London Private Rock and Roll Tour with Pick Up
Description
These are tours with guide in London Black Taxi where you can see London locations that tour buses and coaches cannot reach. These tours can take you to some locations in London that tourists will not see on bus or coach tours. We can also customize tours to your choice. Our accredited guides will collect you from your location of choice and either return you to your hotel or point of choice (see What's included section). Most of our vehicles are the latest Black Taxi which is called a TXE and is a range extender hybrid. These vehicles are fully wheelchair accessible and can hold upto six people. If require more than six people, more taxis can be booked to accomadate larger amounts of people to go on same tour. The vehicles are spacious fully air conditioned and fantastic for viewing as large windows and glass roof which will provide panoramic views. Tours can be done in vehicles or if clients would like to combine small walks at some points this is welcomed.
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Itinerary
Back to the start in Soho, the year 1958, and the 2 I’s Club, where Cliff, The Shadows, and Tommy Steele performed on a wooden stage, balanced on milk crates, and their pay was in Rum Babas and Coke. Yes, it’s true! You will be driven around London to its famous Rock N' Roll sites in the luxury of a London Black taxi with an experienced taxi tour guide. There will be plenty of opportunities for those memorable photos. All these sites etc are shown from outside and we do not enter any sites.
Abbey Road is one stop of many on our Rock N' Roll tours. You will be driven around London to its famous Rock N' Roll sites in the luxury of a London Black taxi with an experienced taxi tour guide. There will be plenty of opportunities for those memorable photos and we will also film you on the Abbey Road crossing. We will recreate that special date, August 8th 1969 when the Beatles met John Lennon's friend, the photographer Iain Mcmillan for a promotional shoot. There will also be time to shop in the Abbey Road shop for souvenirs. Other stops in the area are Paul McCartney's house, synagogue of Brian Epstein memorial service and the Beatles Coffee Shop where there will be a chance to purchase Beatles memorabilia. All these sites etc are shown from outside and we do not enter any sites.
Nearby is “Tin Pan Alley,” where you can feel the beat, as we are in Denmark Street just down the way from Tottenham Court Road, around the corner from old Soho. You will be driven around London to its famous Rock N' Roll sites in the luxury of a London Black taxi with an experienced taxi tour guide. There will be plenty of opportunities for those memorable photos. All these sites etc are shown from outside and we do not enter any sites.
Carnaby Street - Site of The Beatles rooftop concert. You will be driven around London to its famous Rock N' Roll sites in the luxury of a London Black taxi with an experienced taxi tour guide. There will be plenty of opportunities for those memorable photos. All these sites etc are shown from outside and we do not enter any sites.
The ground floor and basement apartment of 34 Montagu Square looks like any other in the area. However, the Chicago Tribune has called it ‘The ultimate rock n roll pad’. That’s because it had associations with three Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Chas Chandler and god knows how many other rock stars who passed though it non-descript front door. You will be driven around London to its famous Rock N' Roll sites in the luxury of a London Black taxi with an experienced taxi tour guide. There will be plenty of opportunities for those memorable photos. All these sites etc are shown from outside and we do not enter any sites.
The Clissold Arms is known as the home of the Kinks, being the venue where the brothers Ray and Dave Davis held their debut performance. Kinks memorabilia adorns our aptly named King through, which welcomes fans from all over the world throughout the year. Among the memorabilia on display is signed copy of the kings first single, cover of little Richard Long Tally Sally , a wall of photographs and other Kinks treasures and a brass plaque which reads: Site of the 1957 performing debut of Ray and Dave Davies. Founding members of the Kinks. You will be driven around London to its famous Rock N' Roll sites in the luxury of a London Black taxi with an experienced taxi tour guide. There will be plenty of opportunities for those memorable photos. All these sites etc are shown from outside and we do not enter any sites.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note: All pick-ups within a 5-mile radius of the Trafalgar Square are free. We can collect you at most requested times. General starting time is 10.a.m. If you require a different starting time, please contact us. We can collect you from all airports and ports subject to availability, but surcharges and parking charges will apply according to which airport or port you need to be collected from. Please contact us for a quote if you would like to be collected on the day of your tour or on a previous day. The surcharge can be paid to our guide on the day of collection. We can meet you at arrivals gate with a nameboard.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Had a great time with Bryan on the tour! Thoroughly recommend
Hi Lanys. Thank-you for leaving your review and I am so glad you enjoyed the tour. London is rich in music history with many rock n' Roll sites. This is a great way to see the sites in an iconic London Black Taxi with a glass roof getting close up and also taking some small walks into some of the sites. Black taxis have special parking and use of the bus lanes which is vital in moving around London. We hope to see you and your friends soon. Best regards Bryan and all the team at London Sightseeing Tours.
My mother and I went on a tour with Morris. He was great! Tailored the tour to exactly what we wanted to see. I definitely recommend.
Hi Kara. Thank-you taking the time to write your review. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour. Morris said he really enjoyed touring you. He said you especially enjoyed The Clissold Arms pub which is a shrine to the Kinks. We will send a copy of your review to Morris. Thank-you for using us for tge second time. Hope to see you and your friends one day soon. Regards Bryan, Morris and all the team at London Sightseeing Tours
Bryan is an absolutely incredible guide. His knowledge of both the history of London and the rock & roll scene is unbelievable. He took us to all the hidden gems connected to London’s other royalty - rock icons like The Beatles, The Stones, David Bowie and more. To top it off, he’s the nicest guy ever. If you have an opportunity to take one of Bryan’s tours, you won’t be disappointed.
Hi Bonita and Larry. Thank-you for taking the time to write a fabulous review and it was a real pleasure to meet you and guide you through our great city. Your enthusiasm was fantastic and this really made the tour extra special for me. I just loved telling you all the history especially the rock n roll sites. I really hope enjoyed the next day and I hope to see you and your friends one day soon. Best regards Bryan and all the team at London Sightseeing Tours.
This tour was worth every penny. Not only did we learn about London rock and roll history and famous people but we visited several beautiful London neighborhoods. Our guide Stephen was humorous, kind and knowledgeable. He helped us get lots of great photos and was very accommodating. Also I would highly recommend this over a walking tour as we covered several different locations and riding in a London black cab with sky roof was an extra bonus. Plenty of stops to get out and look around.
Hi Susan. Thank-you for taking the time to write your review and we are so glad you enjoyed the tour. Steve is a guide of great quality and has a wealth of experience. Rock N' Roll is one of his favourite subjects. We will make sure he gets a copy of your review. We hope to see you and your friends one day soon. Regards Bryan, Steve and all the team at London Sightseeing Tours.
Bryan and Gill (London Sightseeing Tours) made our stay in London the absolute best! From the day we arrived and Bryan picked us up at the airport, to the Rock and Roll Tour (Bryan is so knowledgeable and fun!) to the transport to the cruise port (Gill is awesome!). I have recommended them to literally everyone I have run across since we were there as well as on social media. I can't wait to see them both again the next time we travel to Lond!
Hi Shannon. Thank-you for taking the time to write your review. Gill and I are so glad you enjoyed the whole experience. It was great to show you the London Rock N' Roll sites and we were blessed with good weather and light traffic. This is the best way to see London, in a iconic black taxi with a glass roof for panoramic views. The vehicle is also fully air-conditioned. By booking the airport pick up and drop off this takes the stress out of entering such a large city and all our drivers have "the knowledge of London" which is a degree in the geography of London. The other privilege is the use of the bus lanes which saves time. Gill and I look forward to seeing you again and also welcoming your friends. Best regards Bryan and Gill.
Great tour! Maurice was very knowledgeable and had fun surprises for us on the tour. We would definitely do this again. SR
Hi Stan. Thank-you for leaving your review. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour and we love the big picture with Jimi Hendrix. First time we have done this picture.We will make sure Morris gets a copy of your review. We hope to see you and your friends one day soon. Best regards Bryan, Morris and all the team at London Sightseeing Tours.
My wife and I had a fabulous day with guide Bryan touring Warwick Castle, the Cotswolds and Winston Churchill spots. Back in 2022 Bryan gave us the London Rock n'Roll tour with other city landmarks and highlights as well. Both times we received an experience we could never have achieved on our own. Bryan is both knowledgeable and passionate about the city of London and the history. You will see the city in a roomy comfortable cab with lots of interesting stops. I give London Sightseeing Tours my highest recommendation. ENJOY LONDON!
Hi Tami and Bob and thanks for a great detailed review. It was a pleasure to see you both again. We had a great full day about 14 hours seeing Warwick Castle and I especially loved showing you 6 beautiful Cotswold villages. We especially enjoyed our lunch at Chipping Camden. The stop at Sir Winston Churchills grave was moving and was the last stop on the tour before we had dinner at The Punch Bowl in Woodstock. The weather was a little kinder to us in the afternoon enabling us to do some small walks around some of the lovely Cotswold villages. I am so glad you enjoyed the tour and our time together and look forward to seeing you both one day soon. Best regards Bryan.
