David Bowie Walking Tour The London Boy who became a Starman

At a glance

David Bowie Walking Tour The London Boy who became a Starman is a 2h 30m small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Londonsbestbyfoot. Prices start from $33.87 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Expert Guide.

Quick facts

Duration

2h 30m

Group

Small group, up to 15 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–15 per booking

Ages

Infant 0–7 · Child 8–12 · Youth 13–24 · Adult 25–64 · Senior 66–99

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• David Bowie Walking Tour The London Boy who became a Starman

  from $32.90

  Days:

  Tue

  Start times:

  10:30

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   See where David played in !991 and hear about his visit to the place of his birth, just around the corner, near to his first school. We will walk to both and hear about his growing up and some of the early influences on his life.

2. Stop 2 · 5m

   See the mural of David created in 2013 and now a place of pilgrimage for Bowie fans.

3. Stop 3

   See where David played his first hit song in 1969 as part of a royal performance for charity. Hear about the manager who he joined forces with soon after and who would take him to stardom.

4. Stop 4 · 5m

   Carnaby Street was the epicentre of London in "the Swinging Sixties", where music and fashion met each other and combined. Hear about the importance of clothes in David's life, the influences he experimented with and the styles he developed.

5. Stop 5 · 5m

   See the location where the album cover images were taken and hear about the thinking behind the photoshoot and what happened subsequently.

6. Stop 6 · 5m

   Hear about the after party for the last concert of the Ziggy Stardust tour in 1973 when David announced his "retirement". It was held here and it's become known as "the Last Supper".

7. Stop 7

   See the building where the Marquee Club used to be, where David played 30 times in his career and where he saw a number of other bands who would have a huge impact on his own music.

8. Stop 8

   See where David recorded 5 of his iconic albums including Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust.

9. Stop 9 · 5m

   Hear about the mime artist Lindsay Kemp and the significance of his influence on David and his career.

10. Stop 10 · 5m

    This is London's "Tin Pan Alley". See where David heard about an audition, joined a band and appeared on the BBC in a very unusual interview.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions