The Great Rock and Roll Walking Tour of London
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Trident Studios, MPL
The building where the Beatles palyed their last concert
Tin Pan Alley. The place to buy a Gibson Les Paul
The former Marquee Club. A long lost London music venue. Where Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and The Who performed
Plaque for Ziggy Stardust
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!
Now part of Westminster University, where Pink Floyd met as architect students
London's Rock and Roll Watering Hole
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
Grant did a great job, had interesting stories to tell about a wide range of musical artists! Tailored it to our musical tastes.
Thank you for your kind review. I am really pleased you enjoyed our walk. I hope you both had a great time at the RAH! My best wishes, Grant
This tour was a total waste of time and money. If I wanted to watch utube pictures and videos, I would have done this from my hotel room. The two hour tour was primarily a long walk. The tour guide seemed disinterested. My first Viator disappointment. Avoid the tour and save some money
Wow! Really did not see this coming. You gave me no indication you were not enjoying the tour. All my other reviews are 5* Showing video's from Youtube brings the tour to life and other my clients love this. And it's something I pay for. I'm happy to give you a refund, less commission, tax, expenses, or may be next time just stay in your hotel room!
Great time we learned so much! I would highly recommend this to anyone! Wear comfortable shoes it is a lot of walking!
Thank you for your kind review! It was great to meet you all. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in London
Incredible tour with Grant - so knowledgeable and friendly. He enhanced the tour by showing us old photos of the artists at the spots we saw. We loved his passion and knowledge.
Thank you for kind review. I really appreciate this! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in London!
Grant was great and knowledgeable about the area. Showed us some great rock and roll history! Great value for where he takes you!
Thank you for your kind review. I was great to meet you both. I hope to see you on another tour next time you visit London.
Wonderful tour exploring SoHo, Chinatown and other neighborhoods to see both well- and lesser-known spots with great rock history. Grant was a kind and knowledgeable guide with a love for music and he knew many amusing stories about some of our favorite legends. The cherry on top was seeing where the Beatles played their final rooftop show. Any music lovers would appreciate this tour!
Thank you for your kind review! I am so glad you both enjoyed our journey through the Rock and Roll history of London! And well done for braving the rain1 :) My best wishes, Grant
Grant was waiting for us at the advertised location even though we arrived early. Not to give too much away, we relived the London rock n roll scene by visiting many iconic locations. Grant shared his knowledge and passion for music generally and I would definitely recommend this tour to aficionados of 60’s/70’s & 80’s. Also to say it’s great to walk and get absorbed into a great part of London without worrying about getting lost!
Thank you for your kind review! It was lovely to meet you both and I am so pleased you enjoyed the tour!
Really enjoyed this walking tour of London’s hidden gems, perfect for rock n roll fans! Grant is very knowledgable and friendly, I would recommend to any music fans, thank you!
Thank you for your kind review! It was great to meet you and I am really pleased you enjoyed the tour!
Got shown some great bits of London we had never noticed before, so much to see in quite a small and very varied area right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Soho and surrounds
Thank you for your kind review! I am really pleased you enjoyed the tour!
We heard and saw some really cool and important music history things, and we were amazed about how many important venues, artists and events happend in London.
Thank you for your kind review Karmen. It was lovely to meet you and the family. I hope to see you on another tour in the future! Best wishes, Grant
