Visit the Birthplace of The Rolling Stones - Private Tour
At a glance
Visit the Birthplace of The Rolling Stones - Private Tour is a 3h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Swinging 60s London. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 39 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $565.25 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Air-conditioned vehicle.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- 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
Conceived at the Ealing Club in the spring of 1962, The Rolling Stones ‘kicked-off’ their career at the Station Hotel, Richmond on Sunday 24th February 1963
Travel back to their birthplace and visit the locations in West London where they performed regularly between 1962 and 1964.
The tour takes you past their homes and haunts in Chelsea and the venues where they played and hung-out. You’ll visit Olympic Studios, where they recorded six consecutive albums and the church hall location in Richmond where the group performed to a dozen or so fans in various line-ups before securing their first weekly residency at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond.
You’ll see where Mick and Ronnie lived more recently and the spectacular views they enjoyed from the top of Richmond Hill, before the tour ends at Richmond Station with fast and frequent services back to all parts of London and Windsor.
What's included
What's included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- To and from pick-up and drop-off locations
- Snacks
Itinerary
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Stop 1
After passing by the location of the Wetherby Pub where Bill Wyman was auditioned for the band who also rehearsed there, we stop outside the flat where they were given their name...
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Stop 2 · 5m
A quick stop outside the flat that Brian, Mick and Keith shared between 1962 and 1963 and where they invited The Beatles to after first meeting them in Richmond
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Stop 3 · 2m
Take a look at the houses that Mick and Keith purchased in 1968 in one of the most salubrious streets in London
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Stop 4
The beating heart of Swinging London, home to the 'Chelsea Drugstore' location and legendary fashion and music venues.
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Stop 5 · 10m
Where The Stones performed at a private party as recently as 2000
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Stop 6 · 10m
A 10-minute stop at Olympic. The Stones recorded 6 consecutive albums here between 1966 and 1972 with Chris Kimsey and Glyn Johns. Their first hit 'Come On', released in 1963, was recorded at Olympic's previous location off Baker Street in London.
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Stop 7 · 10m
Previously the Station Hotel, home to the original Crawdaddy Club, this is the Richmond location where The Stones secured their first residency on Sunday 24th February 1963 and where they first met The Beatles and signed for Decca Records
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Stop 8 · 5m
See where Mick and Jerry lived in the early 1990s (she still lives here with new husband Rupert Murdoch), where Ronnie Wood lived from 1971. 'It's Only Rock And Roll But I Like It' was written here in 1973. Pete Townsend owns the house which is currently up for sale... Yours for only £15M
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Stop 9 · 5m
Visit the Sandover Hall location in Richmond, where The Stones performed between 1962 and 1963...
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Stop 10 · 10m
The second location of the Crawdaddy Club when in 1963, The Yardbirds replaced The Stones as the resident band. It was also the location of Harold Pendleton's National Jazz and Blues Festival (1961-1965) which, after a few years at various locations finally moved to Reading - now the longest-running pop festival in the world.
Meeting point
Outside the front entrance to Earls Court Station (use the Earls Court Road exit NOT Warwick Road)
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 Visit the Birthplace of The Rolling Stones - Private Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $565.25 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; Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
Outside the front entrance to Earls Court Station (use the Earls Court Road exit NOT Warwick Road)
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 4.7 out of 5 across 39 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
