The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s in London
London, United Kingdom

The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s

Outty Ranking 58 4.7 · 36 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $224

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58/100

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4.7/5

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Is The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s worth booking?

The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s is a 3-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $224 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 36 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
58 / 100
Rating
4.7/5 (36)
Duration
3 hours
From
$224 per person

In 1960 the iconic band moved from Liverpool to London.  Highlights • Take your photo at the Abbey Road crossing • See the secret location of the Beatles last concert • Discover where the Beatlemania started • Wa

What you get

    About this experience

    In 1960 the iconic band moved from Liverpool to London.  Highlights • Take your photo at the Abbey Road crossing • See the secret location of the Beatles last concert • Discover where the Beatlemania started • Walk through Carnaby Street – epicentre of the swinging sixties

    What's included

    Included

    • Professional Blue Badge guide
    • Alcoholic beverages

    Not included

    • Please have an oyster travelling card/ day-travel ticket/ contactless bank card for the underground

    What you'll see and do

    1. Abbey Road

      Go back in time and imagine yourself in the heart of the swinging Sixties when The Beatles released their first UK single, “Love Me Do”.

      20 minutes here

    2. Marylebone

      Meet your Guide in front of the St John's wood station, and make a photo at the iconic Abbey Road. Explore the beautiful and quiet neighbourhood of Marylebone, full of mews houses that were horse stables in the past.

      30 minutes here

    3. Paddington Street Garden

      Explore a petite rose garden favoured by the band

      10 minutes here

    4. London Palladium

      You will discover how the Beatles brought new teenage fashions: the round-necked Beatles jacket and the ‘mop top’ Beatle haircut. Later on, you will pass through the original ‘Apple store’, and Beatles souvenir shop and discover why the mural with the words ‘Hey Jude’ had to be whitewashed. Continue your way along the park before you arrive where Paul McCartney used to live. Your Guide will show you where  "Beatlemania" started as you will walk through the scenes of a wild frenzy that took place wherever the band appeared.

      10 minutes here

    5. Soho

      Open a time capsule and imagine yourself in the roaring crowd and think about your favourite songs before you go to the site of their last rooftop concert.  See where the Beatles played for the very last time and finish your tour at a local vintage bar!

      20 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    London

    In front of the St. John's wood station

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Options you can book

    • A Private Beatles Adventure with a VIP tour guide + Drinks in 60s bar

    • Chauffeured experience

      Duration: 4 hours Mercedes V-class

    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
    Pigeon Tours

    Know before you go

    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 36 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    4 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    36 verified traveler reviews for The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    claudiomW514US · August 2025

    Had a great time in Liverpool.

    Really enjoyed my stay, the liverpudlian people were friendly, and my accommodation was very comfortable, and second to none.

    via Tripadvisor

    Jane_H · June 2024

    The Beatles footsteps

    Valerie certainly showed us everything Beatles, got to walk in their footsteps and took our photo to prove it. She made sure that we saw everything that would make The Beatles experience important to us, one of our main reasons to visit London. Places that The Beatles lived, worked and interesting history regarding each place. She knew merchandise was important and besides the Apple store took us to another shop that had everything we wanted. Worth an encore.

    via Viator

    Thomas_M · September 2023

    Worth the price

    Our tour guide Alan was knowledgeable and fun. He stopped traffic to take our crossing the road Beatle picture. The pub for lunch was a favorite.

    via Viator

    Dawn R · September 2023

    A wasted day!

    We were vacationing from Seattle - 3 short days in London before heading to Italy. We booked this 3 hr tour which was to start at 2pm. The morning of the tour I was messaged by the guide that it would start one hour later at 3 pm. We arrived at the meeting place about 10 mins early but no one was there. We waited 30 minutes, no one came. At 4:48, the guide text asking where I was (?) I told her I’d been at the meeting place and she asked if I’d like to come back and take the tour just then (I had already taken the $30 Uber ride back to my hotel. She asked if I’d like to take it the following day. I explained that we had other plans and asked if my $560 fee would be returned. It was returned to my credit card that same day but I spent the better part of my day and over $60 on a round trip Uber which of course was gone. But the worst part is the lost time. It was our main event of the day on a short visit. I was disappointed and angry…not emotions you want to deal with on your vacation! Don’t trust this vendor. What a disappointment’

    via Tripadvisor

    Terry_F · July 2023

    Walking Tour Over Valued

    Walking tour for the amount of money spent was a little much. Our guide was not much more knowledgeable than we were regarding the Beatles. If we done our homework we could of Googled the tour spots and done it ourselves.

    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
    Price range
    $224 to $324
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    13
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 58

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)78
    Review evidence (18% weight)48
    Booking momentum (14% weight)41
    Value for money (12% weight)12
    Listing quality (10% weight)64
    Local standing (8% weight)53
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.

    How much does The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s cost?

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    Prices start at $224 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 World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s 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 The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s 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 (4.7/5 across 36 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 The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s?

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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 World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s 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 The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s?

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    Around 13 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 The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s 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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