The Great Rock and Roll Walking Tour of London
At a glance
The Great Rock and Roll Walking Tour of London is a 2h small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by London Walks&All. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $20.19 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional Guide, English Speaking,.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
In this tour I will take you on an incredible journey around London's unique Rock and Roll history. From the Beatles to the Stones, from Queen to Ziggy Stardust. We will see some of the locations where legendary rock groups played their first concerts and where one rock legend began his final journey to the Great Gig in the Sky.
I will show you where the Sex Pistols played their first and the Beatles their last Concert. We will also visit Denmark Street, London's 'Tin Pan Alley' We will see where the Rolling Stones used egg boxes for soundproofing. We will see where Heavy Metal was invented. We will see where Reginald Dwight aka Elton John worked in a post room for £4 a week. I will take you to Carnaby Street, where the dedicated followers of fashion bought their clothes. We will see where Ziggy Stardust rose and fell to earth. I will show you where Beatle Mania was introduced to the world and where Pink Floyd first met and where Jimi Hendrix jammed with Cream.
What's included
What's included
- Professional Guide, English Speaking,
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Trident Studios, MPL
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Stop 2 · 10m
The building where the Beatles palyed their last concert
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Stop 3 · 10m
Tin Pan Alley. The place to buy a Gibson Les Paul
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Stop 4 · 10m
The former Marquee Club. A long lost London music venue. Where Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and The Who performed
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Stop 5 · 10m
Plaque for Ziggy Stardust
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Stop 6 · 5m
This is where both the Rolling Stones and Black Sabbath recorded their first album on a shoes string budget. Where Jimi Hendrix was asked to turn the music down!
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Stop 7 · 5m
Now part of Westminster University, where Pink Floyd met as architect students
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Stop 8 · 5m
London's Rock and Roll Watering Hole
Meeting point
Next to flower stall at the exit of Embankment station
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
How long does the The Great Rock and Roll Walking Tour of London take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $20.19 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, English Speaking,.
Where does it start?
Next to flower stall at the exit of Embankment station
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
