London Rock Music Bohemian Soho and North London Small Group Tour

Summary Description

Greet your guide at the Original Tour Reservation Centre, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus station, at 9am. Climb aboard an air-conditioned coach and head to Paul McCartney’s Golden Disc covered office to see the apartment in which hit The Beatles song, Yesterday, was written. 

Travel to hip and happening Camden Town and sophisticated Chalk Farm to see sights that inspired ska band Madness to write their classic anthems, and then head to a shrine to The Kinks on Muswell Hill. Cruise past Rod Stewart’s family home and old school, and get close to the houses of Boy George, George Michael and Sting in affluent Hampstead Heath.

See, too, the sites on which Jimmy Page cut his first disc, where Joe Meek killed his landlady, and where The Clash recorded London Calling. Listen to tales surrounding prominent gig venues like the 100 Club, Ronnie Scott’s and the Roundhouse, and enrich your knowledge of musical trivia as you listen to illuminating commentary. 

Your tour concludes at your original departure point at 12:30pm. 

Please note: the tour route is subject to change without notice due to weather or traffic conditions.

Highlights
  • Greet your guide at the Original Tour Reservation Centre, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus station, at 9am. Climb aboard an air-conditioned coach and head to Paul McCartney’s Golden Disc covered office to see the apartment in which hit The Beatles song, Yesterday, was written.  Travel to hip and happening Camden Town and sophisticated Chalk Farm to see sights that inspired ska band Madness to write their classic anthems, and then head to a shrine to The Kinks on Muswell Hill. Cruise past Rod Stewart’s family home and old school, and get close to the houses of Boy George, George Michael and Sting in affluent Hampstead Heath. See, too, the sites on which Jimmy Page cut his first disc, where Joe Meek killed his landlady, and where The Clash recorded London Calling. Listen to tales surrounding prominent gig venues like the 100 Club, Ronnie Scott’s and the Roundhouse, and enrich your knowledge of musical trivia as you listen to illuminating commentary.  Your tour concludes at your original departure point at 12:30pm.  Please note: the tour route is subject to change without notice due to weather or traffic conditions.
Description

Hit the bohemian neighborhoods of London's Soho, Camden Town and St John's Wood. Delve into the city's rock 'n' roll past. It's Sex, Drugs and Rock'n'Roll, a musical journey of London from Jazz and Blues Roots through Classic Rock, Punk, 80s New Wave/New Romantics, 90s Brit Pop ‘til today! Artists include the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bowie, Elton John, Led Zep, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Madness, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Clash and more. Of course your tour includes time at the famed Abbey Road crossing!  This is a small coach panoramic tour with photo stops and short walking sections.

Included / Excluded
  • Transport by air-conditioned small coach
  • Professional local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 3h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Operated by:

London Rock Music History Tours

About operator:

Music fans can ensure they don’t miss any of London’s classic rock and roll sites—such as Abbey Road—by joining a guided small-group tour of the city’s rock legends. Skip the hassle of researching where all the famous sites are located and navigating your way between them and instead sit back and enjoy the stories shared by your guide.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 3.5 hours
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