London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour
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Is London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour worth booking?
London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour is a 3-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $150 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (7)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $150 per person
This tour is perfect for lovers of classic British Rock. In the space of a few hours, you will see where great bands were formed, where they played and partied, and the locations of some of their most famous performances
What you get
- All guiding fees are included as part of this tour
About this experience
This tour is perfect for lovers of classic British Rock. In the space of a few hours, you will see where great bands were formed, where they played and partied, and the locations of some of their most famous performances, such as the location of The Beatle's final performance and the Sex Pistols's first gig. During the tour, your passionate local guide, who also loves all things Rock and Roll, will share stories about the greatest British bands and those international legends who also love London. A 'must do' for any music fan during their time in London, you will walk the streets where The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and David Bowie strutted their stuff. The tour meets at an easy-to-find and iconic London location. Its route visits some of the most vibrant and historic areas of London, whose histories will also be revealed as part of the tour. The price of the tour is for a private walking tour for yourself and your guest. You may have up to 15 people in your booking.
What's included
Included
- All guiding fees are included as part of this tour
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
London Palladium
The tour commences outside one of London’s most famous and popular theatres where some of the biggest names in music have performed. The Palladium was the venue for one of the UKs most popular television shows, ‘Sunday Night at the London Palladium’. It was here where Beatlemania really began and the Rolling Stones refused to do what everyone else did at the end of a show.
10 minutes here
Broadcasting House is the headquarters of the BBC and the location of their major radio stations. There is a whole wing named after DJ and music pioneer John Peel. For all the wonderful things the BBC has done for popular music, as will be revealed the relationship between the BBC and rock and pop music has not always been an easy one and in the past the BBC banned a number of records from their airwaves.
10 minutes here
This university building used to be the London Polytechnic, and it was here in September 1962 that three students, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright, enrolled to study architecture. They would rehearse in a tea room here in a basement in a band called Sigma 6. Later on, Syd Barrett joined them, and the band became Pink Floyd. Find out about their origins and the early adventures of the band.
Pass by without stopping
Carnaby Street
Visit Carnaby Street, the centre of fashion in swinging London. Learn why this street became so cool, the unexpected 1950s origins of the flamboyant clothes worn by bands such as the Small Faces, The Who and the Rolling Stones, and the notorious music promoter and manager Don Arden.
10 minutes here
Visit the site of the former Bag O'Nails on Kingly Street. This was the site in the 60s where some of the world's most famous musicians played and performed. It was a haunt of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Who, The Animals and Tom Jones. At least three musicians met their future wives here, including Paul McCartney, who met Linda in 1967.
10 minutes here
Visit the legendary location of the front and back cover of ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars’. There will be a chance to recreate the iconic photos and get the whole story of the photoshoot on a cold and wet January night in January 1972.
10 minutes here
Visit the site of the former office of the Beatles and site of their legendary rooftop concert. See the building where the famous rooftop concert was held in 1969, as featured in Let It Be and Get Back. As well as being the site of the Beatles' final performance, number 3 Savile Row was the headquarters of Apple and, as such, was a magnet for Beatles fans from all over the world. The office had some very interesting visitors which you will hear all about during this tour.
10 minutes here
A certain famous musician would window shop when he was a teenager and hoped one day to be able to afford the clothes in this famous shop. Years later, this musician became a regular customer and eventually invested in the business and became its design director. This musician is Eric Clapton, and you can hear all about his association with this successful clothes business on this tour.
10 minutes here
Hotel Cafe Royal began as a cafe in 1865. It was here that David Bowie retired the character of Ziggy Stardust in an expensive and star studded bash in 1973. Discover the story of this star studded event and how it inspired a Ziggy Stardust cocktail bar inside the hotel.
10 minutes here
Wardour Street
Wardour Street was home to the world-famour Marquee Club. The Marquee was an important and very popular music venue in Wardour Street which was open for 26 years. The venue helped to launch the early careers of The Who and David Bowie and many more. Whilst at Wardour Street you will learn about the importance of this venue and why there is a dusty plaque to Keith Moon over the door.
5 minutes here
Sounds Of The Universe
London has many wonderful record shops, and this one is great. But the shop occupied the site of the old Bricklayers Arms pub which was where the Rolling Stones had their very first rehearsal.
15 minutes here
When The Marquee lost their alcohol licence, music fans chose to drink at The Ship pub, and the singers and musicians followed. Whilst outside this iconic pub you will discover the drunken antics of rock legends who drank here, and why The Ship rocked!
10 minutes here
This studio,tucked away in a tiny alley round the corner from The Ship was between 1968 and 1981, an incredibly popular studio used by some of the most talented artists in the world. Artists such as David Bowie, The Beatles, Queen, Elton John, Rolling Stones and Black Sabbath all recorded here.
5 minutes here
Soho Square
Soho Square is home to MPL - McCartney Publishing Limited, which is the home of Paul McCartney's music empire. Paul McCartney was revealed to be a billionaire partly because of his music publishing business and whilst here you will discover how he become the richest of all the Beatles.
5 minutes here
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Musician Ronnie Scott moved his famous jazz and music venue to Frith Street in 1965. Here you will learn about the famous names that have played here, including a surprise and shocking performance by Lady GaGa and the final performance of Jimi Hendrix.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
In 1966, the Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, decided to buy a theatre. Learn about his grand plans, what he did with it, the legendary artists who played there and how the 60s will soon be revived.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Foyles Bookshop
Foyles Bookshop was once a university building. You will hear about the Sex Pistols' first gig here. At this now iconic bookstore, you will hear why, in the early days, The Sex Pistol's manager, Malcolm Mclaren, would only book them for student gigs and where Steve Jones would get their guitars from.
10 minutes here
Denmark Street
Denmark Street is the final destination on the tour and arguably the most important location for British 20th-century music. Now the home of wonderful guitar shops and music venues it is on this street that the Beatles’ first music publishing deal was struck, where The Rolling Stones recorded their first album, where the Sex Pistols crashed, rehearsed and where John Lydon drew rude pictures on the wall that are apparently visible to this day! Finally discover how this celebrated street was pivotal in early days of Elton John and David Bowie.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Please wait for your guide outside the London Palladium's main entrance.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour will finish on Denmark Street.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tours Of The UK
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An in-depth exploration of the London rock scene
Our guide gave us an thorough rock history of Soho and Carnaby St. We explored countless places and learned about the history, the anecdotes and facts that shaped the London rock scene. We heartily recommend this tour!
Response from the operator: Thank you for the brilliant review! We are glad you learned a lot and had a good time. Please consider us when booking in future. Sincerely, Alyson
via Tripadvisor
Very Entertaining Tour!
Met Michael in central London. Michael kept us entertained with Rock and roll stories and special places that historic events happened through out our walking tour. The information he has could easliy be put into a novel. So much cool rock n roll history happened in London. It is a tour not to miss!
via Viator
Rocking around London
Great tour with Michael. He was full of stories and anacdotes and really made us laugh. We loved seeing the locations where so many famous people lived and worked. We'd definitely recommend this tour!
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend the rock and roll history walking tour
Fun and entertaining 3 hour walking tour with Michael! He was very knowledgeable and helpful as we explored London neighborhoods and rock and roll history. Well worth your time.
via Tripadvisor
Michael delivered the goods
Michael was very informative. It was well worth it, quite a broad knowledge. We even saw a snatch & grab crime at no extra charge. I highly recommend our guy Michael.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $150 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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