London in the Swinging 60s - Private Tour
At a glance
London in the Swinging 60s - Private Tour is a 1h 30m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Swinging 60s London. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $390.29 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Hop onboard our groovy psychedelic 'Magic Bus' and travel back to the sites and sounds of Swinging London. Cruise the Kings Road, Chelsea and discover the era-defining locations like *Mary Quant’s ‘Bazaar’ where the mini-skirt was created, John Crittle’s ‘Dandie Fashions’ and ‘Granny Takes A Trip’ - London’s first psychedelic boutique. You’ll see where 60s music legends lived and still live today. Visit the celebrated Troubadour - a music heritage shrine, unchanged from when Paul Simon, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix and many others played there. There’s also a stop outside the iconic Royal Albert Hall for a must-have photo opportunity.
• Live commentary by knowledgable tour guides
• 60s music and original 'jingles' supplied by the 60s pirates, RADIO CAROLINE
What's included
What's included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2m
See the hotel that The Beatles used as their first London base in the early 1960s
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Stop 2
The beating heart of Swinging London with its iconic music, fashion and cultural locations
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Stop 3 · 1m
Eric Clapton's old flat in his days with Cream
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Stop 4 · 5m
Eric Clapton's current London abode and the location of a seminal recording studio favoured by Pink Floyd, Cat Stephens, The Who and many more 60s legends
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Stop 5 · 3m
See the homes of music legends in this most exclusive part of London on the banks of the River Thames
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Stop 6 · 2m
Discover the studio where The Beatles' famous 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album was photographed in 1967
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Stop 7 · 2m
Home to Jagger, Richards and Jones in 1962 where the Rolling Stones were named.
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Stop 8 · 15m
Visit one of London's most important music venues - a shrine, little changed from when Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and many other music legends played and chilled-out here in the 1960s
Meeting point
Outside Sloane Square tube station on the Circle (yellow) and District (green) lines
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 9 years
- Availability for tours cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of tour availability
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the London in the Swinging 60s - Private Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $390.29 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional guide; All taxes, fees and handling charges.
Where does it start?
Outside Sloane Square tube station on the Circle (yellow) and District (green) lines
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
