
The StrummerWalk
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 189 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is The StrummerWalk worth booking?
The StrummerWalk is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from £27 per person. It scores 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 189 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 86 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (189)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- £27 per person
What Trenchtown was to Bob Marley Ladbroke Grove was to Joe Strummer and The Clash. A walking tour taking in the key locations associated with Joe Strummer and The Clash's West London. Starting at Ladbroke Grove station we wind our way through W10, W11 and W9. We chart the development of Joe Strummer from Woody Mellor, hippie, squatter and pub rocker through to punk rock stardom with the Clash and spokesman for a generation. We check out pubs, recording studios, gig venues, former squats, homes and iconic photo/film locations all located in this legendary part of London. About your guide Aidan McManus is an award-winning tour guide, historian, broadcaster, and curator of music-related film events. West London-born of Irish heritage, he was a teenage participant in the punk scene and later its soul, 2-Tone and rave cultures.He is the host of Flipside London Radio, a fortnightly Portobello Radio programme focusing on books, music, history and youth culture.
What you get
About this experience
What Trenchtown was to Bob Marley Ladbroke Grove was to Joe Strummer and The Clash. A walking tour taking in the key locations associated with Joe Strummer and The Clash's West London. Starting at Ladbroke Grove station we wind our way through W10, W11 and W9. We chart the development of Joe Strummer from Woody Mellor, hippie, squatter and pub rocker through to punk rock stardom with the Clash and spokesman for a generation. We check out pubs, recording studios, gig venues, former squats, homes and iconic photo/film locations all located in this legendary part of London. About your guide Aidan McManus is an award-winning tour guide, historian, broadcaster, and curator of music-related film events. West London-born of Irish heritage, he was a teenage participant in the punk scene and later its soul, 2-Tone and rave cultures.He is the host of Flipside London Radio, a fortnightly Portobello Radio programme focusing on books, music, history and youth culture.
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees
Not included
- Private transportation
What you'll see and do
Portobello Road Market
We will visit legendary sites connected with Joe Strummer/The Clash
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
By the exit in Ladbroke Grove
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
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
- Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- FlipsideLondon Tours
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 189 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
189 verified traveler reviews for The StrummerWalk. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
EPIC, a MUST for fans of Joe and The Clash
Great 2 hour tour of “the Grove” not only visiting locations of some famous Clash photos but places they lived and locations of legendary shows but the history, grit and feel for this part of London as it was back in that day. Tour guide Aidan grew up here and gave us a fascinating description of the squatting culture that Joe lived in. We visited the pubs Joe and the 101’ers played in and the squat they lived and rehearsed in. Great stories of those days, the Notting Hill Carnival riots that inspired “White Riot” walking under the Westway highway from “Londons Burning.” NO fan of Joe or the Clash should miss this tour!!!
via Viator
How West London built the Clash
This is a fantastic tour around the birthplace of the Clash. Squatters life, cultural oppression, racial tensions, police harassment, rough pubs, social enterprise and much, much more. Told by a true local, Aidan lived through the times and knows many of the characters behind the stories. His tour is well illustrated through pictures on his iPad and his references to books, films and above all links to rare live recordings of the Clash and the 101ers. There is a reasonable amount of walking, though it's pretty flat pavements and at 3 hours is incredible value.
via Tripadvisor
Insight into 70’s West London
Really interesting guided tour through 70’s-80’s West London. Music, punk, venues used , social unrest of the time, squatting culture, provided a glimpse into another place, another time . Aidan very knowledgeable, lived it , locally brought up. Fascinating insights , well worth it.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour for a Strummer fan (and others)!
Thanks for a great tour! It was really interesting, both for those who are well-versed Strummer and Clash-fans (such as the birthday kid) and for novices. It gives you great insight about how life in the neighbourhood has been and about the people there. And what a music scene! Aidan is an engaged, well informed, generous and cool guide with lots of stories to tell, who gave us a walk well over 2 hrs. We would love to take one of his other tours the next time we are in London.
via Viator
Aiden is very...
Aiden is very knowledgeable and entertaining. Having been there at the time, the info is from the horses mouth, so to speak. Can highly recommend for any Clash/Strummer fan.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat
- Price range
- £27 to £28
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 66
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by FlipsideLondon Tours, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 80.0.
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The StrummerWalk: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does The StrummerWalk cost?
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Prices start at £27 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 The StrummerWalk take?
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Plan for about 2 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 The StrummerWalk worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 86 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 189 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The StrummerWalk?
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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 The StrummerWalk suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book The StrummerWalk?
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Around 66 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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The StrummerWalk 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 The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour, Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs. 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.
What is included in The StrummerWalk?
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Included: Entrance fees. Not included: Private transportation. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for The StrummerWalk?
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By the exit in Ladbroke Grove Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is The StrummerWalk offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for The StrummerWalk?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is The StrummerWalk wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to The StrummerWalk if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in London. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about The StrummerWalk?
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Across 189 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, photo opportunities. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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