwhelmingly sole traders and self-employed guides, including Blue Badge guides, with a scattering of small tour-guiding companies. They sit alongside tour operators, visitor attractions and heritage sites.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 79901 cluster most in:
- London 892
- Edinburgh 100
- Glasgow 67
- Manchester 53
- Birmingham 36
- Belfast 30
Example companies with SIC code 79901
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 79901:
- Cultures Exchange Ltd
- Al Hadaf Travel And Tourism Ltd
- Tourific Tours Ltd
- Rs Alpine Ltd
- Africa Safari Escapes Ltd
- Yallabina Ltd
- Geographia Global Travel Ltd
- Nowitour Ltd
- Moor To Shore Experiences Limited
- Authentic Tours Limited
- Small Island Ltd
- Captureway Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 79110 Travel agency activities
- 79120 Tour operator activities
- 79909 Other reservation service activities n.e.c.
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 79901?
SIC code 79901 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Activities of tourist guides". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section N — Administrative & Support Service.
How many companies use SIC code 79901?
3,058 companies are currently classified under SIC code 79901 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
How do I find companies with SIC code 79901?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 79901, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 79901 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 79901 covers "Activities of tourist guides". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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